2022 PFN Player Spotlight: Alexander Jimenez Wittong: Northern Lehigh

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contributor | July 21, 2022

Alexander Isaiah Jimenez Wittong
Northern Lehigh
Class
2023
Jersey
46
Height,
6’2
Weight
210
Other Sports
Basketball, and Track and field
Awards
•All-State Team as a Junior.
•Selected 2nd team CLFCA All league.
•Selected as a top OLB/DL in 2023.

Twitter

@JimenezWittong

What makes playing at Northern Lehigh so special?
The thing that makes Northern Lehigh so special is that we all have a bond that no one has. We have all been through everything together the thick and through the slim. Everyone has each other’s backs. Northern Lehigh isn’t just a football team we are towns that are brought together, our fans and our community showed us love and gave us a purpose to play the game we love.

You guys went 11-4 overall last season, including four playoff wins. What must you guys do as a team to improve on this mark?
Yes, we did have a heck of a run last season, but we know what we have to do in order to go on another state-run. We all know what we are capable of so we as a team is working day in and day out to get a state title.

In your opinion, what went wrong in the Southern Columbia game? For our readers, Southern Columbia won 56-14.

Southern Columbia went into that game with a game plan they stopped the run and stopped the passing game. We never got settled in and we were constantly playing from behind we didn’t throw the ball as much as we should have and we were shocked by their speed, and our energy wasn’t there in the locker room. All I have to say is we got beaten. There are no excuses and they heck of a team.

What goals do you have not only for yourself but for the team too?
Some goals I have is to have 1,000+ rushing yards 100+ tackles and 10+ sacks but those are just my goals. The team goal is to go on another state-run and bring back the 1st state title in our school’s history. We all know that 1a has some good teams but we all know if we want to be the best we have to beat the best 1a football team.

Defensive end and running back aren’t what you see every day. Which do you like playing better, along with which position is harder to play?
I would pick Defensive End any day of the week I am trying to get recruited for Defensive End, and I just love how I choose any move that I have in my arsenal to go against the OT or TE. I’d say running back is a harder position because you’re not going to get the same defensive front.
While being a DE I would figure out the OT or TE weakness and attack their weakness.

Looking back on all of the road games you have played Which stadium do you like playing at the most? Explain
I personally like playing at Palmerton because of the rivalry just the atmosphere really and the short bus ride and the chatter before the game. Plus they have a nice field and their fans always pop out.

What has been your favorite/least favorite moment on the football field?
Two of my least favorite moments are when we lost in the district final my sophomore season, and when we lost in the state semifinals this past season. One of my favorite moments in football is when we won districts and became the 4th team ever to win a district title in NL history. Our team worked to avenge our loss in the final the previous year and we did that.

After the season is 100% over, are you hoping to be able to play in one or two of the state-wide all-star games?
Yes, that would be an amazing experience playing with other all-star players.
What advice would you give to a first-year starter before his first game?
Don’t try to do everyone’s job do your 1/11th, and give it you’re all on the field don’t take snaps off.

Where is the best spot in your town to eat?
I didn’t even have to think about this but the best place to eat is the Country View Diner GOLLY I COULD DOWN 2 FEAST! But shoutout to the country view diner they are the best!!!
What is your favorite TV show?
Gotta be Naurto

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