Meyers signs with Kishwaukee College softball program

Senior graduate planning to study nursing

Russell Hodges
Posted 5/30/18

When Jessie Meyers wanted to learn how to pitch, her father Derrick wasn’t sure how to teach his daughter, so the two started watching YouTube videos together.

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Meyers signs with Kishwaukee College softball program

Senior graduate planning to study nursing

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When Jessie Meyers wanted to learn how to pitch, her father Derrick wasn’t sure how to teach his daughter, so the two started watching YouTube videos together.

Meyers has since become far more than just a pitcher, and the graduating senior at Rochelle Township High School played a variety of roles during her four years with the Lady Hubs softball program including catcher and infielder. When Rochelle hosted its Signing Day Ceremony this past month, Meyers signer her National Letter of Intent to continue her softball career at Kishwaukee College, where she plans to study nursing.

“I chose Kishwaukee because it was close to home and my family would still be able to watch me play softball,” Meyers said. “I’m looking forward to meeting new people and to having more freedom… I think I’m a very diverse player that will do anything necessary to win.”

Meyers isn’t the only Lady Hub to take her softball talents to Kishwaukee over recent years. Former Rochelle players Michaela Hacaga, Lexi Larsen, Christina Williams and Bailey Johnson each played for the Lady Kougars, and Meyers, who has been playing softball for as long as she can remember, will be looking to carry over her successes as a Lady Hub to the college level.

“I started playing softball because my older cousin played and it looked really interesting,” Meyers said. “The thing I enjoy the most about softball is how the team becomes a family… Playing at RTHS has benefited me by helping me adapt to all types of coaching styles and becoming a more well-rounded player and person.”