UT AUSTIN · BASEBALL

HS: 2x 6A All-State; .430 with 9 HRs as senior; MVP of the 2023 State Title game.
College: Freshman All-American.

COACH J’S KEY:
Clutch is a skill — perform when the lights are brightest.

FLORIDA · SPRINTS

HS: UIL 4A State Silver (100m). School records in 100m (10.52) and 200m (21.11).
College: Training at the nation’s premier sprint factory.

COACH J’S KEY:
Explosive power has no school-size limit.

TEXAS TECH · 800M

HS: UIL 3A State Champion (800m, PR 2:18.00); state bronze in 400m.
College: Big 12 Championship veteran in mid-distance.

COACH J’S KEY:
Total discipline — won State and a college degree in the same week.

BROWN · DISTANCE

HS: Multi-school record holder; 6th at State XC. 1600m PR 5:04.
College: Ivy League standout in the 3000m and 5000m.

COACH J’S KEY:
Academic excellence opens the doors to elite athletics.

OKLAHOMA STATE · 800M

HS: UIL 3A State Champion (800m); 3x State Medalist. 800m PR 2:14.89.
College: Big 12 point scorer in middle distance.

COACH J’S KEY:
Small-town grit can dominate on the Power Five stage.

HOUSTON → SFA · FOOTBALL

HS: 2019 Texas AP Sports Editors 5A Second-Team All-State. 3-star football recruit.
College: Wide receiver / tight end at University of Houston, then transferred to Stephen F. Austin.

COACH J’S KEY:
Speed travels — what wins on the track wins on the field.

COLUMBIA · 400M

HS: Area & Regional Finalist. PRs of 49.59 (400m) and 1:56.22 (800m).
College: Lowered collegiate 400m to 47.93 in the Ivy League.

COACH J’S KEY:
Versatility (range) makes you an unblockable asset.

RICE / TRINITY · DISTANCE

HS: District Champion. School Record holder in 3200m (10:38) and DMR.
College: Multi-time Academic All-Conference selection.

COACH J’S KEY:
The 4.0 GPA is the ultimate recruiting tie-breaker.

DALLAS BAPTIST · XC

HS: Elite distance specialist. PRs of 4:18 (1600m) and 9:16 (3200m).
College: Staple in the top seven for XC.

COACH J’S KEY:
Consistency over intensity — the long-game pays off.

OKLAHOMA STATE · 800M

HS: 2x All-State in XC; specialized in 800m on the track.
College: All-Big 12 Honors in the 800m (1:51.22 PR).

COACH J’S KEY:
Transitioning from XC to track speed requires a high motor.

SFA · 800M

HS: Consistent podium threat in Texas mid-distance. 800m PR 1:55.12.
College: Clocked 1:51.30 to score at the WAC Championships.

COACH J’S KEY:
Trust the process — college training will unlock a new gear.

TARLETON STATE · RELAYS

HS: State Silver in 4x200m and Bronze in 4x400m.
College: Key leg on relay squads in the WAC.

COACH J’S KEY:
Teamwork takes you to the podium faster than solo runs.

LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN · 800M

HS: Mid-distance standout (1:57 800m).
College: Local star turned collegiate leader.

COACH J’S KEY:
Bloom where you are planted — staying local works.

TARLETON STATE · HURDLES

HS: Proven competitor in the hurdle and sprint events.
College: Developing into a strong conference threat.

COACH J’S KEY:
Raw talent is the spark; hard work is the fuel.

UT AUSTIN · DISTANCE

HS: Top-tier distance runner (4:24 1600m; 9:35 3200m).
College: Proudly representing the Longhorns in distance events.

COACH J’S KEY:
Compete at the highest level by perfecting the small details.

TWU · JUMPS

HS: Multi-event specialist; All-State jumper.
College: All-Conference honors in the Lone Star Conference.

COACH J’S KEY:
Master multiple events to maximize your value.

NORTHERN · DISTANCE

HS: Reliable distance performer (5:12 1600m).
College: Balancing Division 1 athletics and heavy academics.

COACH J’S KEY:
Endurance is a mental game — never count yourself out.

DALLAS BAPTIST · MID-DIST

HS: Strong mid-distance range and relay experience.
College: Contributing to one of the top DII XC programs.

COACH J’S KEY:
Strength training is the foundation of a fast finish.

OUACHITA BAPTIST · MID-DIST

HS: Explosive 800m/1600m range (1:56 / 4:21).
College: Mid-distance specialist for the Tigers.

COACH J’S KEY:
Mid-distance is about heart — find that second wind.

DALLAS BAPTIST · SPRINTS

HS: Core sprint and relay asset for her program.
College: Transitioned successfully into Patriot athletics.

COACH J’S KEY:
Reliability in relays earns you a spot on the bus.