2017: Played in 116 sets across 31 matches with 26 starts...Ranked second on the team with 286 kills and third overall with 2.47 kills per set...Also ranked third on the team with 62 total blocks...Chipped in 73 digs, five assists and one service ace...SAC Player of the Week...SAC Honorable Mention All-Conference...NCCSIA Second Team All-State
2016: Competed in a total of 31 matches, starting in 22 … Had 268 kills for the season, averaging 2.20 kills per set… Averaged 2.51 points/set… She added 306 points to the team, ranking her third on the team.
2015: Competed in 28 matches starting 26 for the Royals... averaged 2.64 points per sets... averaged 2.36 kills per set... added 58 total blocks to the team's defense for third best on the roster... ranked in the top 20 (19th) for the South Atlantic Conference in block assists with 52
2014: Competed in 20 matches for the Royals... totaled 269 kills for an average of 2.36 kills per set, second highest on the team in both categories..
High School: Played high school volleyball all 4 years at DeLand High School... Was Varsity MVP and 2nd team All-Area.... Jessica was on Honor Roll and graduated with Magna Cum Laude.
Personal: Born on January 13, 1996... Daughter of Randy and Samantha Raines... Majoring in Biology.
Getting to know Jessica
Full Name: Jessica Elizabeth Raines
Nickname: Jessie, Raines
Siblings: Rebecca, 19
Pet: Dog-Charlie
Major: Biology
Future Occupation: Doctor
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Movie: The Spectacular Now
Favorite Music: Ellie Goulding, Lana Del Rey, Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Florence
Favorite Food: Pizza
What is a quote that describes you?
“Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.”
Who is your role model?
Grandma and mom. They are my support, my rocks. The people that always have an answer, even to the most difficult questions. They always know if I need tough love or just need a hug. I look up to all of their accomplishments in life and how much they have helped others in their community. I hope to leave the lasting impact that they have made on me onto someone in my future.
Why did you choose that major?
I am interested in entering the medical field in the future.
What is your favorite place on QU’s campus?
Levine Center
Why do you love Queens?
I love the people, the city, and the VB family!
What do you want to be remembered for at QU?A
I want to be remembered for being a student and a player who was fun to teach and coach and someone who put all of their heart into what they did.
Volleyball Accomplishments:
Varsity Volleyball MVP/Captain
