Ball State University Athletics
2026 Soccer Roster
Jersey Number 7
Jess Fernau
- Position:
- Forward / Midfielder
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Sophomore
- High School:
- Muskego
- Hometown:
- Wind Lake, Wisc.
2025 (Freshman): Played in 18 matches for a total of 523 minutes … took eight shots (two on goal) for the year ... recorded assists in wins at Eastern Illinois (8/24) and against Akron (10/12) … scored the game-winning goal in the win over Toledo (10/16)
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Muskego High School for coach Lance Matthews … named the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior in 2025 … led her team to four straight state titles … tallied 21 goals and 17 assists in her senior year to lead the Warriors to a 19-0-2 record … player of the game in the state final as a sophomore
PERSONAL: Given name is Jessica Lauren Fernau … daughter of Nathan and Cecilia Fernau … born in Winfield, Illinois … has older sisters Nicole and Mia … favorite foods are chicken and waffles, chicken tenders and grilled chicken … interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy
HIGH SCHOOL: Played at Muskego High School for coach Lance Matthews … named the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior in 2025 … led her team to four straight state titles … tallied 21 goals and 17 assists in her senior year to lead the Warriors to a 19-0-2 record … player of the game in the state final as a sophomore
PERSONAL: Given name is Jessica Lauren Fernau … daughter of Nathan and Cecilia Fernau … born in Winfield, Illinois … has older sisters Nicole and Mia … favorite foods are chicken and waffles, chicken tenders and grilled chicken … interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy
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