ROCKLIN, Calif. - Following a strong debut season in the PacWest, which included setting a new single-round scoring record at the Vanguard Fall Invite, as well as a runner-up team finish, the Jessup Women's Golf team is building momentum for the future.
Head coach Seth Heppner has officially signed four talented players who will join the Warriors for the 2025-2026 campaign, each bringing impressive accomplishments and unique backgrounds.
The first signee is Natalie Ang of Roseville, California. A standout at Woodcreek High School, Ang was named League MVP during her senior season, competing for the Timberwolves, and was also a four-time First Team All-League selection. Her consistency and leadership made her one of the top high school golfers in the region.
Joining from Bakersfield, California, Ayla Keith transfers to Jessup after competing for Emmanuel University in Georgia. A former softball player who transitioned to golf just four years ago, Keith has quickly established herself as a rising player. Prior to Emmanuel University, Keith was a standout for Taft College. During her time there, she qualified for the CCCAA State Championship in both her freshman and Sophomore Seasons.
Rounding out the signees from El Paso, Texas, is Priscilla Padilla. Padilla arrives at Jessup with a stellar career at Otero College in La Junta, Colorado. Her standout career included winning the 2025 Region 9 NJCAA Championship and qualifying for the NJCAA National Championship twice. Known for her humor and dad jokes on the golf course, she looks forward to continuing her stellar play for the Warriors.
The Warriors also welcome Dionigia Zizzo, from Stockton, California. The sophomore who was already a student attending Jessup joins the squad for the 2025-2026 season. The 209 native previously attended Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy before attending Jessup and looks to make a positive impact for the Warriors this upcoming season.
Coach Heppner shared his excitement for the incoming class: "Super excited to get going this year. I believe we've brought in a great group that aligns well with our overall vision for this program. Each one is dedicated to their craft and has bought into the direction we're aiming to go."
The new signees join a Warriors squad eager to build on their inaugural PacWest season. With a mix of returning experience and fresh energy, the 2025-2026 team looks ready to continue raising the standard in NCAA competition.
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