2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Trinity Hiller lineman Jase Banco
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Billy Splain | May 31, 2023
Jase Banco
OL/DL
Trinity Hillers
Class Of 2024
Jersey #57
HT/WT 6’0” 250
1st Team All Conference OL | 2x 2nd Team All Conference DL
Twitter @Jase_Banco
Head Coach Dan Knause:
“Jase is a returning first-team all conference player and has been a two way starter for the Hillers since he was a sophomore. Jase is an athletic lineman who play the game with a constant motor. Jase enjoys the physical nature of the positions he plays. Jase Banco will be the leader of our fronts on and off the field”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW JASE
Why do you play football?
I play football because in my opinion I think it’s the greatest sport in the world. No other sport needs each player to play perfectly to win.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is Lebron James. He is a kid who came from nothing and lived up to all the hype. He made it through tough times and never got into trouble with the law and is still a family man through it all.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play was in my junior year, when I knocked off the running back’s helmet.
What was last years season like for you?
Disappointing but I know we can grow from what happened and we can win this year.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goal is to make it to the playoffs and win.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Rodney Gallagher, he is just a hard working humble kid. He is very fast and hard to play against.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Michigan, my favorite team growing up and would just love to be there.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
The Pittsburgh Steelers, hometown team and just excited to watch every year.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Probably Michigan vs TCU just a battle between two great teams
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Just go to more visits/ Camps.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Leader, Smart, Responsible, and Respectable.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Builds character and just an allow good leader and listener.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Scored a touchdown, very hard for a linemen to do.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My older brothers Jax, Ty, and Trey. They are all hard working and I wouldn’t do what I do today without them.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
Probably just team defense, just love to hustle and work all practice. I won’t say I have a least favorite.
Preseason Two a Days are:
Fun just love being with my teammates all day.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Uncle or Aunts, they all ways support me no matter what.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Work, I love to just work and keep the grind going.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
When we do a linemen one on ones every thursday before the game.
What is your favorite play to run?
Power just love lead blocking through the hole.
is a hot dog a sandwich?
Yes 100%, if it has bread and meat it is a sandwich.
Music of choice:
All, love all kinds of music I don’t discriminate.
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Best Pizza topping?
Pepperoni, the original and go to.
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz, Wawas not close.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Myrtle Beach always a great time with the family.
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
My older brothers high school football games.
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