positionMFlast_nameJonesfirst_nameJessicayearRS Juniornumber19highschoolChico HScustom31LhometownChico, Calif.<strong>2009 (Junior)</strong>: Jessica put in valuable reserve minutes in five contests for the Tigers, appearing in Pacific's wins over Missouri State (Aug. 28, 2-1), California (Sept. 12, 2-1), and Appalachian State (Nov. 6, 7-2).</p><p><strong>2008 (Sophomore)</strong>: Jones gained valuable experience on the practice field with the Tigers in 2008.</p><p><strong>2007 (Freshman)</strong>: Jones used the redshirt option for the 2007 season.</p><p><strong>High School</strong>: Jessica Jones graduated from Chico High School in Chico, Calif., during the spring of 2007. Following her senior campaign with the Panthers, Jessica earned Eastern Athletic League (EAL) MVP honors. The captain of her squad in 2006, Jones helped the Panthers nab back-to-back EAL Championships in 2005 and 2006. Jones also earned All-EAL First Team recognition and a spot on the EAL All-Tournament Team following the 2006 season. A four-time scholar athlete award winner, Jessica honed her field hockey skills in several camps during high school. Jones participated in Pacific's 7v7 tournament in 2006 and was on a championship team in the 2005 7v7 tournament.</p><p><strong>Personal</strong>: Jessica Jones was born in Chico, Calif. Daughter of Barry and Julie Jones, she has one sister, Joslyn, and is majoring in sociology. Her hobbies include horseback riding, reading, camping, fishing, wakeboarding and snowboarding.</p><p><strong>MacDonald on Jones</strong>: "Jessica has shown determination and fearlessness on defense and is an extremely hard worker. Jess showed great improvement last spring."</p>