Lily Perkins

Sports Enterprise Reporter

Lily Perkins is a fourth-year journalism sports and media student in her first semester at The Alligator as a sports enterpise writer. In her free time she enjoys cooking, spending time with friends, and of course, watching sports.

Florida Gators Volleyball head coach Ryan Theis talks to outside hitter Kira Hutson (12) and middle blocker Alec Rothe (25) during a volleyball match against the Norfolk State Spartans on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

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How family, competition shaped Florida freshman Nadi’ya Shelby

By Lily Perkins | 9:00am

When Nadi’ya was as young as 10 years old, she began seeking out extra training on her own, running with her brothers and finding ways to improve her athleticism.

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Lily Perkins

How family, competition shaped Florida freshman Nadi’ya Shelby

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