2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Montoursville RB/LB Christian Banks
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Billy Splain | July 6, 2025
Christian Banks
Running Back, Linebacker
Montoursville Area High School
Class Of 2026
Jersey #0
HT/WT 5’9/190lbs
1,300 rushing yards in 2024
Other sports track and field
PHAC Division II 1st-team All-Star Running Back, PHAC Division II 1st-team All-Star Outside Linebacker, PHAC Division II Honorable Mention Overall Athlete
Twitter @cbanks_0
Coach says: “Christian was our leading rusher last season with over 1,300 yards and was also explosive at his linebacker position with over 80 tackles, including 19 tackles for loss. He was recognized as a first team PHAC Running Back and Linebacker. He will be one of the best athletes in the PHAC next football season”.
Let’s get to know Christian!
Why do you play football?
it’s the best sport in the world
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
My first carry and also my first tackle.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Barry Sanders, height never stopped him from being one of the best of all time
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
my first play of the game against Central Columbia, I took a hand off to the outside all the for a 48 yard touchdown
What was last years season like for you?
Great, 1,400 total yards, 80 tackles
What are your goals for this coming season?
get All-State for running back and linebacker
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
probably Tucker Tetes from Sellinsgrove
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Nick Saban
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Nittany Lion Stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Pittsburgh Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
either the 2023 Iron Bowl with Alabama and Auburn, or 2024 Alabama vs. Georgia
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
The longest yard
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Go Bubba
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
have 6 touchdowns in one game
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
Ashton Jeanty, I lived watching him last year and we basically have the same build
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Volleyball
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I dropped a wide open pass against Danville my freshmen year
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My grandfather, he is at every game, every practice, and every little event for football
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
play on my Xbox or listin to music
What is your favorite football memory to date?
I got my very first touchdown as a freshman on our senior night, it was the only one we had the whole game
What is your favorite play to run?
Rifle left 56 Bend
What scares you the most?
that i know I can get injured at any moment and my senior season be over
Music of choice:
Rap or R&B
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Legos, love to build them
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Texas roadhouse
What is your favorite vacation destination?
any beach
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