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 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 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, Mass.] 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.