Vanguard University

The athlete: Jackie is back in a Lion uniform for her fourth and final season at VU?played in all 35 games last season, with six starts?hit 58 three-point shots, good for third on the squad?averaged seven points and three boards in 21 minutes per contest?has scored 518 points and pulled down 212 rebounds, while playing in 98 games in her career at Vanguard?has drilled 136 threes as a Lion?came to VUSC from Troy High School in Fullerton?was a part of a very storied program with coach Kevin Kiernan in the Freeway League and CIF Division 2AA?voted her team's Most Improved player?received the Sportsmanship Award and Most Inspirational Senior Athlete?helped her team win four CIF Titles, three State Championships, and four Freeway League Titles?also played softball and ran track and field for THS?played four years of club basketball with Coach Davis' Swish program?.has played basketball since she was six years old?very physical player who can play several positions?one of VU's best shooters?provides solid leadership on the court for VU?should have another productive season for the Lions.

The person: Jaclyn Louise Blied was born on May 31, 1988 in Orange, California?parents are Timothy and Janel Blied?has three older siblings who were all athletic?nicknames are "JB" and "Jax"?is a Liberal Studies major?likes to eat at "Fitness Grill"?favorite Bible verse is Joshua 1:9?favorite movie is "The Proposal"?watches the television shows "Friends"?loves the color pink and the number 15?roots for the VU Lions?enjoys going to the beach, shopping, sleeping, eating, and having family time?most respects her parents because they are selfless and they deserve it?basketball has taught her that there's more to life than basketball, it's just a game?learned in life that everything happens for a reason?career goal is to be happy/successful in whatever she does.

Jackie's Senior Reflection: I want to be remembered as a hard worker, a good leader and teammate, and a good friend and person.

Coach Davis' Comments: "JB" is a tough-nosed player who can play multiple positions for us. A senior leader, she has hit some big shots in her career, and will have another solid season as a Lion.