Henderson State University Athletics

2023-24: In his first year with the Red Wave program after transferring over from Ouachita Baptist, Jestes was named a First Team All-NSISC recipient . . . Delivered arguably the best performance of the 2024 NSISC Championships, setting a new school record with his first-place swim in the 1000-yard freestyle with a personal-best time of 9:18.40 . . . Earned a 2024 Nationals 'B' cut in the 1000 free and the 1650 free (15:36.95), where he placed second . . . Garnered 56 individual points as he helped the Red Wave men capture their first NSISC Championship since the 2004-05 season.