Grant Sims '23 Recruiting Profile
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2019 Highlights
2021 SpotlightPersonal Statement
Born into a family of runners, I began running 5k races at the age of 8 years old. My inspiration stems from close family members; a 1969 Southwest Conference Champion, a member of the 1980 Olympic marathon team, and a Boston Marathon finisher. Through my love of running and wanting to be the best, I’ve found that constant effort can yield winning results. Distance running has taught me that long runs build stamina, hard sprints build speed, and never giving up achieves dreams. I will never give up!
As a rising high school student, I crave to be the best at my craft. My athleticism and academic abilities motivate me to take responsibility for how I spend my time. I aspire to complete business school and become a financial advisor. While achieving this dream, I will balance my running career with studying for my future.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1600m District Champ, 6th in State
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Regional Champs, Sectional Champs
- 2020 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd District, 2nd Regionals, 26th State
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- District 15-AAA Champion
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 1 season
- 2018 East Texas Extreme Track & Field (Region 6, 1st Place 1600 M, 14U TAAF)
- Ran 11:59 2mile
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Coach Gerardo de la fuente
- High School Head Coach
- Jana Sims
Events
- Camp/Event
- Texas A&M Track Camp
- 6/25/19 to 6/28/19
- Really enjoyed the time at camp. Made some great running friends from all over Texas that I'm still in contact with.
- Camp/Event
- Aggie Swim Camp
- 5/27/18 to 6/01/18
- I really enjoyed the competition in swimming. It helped strengthen my core, prevent running injuries and certainly increase stamina.
- Camp/Event
- Camp Longhorn
- 6/02/13 to 6/19/21
- Since the third grade, I have attended the first term of Camp Longhorn. I earned the prestigious 2019 "Marine" award. This recognition grants me advance permission to return to the camp as a counselor.
Statistics
| Event | 2021 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| 800M | 1st District 2:06, 2nd Area 2:07, 10th Regionals 2:06 |
| 1600M | 1st District 4:40, 2nd Area 4:37, 2nd Regionals 4:34, 6th State 4:35 |
| 3200M | 2nd District 10:44, 3rd Area 10:33, 7th Regionals 10:37 |
| Distance & PR | 13.1m, 4th place, time 1:28:46, Radiance Tech. Independence Bowl Kickoff, Shreveport, LA, 5/15/21 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors English IAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Entering Advanced Calculus 21-22 yearRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards(2020-21 District 16 UIL Academic Championship Team Member) (Cast Member, One Act Play Team, District Champion 2021) (4th Place District Computer Science 2021) (6th Place District CX Debate 2021) (6th Place Persuasive Speaking 2021) (Certificate of Excellence for Math and History 2019) (President's Education Awards Program 2019)
- Activities(Fellowship of Christian Athletes) (Academic UIL Teams 20-21 - One Act Play, CX Debate, Persuasive Speaking, Computer Science) (Texas Department of Agriculture Health Ambassador 20-21) (Marshall Junior Symphony League 20-21) (Church Youth Group 2016-21) (Sunday School Assistant 2016-20)
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