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Name: Jared Schultz

School: Northwood High School

Football Honors: Four-year varsity starter for Evergreens and three-time captain... first-team all-Lakeland East as a freshman... first team all-conference and conference player of the year as a sophomore... first team all-conference and, conference offensive and defensive player of the year, WFCA all-region quarterback and WFCA honorable mention all-state in 8-Player football... led Northwood/Solon Springs to a conference title as a freshman... came into his senior year having thrown for over 2,800 yards and 45 touchdowns, rushed for over 3,000 yards and 59 touchdowns, has over 400 yards receiving and 5 touchdowns, and has over 200 tackles.

Basketball Honors: Enters senior years a three-year varsity starter and two-time team captain... honorable mention all-Lakeland West as a freshman... second team all-conference as a sophomore... first team all-conference as a junior... the 5'9 guard averaged 25.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game last season... enters his senior season with 1,250 points, 397 rebounds, 255 assists, and 166 steals.

Baseball Honors: Enters senior year as a three-year starter and two-time team captain for the Northwood/Solon Springs co-op... second team all-Lakeland East as a freshman... first team all-conference as a sophomore... first team all-conference and WBCA second-team all-district as a junior... has helped lead Northwood/Solon Springs to three straight conference titles... won conference titles all three seasons and a sectional title as a junior... led Northwood to the program's first ever state tournament as a junior and came away with a runner-up finish in Division 4... batted .561 with 32 RBIs and had 8 wins and a 1.521 OPS on the mound last season.

Favorite Sport (and why): "It's really hard to pick a favorite sport because I genuinely enjoy them all. If I absolutely had to choose, I'd say basketball, simply because I absolutely love the intensity and the incredible environment it provides. Plus, I've been playing this sport my entire life, and the memories and achievements will stay with me forever."

Best Part of High School Sports (and why): "The best part of high school sports is the memories created with teammates and the support received from the community. Through my accomplishments, I've been able to set an example for youth athletics, which is what I value most about my time at Northwood."

Best Advice from a High School Coach: "The best advice I’ve received from my high school coach was, 'You need to hate losing more than you love winning.; This advice was given by my dad, Jason Schultz, and it taught me the importance of staying humble and not getting too ahead of myself.

Most Memorable Moment in High School Sports: "One of the most memorable moments in my high school sports career was when our baseball team advanced to the State Championship for the first time in the school's history. It was unexpected, especially after losing our best pitcher, Kaden Corlett, to a knee injury before the season began. Despite the odds, we proved people wrong by defeating Washburn in the Sectional Semi-Finals, Rib Lake in the Sectional Finals, and Johnson Creek in the State Semifinals. This remarkable playoff run will always hold a special place in my heart."

Best Part of Playing Three Sports: "The best part of playing three sports is the valuable lessons that helped me develop a strong work ethic. Succeeding in sports requires dedication and hard work. Throughout the years, I've seen the work I’ve put in pay off. The physical and mental growth I've experienced has been remarkable and will have a lasting impact on my life."

Most Difficult Part of Playing Three Sports: "The most difficult part of playing three sports is time management. Finding time to spend with friends and family is tough, both during the season and the off-season. Sometimes, keeping up with school assignments can also be a struggle as well."

Favorite Opponent (and why): "My favorite opponent is Shell Lake because they are good in every sport and constantly challenge me to play at a higher level. They also have several talented athletes who play multiple sports, so it’s fun to play against them a few times every year."

Favorite Professional Team: "My favorite professional teams are the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Milwaukee Brewers."

Favorite Professional Athlete: "My favorite professional athletes are Jordan Love and Giannis Antetokounmpo."

Favorite College Team: Wisconsin Badgers

Cumulative GPA: 4.0 

Toughest Individual You’ve Competed Against (and why): "The toughest individual I’ve competed against is Brock Naessen from Shell Lake because he is an unbelievable athlete. His strength makes it difficult to tackle him, and his speed makes it even more challenging."

Most Admired High School Teammate (and why): "My most admired High School teammate is Cole Neva. He's involved in both football and basketball and has put in a lot of effort to become a valuable player on both teams. Over the years, his dedication to the weight room has motivated me to work harder and become stronger. Cole also brings great energy to the team with his humor and personality, which is something else I really admire about him."

College Plans: "I plan to attend a four-year university and major in Finance while possibly participating in athletics."

Activities Outside of Sports: "My favorite activities outside of sports are hanging out with friends and family, hunting, and fishing."

Favorite TV Show: "My favorite TV show is Last Chance U on Netflix."

Favorite Movie: "My favorite movies are Remember the Titans and The Waterboy."

Favorite Musical Artist: "My favorite artist is The Notorious B.I.G."

Favorite Subject: "My favorite subjects in school are math and social studies."

Favorite Restaurant: Olive Garden

Favorite Website/App: "My favorite app is Instagram, and my favorite website is Hudl."

Other Family Members: "My mom (Kim), my dad (Jason), my sisters (Kayla and Kelsey), and my brother (JJ)."