High School Individual Athletic Achievements/Honors: 12th Grade- OregonLive.com Athlete of the Week (Oct 4 – Oct 11), ESPN Rise Oregon/Washiington “Athletes to Watch For”, First Team Capital Conference League, All State Honors The Oregonian Coaches Poll, 11th Grade- First Team Capital Conference League, Player of the Year Capital Conference League, First Team State Tournament, First Team All State The Oregonian Coaches Poll, 10th Grade- Varsity starter OH/AA
High School Team Athletic Achievements: 12th Grade- Varsity captain, 1st place in league, 11th Grade- Varsity co-captain, MVP, Team finished 5th in State, 9th Grade- JV captain, MVP, Moved to Varsiity OH/AA, Team finished 4th in State
Academic Honors: Second Honors 9th-12th
ON THE COURT
Club/Travel Team: Alpine
Favorite Athlete: Aston Eaton
Favorite Professional Team: Miami Heat and Portland Blazers
Two things I bring to the team: Energy and Heart
My favorite thing about being a student-athlete is: Being able to continue to play a sport love while continuing my education
Who most influenced your athletic career and why: My sister because I always wanted to be like her. My mom also played volleyball so it's a family sport
Favorite motivational quote: N.G.U. N.G.I. (Never Give Up Never GIve In)
Reason you chose your number: Lucky 7 I've had it since I've started sports.
What is your biggest sports’ thrill: Going to a BCS bowl game
Pre-game Rituals: Braid my hair
Greatest Sports Memory: Receiving Player of the Year
OFF THE COURT
Nickname: Little J
Parents: Jim and Linda Pliska
Siblings/Ages: Amanda Pliska age 21
Major: Business Management
Career Ambition: Own my family's company
Favorite Food: Burritos/Enchiladas
One fun fact about me: I can eat mayo plain
Playing on my iPod right now: Ed Sheeran
My most prized personal possession is: iPhone
Favorite cereal: Cooookkieee Crisssssspp
Top 3 Favorite T.V. Shows: Gossip Girl, 90210, and Teen Wolf
Hobbies/Interests: Camping, Boating, Hiking, and Modern Girl
If you could visit any country/place in the world where would it be: All of Europe
What three items would you bring if stranded on a desert island?
What one teammate would you bring?: Boom Box, Water, and Mexican food. I would bring KasLoMills.
PEACOCK PRIDE
Reason you chose Saint Peter’s: Volleyball
Best part about being a Peacock: Peacock Flock
Favorite thing to do on/around campus: Visit NYC
One thing I really like about Saint Peter’s that most people wouldn’t know: My NARP friends