Photo by: Kirby Lee, Image of Sport
Spring Sports Senior Spotlight: Bailey Ishler
4/30/2020 9:43:00 AM | Track and Field
Bailey Ishler | State College, Pa.
Javelin Throw
Cadet Squadron 07
Assignment after Graduation: Undergraduate Pilot Training
Javelin Throw
Cadet Squadron 07
Assignment after Graduation: Undergraduate Pilot Training
"Bailey will always be remembered as one of my favorite 'success stories'," head coach Ralph Lindeman said. "He came to Coach Lyon his sophomore year as what I like to call a refugee from another sport – in his case, baseball – and with a desire to throw the javelin. He worked his tail off to excel in the event and overcame an injury that sidelined his entire sophomore season. He culminated his dedication with a fourth-place finish at last spring's 2019 Mountain West Championships, throwing 208'6". Bailey will also be remembers as a leader for our teams, having been voted by his peers as a team captain for his senior season. Even though Javelin throwers cannot compete during indoor track season, he showed high quality leadership to our men's and women's teams throughout the year."
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
NCAA Qualifier | Javelin Throw
NCAA Qualifier | Javelin Throw
SENIOR YEAR | 2019-20: Team captain...was set to open 2020 campaign in March.
JUNIOR YEAR | 2018-19: NCAA qualifier in the javelin...recorded a career-best distance of 208'6" to finish fourth at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships...also reached the 200-foot barrier at the NCAA West Preliminary (200'0")...earned a runner-up finish in collegiate debut at the Jerry Quiller Classic (191'8")...also finished second at the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate (194'10")...academic all-conference.
SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2017-18: Did not compete due to injury.
FRESHMAN YEAR | 2016-17: Did not compete for the track and field team.
HIGH SCHOOL: State College Area High School...lettered three years in baseball...coached by Troy Allen...named to the 2016 Rawlings-Perfect Game All-American Honorable Mention Mid-Atlantic Region Team...also received Perfect Game Underclass All-American honors (High Honorable Mention in 2015, Honorable Mention in 2014)...finished career with an 11-3 record and a 2.40 ERA...played summer ball for the Marucci Stars in Virginia...coached by Carson Carroll...Faculty Scholar...named to the High Honor Roll all four year.
PERSONAL: Full name is Bailey David Ishler...son of Brian and Shelly Ishler...father played baseball and mother played field hockey at Penn State University...has one younger sibling...majoring in management...future plans include becoming a pilot...serving as Wing Parking Officer in the spring of 2020...previously served as an Executive Officer (fall 2019) and ESET Flight Commander (summer 2019)...selected as the top ESET Flight Commander during first period...named to the Commandant's List (excellence in military performance) three times...also named to the Dean's List twice...enjoys hunting, hiking, bocce, chess and golfing...completed the Powered Flight program over the summer...will be getting married this summer...member of Cadet Squadron 07.
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