Bio

2015-16 - National qualifier in the 100-yard backstroke, 200-yard backstroke, 200-yard medley relay, and 400-yard medley relay...Was named all-American in the 100-yard backstroke, 200-yard backstroke, 200-yard medley relay, and 400-yard medley relay...Had a hand in setting three new school records...Placed third in the GLIAC as a member of the 400-yard freestyle relay team.

2014-15 - Was named an All-American in the 100-yard backstroke...Earned GLIAC Swimmer of the Week honors (12/9/14)...Had a hand in setting three school records...Set records in the 100-yard butterfly, 100-yard backstroke and the 200-yard medley relay.

2013-14 - Was a national qualifier in the 100 and 200-yard breaststroke events...Named a NCAA Division II All-American in the 200-yard breaststroke...Finished second in the event at the GLIAC Championship...Set school records in the 100-yard breaststroke and the 200 and 400-yard medley relays.

Prep - Lettered in swimming...Placed sixth at state as a senior in the 200 medley relay...Also qualified for state in three other events.

Personal - Born Jessica Marie Ward...Daughter of Gary and Kimberly Ward...Has three sisters, Melissa, Bethany and Danielle, and a brother, Zachary.

Birth Date - August 24, 1993.