| Jessica Longstreth |
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 | Class: Sophomore
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 | Hometown: Richboro, Pa.
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 | High School: Council Rock North
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 | Height: 5-4
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 | Position: F
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JESSICA LONGSTRETH PHOTO GALLERIES
2009 |
2008
CAREER HONORS
Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2008)
COACH MORETT ON LONGSTRETH
"Jessica had a strong year being named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Her speed is something that you notice right away. Fortunately, she has improved her stick skills and her elimination skills. She spent some time working with the High Performance Program and will play in the Women's National Tournament. We hope Jess will be more of a threat this coming fall. We will need her speed to pressure the opponents' defenses to create a threat in transition."
2009 UPDATE (AS OF NOV. 1) Game-By-Game Statistics
Has played in 16 games, starting 15. Tied for second on the team with five goals and is fourth with 10 points. Is 2-for-4 on penalty stroke attempts.
Started vs. No. 8 Michigan State (10/31) after missing the previous two games.
Scored fifth goal of season vs. Bucknell (10/13) which proved to the difference. Also had a second half penalty stroke stopped.
Converted penalty stroke vs. No. 14 Stanford (10/5) for fourth goal of season.
Scored third goal of season in huge 2-1 overtime win over No. 18 Ohio State (10/2). Finished the game with four shots, one shy of career-high.
Had a single shot on goal at Michigan (9/27) and at No. 7 Princeton (9/23).
Sensational performance vs. West Chester (9/20) was highlighted by second half goal. Also finished with a career-high six shots.
Scored first goal of season against American (9/13). Goal came off a penalty stroke, her second penalty stroke attempt in the previous three games.
Had three shots (all on goal) in home opener vs. Lock Haven (9/4). Also had a penalty stroke attempt that was saved.
Made first start of season at No. 6 Virginia (8/30).
Came off bench in season-opener at No. 16 Old Dominion (8/28).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008
Impressed in freshman campaign with 17 points (7g, 3a) third best on the team ... Effort earned her Big Ten Freshman of the Year accolades ... The goal and assist marks were also tied for third most ... Was one of eight Nittany Lions to start all 20 games and was the only freshman to see action in every contest ... Took the third most shots (29) and shots on goal (18) on the team ... Scored the squad's second goal of the game in a 3-0 victory vs. Michigan (10/26) which clinched the Big Ten regular-season title ... Scored two goals in a 4-2 win at Bucknell (10/14) ... Netted Lions' second goal vs. Lafayette on 10/1 ... Assisted on the game's only goal at #16 Ohio State (9/28) ... Found the back of the cage vs. West Chester (9/21) ... Finished with an assist vs. Georgetown (9/19) ... Recorded two points (1g, 1a) vs. Temple on 9/10 ... Scored a goal in first collegiate game as part of 2-0 season-opening win over #8 Old Dominion (8/30).
HIGH SCHOOL
A two-time First Team All-State selection ... Holds the Council Rock North scoring record ... Was named First Team All-League three times and earned Courier Times Player of the Year honors her senior season ... After a 20-4-1 record for AAA Council Rock North that got the team a Continental League Championships and a runner-up finish in District I, was also named the Suburban One Player of the Year ... Is a three-time Courier Times First Team pick ... Futures Elite from 2006-07 ... Was a Junior Olympic bronze medalist in 2006 and won the NFT Bronze in 2007 ... Was an all-around athlete, helping her team to a pair of league championships in lacrosse in 2006 and 2007 and was also a state indoor track medalist in the 4x200 relay.
PERSONAL
Full name is Jessica Lynn Longstreth ... Born on June 14, 1990 in Abington, Pa. ... Parents are Kim and Earl Longstreth ... Has an older brother, Earl (21) and a younger brother, Shane (16) ... Majoring in education with plans of becoming a special education teacher.
CAREER STATISTICS
Season GP-GS G A Pts. Shots GWG
2008 20-20 7 3 17 29 1
2009 16-15 5 0 10 21 0
Career 36-35 12 3 27 50 1
CAREER HIGHS
Goals: 2 at Bucknell (10/14/08)
Assists: 1 three times; last vs. Georgetown (9/19/08)
Points: 4 at Bucknell (10/14/08)
Multi-Goal Games: 1
Shots: 6 vs. West Chester (9/20/09)
GETTING TO KNOW JESSICA
Nickname: Jessie
Major & Why: Special Education. I worked with special ed students in high school and loved it.
Favorite Food: My Mom's Buffalo chicken dip
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Musical Artist: My Chemical Romance
Favorite Movie: Baby Mama
Favorite TV Show: One Tree Hill
Favorite Website: Forever21.com
Favorite Pro Team: Phillies
Favorite Athlete: David Beckham
Childhood Idol: Jen Adams
Hobbies: Eating, sleeping
Biggest Fear: Snakes
Most Prized Possession: Mr. Dukie!
Place I'd Like To Visit: Australia
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: When I was younger it was the smallest jersey available, and the number just stuck with me.
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Donate to cancer research, buy a shore house, and buy A LOT of dogs.
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Become a special ed teacher, and have a family.