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  Jessica Preeg

Jessica Preeg

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Naples, Fla.

High School:
Community School of Naples

Last College:
University of Virginia

Height:
5-7

Junior Year (2008-09): Preeg posted a 15-9 overall singles record, playing primarily in the number three position, and a perfect 10-0 mark against league opponents to earn a spot on the All-Southern Conference second team. Preeg teamed with Susan Bitetti for a 14-5 doubles record and a .737 doubles winning percentage, the tenth-highest doubles winning percentage in Furman women's tennis history. The Preeg-Bitetti team recorded a 6-1 conference record in the number three doubles spot. Preeg also paired with Brooke Mosteller for a 2-0 conference doubles record, also in the number three position. Sophomore Year (2007-08):As a sophomore transfer from the University of Virginia, Preeg made an immediate impact in the Furman lineup. Preeg recorded an 18-6 overall singles record in her first year of competition as a Paladin. She also compiled an 8-1 conference singles record, playing primarily at no. 4 singles, and earning second team all-conference honors. Preeg also paired with Lauren Tomory to record a 9-3 mark in doubles play. Freshman Year (2006-07): Jessica Preeg completed her first year of eligibility at the University of Virginia. Prep/Personal: Jessica Preeg competed at the Community School of Naples under head coach Nancy Geinman. Preeg was named MVP of her team all four years and was named Naples Daily News Player of the Year as a junior and senior. She made state finals appearances for three consecutive years. Preeg also led her team to a third place finish in Florida. Jessica Preeg is the daughter of John and Lisa Preeg and was born on October 8, 1987 in Naples, Fla. She intends to major in English at Furman. Her mother, Lisa, played professional tennis and was ranked as high as 60th in the world, and her father, John, played on the pro tour as well.

Preeg's Career Dual Statistics

2008
Total
Singles
18-7
18-7
SoCon
8-1
8-1


Doubles
11-4
11-4
SoCon
7-1
7-1

Getting to Know Preeg... Favorite restaurant: Lighthouse
Favorite book: Too many to list just one!
Favorite band: Beyonce
Favorite movie: Hustle and Flow
Favorite TV show: The Office
Favorite professional sports team: The Giants
Dream Job: Artist/Write
Craziest ambition: To graduate
Best non-athletic talent: Art
First job: Working for my parents
Something people don't know about me:
I'm the best rapper in the game
Proudest athletic accomplishment: Winning the 2009 SoCon Season
The most famous person I've met: Monica Arugello
If a movie were made about me, I'd want this actress to play me: Beyonce Knowles
Pro player I'd most like to play against: Jennifer Betts
The reality show I'd go on: The Real World
If I'm cooking, we're having: Take-out
If I were not a tennis player, I would be: Beyonce
If I could have dinner with three people, I would choose: Beyonce, Stephenie Meyer, Plato
Most valuable item I own: My dog, Charlie

 
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