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California Institute of Technology

2012 Men's Water Polo

3 Jack Blackwood

  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 187
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
  • Highschool Palos Verdes Peninsula

Biography

As a Junior (2011-2012):

Water Polo -- Named honorable mention all-american by the ACWPC... He was second on the team in goals (46), Tied for first insteals (27), third in assists (21), and first in exclusions drawnfor the season (71)…Had a goal and two assists in seasonopener against co-number one team Redlands at Inland Empire Classicon Sep 10, 2011…Tallied a hat trick in Caltech’svictory over Connecticut College on Oct 6, 2011 to break seven yearlosing streak…Scored four goals against #3 ranked CalLutheran on Oct. 19, 2011…Scored six goals in final game ofSCIAC tournament against Occidental on Nov 13, he scored nine goalsin the three game tournament

Swimming/Diving -- Primarily swam freestyle races in the 50,100, 200, and 500 yards and posted times of 24.54, 52.81, 1:56.80,and 5:48.24 respectively...Swam the 200 yard Individual Medley in2:17.83...Won the 500 yard freestyle event in Caltech's victoryover Chapman on January 15, 2012...Also competed in the 100 and 200yard breaststroke with times of 1:12.90 and 2:31.68respectively...Swam the 50 and 100 yard Butterfly in 26.39 and59.21 respectively


As a Sophomore (2010-2011):

Water Polo -- Named All-SCIAC Honorable Mention…Receivedthe Caltech Coach’s Cup and Offensive Player of theyear…Recorded 65 goals and six assists…Scored eightgoals and drew 11 exclusions at the Inland Empire Classic playedSep 11-12, 2010…Tallied 10 goals in the three gameconference tournament (Nov 12-14, 2010)  including a six goalgame against Occidental…Scored nine goals against Occidentalduring conference play on Oct 30, 2010


As a Freshman (2009-2010):

Water Polo -- Named All-SCIAC Honorable Mention…NamedCaltech’s Freshman of the year and Offensive Player of theYear


High School:

Played Water Polo for one season and swam for four while atPeninsula High School in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA


Personal: 

He is earning a double major in Chemical Engineering andBusiness, Economics, and Management...Earned ACWPCacademic honors in 2010 and 2011...His favorite player is RobGronkowski, a tight end for his favorite team, the New EnglandPatriots...Enjoys going to the beach, surfing, and sleeping...He isthe captain of the Water Polo and Swimming teams...He has alreadyaccepted a job offer at Bain & Company...His favorite athleticachievement was being named Honorable Mention All-American lastyear...Lists his biggest influences as his parents, Marie andJohn...Has a younger brother Jim who is also on the Water Poloteam

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

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    2009First-Year

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    2010Sophomore

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    2011Junior

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    2012Senior

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    6'0" 187 lbs
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