Jess Chakonis

Position:
Defensive Specialist/Libero
Height:
5-5
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Paramus
Hometown:
Paramus, N.J.
Major:
Criminal Justice

AT DELAWARE
First-year member of the Blue Hens as a defensive specialist/libero.

2014 SEASON (MATCH BY MATCH STATISTICS)
Appeared in seven matches as a freshman for Delaware • recorded a kill and a dig while playing two sets against Rhode Island on Aug. 30 • posted a dig vs. Delaware State, Sacred Heart and Elon • also saw action against Santa Clara, Princeton and Hofstra.

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Three-year starter on the volleyball team at Paramus High School • as a senior led Paramus to a 26-4 record, the Big North Freedom Division championship, the Bergen County Tournament semifinals, and the Group 3 State Sectional finals • named first team All-State as a senior • was a first team All-League and All-County selection in 2012 and 2013 • tabbed second team All-North Jersey as a junior before earning first team honors as a senior • holds school records with 456 digs in a season and 30 digs in a match • selected team MVP in 2012 and 2013 • served as team captain during senior year • member of National Honor Society and World Language Honor Society (Italian) • four-year honor roll student • played four years with Essex Volleyball Club.

PERSONAL
Jessica “Jess” Michelle Chakonis (cha-CONE-iss) • born Oct. 3, 1995 • daughter of Tom and Lori Chakonis • has an older brother, TJ, and an older sister, Ashley • criminal justice major at Delaware • enjoys watching NBC's Law and Order.

CAREER HIGHS
Kills: 1 vs. Rhode Island, 8/30/14
Digs: 1, four times, last vs. Elon, 11/14/14

CAREER STATISTICS