by Adam Kaul, on Feb 6, 2024 8:00:00 AM
Dr. Dish Fam member, Olivia Olson has continued to grow into an up and coming star in the basketball world. The University of Michigan commit and Benilde-St. Margaret’s stand-out reached a milestone few achieve - 2,000 points in her high school basketball career! Olivia was also recently named McDonald's All American for her outstanding achievements in girls' basketball. These feats are the results of years of training and countless hours in the gym. Olivia is the first player in the program's history to be named a McDonald's All American and score 2,000 points.
Her "keep working" motto helped her push through an injury early this season. Olivia broke 2 bones in her hand, but persevered and got back onto the court only 6 weeks after the injury. Her career has been nothing but special, coming off a state championship in basketball, as well as a state championship in soccer this past season. The 5-star recruit is building national buzz and will be taking her talents to Ann Arbor next season.
McDonald's All American
When asked what it means to Olivia to be named a McDonalds All American she shared,
"I'm excited to represent Benilde-St. Margaret’s as a McDonald’s All American and be a part of this historic event, along with so many talented players. It means a lot to me to be recognized and to also be able to showcase my talent. Thank you to the McDonald's selection committee and all of my coaches and teammates for their support."
The McDonald's All American Game will be played on April 2nd in Houston, TX and broadcast on ESPN2 beginning at 5:30PM CST. We can't wait to tune in!
Read more about Olivia Olson's basketball joruney and her rise to becoming a 5-star recruit.
