Female Athlete of the Week-Jess Graham

RedTail soccer student-athlete Jess Graham has been named Scheels Female Athlete of the Week for her performances so far this season.

Jess is a crucial player for the RedTails and has contributed greatly to the season thus far. Jess was voted as a captain of the RedTail Women's Soccer team and has lived up to that expectation throughout the season. Not only has she started every game she's played this season, but she also shows that she is both passionate and committed to the sport and to the Hawkeye RedTails.

"Jess has been an inspiration to her teammates this whole season," said interim head coach Chris Rennie. "In the last few weeks, she has really grown into her role as team captain, leading by example with her hard work, passion, commitment, and fight. This type of mindset really helps to inspire those around her. Jess was instrumental in helping push the team on in two tough games, especially NIACC's double-overtime 2-2 draw. Her never give up attitude and desire for the team to be successful show us all why she is so valuable to this team."

Graham is originally from Chester, UK.