Student-Athlete Spotlight: Jake Eads
Writer / Matt Keating
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Jake Eads, a senior at Lawrence North High School, puts in a lot of time and effort to achieve both his academic and athletic
goals.
During the school year he plays both baseball and basketball.
In basketball, Jake achieved the three-year varsity award, varsity Hardest Worker award, junior varsity MVP, junior varsity Hustle award, and Freshman Player of the Year award. He plays forward.
Jake says he and the basketball team members enjoyed a great previous season.
“Our team had a winning season as runner-up in the Marion County tournament and we were very competitive in the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference,” he says. “Our success ended during the sectional, unfortunately, but our team has top talent in the state tournament. We are expected to be ranked very high preseason. I am hopeful for a highly successful senior year for our team that extends well into March.”
In baseball, Jake won the two-year varsity award, and junior MVP. He plays center field.
“Our baseball team got off to a rough start last year, but started winning midseason,” he says. “Unfortunately we fell short in sectional. With several seniors returning to the team and talented underclassmen coming up, we are expecting greater success in the upcoming season.”
His mom, Pam Eads, is very proud of his achievements.
“Jake is extremely busy as a multiple-sport athlete at a large metropolitan high school, which isn’t something a lot of kids do, as most students at this stage choose one sport,” Pam says. “He’s glad he chose this path as it has kept him active. He’s developed valuable friendships with many different teammates, and learned how to manage time and juggle priorities as he has spent many days practicing both sports while maintaining schoolwork and a high GPA.”
Jake’s hard work has paid off.
“Jake admits, though, at times he has wondered whether he should have focused on one sport, and has considered whether he would have been more successful with one focus,” Pam says. “That he will never know, and is thankful to have had the opportunities to follow his passions and experience two very fun and exciting sports programs at Lawrence North.”
Jake is also a Lawrence Township Spanish immersion student who has been taught Spanish since kindergarten, and is now bilingual and biliterate.
“Jake is an AP Scholar Award recipient, a member of National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society, and will graduate in June with a Spanish Immersion diploma and AP Honors diploma, currently with a 4.6 GPA,” Pam says. “Jake is also on the Lawrence Township Basketball League board as a youth board member, and a senior spirit leader for Lawrence North. He’s played for the Indy Sharks travel baseball program for three years and has worked for three summers as a camp counselor for the 3 to 5 age group at the Allisonville Christian Church.”
Despite his hectic schedule, Jake manages to find time to relax. 
“He likes to spend time with friends, play video games, watch sports on TV and relax,” Pam says. “He’s tired a lot.”
Jake loves Lawrence North High School.
“At Lawrence North, there is a place for everyone to be included,” Pam says. “You can be yourself without worrying about others judging you or bringing you down. He can’t imagine attending any other high school and is grateful for all the academic and sports opportunities.”
