Ksheera Jalakam
Ksheera Jalakam
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Frisco, TX
High School: Heritage

Freshman (2019-20):
Was the team's most consistent performer during its inaugural season ... Was the lone performer to play in all six tournaments ... Averaged a squad-best 80.1 strokes per round ... Turned in Emory's top score of the campaign, a pair of 75s that took place during the first round of the MCC Women's Intercollegiate (Sept. 28-29) and the second round at the Chick-fil-A Collegiate invitational (Oct. 21-22) ... Ranked 11th out of 70 players at the MCC Intercollegiate with a score of 151 (75-76) ... First collegiate round saw her post a 76 at the NCAA Fall Preview (Sept. 14-15), eventually finishing 21st in the 70-player field with a 54-hole mark of 243 ... Tied for 18th out of 79 entries at the Savannah Invitational (Mar. 9-10) registering a 160 (83-77).

High School:

Three-year member and captain of the golf team at Heritage High School ... Was coached by Jeremy Byers and Alexis Thompson ... Was named her team's MVP all three years she competed ... Averaged 78 strokes per round her final campaign ... Took home medalist honors at the 2018 Wellvia Bagpipe Open ... Holds her school's top all-time score for 36 holes at 151 (74-77) ... National Honor Society member and AP Scholar ... American Auxiliary Texas Girls State Qualifier in 2018 ... Played her way to first-team berths on district team on two occasions ... Youth leader of Frisco City Council Campaign in 2016-17.

Personal:
Daughter of Kiran Jalakam and Supriya Velampalli ... Born Nov. 30 ... Interested in studying finance ... Hobbies include volunteering, baking and working out.

Quote:
"I chose Emory because of the great opportunities available both academically and athletically.  I also believe that Coach Futcher will help take me to the next level."