Lincoln Land Community College Athletics

Jacob is a 2024 graduate of Monticello High School, where he played football and baseball, earning five varsity letters. In his senior year, he served as the baseball team captain and was named News Gazette All-Area Honorable Mention. Academically, he made the National Honor Society and was recognized as an Illinois State Scholar. Jacob plans to play baseball at a four-year school while majoring in accounting. He played club baseball for the Illinois Braves and is the son of Eric and Stephanie Long.


Fun Facts: Favorite sports team: Chicago Bears, Favorite candy bar: Milky Way, Favorite movie: Scarface, Favorite cereal: Fruity Pebbles, Favorite athlete: Reed Sheppard, Person with greatest influence on your athletic career: My parents, Most memorable moment in your athletic career: Winning baseball sectional championship my sophomore year.