Jessica (Boyle) Powell has been named to the Hollie L. Lepley Hall of Honor class of 2020. Boyle was a member of the Oakland women's soccer team from 2005-08.
 
The Lake Orion, Mich. native earned Summit League Offensive Player of the Year Honors as a senior and was named Summit League Tournament MVP twice in her career.
 
Boyle, a midfielder for Oakland, made her way in to the record book in a number of categories including fourth in multiple game assists (5) and career assists (31) and fifth all time in games started (74). Boyle ranks in the top 10 in career points (75), and career winning goals (9).
 
In addition to her success on the field, Boyle earned a variety of academic honors during her tenure including being named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District First Team. Boyle also earned academic all-conference honors all four years.
 
What does being inducted to the Hall of Honor mean to you?
Being inducted to the hall of honor is very special to me. Every summer I used to go to Oakland's soccer summer camp and I would see the pictures on the wall. To now be a part of that myself is really cool.
 
What does Oakland mean to you?
Oakland has been a big part of my life. It started when I was younger and would attend their soccer summer camps. Then I was able to have four amazing years at OU playing competitive soccer and earning my degree. I was able to continue my bond with OU after I graduated by watching my younger sister come through Oakland's soccer program.
 
What is your favorite Oakland memory?
My favorite memories are winning the conference tournament and getting to play in the NCAA tournament.
 
What does your sport mean to you?
My sport has given me so much. It taught me about hard work, dedication, being a good teammate and so much more. I love playing soccer and still continue to play every chance I get.
 
What did you do after your Oakland experience?
After Oakland I started my career in clinical laboratory sciences using the degree I earned at OU. I have worked as a molecular microbiologist in a PCR lab for ten years. I now work part time and have two kids and one more one the way.
 
This year's induction ceremony will take place on Friday, Jan. 24 at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac. The event is open to the public, and those interested in attending can register here.