Coach DeWolfe on Holmes-- “Due to injuries in the post, Jesika will be called on right away in game situations. A player who will do all of the little things to help you win, Jesika is athletic and runs the floor well. We hope she makes an impact right away.”
High School Individual Athletic Achievements/Honors: All-State Junior and Senior Years..
High School Team Athletic Achievements: State Championship Senior Year...
Individual Athletic Honors/Achievements at St. Peter’s/Previous College (IE-Junior College): First Team All-American...National Championship Finalist...
ON THE COURT
Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Favorite Professional Team: Lakers
This season I think our team will accomplish: Going into the tournament with a good seed
Two things I bring to the team: Energy and Leadership
My favorite thing about being a student-athlete is: Always having a support system from the coaches, no matter what the situation may be.
Since my last competitive season the aspect of my training I’ve worked on the most is: Shooting
Who most influenced your athletic career and why: My Junior College coach at Roxbury Community College, Coach Mark. He demands the best out of me at all times, he simply believes in me.
Favorite motivational quote: “ We don’t have room for any victims on this team, work hard and get it don’t “ – Coach Stephanie DeWolfe
Reason you chose your number: High school number
Pre-game Rituals: Listening to Beyonce
Greatest Sports Memory: Playing in the National championship game at Roxbury Community College
OFF THE COURT
Nickname: J. Holmes
Parents: Connie and Jesse Holmes
Siblings/Ages: Karla (28), Anthony (18)
Major: Communications/ Business Marketing
Career Ambition: Public Relations for a sports team
Favorite Food: Chicken Caesar wrap
One fun fact about me: I’m the tallest woman in my entire family
Playing on my iPod right now: Beyonce – end of time
My most prized personal possession is: National championship ring
Favorite childhood cartoon/show: Gula Gula Island
Favorite cereal: CoCo Puffs
Top 3 Favorite T.V. Shows: My Wife and Kids, Basketball Wives (the originals), Judge Mathis
Hobbies/Interests: basketball, shopping
If you could visit any country/place in the world where would it be: South Africa
What three items would you bring if stranded on a desert island? What one teammate would you bring?: Make-up bag,water,& peanut M&M’s and I would bring Krystal
PEACOCK PRIDE
Reason you chose Saint Peter’s: Family dynamic
Best part about being a Peacock: Sister-hood bond
Favorite thing to do on/around campus: Hang out in the quad
One thing I really like about Saint Peter’s that most people wouldn’t know: The fact that we have the opportunity to have one on one relationships with our professors.
