Dickerson, a forward from Butler, Ohio, registered 19 goals and six assists as a junior at Clear Fork High School as she was named to the Ohio Cardinal Conference First Team and the North Central District First Team as well as being selected as the Mount Vernon News Player of the Year. She was also named to the OCC Second Team and the North Central District Second Team as a sophomore as she led Clear Fork in scoring both years. She did not play as a senior due to recovering from a torn ACL.

"I am really excited about Jena signing with us,” said MVNU head coach Jonathan Meade. "She has a wonderful personality to add to our team chemistry, and she is an excellent athlete. She has proven to be one of the top forwards in the area. Her speed, athleticism, and work ethic will instantly make an impact on our team. I believe she will have a great career as a Lady Cougar.”

"Jena is just the right fit for MVNU,” Meade added. "Besides her accomplishments on the soccer field, she has been a fine student in the classroom. She is also someone who wants the Christian atmosphere found here at MVNU. I look forward to coaching her starting next year.”

In addition to playing soccer at Clear Fork, Dickerson has been involved with SADD, Knox County Nurses Club, Future Farmers of America, and CACY. She has also served as a Knox Community Hospital volunteer and she was a 2006 Bellville Fair Queen contestant.

"There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Dickerson of her college choice. "I love the way the soccer team acts like sisters - they do everything together. I also love the way that Coach Meade knows everything about his team, and that builds team chemistry. I also love the calm atmosphere of the college and the smaller, more personable campus size.”

MVNU finished the season with a 13-7-2 overall record. The Lady Cougars won the American Mideast Conference South Division title, the National Christian College Athletic Association East Region crown, and the NCCAA national championship.