Wheaton's Thomas Jaeschke Competes for Team USA Monday

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Thomas Jaeschke of Wheaton will join Team USA as the U.S. Olympic Men’s Volleyball Team competes Monday morning in the prelims in a game against Mexico at 9:30 a.m.

The United States has not lost to Mexico since 1977 and a win could assure America makes it to the quarterfinals, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Thomas Jaeschke, an outside hitter, is among eight newcomers to the 12-man team, which includes two gold medalists and four returning Olympians, according to a press release from Team USA.

Jaeschke lead Wheaton Warrenville South High School to the 2012 national championship, wrapping up an undefeated season (42-0). He went on to play at Loyola, helping the college’s volleyball team win the 2014 and 2015 NCAA Men's DI-II National Championships.

Jaeschke is the son of John and Danielle Jaeschke. Thomas has a twin sister, Jaime and a brother, Joseph.
The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will be held from Aug. 5 to Aug. 21.

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