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Name: Jace Casses
School: Bishop Carroll Catholic
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Basketball
Athlete of the week achievement: Casses scored 50 points for Bishop Carroll in an 87-64 win over Richland, and he also led the Huskies with 23 points in a 61-30 win over Shanksville-Stonycreek.
Season update: Casses is averaging 22.9 points per game this season, and Bishop Carroll has won four straight games to climb back into playoff position.
Coach Cosie Aliquo's quote: "Jace puts in the time not only in season but in the offseason. He is one of the biggest competitors I have ever coached. His work ethic has made him one of the best guards in our area. When he is shooting the basketball like he was Friday night, you just sit back and watch him do his thing. He has been a huge part of our basketball program and Bishop Carroll for three years. Has a chance to be one of the best players to come out of Bishop Carroll."
Favorite teacher: Ms. Ratchford
Favorite subject: Anatomy
Favorite movie: "Get Out"
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Hey Lover" by The Daughters of Eve
Outside interests: Hiking and snowboarding
Favorite professional team: Philadelphia 76ers
Favorite college team: Duke
Pro athlete most admired: Jared McCain
Best athlete I ever competed against: Imani Christian's R.J. Sledge
Most influential person on my athletic career: Kyrie Irving
Proudest athletic achievement: Scoring 50 points in a game
How I got my start in basketball: Playing up on my older brother's team
Future goal: Commit to a college and keep playing basketball