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High School: Three-time All-Texas First Team recipient ... Two-time Central Texas All-Big Country ... Three-time First Team All-District ... Two-time District MVP (2010-11) ... Hit .531 with a .776 slugging percentage, 17 doubles, three triples and 41 RBIs as a senior, leading Albany to the Texas State Tournament in the process ... Posted a .554 batting average during junior season, totaling 16 doubles, eight triples and two home runs to go with 45 RBIs ... Led club team, Texas Impact Gold, to third overall at the ASA Gold National Championship in 2011 after earning fourth in 2010 ... Also lettered in volleyball and track, finishing second in the mile relay at the Texas State Championships as a senior while earning a bid for the state track competitions on three occasions ... National Honor Society ... Participates in charitable organizations and community service outside of the classroom, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Personal: Daughter of James and Teresa Schkade ... Participates in a number of charitable causes, including the Fellowship of Christian Student-Athletes, Student-Athletes Leading Social Change, Hometown Heroes and the Leadership Academy.
Getting to Know Jami: Who most influences your athletic career? "My dad, he always pushed me to exceed my limits and taught me to never settle." ... Favorite Actor: Gerard Butler ... Favorite Actress: Rachel McAdams ... Hobbies: Bow hunting, fishing, jet skiing, riding four-wheelers and spending time with friends.
