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Kimmie Thompson

  • position Setter
  • height 5-11
  • class Sophomore
  • Hometown Simpsonville, S.C.
  • High school St. Joseph’s Catholic
  • Major Exercise Science
  • position Setter
  • height 5-11
  • class Sophomore
  • Hometown Simpsonville, S.C.
  • High school St. Joseph’s Catholic
  • Major Exercise Science

Kimmie Thompson Bio

2022 (FRESHMAN)

  • Saw time in six matches, culminating with a match at Kentucky where she played as the second setter in the team’s 6-2 offense (11/26).
  • Had season highs of 10 assists, a service aces and six digs in the three sets at Kentucky (11/26).
  • Made her collegiate debut against Winthrop (8/27).

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB

  • Played five seasons for St. Joseph’s Catholic, leading the Knights to the 2A state championship in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021.
  • Trains at the club level with Axis Elite Volleyball Academy, helping her team reach the championship of AAU nationals in 2021.
  • Earned a spot on the AAU All-America team in 2021 as well.
  • Part of the JVA’s All-National Team watch list from 2019-22.

PERSONAL

  • Daughter of Greg and Debbie
  • Has two older sisters, Kaely and Kyra.
  • Kaely spent three seasons playing at South Carolina (2018-20), playing in 20 games. Kyra is currently a member of the beach volleyball team at the College of Charleston.
  • Plans to major in exercise science at South Carolina, with a career goal of working in either physical or occupational therapy.