Jessee Ayala Class: Senior Hometown: Oroville, Calif. Last College: Sacremento City College Height: 5-6 Position: Shortstop/Third Base

JUNIOR (2000): Finished the season with the second fewest strikeouts (16) on the squad with the fourth most number of at-bats (129) . . . was one of five players to hit over .200 on the squad last season . . . was third on the team in stolen bases (3).

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Helped lead Sacramento City College to Northern California Championship and third place finish in the state tounament as a freshman . . . her squad finished eighth at state tournament as a sophomore . . . earned second team All-America status and all-conference honors as a utility player . . . was twice a member of the President’s Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned all-league honors as a middle infielder and catcher . . . selected to the all-section team as a catcher and third baseman.

PERSONAL: Psychology major . . . born April 11, 1979. . . daughter of Dagmar Ayala.