Born Jessica Ireland Harper in Valencia, California in May of 1998 to Jim and Danielle Harper. Both of her parents were Division I athletes: dad played football at Colorado and mom played softball at Cal State Northridge. She has one sister, Makenna, who plays softball at ASU. She chose Arizona because “Arizona felt like home. I fell in love with the rich softball tradition and coaches. I want to win a national championship and I know this team can do it.”
Athletes Unlimited Softball Adds Nine More To Second Season Roster
Jun 21, 2021
June 21, 2021, New York, NY - Athletes Unlimited announced 2021 Women’s College World Series standout pitcher/inf Odicci Alexander from James Madison University, University of Arizona’s Jessie Harper and Alyssa Denham and Louisiana Lafayette’s Ciara Bryan are among nine players added to the 60-player roster of the sport’s best competitors for its second softball season to be held at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, IL, from August 28 – September 27.
Why The Fire Still Burns For Arizona Head Softball Coach Mike Candrea
Dec 10, 2020
University of Arizona head softball coach Mike Candrea didn’t set out to become the winningest college coach in the sport’s history. When he enrolled at Central Arizona College, his heart was set on playing major league baseball.
