Foothill grad inducted in Fresno Hall of Fame
Jennifer Jokinen, a 1996 Foothill High School graduate, was inducted into the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame.
Jokinen earned a softball scholarship to Fresno State University in 1996, playing for the Fresno State Bulldogs. In her sophomore year, the 1998 softball team capped an outstanding season by earning a seed to the NCAA College Women’s World Series in Oklahoma City. ESPN2 covered the series and was on hand when the team won the national championship by defeating the Washington State Huskies to become the NCAA Softball National Champions. It is the only national championship the university has won.
The city of Fresno showered the team with media coverage, proclaimed a day in their honor, held a parade and presented each team member with a key to the city. The team was invited to the White House to meet the president.
Jokinen was inducted along with her fellow teammates.
