JESSICA HILL GRAHAM
Jessica Hill Graham lettered in basketball and softball in 2002, 2003, and 2004. She was selected to the All-NEA team in 2003. She was All-Conference in basketball in 2002, 2003, and 2004. She was All-Conference in softball in 2003 and 2004. She was All-State in softball in 2004 and also selected to play in the Arkansas Softball All-Star Game. In her basketball career, she averaged 17.6 PPG and 5.5 assists per game.
Jessica was a very good shooter and the opponents often double teamed her by playing a ‘box-and-one’ strategy. She would still manage to get open and score.
The following was taken from newspaper articles published during Jessica’s basketball career:
Opponent Points Opponent Points Opponent Points
Bay 11 Walnut Ridge 20 CRA 16
Campbell 14 Riverside 22 Riverside 16
Piggott 6 Maynard 13 Campbell 29
Delaplaine 18 Bay 6 Riverside 10
BIC 12 Riverside 17 Corning 29
Bay 6 Corning 19 CRA 19
Armorel 17 Marmaduke 18 BIC 21
In addition to the honors during her senior high career, Jessica was selected all-conference in basketball all three years of her junior high career.
In addition to the above, Jessica distinguished herself in school and the community by being selected for the following honors:
At the awards banquet in 2002, Coach Shane Robinson presented several statistical awards to the senior high girls basketball team including several to Jessica Hill including the following: Best Offense, Best Field Goal Percentage, and Most Assists.
In 2002, Hill was honored for being named to the CRA All-Tournament team and for having the Best Batting Average on the fast-pitch softball team.
The following was taken from 2004 issues of the Clay County Times Democrat:
During the recent high school season Jessica was the leader of the team. Being a senior she tried to set an example for the younger players and by both word and deed she motivated her younger teammates showing them that the game is played with the head as well as the body. [6-4-04]
One position we can count on is Jessica in center field. She solidifies our outfield as she can catch just about any ball she can get to. [Coach Shane Robinson 3-10-04]
Senior Athlete of the Year. The female winner was Jessica Hill…Jessica Hill has always brought grace and intelligence to the playing field. Possessing those attributes, along with her athletic ability, makes her a memorable RHS athlete…Most Outstanding Player, Jessica Hill; Best Offense Award, Jessica Hill (14.4 points and 4.1 assists a game); Field Goal Percentage, Jessica Hill. [2-11-04]
Jessica Hill Graham lettered in basketball and softball in 2002, 2003, and 2004. She was selected to the All-NEA team in 2003. She was All-Conference in basketball in 2002, 2003, and 2004. She was All-Conference in softball in 2003 and 2004. She was All-State in softball in 2004 and also selected to play in the Arkansas Softball All-Star Game. In her basketball career, she averaged 17.6 PPG and 5.5 assists per game.
Jessica was a very good shooter and the opponents often double teamed her by playing a ‘box-and-one’ strategy. She would still manage to get open and score.
The following was taken from newspaper articles published during Jessica’s basketball career:
Opponent Points Opponent Points Opponent Points
Bay 11 Walnut Ridge 20 CRA 16
Campbell 14 Riverside 22 Riverside 16
Piggott 6 Maynard 13 Campbell 29
Delaplaine 18 Bay 6 Riverside 10
BIC 12 Riverside 17 Corning 29
Bay 6 Corning 19 CRA 19
Armorel 17 Marmaduke 18 BIC 21
In addition to the honors during her senior high career, Jessica was selected all-conference in basketball all three years of her junior high career.
In addition to the above, Jessica distinguished herself in school and the community by being selected for the following honors:
- Selected in Wendy’s High School Heisman Award for achievements in athletics and academics in 2004.
- RHS Valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA in 2004.
- Selected as Miss Rector in 2003.
At the awards banquet in 2002, Coach Shane Robinson presented several statistical awards to the senior high girls basketball team including several to Jessica Hill including the following: Best Offense, Best Field Goal Percentage, and Most Assists.
In 2002, Hill was honored for being named to the CRA All-Tournament team and for having the Best Batting Average on the fast-pitch softball team.
The following was taken from 2004 issues of the Clay County Times Democrat:
During the recent high school season Jessica was the leader of the team. Being a senior she tried to set an example for the younger players and by both word and deed she motivated her younger teammates showing them that the game is played with the head as well as the body. [6-4-04]
One position we can count on is Jessica in center field. She solidifies our outfield as she can catch just about any ball she can get to. [Coach Shane Robinson 3-10-04]
Senior Athlete of the Year. The female winner was Jessica Hill…Jessica Hill has always brought grace and intelligence to the playing field. Possessing those attributes, along with her athletic ability, makes her a memorable RHS athlete…Most Outstanding Player, Jessica Hill; Best Offense Award, Jessica Hill (14.4 points and 4.1 assists a game); Field Goal Percentage, Jessica Hill. [2-11-04]