Jake Deiters Class: Sophomore Hometown: Bresse, Ill. High School: Mater Dei Catholic Event: Throws Birthdate: 07/21/1989

Updated Nov. 7, 2008

At SIU: 2008 NCAA Mideast Regional qualifier in the discus...Set a personal best of 174-03 in the discus...Saw action in six indoor meets and eight outdoor meets...Posted five top-10 indoor finishes, placing a season-best sixth in the weight throw at the McDonald's Invitational...Finished in the top-10 on 11 occasions during the outdoor season...Best outdoor finish was third in the discus on three separate times.

Pre-SIU: Named Gatorade Rookie of the Year as a freshman...Earned best field event award as a freshman and sophomore...Named MVP as a junior and senior...Won the Steve Becker Award for achievements as a student-athlete during his senior year...Set a personal best of 175-02 in the discus throw as a senior...Finished fourth in the state in the discus that year, as well.

Personal: Full name is Jacob Laurence Deiters...Majors in Architecture...born July 21, 1989...Son of Larry and Darla Deiters.