2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Lucas Oleksa-Windber Ramblers LB/TE/QB

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Daniel Reed | June 21, 2024

Lucas Oleksa
Windber Area High School
Class Of: 2025
Position(s): LB/TE/QB
Jersey Number: 32
Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 210lbs
Other Sports: Baseball
Notable Awards or Recognitions: First Team ICC, First Team Somerset County
Twitter: @LucasOleksa

WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH:

Lucas is one of the most versatile players we have ever had, he has worked extremely hard this off season and has gained size(215 Lbs.) and strength. He will make the switch to QB this fall. One of the leaders on the team, will look to him for senior leadership.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT LUCAS:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Windber High School ?
The community, coaching staffs, and teammates.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
Age 5

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Berlin Brothersvalley Stadium, because it was a rivalry game and a lot of people came to support.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Defense, because I have full confidence in our team’s defense to shut their offense down. Defense wins championships.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Winning the District 5 Championship my Sophomore year.

What was the high point of the 2023 season ?
When we beat North Star for the District 5 playoffs.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2024 ?
Friendships

What are your goals for the 2024 season ?
Win another D5 championship and go into state playoffs.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
TJ Watt, because we are both linebackers.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
I had a sack when we played Berlin Brothersvalley. It was a big moment in the game when it was tied 0-0 that led them to fourth and long.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Steelton-Highspire, because their entire team was physically and mentally strong.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
I would like to go see the Ravens play the Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Steelers, because I have a liking for all Pittsburgh teams.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
Watching Pitt vs Penn State at Heinz Field, because it was a huge rivalry game and Pitt won.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Hustle, because of the competitive atmosphere.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Break the Windber sack record.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Lacrosse

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
In a JV game at Richland High School, I dropped two wide open passes.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Fishing or Hunting with family and friends because I love spending time in the outdoors.

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, because I live close to a Sheetz.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
The Outer Banks in North Carolina.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Losing someone that I’m close with.

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Raising Canes because it is delicious.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Multiple – MLB, NFL, and NHL games.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NFL, because it is a very hype sport and has great atmospheres.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
C.O.D.

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Pepperoni or Pineapple and Ham.

Favorite School Subject ?
Gym or Lunch

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Lil Baby or Morgan Wallen

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Airplane to Hawaii.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
I want to be happy and healthy the rest of my life.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Mountains, I like to fish and hunt.

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