Banks

Name: Josh Banks

School: Hollidaysburg Area

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Football

Athlete of the week achievement: Banks had three interceptions and returned two for touchdowns in the Golden Tigers’ win over state-ranked Jersey Shore. He also led Hollidaysburg with eight tackles and caught a pass for 29 yards.

Season update: Banks leads Hollidaysburg with 55 tackles, including 12 for loss. He’s also rushed for two touchdowns and caught six passes for 126 yards and three more scores.

Coach Homer DeLattre’s quote: “Josh has been a huge factor over the last three seasons in getting our program to a higher level. He has been dominant in every game so far this season and is a big reason why we have won the last three games against state-ranked opponents. He leads by example with his preparation and practice habits. He has shown why he is the top recruited high school football player in the area.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Jay Baker

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “Star Wars”

Favorite food: Pasta

Favorite song: “More Than my Hometown” by Morgan Wallen

Outside interests: Hunting, going to the gym and hanging out with friends

Favorite professional team: Baltimore Ravens

Favorite college team: Pitt

Pro athlete most admired: Lamar Jackson

Best athlete I ever competed against: Roman Catholic quarterback Semaj Beals

Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents

Proudest athletic achievement: Earning first-team all state

How I got my start in football: Playing in HAYFA

Future goal: Play college football and study engineering