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OliviaJester

  • height 5-8
  • class Senior
  • High school McAuley

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2014 (Junior): Anchor of the UK back line as the centerback with Kaitlin Miller … Had her first goal in over two years against Morehead State on a long-range rifle that found the back of the net … Has played in and started in every game of her three-year career … A converted starting midfielder from her freshman season … Had a shot that was on frame against Georgia.

2013 (Sophomore): Played holding mid all of her freshman year, and after the opening weekend wasmoved to centerback … Played every minute of every game in the month of September… Moved up to midfield for second half against Arkansas and registered twoshots … Only UK player to start every game she has been eligible for in her career …Had assist on game-opening goal vs. Ohio State in NCAA Tournament.

2012 (Freshman): Tropical Smoothie All-Tournament Team … Started in every game as a true freshman … Tallied 19 shots with five on target … Played career-high 106 minutes in 2-2 draw with No. 6 Texas A&M … Scored first-career, and game-winning goal vs. Auburn … Charted a point in successive games, logging an assist vs. Vanderbilt on the game-winning goal … Logged a shot attempt in 74 minutes of action in first round of NCAA?Tournament against UT-Martin.

Pre College:Cincinnati, Ohio native played her club soccer for Tim Lesiak at the Ohio Elite Soccer Academy … A versatile player on the pitch, having played forward, center mid, and on the back line … In her time at Ohio Elite, Jester was named to the Ohio South State Team for six consecutive years from 2006-11 … A part if the OSYSA State Cup in 2010, before lifting the trophy in 2011 … Named to the ODP Region II Team from 2008-11 …At McAuley High School in the Queen City, named all-conference 1st-team in 2009, 2010, and 2011 while also SWOSSCA division one 1st team from 2009-11 … Lettered in basketball her freshman year … Off the field, extremely involved in the community, serving as an honor-roll student, as well as a Ronald McDonald House volunteer … The daughter of Dan and Danielle.

Jester’s Q&A:

What person from history would you like to have lunch with? Tupac

Who is your favorite athlete that doesn’t play soccer? LeBron James

What was your favorite TV shows growing up? The Wild Thornberries and Zoey 101

If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? To be able to teleport

What song is currently now playing on your iPod? Uptown Funk

Who was your favorite player to watch at this summer’s World Cup? Julie Johnston

What’s your go-to movie? The Notebook

What country would you want to live in if you weren’t an American citizen? Australia

What player on the team is the best follow on Twitter? Probably @iftheshoefitzzz she can get pretty punny

What is one food that there is not enough money in the world that you would try? Any animal brain

What is your most prized possession? My bed

What is your guilty midnight snack? Queso

How many pair of shoes do you think you own without looking in your closet? 15-20

Do you have an iPhone or Android? iPhone

Who is the smartest person you know? My parents

Who is the funniest player on the team? Cailey Warfel

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