Growing through the game.
Soccer has been a constant in Jake’s life—from his early seasons with Baltimore Armour and Pipeline SC to captaining Baltimore Celtic and competing with MLS NEXT HG U19.
Changing teams, positions, and levels taught him to listen, adapt, and contribute wherever the group needs him. As a center defensive midfielder, outside back, or center back, he values awareness and responsibility as much as individual moments.
That mindset extends beyond athletics. Jake challenges himself with AP and G/T coursework, serves on the Student Government Association executive board, partners with students through We Are Ridge, and volunteers as a youth soccer camp counselor. His coaches, family, teachers, and teammates shaped his belief that leadership starts with showing up for others.
“The goal is to keep growing—in the classroom, on the field, and in the way I contribute to the people around me.”
After high school, Jake plans to pursue an academic and athletic career at a Division I university, focusing on engineering or premedical studies.
