Truman State University Athletics

High School
Freshman defender Tessa Paradis joins the program following an accomplished high school career at Elkhorn South, where she helped lead her team to consistent postseason success. Paradis was a state semifinalist as a senior, a district finalist as a junior, a district semifinalist as a sophomore, and reached the state quarterfinals as a freshman. She earned numerous honors, including NSAA Academic All-State, Omaha World-Herald All-Metro Second Team, and Lincoln Journal Star All-State Honorable Mention recognition in both her junior and senior years. A three-time team-voted Defensive Player of the Year and two-year team leader, Paradis built a reputation as a reliable, high-IQ defender who anchored one of Nebraska’s top prep back lines.