Jake Pemberton, Mountain Vista
Height: 6-foot-3. Weight: 170 pounds.
Age: 18. Born: Jan. 12, 1996, in Santa Barbara, Calif.
High school sport: Basketball (forward, leading the Class 5A Golden Eagles in scoring with an average of 17.6 points).
Grade-point average: 3.8.
Class: Senior.
My favorite subject: Peer intern, helping mentally disabled kids.
My favorite athlete: Dwyane Wade.
My favorite team: University of Denver men’s basketball.
What I listen to: I like rock, alternative, folk and some hip-hop.
The best things on my training table: Steak and Subway sandwiches.
Planned career: Considering business; signed to play at DU.
My family: Parents Karen and Jeff, brothers Cole and Mac, sister Sydney.
I would love to visit: Spain.
Are high school sports necessary? I don’t think they’re necessary, but they’re definitely a good idea for kids to get out there and do them, not only to stay fit, but they’re a really good way to be social. They also build character, now and in the future.
