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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Jack Williams

Distance Runner
FAYETTEVILLE HS
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

1st - 15:38.44

Class 6A state meet

2nd

Arkansas vs. Oklahoma All-Star Meet

67th

Nike Cross Virtual Championships
“This year, Jack just decided he was going to be in the mix in every race and be a force to contend with—and he did just that. He loves every aspect of racing. He is passionate about understanding a bad or a good race and using that reflection to be stronger in the next race.”
Michelle Fyfe
Head Coach - head coach of Fayetteville High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 130-pound senior won the Class 6A state meet this past season with a time of 15:38.44, breaking the tape 10.02 seconds ahead of his next-closest competitor and leading the Bulldogs to a third-place finish as a team. The All Arkansas Preps Overall Runner of the Year, Williams is a four-time First Team All-State selection. He placed second at the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma All-Star Meet and finished 67th at the Nike Cross Virtual Championships.

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Academic Achievement

Williams has maintained a 3.40 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to run on scholarship at the University of Arkansas this fall.

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Exemplary Character

The treasurer of the Fayetteville High student council, Williams has volunteered locally with the Special Olympics and as part of community beautification projects.