Jacob Jizrawi Class: RS Senior Hometown: San Rafael, Calif. High School: Marin Catholic HS Height: 5-8 Event: FX, SR, V, PB, HB Experience: 1V

Talented gymnast who is successfully adjusting to the college ranks.

2011: Competed on high bar in six meets for the Bears...put up his best score of the season in the NCAA Championships with a 14.450...notched a 12.100 in the first action of his Cal career against Stanford.

2010: Fulfilled an essential part of the practice squad.

2009: Did not compete, redshirted.

Personal: Competed at the 2007 U.S. Men's Qualifier...trained with Golden Bear Gymnastics prior to attending Cal...was named the most valuable diver on the Marin Catholic High School diving team...undeclared major...parents are Soraya and Samir Jizrawi.

JIZRAWI'S 2011/CAREER BESTS (FIG SCORING SYSTEM)
H-Bar 14.450

CalBears.com: Why did you choose Cal?
JJ: "I chose Cal because it is one of the top ranking public schools in the country, and it has a strong gymnastics team, which I would like to contribute to. I also chose Cal because I grew up around it, living in the Bay Area and all."

CalBears.com: What has been your favorite part about college life so far?
JJ: "I like the freedom, new responsibilities and the people. It's really easy to meet new people. I like the responsibility because it makes me feel good about myself - knowing I can handle and take care of myself. Now, because I'm living away from home, I have to make sure I keep myself healthy and that I stay on top of all my work."

CalBears.com: What is your favorite part about gymnastics and/or how did you get started in gymnastics?
JJ: "My favorite part about gymnastics is learning new skills, or at least making old skills look nicer, cleaner, and more controlled. I got started in gymnastics at the age of six when my parents saw me rolling around and flipping all over the floor, and they decided to put me in classes."