West Virginia University | 2012 Women's Soccer
Jess Crowder 5-2 | So. | Midfielder Cary, N.C.
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At West Virginia In 2011 • Saw action in 13 matches a true freshman • Logged 25-plus minutes seven times • Took two shots in 33 minutes against Marshall
In High School • Two-time all-state pick at Needham Broughton High • 2010 ESPN Rise Top Player for state of North Carolina • Three-time all-region and all-conference selection • Played club soccer for CASL 91 • Played in 2009 adidas Elite Soccer Program • Class of 2011 Player to Watch by TopDrawerSoccer and TopDrawerSoccer Top 10 Regional player • Attended USYS ODP regional and state camps from 2005-09 • Member of 2007-08 USL Super Y ODP regional teams • Four-time state cup champion • Three-time USL Super Y regional champion; 2006 US National Club finalist • National Honor Society member and Distinguished Honor Roll choice
Personal • Daughter of Dave and Ellain Crowder • One of two children • Birthday is October 27 • Mother played softball at Illinois Tech • Second degree black belt in tae kwon do • Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll member • Big East Academic All-Star
Crowder’s Single Game Career Highs Shots 0 Shots on Goal 0 Goals 0 Assists 0 Points 0 Crowder’s Career Numbers Year M MS S G GWG A Pts C/E 2011 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0 Career 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0
Getting To Know Jess What TV show can’t you miss? The Amazing Race because I know I could so beat the other contestants My most prized possession is: 2009 Harley Davidson 883 XL Low Sportster My favorite place on campus is: the Mountain Lair because there’s always something going on Favorite Nikki Izzo-Brown saying: ”It doesn’t take talent to hustle” The best advice I’ve ever been given: from my former coach Damon Nahas: ”Whether you’re training, playing pickup, or practicing drills, always play at game speed” Best nickname I have ever had: Ninja The song I love to sing karaoke to: Mamma Mia I am totally addicted to: shoes You would never catch me: singing karaoke
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