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Name: Jace Casses
School: Bishop Carroll Catholic
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Casses scored a game-high 27 points to help Bishop Carroll defeat Williamsburg in the District 6 Class 1A championship game.
Season update: Casses is averaging 22.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.1 steals per game.
Coach Cosie Aliquo's quote: "Jace works hard and competes every time he steps on the court. He has really improved since his freshman year. He is a huge reason why we were able to win another D6 championship. Being just a sophomore, he has become a leader on the court. He makes players around him better."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Grooser
Favorite subject: Physical education
Favorite movie: "The Blind Side"
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite song: "Prove It" by 21 Savage
Outside interests: Snowboarding, golf, archery
Favorite professional team: Milwaukee Bucks
Favorite college team: Duke
Pro athlete most admired: Kyrie Irving
Best athlete I ever competed against: "Competing against myself."
Most influential person on my athletic career: Mom, dad and brother
Proudest athletic achievement: Being ranked No. 1 at the Zero Gravity Tournament in 2021
How I got my start in basketball: "Playing up on my brother's team."
Future goal: Playing in the NBA's G-League