2026 Women's Volleyball Roster
Jersey Number 19
Jana Thymes
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-11
- Hometown:
- Prairieville, La.
- Previous School:
- Parkview Baptist High School
Prep
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The environment is so welcoming and close to the beliefs I was raised with, so it has a sense of familiarity.
Is there something about your life and upbringing you would consider unique?
My mom coached the women's Track team at LSU, so I grew up around the sport, the track facilities, and practices.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Surya Bonaly is my favorite athlete of all time. She had the courage and ability to compete the way that she did even when those around her told her she wasn't good enough. She's part of why I love figure skating. My mom is also a huge inspiration; being near someone who was able to accomplish so much and also invest in me makes me believe in myself all the more and motivates me to work as hard as I can to achieve it.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Honestly, my entire senior year. I was able to accomplish everything I wanted to do athletically and academically.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
19; it was my number in high school and I was able to accomplish great things in it.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mom, Debbie Parris-Thymes, ran track at LSU before running professionally and competing internationally for Team Jamaica including in the Olympics. My dad, Derrick Thymes, ran track at LSU. My cousin, Jaala Thymes, ran track at Louisiana and currently runs for Virginia Tech. My cousin, Jakenzie Thymes, ran track at Dillard and Lamar. My cousin, Akiya Thymes, played softball at LSU.
Do you possess any special or unique talents, interests, or hobbies?
I love to rock climb (boulder), work on my singing voice, and I love to watch figure skating.
- Graduated from Parkview Baptist High School
- Two-time AVCA All-Region
- 2023 AVCA Phenom
- 2025 LVCA Division 3 State Player of the Year
- 2025 Division 3 Championship Game MVP
- 2025 All-American Watch List
- 2025 Louisiana Sports Illustrated Volleyball Watch List
- 2025 All-Star West Team member
- Three-time LVCA 3A Volleyball All-State
- Four-time All-District, including three-time first team All-District
- Three-time District Offensive MVP
- Three-time All-Metro first team
- Two-time Div. 3, 4 & 5 Metro MVP
- For her high school career, totaled 1,804 kills, including a career-high 712 kills as a senior
- Played for Bayou Elite, Louisiana Ignite Volleyball and Cajun Elite Lafayette
- Also competed in track and field and soccer in high school
- Won the long jump state title three times, while wining the 100 and 200 state title as a senior and helping her team to three straight track and field team state championships
- Helped her soccer team to 2024 Division 3 state title
- Daughter of Derrick Thymes and Debbie Parris-Thymes
- Mother, Debbie Parris-Thymes, ran track at LSU and competed for Team Jamaica in the 1996 and 2004 Olympics, finishing fourth in the 400 hurdles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics
- Father, Derrick Thymes, ran track at LSU
- Cousin, Jaala Thymes, current runs for Virginia Tech after transferring from Louisiana
- Cousin, Jakenzie Thymes, ran for Dillard and Lamar
- Cousin, Akiya Thymes, played softball at LSU
- Intends to major in biopsychology, with the goal of becoming a radiology tech and eventually at radiologist
- Birthday is March 3
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The environment is so welcoming and close to the beliefs I was raised with, so it has a sense of familiarity.
Is there something about your life and upbringing you would consider unique?
My mom coached the women's Track team at LSU, so I grew up around the sport, the track facilities, and practices.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Surya Bonaly is my favorite athlete of all time. She had the courage and ability to compete the way that she did even when those around her told her she wasn't good enough. She's part of why I love figure skating. My mom is also a huge inspiration; being near someone who was able to accomplish so much and also invest in me makes me believe in myself all the more and motivates me to work as hard as I can to achieve it.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Honestly, my entire senior year. I was able to accomplish everything I wanted to do athletically and academically.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
19; it was my number in high school and I was able to accomplish great things in it.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mom, Debbie Parris-Thymes, ran track at LSU before running professionally and competing internationally for Team Jamaica including in the Olympics. My dad, Derrick Thymes, ran track at LSU. My cousin, Jaala Thymes, ran track at Louisiana and currently runs for Virginia Tech. My cousin, Jakenzie Thymes, ran track at Dillard and Lamar. My cousin, Akiya Thymes, played softball at LSU.
Do you possess any special or unique talents, interests, or hobbies?
I love to rock climb (boulder), work on my singing voice, and I love to watch figure skating.
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