Jake Dentler talks with scrunners a few days before the 2022 Mike Moore Shrine Bowl Run.
Name: Jake Dentler
Hobbies: Long walks on the beach and homework
Academic interest: Business
Personal bests: 5K: 15:52, 3200: 9:42, 1600: 4:32
What does it mean to be named to the Shrine Bowl Run team and help the hospital?
It is a tremendous honor and I am so thankful to be a part of it.
What did you hear about the Shrine Bowl Run before this year?
It was where a bunch of Seniors ran to Spartanburg with a football.
What do you hope to experience during the event?
Getting to meet and know everyone that is participating in the event.
How are you preparing to run with a football?
I have dedicated my whole life preparing for this. When I started to crawl, I would crawl with a football. When I learned how to walk, I would walk with a football. When I started running, I ran with a football. I have a football with me at all times. I never leave home without it.
How would you rate your senior season?
8/10
What future goals do you have?
Maybe get a school record or two in track.
Have you made the decision to compete at the next level? Please explain.
Yes. I have committed to Anderson University to further my academic and athletic career.
How did you get involved with the sport and when?
I started running in seventh grade. Both my sisters were running at the time and my mom ran in high school. It kind of ran in the family.
Do you have any relation or know someone that has attended the Shriners Hospital?
No.
How have you seen the sport change in the state? Please explain.
It seems that every year everyone gets fasters. I have seen some incredible races run by kids all over the state and can't believe the times they run. I remember thinking back in middle school that 16:30 was extremely fast, but now it seems like an average time.
What was your motivation for your final XC season?
After coming off an injury and illness-filled track season, I knew that I wanted to make this year my best.
If there is one thing in the world you could do, what would it be and why?
Probably a backflip. They look pretty cool.
