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As a Junior 2019) – appeared in 25 games for the Sunbirds … scored 57 goals … led the team in goals scored … assisted on 29 goals … ranked second on the team in assists … totaled 86 points … led the team in total points … accumulated a shooting percentage of .308 … nabbed 40 steals … led the team in steals.

As a Sophomore (2018) – WWPA Player of the Week (10/10)….led the team in total points on the season with 62 (38 goals and 24 assists)….also posted an impressive .507 shooting percentage while tallying 40 steals, 10 drawn exclusions and seven field blocks….led FPU to four wins at the Gary Troyer Tournament, netting 11 goals, six assists and 10 steals over the weekend, including a four-goal performance in FPU’s 18-17 win against Chapman.

Prior to FPU - Spent three years on the varsity water polo team at Clovis North HS for head coach Andrew Wilson....named a two-time All-League and All-Valley honoree.

Personal - Son of Melissa and Troy Fairchild....has two siblings: Troy Jr. and Katelyn....his sister Katelyn plays water polo for CSU Northridge....person he most admires is Hunter Fitzgerald....pregame ritual includes jamming out to J. Cole....roots for the Boston Red Sox....favorite athlete is Mookie Betts....hobbies include golfing, hunting and fishing....attends The Well Community Church....Jacob is a criminal justice major with plans on becoming a detective.