BOONE, N.C. - Olivia Cook is a first-year transfer-student who will begin her first year at App State in August. She had a stellar high school career that saw her team, East Coweta, win three state championships. She was the 49th-best infielder coming out of high school in 2021, according to Extra Inning Softball.
Capitalizing on her high school career, Cook decided to take her talents to South Carolina, where she played two seasons for the Gamecocks. She wanted to be a player that could make an impact and help the team win. Cook's time at South Carolina saw her appear in 41 games, primarily as a pinch-runner.