UNCP Athletics

BEFORE UNCP: Spent one season at Coker (2024-25) ... Finished first in the high jump at the Patriot Invitational and fifth in the high jump at the SAC Championships ... Set the school record in the indoor high jump with a mark of 1.61m.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Carolina Academy for coach Stevie Phillips ... Holds school records in the high jump, triple jump, and long jump ... Was a three-time high jump state champion, two-time triple jump state champion, and one-time long jump state champion ... Also lettered in basketball and volleyball for the Trojans.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Chris and Sheriko Jernigan ... Has an older brother, Christopher ... Maintained a 4.7 GPA at Carolina Academy and was a member of the Beta Club ... Lists her parents as her heroes ... Hobbies include being outdoors and spending time with friends and family ... Favorite food is pasta and favorite song is Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd ... Favorite movie is Zootopia and favorite sports team is the Los Angeles Rams ... Favorite music artist is SZA ... A business administration major at UNCP.
 

Personal Bests
INDOOR
High Jump	1.57m
OUTDOOR