Jessica Long

Position:
C/UT
Class:
Sophomore
Major:
Business
Hometown:
Howell, N.J.
High School:
Red Bank Catholic

Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh because of its amazing softball program and all of the wonderful individuals that it consists of. Lehigh’s beautiful campus and prestigious academics were also a deciding factor in my choosing of the university.”

On Coach Troyan: “Coach Troyan is one of the kindest men I have ever met, and is genuine in everything he does. He is understanding, as well as a competitive leader who encourages his team to perform at their best at all times. He also tries to crack a joke here and there…always trying to get a laugh or two any chance he can get. I could not have asked for a better coach!”

On the Lehigh softball experience: “Softball has always been a prominent factor in my life, and the Lehigh softball program allows me to continue my love for the sport, while being able to take part in all that Lehigh has to offer. The team members and coaching staff are some of the most unique individuals that I have met, and I love every one of them! The team strives to be the best that it can be, while also trying to benefit others by doing extracurricular and community services, which is very important to me. Being part of Lehigh’s softball team is a great opportunity for me because it allows me to not only play my favorite sport at a high level of competition, but also to spend time with some of the greatest people I have met in my lifetime thus far. I would not change it for the world!”

As a freshman…Batted .190 (11-for-58) in 34 games (27 starts)... made 16 starts behind the plate, plus six in left field, three in right field and two as the designated player in the Patriot League Tournament... threw out 3-of-26 would-be base stealers.

In high school…Asbury Park Press All-Shore first team selection all four years…Star Ledger All Non-Public first team selection… All-Shore leaders list for batting average, hits, runs, and RBIs in 2008 and 2009… Star Ledger third team selection as a junior… Honored in ESPN Rise magazine May/June 2009 edition… made the honor roll all four years… plays travel ball for Jersey Intensity Softball team.

Personal: Daughter of Richard and Sarah Long… younger brother Richard… enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and going to the beach and on vacations.

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