Athlete of the Week: Jake Burch
Jake Burch starting off the game during tip off.
Senior Jake Burch is well known during the fall for his football career.
Every season Burch has a new sport from football straight to basketball the jumping into track right after.
Burch averages 7 points per game, 2 assists, 4 rebounds, and 1 steal along with a block.
So far this season Jakes personal best game was home against Juniata Valley, scoring 24 points.
Tonight is senior night for the Blue Devils. The game starts at 7:30 and is home against the West Branch Warriors.
BluePrint: How did you get involved with basketball?
Burch: Ive been playing for as long as I can remember.
BluePrint: What position do you play?
Burch: Forward, guard, post- it all depends on our line up at the time.
BluePrint: What’s your favorite thing about the sport?
Burch: Its fast paced and completion is always a good thing.
BluePrint: How do you plan to improve from last season as an individual? As a team?
Burch: Work in the off season to get better.
BluePrint: What aspect of your game did you work on most in the off-season?
Burch: Getting to the hoop.
BluePrint: What’s your best achievement so far this year?
Burch: Getting to 16-2. We haven’t had many important games so the next few weeks are important.
BluePrint: What was the main cause of your win over the weekend?
Burch: Being more physical and well-rounded then the other team.
BluePrint: Do you think you’ll win against West Branch tonight?
Burch: If we play how we can, yes.
BluePrint: How do you predict the rest of your season will go?
Burch: I think we have a good shot at a district title.
