Jakob Rager '23 Recruiting Profile
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2020 YAIAA XC Cha...
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2022 Spotlight
Ben Bloser Invita...Personal Statement
Running is my passion, my inspiration. It motivates me both in the classroom and on the course.
Things my coaches, teachers, and mentors have said about me:
"Dedicated, Strives to constantly improve.
Competitive but not to a fault. Team leader.
Easy going, trainable, positive, team-oriented, enjoys having fun."
Academics:
4.5 GPA Honors student. 1240 SAT, Interested in Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science.
I enjoy helping others find a passion through running! Ask me about my Frisbee skills!
Follow me on NCSA, or send me a message to find out more about me.
Key Highlights:
2022 Senior Cross Country- PR 15:49, 2nd place County Medalist, 18th place District 3 Medalist. States 55th place. 2022 YAIAA XC Division I Athlete of the Year as voted on by Coaches.
2022 Junior - Track & Field - 1600m, 4:21, 3rd place medalist Counties, District 3AAA, 8th medalist, States qualifier, 3200m 9:35. 800m 2:03.
2021 Junior Xctry - PIAA District 3 AAA qualifier, 12th place medalist, Qualified for States as an Individual. 2021 PIAA State Cross Country.
2020 Sophomore Xctry - PIAA District 3 AAA qualifier, 20th place medaled (missed States by 1 position due to Covid restrictions)
2019 Freshman Xctry - PIAA District 3 AAA qualifier, 12th Freshman, 1st place on his team, 102nd place overall
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 10 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
- 2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps, Sectional Chanmps
- 2022 Varsity Team
- 2022 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Area, 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-State
- 2022 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Area, Captain, 2022 YAIAA Division I Athlete of the Year as voted on by Coaches.
Team Awards
- Conference Chanmps, Sectional Chanmps
- 2021 Varsity Team
- 2021 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-County, 1st Team All-Area, Captain
- 2020 Varsity Team
- 2020 Varsity Team
- 2019 Varsity Team
Coach References
- Private Coach
- Tim Steel
- High School Head Coach
- Doug Moyer
Events
- Camp/Event
- Henderson Invitational
- 5/05/23 to 5/05/23
- 3200m, 9:27
- Camp/Event
- Franklin & Marshall Indoor Track & Field Invite
- 1/28/23 to 1/28/23
- 1600 m, 4:33, 5th place out of 100.
- Camp/Event
- PAIAA State Championships
- 11/05/22 to 11/05/22
- 55th out of 236, 17:22, AAA
- Camp/Event
- PIAA District 3 AAA Championships
- 10/29/22 to 10/29/22
- 16:09, 18th place medalist, States Qualifier
- Camp/Event
- YAIAA County League Meet
- 10/18/22 to 10/18/22
- 2nd place, League Individual Medalist, Dallastown Team Champions
- Camp/Event
- Paul Short Run
- 9/30/22 to 9/30/22
- 15:49.9, 30th place out of 495 Elite Runners
- Camp/Event
- Ben Bloser Invitational
- 9/17/22 to 9/17/22
- 4th place Varsity out of 218 runners. PR 16:18.
- Camp/Event
- Hood College High School Invitational
- 9/03/22 to 9/03/22
- Medaled 12th place out of 237 Varsity Top 7 Runners https://blueridgetiminglive.com/2022/hoodhsxc/
- Camp/Event
- Shippensburg Cross Country Camp
- 7/17/22 to 7/21/22
- Camp/Event
- PIAA State T&F Championships
- 5/27/22 to 5/27/22
- Ran 1600m. Placed 25th. Not my best race, but also ran against Gary Martin, CJ Singleton, and other nationally ranked athletes.
- Camp/Event
- PIAA District 3 Championships
- 5/20/22 to 5/21/22
- 1600m 4:21. 3200m 9:35. 1600m - Medaled and State Qualifier.
- Camp/Event
- YAIAA County Championship
- 5/13/22 to 5/13/22
- 1600m 4:24 PR
- Camp/Event
- Henderson Invitational
- 5/06/22 to 5/06/22
- Camp/Event
- Franklin & Marshall High School Invitational #2
- 1/29/22 to 1/29/22
- Camp/Event
- PIAA State Cross Country Championships
- 11/06/21 to 11/06/21
- Individual qualifier, 96th place out of 238 runners on Difficult Course
- Camp/Event
- District 3 Championship
- 10/30/21 to 10/30/21
- 12th place out of 236, 16:34.70, State Qualifier
- Camp/Event
- Gettysburg Invitational
- 10/09/21 to 10/09/21
- 4th Place, 16:31.50, https://pa.milesplit.com/meets/434872-gettysburg-xc-invitational-2021/results/772346#.YZGj7mDMKM8
- Camp/Event
- Hershey Meet of Champions
- 3200m, 9:58
Training
- Personal Trainer
- 2 years
- I have been working with a Personal Trainer since March 2021.
Statistics
| Event | 2023 Varsity Team | 2023 Varsity Team | 2022 Varsity Team | 2022 Varsity Team | 2022 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800M | 1:57 | 1:57 | 2:03 | ||
| 1600M | 4:17:19 | 4:23 | 4:21 | ||
| 3200M | 9:27 | 9:27 | 9:35 | ||
| 5K | 15:49.9 | ||||
| Distance & PR | 15:49.9 5k | ||||
| 400M | :55 | ||||
| 3000M | 10:00 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Geometry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, General Science, World Cultures, Anatomy & Physiology, American CultureAre you in AP/IB classes?
NoRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsDistinguished Honor Roll, High School Science Fair (3rd place)
- ActivitiesMarching Band, Symphonic Band, Drumline Volunteer at Dallastown Youth Basketball Organization Penn State Mini-thon Volunteer
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