Ball played on the Richmond Strikers ECNL (Elite Club National League) team.

[5] As a sophomore, Ball scored 21 goals and 7 assists, with the team ending the 2012 season as the state semi-finalist.

[11] [12][13] As a senior, Ball was named 2014 High School State Player of the Year for Virginia by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

[15] She started every game (24) her freshman year as a centerback, scoring one goal and helping to secure 9 shutouts.

[18] The biggest prize, however, came when Penn State Women's Soccer won the NCAA College Cup Championship, without allowing a single goal in the entire tournament.

[23] In her senior season, Ball was co-captain and started 21 of 23 games, scored 3 goals and helped to secure 12 shutouts.

[25] She made her first career playoff start (and played 45 minutes) in the NWSL semi-finals against the Chicago Red Stars on Oct.