St. Thomas High School • Houston, TX • Class of 2027
Isaac Knape
Distance Runner — Track & Field / Cross Country
4:18
1600m PR
9:11
3200m PR
15:41
5K XC PR
4.25
GPA
33
ACT
St. Thomas High School • Houston, TX • Class of 2027
Distance Runner — Track & Field / Cross Country
Student-Athlete Profile
Isaac Knape is a Class of 2027 distance runner at St. Thomas High School in Houston, competing in the 1600m, 3200m, and cross country. He currently trains at 70 miles per week — a volume that reflects the consistency and work ethic that have defined his progression through high school.
In the classroom, Isaac is taking a primarily AP-level course load and has earned consistent academic honors at St. Thomas, including school awards for his writing. His interests span business, geopolitics, and archaeology — a range that speaks to his curiosity and reading habits well beyond the assigned curriculum. He is a senior leader on his team and within the broader school community, known for mentoring teammates and classmates and for setting the tone in everything from workouts to the classroom.
Isaac is pursuing the opportunity to run and study at the Division 1 level, with a focus on programs that demand both academic rigor and serious distance development.
Current as of April 2026
Consistent improvement across every season
| Season | Grade | Best Time | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Outdoor | 9th | 4:54.83 | - |
| 2025 Outdoor | 10th | 4:30.93 | ↓ 23.9s |
| 2026 Indoor | 11th | 4:28.40 | ↓ 2.5s |
| 2026 Outdoor | 11th | 4:18.42 PR | ↓ 36.4s from Freshman |
Current season highlights
Strong in the classroom and on the track
Race highlights and action shots
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