Jake Stephens

Junior (2024)

Ran all five races on the season and was the team's top performer in four of them
Set personal best 5K in second race of the season with a 19:51, the only 5K time under 20 minutes for the fall
Also turned in the fastest 8K time of the season with a 32:52 at the WHAC Championships

Personal

Majoring in education
Earned associate's degree from Northwest State before coming to Defiance
Aims to become a history or science teacher
Enjoys playing drums at church, playing the banjo, and roller and ice skating
Graduated from Defiance High School in 2022
Ran cross country, played soccer, and track and field
Member of two WBL cross country championship teams at Defiance (2019 and 2021) and placed fifth at state meet in 2019
Graduated with honors, received Social Studies Award, and was a member of the National Honors Society
Son of Vicki and Mark Stephens