SAINT LEO, Fla. – Saint Leo Athletics has named women's cross country runner Rachel Jarrett and the men's tennis doubles pair of Jose David Segovia and Kodai Kato as the latest Jimmy John's Lions of the Week honorees. 

Jose David Segovia and Kodai Kato captured the ITA Regional Doubles Championship, earning an automatic berth to the ITA Cup (Oct. 16-19). The third-seeded duo dominated their way through the draw, opening with victories over Lynn (8-4), West Florida (8-6), and Barry (8-7 [7-2]) to reach the semifinals. They continued their strong play with an 8-6 win over Mississippi College to advance to the title match against top-seeded Sebastian Rondon and Diego Duran of West Florida. After dropping the first set 6-3, the Lions battled back to even the match with a 6-4 second-set win before clinching the regional crown in a thrilling 13-11 tiebreaker.

Senior Rachel Jarrett led the women's cross country team to a first-place finish at the Alligator Lake Open, marking the program's first team victory under head coach Anthony Deleva. Jarrett placed third overall with a 5k time of 19:59.9, setting the pace for the Lions' dominant performance. Her leadership at the front of the pack helped guide a strong showing from the rest of the lineup, as Saint Leo finished with just 27 points to secure the team title.

For the 2025–26 season, Saint Leo University Athletics is proud to partner with Jimmy John's to present a new weekly award recognizing student-athletes. The award will recognize athletic competition held from Monday to Sunday. 

Since launching in 1983 in Charleston, Illinois, with just a $25,000 loan from his father, Jimmy John Liautaud built his modest sandwich shop into the national chain known for its "Freaky Fast" delivery and fresh-baked bread. Over the years, the brand expanded rapidly, surpassing 2,600 locations nationwide by 2025 and even venturing internationally with openings in Seoul, Toronto, and Dubai. In 2019, Jimmy John's became part of Inspire Brands, the restaurant group that also owns Arby's, Dunkin' Donuts, and more.

Week-by-Week Winners
2025-26 Jimmy John's Lion of the Week
Sept. 8: Jorge Perez (MSOC); Chloe Froese (WSOC)
Sept. 15: Paul Rivera (MXC); Skye Dias (WSOC)
Sept. 22: Ben Morland (MGOLF); Brielle Kallberg (VB)
Sept. 29: Anel Rojas (MSOC); Maria Jaime (WGOLF)
Oct. 6: Jose David Segovia & Kodai Kato (MTEN); Rachel Jarrett (WXC)

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