Augustana University Athletics

2010 (Sophomore): Appeared in 15 games, made three starts ... recorded two shots ... named Academic All-NSIC.

2008 (Freshman): Played in 12 games ... recorded three shots.

High School: 2008 graduate of Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School ...  played for current Augustana assistant coach Clay Glasgow ... three-year letterwinner ...  … led her team to the South Dakota State Cup championship …  four-year Honor Roll member and  four-year Academic Letter honoree ... played club soccer with current Augustana head coach Brandon Barkus and the Dakota Gold.

Personal: Daughter of Kelly and Manuel Perez ... born Nov. 23, 1989 ...  elementary education major.

The Jessica Perez File
Favorite book: Tuesday Mornings with Morrie
Favorite movie: How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days
Favorite television show: Dawsons Creek, Amazing Race
Favorite class at Augustana: I have thoroughly enjoyed all my education classes.
Hobbies: Traveling, going on dates, riding bike, playing cards and watching movies.
Favorite sport to play other then soccer: Basketball or Racquetball
Favorite food: Everything
Ultimate vacation destination: Bora Bora
Best birthday present you ever received: Vikings tickets
I cannot live without: My cell phone
What you are most thankful for: Family
Biggest thrill as a player: Playing. More specifically, winning punts or creating goal scoring opportunities for my teammates.
After college I want to: Teach 2nd grade somewhere, most likely here in Sioux Falls because my family is here and I am very close with them.
Augustana College was a great choice because:  I have made lifelong friends while staying close to my family and have had a well rounded education to help me with my future endeavors.  Sioux Falls is a great city to embark on a college journey.