Northwestern State University of Louisana

1998: Played in 89 games, 29 games...As a freshman, was third on the team in digs (195) and fifth on the team in kills (151) and total blocks (28)...finished the season strong with three double-double performances in the Demons' final five games...Had a season-high 16 kills along with 15 digs vs. Southeastern La., 11/13/1998...Posted a season-high 17 digs and added 13 kills against Liberty, 9/12/1998...Totaled 14 kills and 11 digs vs. Grambling State, 11/3/1998.

High School: Was a member of the 1996 Martin High School Class 5A State Championship volleyball team coached by Joni McCoy...In 1997, was named first team All-Area in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex...Was a member of the National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes at MHS...Was a member of the Metroplex club volleyball team under coach Rodney Prater.

Personal: Born January 7, 1980, Jessica is the daughter of Jim and Nancy Smith...Currently majoring in health and exercise science...Plans to go to Physican's Assistant school after graduation.