Katy Jelsma
THIS YEAR: As the only senior on the squad, Katy Jelsma has played in over 100 collegiate matches and provides solid veteran leadership for Azusa Pacific ... Has good technique on the court, especially on volleys and serve ... Will initially be used exclusively in a doubles role but may press for a spot in singles.
2008 (Junior): Remained competitive throughout the season despite suffering a mid-season injury that forced her out of 6 matches ... Was a combined 10-6 in doubles play, holding an 8-5 mark when teamed with Casey Wetzig ... Was 3-10 in singles play, starting with a 2-1 record at No. 2 singles before getting injured in the opening GSAC match against California Baptist.
2007 (Sophomore): Built on a successful freshman campaign as a 2007 sophomore by registering an 8-4 record in singles play and a 12-6 doubles mark ... Posted straight-set victories for 7 of her 8 singles wins ... Partnered exclusively with Lindsey Cloninger, taking 11 of 17 matches at No. 3 doubles and winning her only No. 2 doubles appearance ... Tallied both Azusa Pacific points in a 7-2 defeat to eventual GSAC champion Fresno Pacific, recording an 8-6 victory at No. 3 doubles coupled with a 2-6, 7-6, 7-6 No. 5 singles win.
2006 (Freshman): Saw extensive action as a 2006 freshman, posting a 34-9 combined record ... Was 15-4 in singles play and was unbeaten in 8 matches at No. 4 and No. 5 singles ... Went 12-1 in GSAC singles play ... Was part of team's winningest doubles tandem, posting 14 victories in 16 matches with Bay Daniels, including a perfect 9-0 mark in GSAC play ... Fashioned a 19-5 doubles record, going 15-2 in No. 1 and 2 doubles matches ... Registered the Cougars' lone point in an NAIA semifinal defeat to Fresno Pacific, scoring a 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 6 singles.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 seasons of varsity tennis at Washington High in Sioux Falls, S.D., for head coach Chad Weber ... Led the Warriors to a state championship as a 2004 junior, claiming the state doubles title that same season ... Was named team MVP as a senior after playing at No. 1 singles and doubles ... Was a 2-time All-Greater Dakota Conference pick.
PERSONAL: Born March 17, 1987, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Bob and Nina Jelsma ... Has 1 older brother, Tom, who played for Azusa Pacific's men's tennis team from 2004 to 2007 ... Majoring in applied health and would like to be a physician's assistant ... Participated in the Junior Fed Cup ... Was a member of the National Honor Society ... Enjoys watching movies.
