“Skyview played in a three-back [formation] because of how much they trusted Jordan. Nothing was going to get past him. His defensive skills, dribbling out of the back and all-around knowledge of the game is incredible.”

Josh Dalmas

Head Coach - Head coach of Meridian High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 170-pound junior defender anchored a defense that recorded seven shutouts, leading the Hawks (9-6-3) to the Class 5A state championship game this past season. The State Player of the Year as named by the Idaho High School Soccer Coaches Association, Sykes played in Spain as a member of the 2019 U.S. Youth Soccer State Olympic Development Team. He also has trained with Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers Academy team.

Academic Achievement

Sykes has maintained a 3.0 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Sykes has volunteered locally at a summer camp on behalf of Young Life.