Krissy Collins used to play basketball for Williamstown. She used to be a key member of the Braves' track and field team, too.

But volleyball got in Collins' blood. The 6-foot Williamstown High School athlete gave up basketball after her sophomore year and track during her junior year to focus on the sport that she calls her "passion."

Williamstown (12-8) has been a little up and down this season. But the Braves are undefeated (7-0) in Olympic Patriot play and in great position to capture their ninth consecutive division title.

Collins has been at the top of her game, too. Through Thursday, she led the Braves with 165 kills and also had 26 blocks and 61 digs.

Question: What was it like to be a member of the 2006 Williamstown team that won the Group 3 state title?

Answer: It was amazing. I remember the first time I played with (former Williamstown star) Nina Camaioni, it was incredible. Those seniors and juniors on that team made me realize what a great sport volleyball is, and I was amazed at how hard they worked, how much they cared. I was a freshman and it was unbelievable to me.

Q: Have you carried that experience through your high school career?

A: Absolutely. I was just thinking back the other day to what an experience that was. It made me want to work harder and harder and get better and better in this sport.

Q: Were you good at volleyball right away?

A: No. I didn't play until freshman year and it was rough for me at first. The only thing I could do was block. But I fell in love with the sport and started to pick it up pretty good.

Q: How much have you improved since freshman year?

A: I feel like I've gotten 10 times better every year. I'm still improving.

Q: Did you used to play other sports?

A: I was always big into basketball. And I was a high jumper for the track team. But I got so into volleyball that I wanted to play club to improve, and I decided to focus on that.

Q: What are your plans for next year?

A: I definitely want to play volleyball in college. I'm visiting Stonehill College (in Easton, Ma.) right now and I'll probably make some more visits after high school season.

Q: Got a favorite subject in school?

A: History. I love learning about World War II.

Q: What kind of music do you listen to?

A: I love listening to everything. I also sing in the choir in school so I listen to all different kinds of music - Broadway, country, hip-hop, rap. I like it all.

Q: Do you know what you'd like to study in college?

A: I'd love to become an elementary school teacher, maybe fourth or fifth grade. If I could make a difference in a person's life, that would be amazing.

THREE STARS FROM LAST WEEK

2. Shawnee senior David Forward won the boys' individual race in 16 minutes, 12 seconds at the Burlington County Open cross-country meet Friday in Mill Creek Park in Willingboro.

3. Jake Perry scored the game-winner Thursday as West Deptford edged Haddonfield, 2-1, in a Colonial Conference Liberty Division boys' soccer clash.

THREE TIPS ON THIS WEEK

2. Undefeated Haddonfield (27-0) takes dead aim at its 16th state title in team tennis on Wednesday at Mercer County Park. The Bulldogs play Gov. Livingston at 11 a.m., and with a victory will meet the Pascack Hills-Chatham winner for the Group 2 state title at 3 p.m.

3. Cherokee vists Cherry Hill East in a girls' volleyball showdown Friday at 4 p.m. The Chiefs are 13-3 overall and 5-1 in the Olympic American, with their only loss to the Cougars (13-0, 5-0).

SUPER SEVEN POWER RANKINGS

2. Haddonfield boys cross-country (10-0): Ever ride through downtown Haddonfield around 6:30 p.m. on a Wednesday night? There's always a bunch of people stretching in front of the Haddonfield Running Company, preparing to put in a few miles. Distance running isn't in the water in that town. It's in the air.

3. Haddonfield girls' tennis (27-0): Junior Meghan Burns helped preserve the Bulldogs' perfect record with a big win at No. 2 singles against non-NJSIAA power Lawrenceville Prep. This team is a heavy favorite to win the Group 2 state title on Wednesday at Mercer County Park, and could make a run at 31-0 and the Tournament of Champions crown.

4. Paul VI girls' soccer (12-0): One of the great things about South Jersery soccer is that a power like Paul VI gets challenged in the regular season, in the state tournament, and in the coaches tournament. If it seems like the Eagles play three big games a week, it's because they usually do.

5. Williamstown football (5-0): Braves rolled over Clearview 43-15 Friday night as senior running back Marcus Hampton scored five touchdowns. It's still tough to shake the sense that this team might not be getting challenged enough in preparation for the state tournament. It's not the Braves' fault; they play the schedule. But all an 8-0 record is going to get this team is a pressure-packed, first-round game with a nothing-to-lose, battled-tested opponent.

6. Rancocas Valley boys' soccer (11-2-1): Yeah, yeah. The Red Devils lost to Delran and tied Bordentown. I'm moving them back into the Super Seven based on their 2-1 victory over St. Benedict's Prep, the No. 2 team in the NSCAA/adidas national rankings. What a game. The referee was raving about the level of play at halftime. Midfielder Alec Golini and goalie Jacob Kapulskey were terrific. Actually, all of the Red Devils were.

7. Cherokee football (5-0): Clinic. That's the best word for the Chiefs' 35-0 victory over previously undefeated Washington Township Friday night. In a cold rain, Cherokee dominated the line of scrimmage and excelled on special teams. Senior Sean Farrell (139 yards, 4 touchdowns) was running downhill all night.

Under consideration: Delsea football, Lenape girls' soccer, St. Augustine boys' soccer, Cherry Hill East girls' volleyball.