The University of Mississippi Athletics
GET TO KNOW: Jessica Hiskey
7/1/2015 | Soccer
Summer is upon us and in preparation for the 2015 season, OleMissSports.com is bringing fans of Ole Miss Soccer and the Rebel Nation a look at the players who will make up the latest incarnation of the Rebels on the pitch.
We'll take a look at what makes each player unique, how they came to choose Ole Miss as their home and family for their collegiate career and what they hope to do after college.
Jessica Hiskey
Sr., D/MF, 3L
Franklin, Tennessee (Franklin HS)
Major: Chemistry
1. What made you choose Ole Miss and how did you know it was the right place for you to play soccer?
I chose Ole Miss because I wanted to play soccer here and I knew I could come in and contribute to the culture of success that was developing here under Coach Mott.
2. What are your goals for the season?
I want to beat Mississippi State, win the SEC Tournament and make a return trip to the NCAA Tournament.
3. What is your favorite athletic memory at Ole Miss?
When Olivia Harrison knocked an opposing player into Coach Mott by accident on the sideline during a game. TOPPLED!
4. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Making my yearly visit to cottage 444. #CollegeForever
5. What's something most people don't know about you?
I have rumination syndrome.
6. If you could meet anyone living or dead (or fictional), who would it be and why?
Lord Voldemort, so I could kill him.
7. If you had a day off from soccer, what would you do?
Watch Netflix with movie theater popcorn with my roomates.
8. What is your favorite class at Ole Miss and why?
Portuguese 101 with Senhora Braga.
Favorite Band: Florence and the Machine
Favorite TV Show: Real Housewives
Favorite Book: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Favorite Food: Garlic Salt
Favorite Place To Eat In Oxford: Embers and for dessert, a slice of cake from Phillip's Grocery
Favorite Pro/Athlete: Michelle Akers
Favorite Pro Team: US Women's National Team
Favorite Sport (other than soccer): Raquetball
