2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Annville-Cleona DE/TE Jonathon Shay
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Billy Splain | June 4, 2023
Jonathon Shay
DE/TE
Annville Cleona
Class Of 2025
JeRsey #41
HT/WT 6’2″/200
2022 season Rushing 20/159/8.0avg 1td Receiving 9/293/31avg 4td Defense 102tckl/13tfl/8sacks/1int/1blockxp/1block punt
Other sports Basketball and track
AA 2nd team all state DE LL/berks section and all county 1st team DE All county 2nd team TE All section hon. Mention athlete LL/berks lineman of the week 2x Basketball All section second team Track and field Discus all county 5th
Twitter @JonathonShay
Coach Matt Gingrich says “Jon has started since his 9th grade year and is a 3-sport athlete. Jon has been a great TE and DE for us, but the switch to fullback will be key for our option offense. Jon is a great kid who is a tireless worker”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW JONATHON
Why do you play football?
I love to compete and work towards a common goal with my teammates.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Fletcher Cox because of his leadership and longevity and on field dominance
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Opening play of this past season I had a 80 yard reception for a touchdown.
What was last years season like for you?
It was very successful although we fell short of our goal and lost in the district championship game
What are your goals for this coming season?
Win the section and district championship
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Xander Menapace QB Columbia University
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
HS Mater Dei/college Penn State/ Eagles
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Eagles
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The Eagles winning the super bowl
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Opening up restricted times
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone who is dedicated, hard working, and selfless
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
It teaches the young men in the community dedication and teamwork, and one night every week the community is rooting for the same outcome
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Play quarterback
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad because he works hard and provides for the people in his life
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favorite drill is Oklahoma Least favorite is 2 minute drill
Preseason Two a Days are:
A great way to build chemistry
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My aunt because she has she comes to my games wearing a “Jon’s Aunt” t-shirt
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
As a three sport athlete I don’t have an off-season
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Celebrating with my team after winning the district semifinals
What is your favorite play to run?
Our team runs the triple option so anytime we run a pa seam I know I have a good chance of scoring
is a hot dog a sandwich?
Yes if a sub is sandwich then a hotdog is a sandwich
Music of choice:
Rap music
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
A spiral
Best Pizza topping?
Ham and pineapple
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Wawa
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Bethany Beach, DE
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Bishop McDevitt when my uncle coached
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