Jessacca Gironda

Class:
Junior
Position:
OF
Hometown:
Akron, Ohio
Prev School:
Archbishop Hoban
High School:
Archbishop Hoban

2014
• Received the MAC Medal of Excellence, which is presented annually to one male and one female student-athlete from the graduating class of each conference member who exemplifies the core values of excellence in academics, athletics, leadership and service
• Academic All-MAC
• Played in 31 games, making 15 starts in the outfield and designated player positions
• Recorded 16 hits, including one double, and a .348 batting average
• Totaled eight runs scored, two RBI, and two stolen bases

2013
• CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-America Third Team
• CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-District First Team
• Academic All-MAC
• Scored 15 runs, collected 17 hits (one double, one triple), stole six bases and posted a .323 slugging percentage in first season of collegiate softball
• Earned NFCA Scholar-Athlete honors

PRIOR TO KENT STATE
• Two-time OHSAA Division II honorable mention all-state at Archbishop Hoban
• Also lettered in soccer

KENT STATE SOCCER
• Has earned four letters as a member of the Kent State soccer team
• Ranks in the top 10 all-time in goals, assists, andpoints
• In 2011, was named Capital One Academic All-District V Second Team (CoSIDA), Academic All-MAC, and OhioCollegiate Soccer Association Second-Team Academic All-Ohio
• In 2011, was named to the MAC All-Freshman Team

PERSONAL
• Parents are Frank and Pam Gironda
• Siblings are Francesca and Joey
• Sister, Francesca, played softball at Ashland University and is an athletic training graduate assistant at Kent State
• Business management major