Jessica Shepherd Class: Junior Hometown: Crofton, Ky. High School: Christian County Last College: University of Rochester Position: Throws

Prior to UofL: Competed for the University of Rochester in track and field ... Personal best mark at Rochester were 43.00m in the hammer.

High School: Lettered in volleyball for three years at Christian County High School playing middle blocker ... Earned All-District and All-Region honors in 2004 and 2005 ... Named Junior Athlete of the Year.

Personal: Born on Nov. 15, 1986 in Hopkinsville, Ky. ... Daughter of Keith and Sara Shepherd ... Has two siblings, James and Jackie ... Majoring in biology at U of L.