Jesse Wagner Class: Sophomore Hometown: State College, Pa. High School: State College Area Height: 5-8 Position: L

Lion Career
2008 (Freshman): Played in nine games and nine matches, picking up nine digs for the year ... recorded first collegiate dig versus Juniata (2/5) ... posted a career-high four digs against Princeton (2/16) ... added in three digs versus East Stroudsburg (2/29) ... also recorded a dig at East Stroudsburg (2/20).

High School
Three-year varsity letterwinner for State College Area High School ... aided the Little Lions to the 2007 PIAA AAA state championship tournament and an overall record of 20-2 ... helped the squad to four consecutive district championships ... led the varsity team in digs in sophomore, junior and senior seasons ... member of the Nittany Elite Volleyball Club ... member of the National Honor Society and the High Honor Roll.

Personal
Born Jesse Daniel Wagner on Oct 28, 1988 in State College, Pa. ... parents are Anthony and Lisa Wagner ... has one brother, Tyler (22) ... both parents and brother attended Penn State ... names tennis and beach volleyball as hobbies, Bob Dylan, Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Legend as favorite musical entertainers, government as favorite school subject, the Dallas Cowboys as favorite professional sports team, Earl Campbell as favorite athlete, "Harry Potter" as favorite book, "Entourage" as favorite television show, "Boondock Saints" and "A River Runs Through It" as favorite movies, Morgan Freeman as favorite actor, Jessica Alba as favorite actress and Dubai as favorite place to visit ... majoring in Business.

Quoting Coach Pavlik
"Jesse continues to provide depth at the libero position. Moving into his second season he will build off last year's experience and continue to be a solid libero. His personality will continue to be a strength for him and this team."