The 6-foot junior guard had led the Eagles to a 28-1 record and a berth in the second round of the Class AAAA state tournament at the time of her selection. Jekot was averaging 19.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 blocks per contest through 29 g
Jekot has maintained an A average in the classroom.
A devoted member of her church community, Jekot has volunteered locally on behalf of a food bank, a women's shelter, youth sports programs, and Ronald McDonald House Charities.