Maryville University Athletics

Words that describe Jalin: “JJ”, Enthusiastic, Confident, High Energy, Dynamic, Explosive, Natural Athlete, Daring, Fighter. The Best is Yet to Come. Makes our Dojo a Better Place.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2021-22: After a good start to his season JJ was sidelined for the rest of the season with a knee injury. He has rebounded from that injury and has the commitment, work power and talent to have an impact in Division II Wrestling. JJ received the Varsity Letter Award. JJ’s high energy and enthusiasm makes our Dojo a “Better Place”. “The Best is Yet to Be” for him.

2020-21(COVID Shortened Season): Jalin was able to get a few valuable collegiate matches. With a full season he will improve tremendously. Jalin is a valuable member of the OOOSSS Men and adds to our “Team Power”. “JJ” is looking to prove himself as a force in DII wrestling next season and has the “Right Ingredients” to do so. Jalin brings an energy to the Dojo and helps make it a “Better Place”. 

HONORS & AWARDS 
Career Record:  9-16
2022 Varsity Letter Award

HIGH SCHOOL
"Jalin never started wrestling until his freshman year. To see the improvement he made during his high school career is remarkable. The ‘Best is Yet to Come’ for him for sure. We think Jalin is a great fit for our wrestling Pprogram and for Maryville University.  We welcome Jalin to our Wrestling Program. We are pleased to have him and his family join our Maryville Wrestling Family”. Coach Denney
 
High School accomplishments:
-3 X State Qualifier
-2 X State medalist
-3rd in State as a Senior
-5th in State as a Junior
-District Champion as a Senior
-District Champion as a Junior
-3 X Conference Place-Finisher
-Conference Champ as a Senior, 2nd as a Junior, 3rd as a Sophomore
  -2 X 3rd and 5th at the Jefferson City Tourn
-Kyle Thrasher Tournment Finalist
 -2 X 3rd Place-Finisher Winnatoka Tournament
-2 X Granite City Place-Finisher

High School career record: 100-29
Senior: 38-9
Junior: 32-5
Sophomore: 30-15
Freshman: 49-0 (non-varsity)

ABOUT JALIN
Nickname:   JJZ
Parents: Shemia Reese, Brian and Shawn Hagan
Siblings: DeSean, Devon, Savannah, Tommy, Tyler
HS coach’s name(s): Joe Weir
Greatest moment in wrestling: Taking 3rd
People who have had the greatest influence in your life: My Mom
Favorite athlete: Myself
Favorite entertainer: Kevin Hart
Favorite food: Canes
Favorite book: If you give a mouse a cookie
Favorite wrestling move: double leg
Favorite quote: There’s two types of dogs in a fight. The one that wins and the one that lost. Which one are you -Michael Vick
Craziest ambition: To play in the NFL
If I could meet one person: Randy Moss
I came to Maryville because: I wanted to get a fresh start and display my wrestling abilities
Best sports advice ever received: You’re short play tall
Treasured possessions: My freshman singlet so I always remember I started freshman year and have a long way to go
Something people don’t know about me: I’m a singer
10 years from now: Being a salesman or owning my own sales business