Jackson Careaga '20 Recruiting Profile
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Jackson Careaga H...
2018 USMC-USAW Ca...Personal Statement
Wrestling will forever be a pride and passion of mine. I love the sport and would love to wrestle in college. I believe that I would be a great addition to a college team and I wish to become a better wrestler through college coaching.
I have wrestled almost my entire life and have competed with the best across the country through the years. I have wrestled in several national tournaments including Fargo Nationals representing Team MO, UWW Cadet World Team Trials, and NHSCA High School Nationals in Virginia Beach.
I earned 2nd place at 152 pounds at the 2019 Missouri High School State Wrestling Tournament as a junior, was District Champion and received MO Academic All-State honors. As a sophomore I was District Champion, placed 6th at State at 152 pounds and received Academic All-State honors. I qualified for State as a freshman at 132 pounds. I am working to be the best wrestler in the country and with the help of college coaching I know it can happen.
My future career goal is to design buildings as an engineer or be a software programmer. Finding the right fit of a school that I can wrestle for while earning an engineering or computer science degree is important to me so I can achieve my goals.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- MO Academic All-State, 2nd Place State Placer @ 152#, District Champion
Team Awards
- 2018 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- MO Academic All-State, 6th Place State Placer @ 152#, District Champion
Team Awards
- Conference Champs
- 2017 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- MO State Qualifier @ 132#, 4th Place Districts
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Weston Keleher
- Private Coach
- Nick Purler
Events
- Camp/Event
- 2019 USMC/USAW Cadet & Junior Greco Nationals
- 7/18/19 to 7/19/19
- Camp/Event
- 2019 USMC/USAW Cadet & Junior Freestyle Nationals
- 7/14/19 to 7/16/19
- Camp/Event
- Irons Sharpens Iron Camp
- 6/26/19 to 6/28/19
- Individual Champion in All-Star Bracket, Takedown Champion, Team 1st Place Overall (undefeated in Duals)
- Camp/Event
- 2019 NHSCA High School Nationals
- 3/29/19 to 3/30/19
- Camp/Event
- 2018 USMC/USAW Cadet & Junior Greco Nationals
- 7/19/18 to 7/20/18
- Camp/Event
- 2018 USMC/USAW Cadet & Junior Freestyle Nationals
- 7/15/18 to 7/17/18
- Camp/Event
- Iron Sharpens Iron Team Camp
- 6/27/18 to 6/30/18
- Individual All-Star Bracket, Team Placed 2nd Overall
- Camp/Event
- 2018 UWW Cadet and U23 Nationals Freestyle and Greco-Roman
- 6/01/18 to 6/03/18
- Camp/Event
- 2017 USMC/USAW Cadet & Junior Greco Nationals
- 7/19/17 to 7/21/17
- Camp/Event
- 2017 USMC/USAW Cadet & Junior Freestyle Nationals
- 7/15/17 to 7/17/17
Training
- Purler Wrestling
- 10 years
- Trained by Nick Purler year round since 4th grade. Currently part of Purler's World Class Wrestling Program for those serious about wrestling in college. Attended Purler 14 day Dream Camp plus multiple other Purler camps.
Additional Sports
- Cross Country
- 4 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- I run for fun and to warm up for wrestling season. My senior year I am a manager for the team.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2019 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team | 2017 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 44-7 | 37-14 | 34-17 |
| Pins | 29 | 24 | 20 |
| Takedowns | 47 | 28 | |
| Reversals | 12 | 23 | |
| Escapes | 18 | 38 | |
| Technical Falls | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Near Falls | 29 | 30 | |
| Disqualifications | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. AP Computer Science, AP Calculus 1 & 2, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP American History, AP English 1 & 2, AP PsychologyAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Computer Science, AP Calculus 1 & 2, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP American History, AP English 1 & 2, AP PsychologyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsWrestling Academic All-State, Helias Catholic High School Honor Roll
- ActivitiesMO Boys State, Student Council, SADD, Frassati Fraternity, Helias Life Runners
Top NCSA Athletes at Helias High School
Top NCSA Athletes in Area
