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Get to Know Shippensburg Women’s Basketball’s Jenna Kasmierski
Name: Jenna Kasmierski
Hometown: Ridgway, Pennsylvania
High School: Ridgway Area High School
Sport: Basketball
Position: Forward
High School Accolades: Seven-time varsity letter winner between basketball and softball, District 9 champion in softball, 1,000 point scorer in basketball, three-time Allegheny Mountain League (AML) all-star in basketball, District 9 All-Star in basketball and softball, and a District 9 runner-up in basketball
College: Shippensburg University. Shippensburg University is home to around 7,000 students and is located in the small town of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The Raiders compete at the NCAA Division II level and are members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
Why She Chose Shippensburg: “After going on many visits, I chose Shippensburg because it is a true family here. I felt the overwhelming support of the community the moment I stepped onto campus. Being a student-athlete here means there are many resources for our success.”
Her Family Times To Athletics: Her grandfather, Jim, played college football for North Carolina State University and her older brother, Justin, played college football for Edinboro University. “The moment I stepped onto a basketball court, playing at the collegiate level has always been a goal of mine. Knowing I share the same passion as my grandfather and brother just makes it all more special to me.”
Major and Future Plans: Kasmierski is majoring in mathematics with a concentration in secondary and special education. She hopes to become a math teacher and a basketball coach in the future.
Her Favorite Athletic Memories: “My favorite memory had to be scoring my 1,000 point alongside all my teammates and family. The love and support that had shown up to that game made me realize how supportive of a community Ridgway is. My second favorite memory would be receiving a Division II offer; something that I had worked so hard for.
Her Support System: “Coaches, friends and my family have always been amazing supporters to push me to become the athlete I am today. Most importantly are my parents Julie and Craig and siblings Justin and Alyssa. They have always been my number one supporters at every game and helped pick me up when I needed encouragement. I thank and give credit to everyone in my life to push me to where I am today.”
What Her Hometown of Ridgway Means To Her: Being from Ridgway means everything to me. A hometown and the community in it are what builds a person; it’s what built me. I plan on returning to my hometown to be able to give back and continue living my legacy through the children I will be helping to coach one day.”
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