James is a four-year member of both the varsity basketball and volleyball teams. He helped the basketball team win the Class AAA Long Island Championship game last year.

He's an All-State and All-County volleyball player and was the Suffolk County "Setter of the Year" as a junior. This year, he moved to outside hitter and helped the Marauders make it to the county semifinals. He leaves as a two-year volleyball captain.

James is also a member of the unified basketball team. He said helping classmates with disabilities has given him new perspectives and new friendships. So much so, he also joined the Best Buddies Club and Challenger Athletics.

He's president of the Athletes Helping Athletes Club and a Little League umpire.

He has a 97 GPA and is ranked third in his class.