2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Homer-Center Wildcats Wil Jones-WR/DB
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Daniel Reed | June 15, 2024
Wil Jones
Homer-Center HS
Class Of: 2025
Position(s): WR/DB
Jersey Number: 10
Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 153lbs
Other Sports: Track and Field
Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter: @Wil_J10
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WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH:
Wil led our team in total receptions, and touchdown receptions as a junior. We expect even more production from him this season. He has speed, runs great routes and goes up to get the ball. Wil also displays good leadership and mentors our younger receivers. He has been a valuable member of our program.
GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WIL:
What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Homer-Center High School ?
Impacting the community in a positive way.
How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
I’ve played since pre-K in flag football all the way through to now.
Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
I love playing at Penns Manor because of their nice turf and loud atmosphere.
If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
I would want to be on offense because I love applying pressure on teams and having that feeling after scoring an important touchdown as a team.
As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
My biggest achievement has been being a top receiver in the Heritage Conference.
What was the high point of the 2023 season ?
Being able to produce positive stats for my team no matter what our circumstances were.
What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2024 ?
I’m going to miss Landon Hill’s presence on the field because teams had to plan for his skill set.
What are your goals for the 2024 season ?
My goal is to make it to the District 6 Championship and win. Then make a run in the state playoffs.
Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Michael Jordan is probably my favorite because of his will to win and his ability to bring the best out of his teammates to accomplish his goal.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
My favorite play was my Sophomore season and it was a 97 yard pick-six against that years west pack team.
Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
The best player I’ve ever played against was Michael Krejocic, he played for Homer-Center. It was at practice.
What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
I would like to go to Beaver Stadium and watch a Penn State white-out game.
What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
I love watching the Steelers and they’re my favorite because I get to watch them with my dad.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
My favorite game I watched was Penns Manor in 2023 because we could’ve quit in the beginning of the game when we were down big but we decided to keep fighting back and almost won.
What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Remember the Titans
Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Play in a collage game at any level.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
I always thought golf would be fun but I’m too terrible to try.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
when I muffed a punt at a scrimmage and tried to pick up the ball on 4 different occasions and kept kicking it until it went out of bounds.
When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
I love playing video games with my friends because it’s a good calming thing to do after being physically worn out.
Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, because it’s just better.
What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Hatteras Island beach trips.
Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Darkness
Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
McDonald’s, because Big Mack’s are delicious.
Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
I’ve been to a few Steelers games and a Penn’s hockey game.
NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NFL, because they’re the most fun to watch.
What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
Destiny 2
What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Bacon, Sausage and Cheese
Favorite School Subject ?
Science
Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
An airplane to Europe, so I could see how pretty it is.
Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
If something was to happen and my country needed me, I would like to serve my country.
Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
I think mountains would be nice and peaceful.
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