2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Purchase Line Red Dragons Jakob Mountain-TE/MLB

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Daniel Reed | July 8, 2024

Jakob Mountain
Purchase Line HS
Class Of: 2025
Position(s): TE/MLB
Jersey Number: 25
Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 185lbs
Other Sports: Basketball and Track
Twitter: @jakob_mountain
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WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH:

Jakob is a 3 sport athlete who played tight end and linebacker last year. He has excellent hands and will do whatever it takes to help the team. We are expecting Jakob to make some big steps for his senior year.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT JAKOB:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Purchase Line High School ?
The best part is how much support you get from the small community.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
10 years

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Mansion Park, we were playing in the D6 championship.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain
Defense, a big stop changes the game.

What was the high point of the 2023 season ?
Going out to eat with the team.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2024 ?
Their ability to work hard but still have fun.

What are your goals for the 2024 season ?
Make it further than we are predicted to make it.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
Catching a touchdown pass against Moshannon Valley.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Beaver Stadium

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Remember the Titans

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

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Kicking the ball backwards on a kickoff.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
I like to Hunt and Fish.

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, it’s the closest.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Myrtle Beach

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
I would buy a new car.

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Chick-Fil-A, They have the best chicken.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Steelers and Penguins.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NFL, the players are so athletic.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console.
Brawl Stars

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Pineapple and Ham

Favorite School Subject ?
Math

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

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Mountains, you could live off the land.

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