Jace Casses

Name: Jace Casses

School: Bishop Carroll Catholic

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Basketball

Athlete of the week achievement: Casses scored 40 points and had nine steals in a 70-46 win over Somerset, and he followed that with 47 points in a 74-65 victory over rival Central Cambria.

Season update: Casses is averaging 33.2 points and 4.3 steals per game for the 4-3 Huskies.

Coach Cosie Aliquo’s quote: “Jace is one of the biggest competitors I have ever coached. He wants to get better every day. He demands a lot of himself. He not only puts the time on the court in season but also in the offseason. Jace has been a great leader for our program the last few years and is even a better person off the court.”

Favorite teacher: Ms. Ratchford

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: “A Silent Voice”

Favorite food: Sushi

Favorite song: “Boys Don’t Cry” by The Cure

Outside interests: Snowboarding, golfing

Favorite professional team: Philadelphia 76ers

Favorite college team: Duke

Pro athlete most admired: LeBron James

Best athlete I ever competed against: Somerset’s Eve Housley

Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom and dad

Proudest athletic achievement: Scoring 50 points in a game last year

How I got my start in basketball: Watching LeBron James play

Future goal: Get really good at golf