Basketball Bio

Jessica Centa

5-9
Senior
Forward
Plymouth, Indiana
Plymouth
Major: Biology

As a junior (2010-11): One of two players to start in all 26 games… tied for second most rebounds on the team with 142… finished the season with 258 points, 36 steals and averaged 9.9 points per game… had double-doubles in games against Anderson (14 pts and 13 reb) and Albion College (12 pts and 10 reb)… had a season high 18 points in a win over Alma (Jan. 29)… scored 10 or more points in 16 games… 9th in the league in scoring average.

As a sophomore (2009-10):  Set career highs for points (18, three times), rebounds (10), assists (two, three times), steals (seven), and blocks (one, five times)… had a double-double against Adrian (Feb. 3) with 18 points and 10 rebounds… saw time in all 27 games… MIAA Player of the Week; Saint Mary’s Athlete of the Week.

As a freshman (2008-09):  Recorded 13 points against Albion (Feb. 14)… had seven rebounds in a win over Kalamazoo (Feb. 21)… saw time in 19 games.

High School: National Honor Society; Academic Honor Roll; 2008 IHSAA 3A Mental Attitude Award; 2008 IHSAA 3A State Championship

Personal: daughter of Tom and Kristin Centa; Tribeta; was also a member of the Saint Mary’s Softball team during her freshman and sophomore seasons