Volleyball Signs NJCAA National Champion, Jexsamarie Perez, to Finalize Roster
6/5/2024 2:30:00 PM | Volleyball
Previous Stops at Georgia State, Coastal Carolina & Iowa Western CC
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida volleyball proudly announces the signing of senior transfer Jexsamarie "Jexsa" Perez to complete the roster for the 2024 season, as announced by head coach Kristen Wright and staff on Wednesday afternoon.
Perez is most notably an NJCAA national champion after helping Iowa Western CC go 33-4 overall to its second consecutive NJCAA D-I title her freshman season in 2021. She went on to spend the next two years at Coastal Carolina and Georgia State before finishing out her final year of eligibility with the Ospreys this upcoming season.
Hometown: Orlando, Fla.
Position: Setter
Class: Senior
Height: 5-6
Previous Schools: Georgia State, Coastal Carolina & Iowa Western CC
High School: Lake Nona HS
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Honors and Statistics
Fun Facts and Personal Info
Coach Wright on Jexsamrie
"Jexsa [Perez] is the final piece to our roster. She's adding experienced depth to our setting arsenal."
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Why UNF?
"I chose UNF because of its family culture and competitive environment."
Perez is most notably an NJCAA national champion after helping Iowa Western CC go 33-4 overall to its second consecutive NJCAA D-I title her freshman season in 2021. She went on to spend the next two years at Coastal Carolina and Georgia State before finishing out her final year of eligibility with the Ospreys this upcoming season.
Jexsamarie Perez
Hometown: Orlando, Fla.Position: Setter
Class: Senior
Height: 5-6
Previous Schools: Georgia State, Coastal Carolina & Iowa Western CC
High School: Lake Nona HS
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Honors and Statistics
- Was most recently at Georgia State for junior season.
- She saw action in 66 sets, recording the second-most assists (234) on the team, as well as tallying 132 digs in 2023.
- Athletic Director's Honor Roll (Spring 2024) & Dean's List (Fall 2023) at GSU.
- Spent 2022 season with Coastal Carolina her sophomore season.
- Played in 27 matches and 79 sets, including three matches started, collecting 103 assists, 12 service aces and 79 digs.
- Former NJCAA national champion at Iowa Western CC.
- Played in 35 matches on the season, while recording 20 set assists, 20 service aces, and 71 digs in 2021.
- Attended high school at Lake Nona HS.
- Was a two-time MaxPreps Player of the Match and guided her team to a 2020 FHSAA Class 7A state runner-up finish her senior season.
- Totaled 918 assists, 224 digs, 123 service aces, and 35 kills while playing setter and libero over HS career.
- Was also a member of the Siesta Key Juniors volleyball club team.
- Lettered for weightlifting team as well, where she was a district champion and reached the regionals her senior year.
- Made the President's List and ended top 15% of academic class.
Fun Facts and Personal Info
- Daughter of Jhonny and Jamicell Perez.
- Father, Jhonny, played baseball at AAA minor league level.
- Favorite athlete is Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Born on Feb. 17, 2003, in Orlando, Fla.
- Plans to major in health science.
Coach Wright on Jexsamrie
"Jexsa [Perez] is the final piece to our roster. She's adding experienced depth to our setting arsenal."
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Why UNF?
"I chose UNF because of its family culture and competitive environment."
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