James MacKinney

Class:
Freshman
Events:
Javelin
Hometown:
Salina, Kan.
Height:
6-4
High School:
Salina Central
Squadron:
35 Wild Weasels

HIGH SCHOOL: Salina Central High School…recorded two top 10 finishes in the javelin at the Kansas State High School Track and Field Championships (ninth as a junior, eighth as a senior)…finished prep career with a personal-best distance of 182 feet…did not start competing in track and field until junior year…four-year member of the Salina Central football team…two-time 5A all-state honoree as a defensive end…selected to the 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Game…member of the National Honors Society…graduated with a 4.0 GPA…ranked 10th out of 225 students in graduating class.

PERSONAL: Full name is James Timothy MacKinney…nickname is Jimmy Timmy…son of John and Kim MacKinney…has two older brothers, with one serving as a missile maintainer in the Air Force…also has one younger sister…majoring in management…future plans include becoming a logistics officer…member of the Air Force football team…enjoys playing pickleball, basketball, and video games…was a Top 100 Madden player for a week…favorite athlete is Justin Herbert…credits his father with having the biggest influence on his athletic career, because of “his constant support and advice”…member of Cadet Squadron 35.