2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Downingtown West & Maine Commit Jake Kucera
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Billy Splain | August 3, 2023
Jake Kucera
Safety , Wide Reciever
Downingtown West
Class Of 2024
Jersey #15
HT/WT 5’10 / 180
Offense: 40 receptions, 765 yards, 10 TDs; 26 carries, 269 yards, 2 TDs Defense 43 tackles. 3 int. 1 sack. 1 punt return TD. 1 pass TD on 1 attempt for 63 yards.
Other sports Baseball
First team all league, First team all area
Twitter @JakeKucera15
COMMITTED TO MAINE: READ HERE
Coach Milano says “Jake Kucera will be a 4 year starter for us. He is our leader on defense. Jake is one of the best all around football players we have ever had here at West”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW JAKE
Why do you play football?
It’s been my favorite thing to do ever since I was a kid. I’ve always been around it and I think it’s the best sport in the world.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
The feeling after a win
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Jalen Hurts because of the mentality he brings everyday
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My pass break up to give us the ball back with a minute left in the chestmont championship game last year. winning the chestmont was one of goals at the beginning of the year so putting my team in a position to seal the game was a great feeling.
What was last years season like for you?
I had a good year on both sides of the ball last year and helped my team win a lot of games. But ultimately we fell short of our goal of a district championship.
What are your goals for this coming season?
To win the district and make it to the state final.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Garnett Valleys tailback my sophomore year. I forget his name but he was very good.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Happy Valley
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Go birds
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Our first game in ocean city last year. It was my first game back since I broke my leg the year before and it meant a lot to be back out on the field with my family.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Normally my mom will scream something when ever I get hit pretty hard out of fear
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Win state
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad has taught me a lot not only on the football field but I life as well so I would say him.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Hanging out with the team at the lake after practice. A great way to bring the team closer together.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning the Chestmont Chanpionship.
What is your favorite play to run?
Jet pass because I get to throw the ball
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Pj’s
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The beach
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