INTERNATIONAL SPORTS OF THE ISSUE: JACK JACOBS ATHLETE

TRAIT: GRIT

One could argue that freshman Jack Jacobs was destined to lead a royal existence. Jacobs, a dual-sport athlete who plays basketball and football, has strong ties to Hamilton Southeastern. Both his parents being English teachers, but Jacobs fathering also coaching basketball. “It’s great because he yells at all these guys,” Jacobs said when asked how it felt having his father as a coach. “But he does it every day with me and is always pushing me to get better.” Jacobs, a point guard for the basketball freshman team, recently earned playing time for the varsity team. Jacobs was able to advance to a level where most freshmen can only graze because of his grit and resolve. “I don’t really know why I was the only [freshman],” Jacobs said. “I think maybe [it’s] because I just go out there and try and get better every day and try to play my best.” Story by Xavier Dokes. Photo by Sorna Chockalingam.