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Honoring the great athletes from Cambria County.

Jess Zinobile

Basketball, Class of 2020

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Jessica Zinobile takes a jump shot.
Jessica Zinobile eludes defenders.
Jessica Zinobile – St. Francis University.
Jessica Zinobile prepares to take a shot.

Accomplishments

  • Record-setting player on four NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament teams at St. Francis University from 1996 through 2000.
  • Led the Red Flash to four Northeast Conference (NEC) titles.
  • Named NEC Newcomer of the Year in 1996-97.
  • Twice was NEC Player of the Year.
  • Three-time NEC Tournament Most Valuable Player.
  • Earned 14 NEC Player of the Week honors throughout her career, a record at the time of her graduation.
  • Set Northeast Conference all-time records for scoring (2,338 points) and rebounds (1,295), though St. Francis’ Jess Kovatch broke the scoring mark in 2019.
  • Participated in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game following her senior season at St. Francis.
  • Selected by the Sacramento Monarchs in the 2000 WNBA Draft, making her the first NEC player drafted by the league.
  • A member of both the St. Francis and Northeast Conference halls of fame.
  • Played professional basketball in Spain, where she averaged 13.9 points and 6.0 rebounds in 51 career games at the country’s elite level.
  • Her No. 22 jersey was raised above the DeGol Arena floor in 2019, making her the first St. Francis women’s player to receive the honor.
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Fast Facts

First Banquet: 1965
First Chairman: Richard Mayer
First Banquet Location: Cambria County War Memorial Arena
Number of Banquets: 22 through 2024
Total Inductees: 155
Female Inductees: 23
Male Inductees: 132
Largest Class: 18 in 1965
Most Inductees: Football (49)
2024 Chairman: Bruce Haselrig
2024 Master of Ceremonies: Tim Rigby
2024 Banquet Location: 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial

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