Jorge is a 2001 graduate of RFHS and earned nine varsity letters in the sports of football, basketball, and baseball. While many people may most remember his achievements on the basketball floor, Jorge excelled in all sports, which made him one of the finest all-around athletes to come out of Rock Falls High School.

As a three year starting point guard for the Rocket basketball team, Jorge helped lead the Rockets to a remarkable 81-14 record that included 3 NCIC, Regional and Sectional championships, two trips to State, and one State Championship. He earned two co-MVP awards; First Team NCIC honors his junior and senior years and was a First Team All-State selection as a senior. Jorge holds the single season assist record with 237 and the single season steals mark with 130. He also holds the career assist record with 560.

On the gridiron, Jorge returned kicks, played in the secondary, and excelled at wide receiver. During his junior year, Jorge caught 81 passes for 1081 yards and 12 touchdowns. These fantastic numbers earned Jorge First team NCIC honors and Second team All-State honors from the Chicago Tribune.

Baseball, maybe Jorge’s favorite sport, saw him named the Rockets MVP his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. During that time, Jorge led the team in batting average, runs scored, and stolen bases while playing shortstop, centerfield, and even doing some pitching. He was a three time First team All-NCIC pick and earned All-State mention his senior year. Jorge had a career batting average of .431 and his 78 stolen bases was a Rocket record.

After graduation Jorge attended Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois where he was a member of the Vikings baseball team. As a shortstop he earned four varsity letters at Augie and finished his career in the Top 10 in stolen bases, walks, runs batted in, at bats and triples. 2022 IBCA Hall of Fame Inductee