Colorado State University Athletics
Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame
Jessica Strickland
- Induction:
- 2015
- Class:
- 2007
Softball (2004 to 2007)
Jessica Strickland remains as one of the finest softball players in CSU history and the first to be named to two different All-America teams in one season. She came to CSU from Green Mountain High School in Lakewood and immediately became a factor on the 2004 Mountain West championship team as a pitcher. She was named the Newcomer of the Year by the conference and received honorable mention All-American honors. A four-time All-MWÂ pitcher, Strickland was also named to three NFCA All-Region teams. Her 2006 season ranks as one of the best in school history both as a pitcher and a batter, earning NFCAÂ second-team All-America honors. Upon graduation, Strickland hdld two season records and three career records in pitching and batting.Â
During the summer of 2006, Strickland worked with Triple Crown Sports to run youth softball tournaments. She also played for the Triple Crown Force semi-professional team as a designated hitter. She graduated in 2008 with a BA in Human Development and Family Studies receiving her teaching degree in early childhood education. Since graduation she has taught the first grade, is married and has one son.
Other Accomplishments:
Jessica Strickland remains as one of the finest softball players in CSU history and the first to be named to two different All-America teams in one season. She came to CSU from Green Mountain High School in Lakewood and immediately became a factor on the 2004 Mountain West championship team as a pitcher. She was named the Newcomer of the Year by the conference and received honorable mention All-American honors. A four-time All-MWÂ pitcher, Strickland was also named to three NFCA All-Region teams. Her 2006 season ranks as one of the best in school history both as a pitcher and a batter, earning NFCAÂ second-team All-America honors. Upon graduation, Strickland hdld two season records and three career records in pitching and batting.Â
During the summer of 2006, Strickland worked with Triple Crown Sports to run youth softball tournaments. She also played for the Triple Crown Force semi-professional team as a designated hitter. She graduated in 2008 with a BA in Human Development and Family Studies receiving her teaching degree in early childhood education. Since graduation she has taught the first grade, is married and has one son.
Other Accomplishments:
- Easton first-team All-American 2006
- 2006 Colorado Sportswoman of the Year
- Led MW in batting .415 in 2006, 28th nationally
- 2006 Ranked 20th nationally in runs per game
- CSU career leader in doubles with 64
All-American in 2006 |
2nd Team All-American in 2006 |
Sportswoman of the year |
CSU Basketball (W) - Behind the Whiteboard with GA Sam Wall
Saturday, October 25
Colorado State Football: Owen Long - Outstanding By Any Measure
Wednesday, October 22
Colorado State Football: Tyson Summers Media Availability - Week 8 (2025)
Wednesday, October 22
Colorado State Football: Tyson Summers Weekly Press Conference - Week 8 (2025)
Monday, October 20
