2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Berks Catholic QB William Hess
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Billy Splain | April 29, 2023
William Hess
Quarterback
Berks Catholic high school
Class Of 2024
Jersey # 5
HT/WT 5’6, 165
Other sports Baseball
All- academic team for Berks County/Lancaster Lebanon league/ Pa football news. Eastern conference champions
Twitter @William_5Hess
Why do you play football?
I play football for the brotherhood that’s made from the long summer days in the heat until the nights under the lights when your whole school is behind your back. I play for the hard work that has to be put in to be successful, and to honor my cousin who lost his fight to cancer (he played and was a successful running back)
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Dak Prescott because through all the tough criticism he gets and losing his mom he still continues to perform at the highest level and I feel he’s very strong mentally and doesn’t let criticism effect his game. And he’s a cowboys player!!
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
I threw a touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone that tied the game at 7. Two plays later we took the lead on a field goal to go into the half 10-7 against our rival, Wyomissing.
What was last years season like for you?
Last year to me was an off year, I felt there was a lot left to accomplish and that’s what I’m coming for my senior year. I don’t want to have any regrets when I take off my pads for the last time next fall. I think for myself I can get more efficient with making my reads and knowing when to run and not force a throw.
What are your goals for this coming season?
To play as a whole, to make a strong bond through the summer, to all be on the same page, to excel as a unit, win a section championship and to win the district championship, don’t let any of my teammates get down on themselves and to be the best leader I can be at all times no matter what the score is.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Nick Singleton from Governor Mifflin
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
I would would love to visit AT&T stadium, where the Cowboys play in Dallas or Tennessee for a rivalry game
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Dallas cowboys and New york yankees
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
The 2022 Pitt vs West Virginia game, I couldn’t be there but my parents were there and the energy of the stadium was insane and in my life it’s probably one of the biggest and crowded Hienz field has ever been. And pitt dominated!!
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Waterboy, it’s one of my favorite movies and i die laughing everytime I watch it. Adam Sandler is a great actor and that’s why it’s such a good movie
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
My dad is the tight ends coach and he always says the tight ends are always open
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
To Win a State championship senior year
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
I’ve always looked up to the players when I was a ball boy, i’ve always wanted to be like my cousin Anthony. He played varsity freshman year and was a great player, and Brandon George who is now playing at Pitt i’ve always looked up to him, in the weightroom and on the field.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Tennis
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
My soul got taken out of my body week 2 and was wondering if my head was still attached to my shoulders
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Grandfather, he’s never missed any of my sporting events and always helps me out and gives me pointers and cheers me on always, him and my parents are my biggest fans.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I really like to golf and surf, they’re very calming to me and it’s a good way to get away from all the working out and something to just have fun and relax
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Watching my Cousin who was battling cancer run for 2 Touchdowns in his final game ever in the district semi final against milton hershey, i still get chills thinking and rewatching the videos of it.
What is your favorite play to run?
Mesh or smash routes, i feel they’re always open and i can give guys the rock to do their thing and it’s a play we’ve all gotten very good at
What scares you the most?
Spiders easily
Music of choice:
Little bit of rap/ pop/ country
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
A surfboard, i love surfing and I got one and i’ve loved it so much
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Pj’s
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Wawa
What is your favorite vacation destination?
South jersey
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
the game i remember is the district championship when BC beat littlestown 42-0
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