Sep 16, 2025
Jake Kissell
Name: Jake Kissell
School: Bishop Guilfoyle Academy
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Football
Athlete of the week achievement: Kissell had nine carries for 158 yards and four touchdowns for Bishop Guilfoyle Academy in its 38-14 win over previously unbeaten Huntingdon. Defensively, Kissell had two sacks, two forced fumbles and 13 tackles — including four for loss.
Season update: The Marauders are 3-1, and Kissell has 64 carries for 517 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.
Coach Justin Wheeler’s quote: “Jake is an incredible athlete. When you go to one of our games, whether you are rooting for us or rooting against us on the other team, you leave talking about Jake. That’s the kind of impact he has on every game he plays in all aspects of the game.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Tressler
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: “Shawshank Redemption”
Favorite food: Doughnuts
Favorite song: “Take Me Home Tonight” by Eddie Money
Outside interests: Lifting weights, golfing and spending time with friends and family
Favorite professional team: Philadelphia 76ers
Favorite college team: Penn State football
Pro athlete most admired: Andrew McCutchen
Best athlete I ever competed against: Muncy’s Austin Johnson
Most influential person on my athletic career: My brother Chase
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning a state championship in football last year
How I got my start in football: Flag football when I was 6 or 7 years old
Future goal: To play Division I football and win back-to-back District 6 and state championships
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