University of California Athletics

Freshman Feature: Q&A With LaRisa Jones (Nov. 19, 2010)

2012 Quick Hits:

• Serves mainly as a speedy pinch runner or in the outfield
• Slugging .714, hitting .429

2011 Quick Hits:

• Appeared in 18 games, starting three
• Owned a .300 batting average with three hits in 10 at-bats
• Served as a pinch runner at the Women's College World Series
• Had one steal in three attempts and two RBI

High School:

• Named the MVP of her Clayton Valley squad as well as DVAL
• Played on the second-team All-East Bay, first-team All-DVAL and given an All-BVAL honorable mention
• Took part in NCS all four years and was an NCS Scholar Athlete all four years
• Member of the 4.0 club and also played varsity golf

Club Ball:

• Attended 14U, 16U and 18U Gold nationals

Personal:

• Parents are Dennis and LaRae Jones
• Intended social welfare major
• Goes by the nickname "LaLa"
• Is contemplating joining the Peace Corps and attending culinary school after college
• Chose Cal because previous Cal softball players coached and mentored her at a young age

Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes: LaRisa Jones has some of the most unique footwear of any Bear on campus. In her spare time, Jones enjoys painting designs on shoes.

Golden-Bear Influence: One of the leading influences is LaRisa Jones' decision to come to Cal was the presence of former Cal softball players. Hailing from nearby Concord, Calif., Jones grew up around former players and watched many a game at Levine-Fricke Field.

Why I Have My Number: My favorite number is 12, but my number is 24, which is 12 doubled. Everything is better doubled.