HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Pierce County High School in Blackshear, Ga… Graduated in 2008… Lettered in softball under Coach Robbie Spires… Named all-region and pitcher of the year… Named best offensive and defensive player for Pierce County High School.

PERSONAL: Born on May 29, 1990 in Glynn County, Ga… Full name is Jessica Lynne Thornton… Daughter of Dwight and Lynne Thornton… Majoring in Secondary Education… Hobbies include riding four wheelers and fishing… Favorite food is roast beef and cream corn… Favorite athlete is Jessica Mendoza… Wanted is her favorite movie…Considers Angelina Jolie to be her favorite actress… Favorite sport other than softball is basketball.