Vanguard University

The athlete: Jessica joins the Lion program as a sophomore this season?transferred to VUSC from Syracuse University where she played her freshman season?averaged 12 points and five rebounds for Coach Keith Cieplicki as a freshman at SU?was an Academic All-American?graduated in 2004 from Oregon City High School prior to attending SU?helped Coach Brad Smith and OCHS win two State Championships?averaged 16 points per game?All-Conference and All-State selection?also played tennis in high school?5-10 athletic guard with the ability to make the play or finish the play?will lay it in right or left handed?huge addition to an already talented Lion team?brings great experience in as a sophomore?one of the most athletic players to come through the program?very difficult to stop offensively?should have a big debut season with the Lions.

The person: Jessica Lynn Richter was born in Missoula, Montana on April 11, 1985 to her parents Mike and Linda Richter?very athletic family?middle of three children?nickname is "Jenza"?plans to major in Pre-Law at Vanguard?likes to eat yogurt from TCBY?sports heroes are Andre Agassi and Michael Jordan?watches "Seinfeld" on television?favorite movies are "My Best Friend's Wedding", "A Few Good Men", and "Father Of The Bride"?roots for the Phoenix Suns?loves the colors green and pink?prefers the number 11?enjoys playing sports, shopping, and taking pictures?believes that the biggest problem in the world is a lack of love?has learned from life that you can't take anything with you when you die?competing in athletics has taught her to work hard, to dream, and that the real moment of success is not the moment apparent to the crowd?wants to become better each day.

Her thoughts: Jessica likes the people and the sunshine at Vanguard, as well as there is a Starbucks around every other corner in the area.

Coach Davis' Comments: Jess is a great competitor and a great fit for Vanguard. She has been a blessing and I look forward to the next three years with her on the team.