Jacqi Kennelly

Position:
IF/OF
Class:
Senior
Major:
Industrial Engineering
Hometown:
Glendale, Ariz.
High School:
Deer Valley

Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh because of its outstanding combination between athletics, academics, and social experience. I felt like I could easily fit into the Lehigh family, and could easily see myself walking the beautiful campus. It looked like the perfect place to call home for the next four years.”

On Coach Troyan: “Coach Troyan is the greatest coach you can have. He is a great coach on the field and in the office. He can help with anything from hitting and fielding, to getting along better with your friends and family. He is a funny guy who really knows how to make practices enjoyable, but still efficient. He is wonderful to talk to and is really understanding and caring. You won’t find any other coach like him at a Division I school.”

On the Lehigh softball experience: “Lehigh Softball is something introduced me to a new stage of my life, a new family, a great way to continue on with the sport that I love, and allows me to fulfill my dreams of playing college softball at a competitive level. Lehigh Softball is exactly what I had been working towards my entire life, even when I didn’t know it would be Lehigh. Lehigh found me and has

delivered me to the rest of my life. It is the greatest opportunity in my life, and it is one I plan to take advantage of.”

As a junior: Appeared in 32 games making 12 starts (nine at 3B, three at DP)… had nine hits in 44 at-bats… delivered pinch hit single versus Oregon State in NCAA tournament… went 1-for-3 with RBI single at Holy Cross (4/14)… registered two hits vs. Manhattan (3/9).

As a sophomore: Started 26 games, including 24 as Lehigh’s designated player... led team with two pinch hits (in 12 at-bats)... drove in three runs in win over Lafayette (4/10)... had three hits versus Fairfield at ECU Pirate Clash (2/27)... one of more versatile players on the team, can play three infield positions plus both corner outfield spots.

As a freshman: Appeared in 40 games making 22 starts at five different positions (2B, SS, 3B, LF, DP)… batted .247 including a team-best three pinch hits… drove in three runs in win over Colgate (4/3) and had three hits versus Monmouth (4/14)… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

In high school: Two-time All-Region infielder… Northwest Region All-Academic Athlete in 2008 and 2009… two-time recipient of AIA Scholar-Athlete Award… high school team won three regional championships and was state runner-up… played travel softball for Lil’ Saints Gold… ranked first in her graduating class of 504… honor roll student and National Honor Society member.

Personal: Daughter of Bill and Becky Kennelly… sister Kristine (30) and brother James (26)… enjoys reading, scrapbooking and photography.

CAREER STATISTICS

Season	Avg.	GP-GS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB-ATT
2010	.247	40-22	85	10	21	4	0	0	12	4	15	1-2
2011	.198	42-26	86	11	17	4	0	0	9	7	19	0-0
2012	.205	32-12	44	3	9	1	1	0	1	2	6	0-0
Total	.219	114-60	215	24	47	9	1	0	22	13	40	1-2

Getting to Know Jacqi

Favorite thing about Lehigh?: I love that you can be involved in so many different things and it doesn’t take away from the experience. There are so many opportunities to be involved and be a part of the leadership in different aspects of campus, and it helps bring everyone together.
Major & Why: Industrial Engineering because I enjoy working hard to make things work better.

Favorite Class at Lehigh: Engineering Leadership Development

Favorite Place on Campus: UC front lawn
Favorite Food: Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Musical Artist: Anything Country
Walkup Song: Dynamite
Favorite Movie: Pride and Prejudice
Favorite TV Show: Doctor Who or Bones
Favorite Website: Pinterest
Favorite Pro Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Tim Tebow
Hobbies: Reading, crafts/being creative
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: IIE- Institute of Industrial Engineers
Place I'd Like To Visit: Ireland

Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Hearing

Dream Job: Project Engineer
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It’s been my jersey number since I was 10
If I Didn't Play Softball, I Would Play: Volleyball
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Start an International Christian Mission organization, and build my parents a house