Jayden Benson '17 Recruiting Profile
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August 2015
December 2015
August 2016Personal Statement
My name is Jayden Benson. I am from Pocatello, Idaho. I am 5'3 135 pounds, and I am going into my Senior year of school, and my third season of starting in center field on Varsity for the 5A Highland Rams. I have been playing softball for 8 years, and I want to pursue this sport at a collegiate level. Right now I play on my Varsity school softball team, as well as a traveling softball team called "Reign." While playing on a traveling softball team I go to different showcases/tournaments. I've attended the USA Preps and took first with the best record, and the Idaho State Tournament which my team and I won. During my High School Varsity season we took seventh at the 5A Idaho State Championship in 2015 and tied for fifth in 2016. The field of study I would like to go into is Pre-medicine but I have other interests as well. My weighted GPA right now is a 3.95, and my cumulative is a 4.0. I am in National Honors Society and I am taking honors and AP classes while present in extracurricular activities outside of school throughout the year. I would like to attend a college that offers not only the best academics and classes for my field of interest, but also a softball program. I have dreams of playing anywhere from a D1 school to a D3 college, but I will go to the college that offers me the best academic and sport program. I wish to play at the next level and grow in every aspect while getting the best education possible for me.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 3 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Area
Team Awards
- Regional Chanmps
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #11
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Area
Team Awards
- Regional 2nd Place
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #13
- 2014 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #3
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2016 17th Annual Portneuf Medical Pocatello Half Marathon Sep 3, 2016 (Half Marathon, Jayden won 1st Place in her Class with a pace: 09:37 min/mi)
- Pocatello Marathon 2016: JAYDEN BENSON crossed the Finish at 10:06 Course time: 02:05:49 Pace: 09:37 min/mi
- 2015 16th Annual Portneuf Medical Pocatello Marathon Sept. 5th 2015 (Half Marathon)
- In her first competitive running event, 16-year-old Jayden Benson of Chubbuck won the Pocatello half marathon Sept. 5. Benson finished first in the 15-19 age group with a time of 1 hour, 55 minutes and 20 seconds. Benson took part in one training session prior to the race but had no formal training before running the 13.1-mile race. After the marathon, Benson played two softball games in Idaho Falls. Benson is a junior at Highland high school and a member of the Rams varsity softball team. She was an all-area first-team selection this past season. She's also a member of the National Honors Society with a 4.0 grade point average. Benson plans to compete again in the marathon next year. JAYDEN BENSON crossed the 10K To Go at 08:58 Course time: 00:57:32 Pace: 08:21 min/mi. 2016 Pocatello Mararthon: JAYDEN BENSON crossed the 10 Mile Split at 09:26 Course time: 01:25:30 Pace: 08:33 min/mi http://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/tuesday-scrapbook-benson-cruises-to-half-marathon-win/article_dd656c4e-5bec-11e5-9341-539e8b2d029f.html
- 2015 Reign Tournament Softball (16U)
- Center Fielder. Throws 61 mph over hand velocity.
- 2015 Reign Tournament Softball (2015 ASA Fast Pitch Girls' A 16-Under Western Nationals)
- (16U) Center Fielder. Played 3 days of Nationals before being eliminated. Actually was 4-2 counting pool play.
- 2014 Reign Tournament Softball (14U)
- Center Fielder
- 2013 Reign Tournament Softball (14U)
- Center Fielder
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Tisha Coverdell
- High School Assistant Coach
- Lee T Gasu
- High School Assistant Coach
- April Neal
- Strength
- Cade Ackley
- Travel / Club Coach
- Josh Naylor
Events
- Camp/Event
- Camp of Champions
- 7/11/16 to 7/11/16
- Camp/Event
- ASA 16U State Tournament
- 7/08/16 to 7/10/16
- Camp/Event
- Colorado Sparkler
- 6/27/16 to 7/03/16
Training
- Strength/Conditioning with Cade Ackley
- 1 year
- Training for Softball and Basketball
- Crossfit
- 2 years
- Kulak Crossfit, improving my strength and endurance.
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Jersey #12
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Nampa ID. Tournament 2015 Won Bracket for Highland High School. Jersey #12
- Basketball
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team | 2015 Varsity Team | 2015 Reign Tourname |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA | .487 | .305 | |
| GP | 23 | ||
| AB | 76 | ||
| R | 25 | 34 | |
| H | 37 | 29 | |
| 2B | 3 | 5 | |
| 3B | 1 | 2 | |
| HR | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| RBI | 17 | 25 | |
| Slug% | .553 | ||
| BB | 4 | ||
| OB% | .541 | .350 | |
| Put outs | 15 | ||
| Assists | 0 | ||
| Errors | 2 | ||
| Fld% | .882 | ||
| Team Record | 25-4 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English Honors Biology Honors Physical Science Honors Physics Honors Anatomy and PhysiologyAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP U.S. History AP Language and Composition AP Government AP LiteratureRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honors Society (NHS) National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS)
- ActivitiesVolunteer at food bank Volunteered at Spinderella Women's bicycle ride Student Government Senator (2017)
Top NCSA Athletes at Highland High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
