Travis's CoverThreeAthletics Athletes of the Week: Jake McCormick

Source: New Castle News

Description

Name: Jake McCormick

School: Neshannock

Sport: Basketball

Position: Center and Power Forward

Class: Senior

Claim To Fame: In the week of 12/16/18 - 12/22/18, McCormick scored 33 points against Riverside, and scored 17 points against Aliquippa.

Questions And Answers

What has your team done right so far to have an overall record of 5-2?

JM: "Team Chemistry"

As a senior, do you feel like to have lead the charge on the basketball court?

JM: "Yes"

Your team's next game is against Greenville in The Neshannock Tournament on December 27th. Greenville is not in the WPIAL, so tell me how your team will prepare against them even though they are a team that you guys are barely familiar with.

JM: "Treat all teams equally who we play against."

Tell me a strength that you have on the basketball court.

JM: "Boxing out for rebounds."

Tell me something that you could improve on while you are on the basketball court.

JM: "Free throws"

Which WPIAL basketball team do your wish that you could play this season that is not on your schedule?

JM: "Brownsville"

After your sophomore year of high school at Brownsville, you decided to take your talents to Neshannock. Tell me the difference between playing basketball at Brownsville and Neshannock.

JM: "Having a better team chemistry at Neshannock and a smaller floor"

Since you are a multi-sport athlete, tell me what your diet consists of.

JM: "Pasta and Chicken"

What is your favorite Christmas memory?

JM: "Spending time each year with my family"

What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?

JM: "My nickname is Skinny."