2024 Season-ending interview with Jino Mozzocio from Neshannock High School (PA)

 


Jino Mozzocio

Neshannock High School

QB/DB

2026

Jersey #1

How much do you believe you grew as a player and leader this season?

I think I grew a lot this year compared to last year. I was more mature, completely understood the offense, and became a leader throughout the year.

 

What was the highlight of the 2024 season for you as a player and then as a team?

For me as a player, it was winning another conference title, but we gotta stop settling for those as a team. I’m proud of how we grew together and how we fought through adversity.

Who was the best team that you guys faced this season, along with what made them so good?

The best team we faced this year was probably the Elwood City Wolverines; they had a ton of seniors and were well coached.

In looking at your stats, you appear to be a dual threat quarterback. What part of your game do you believe is the most dangerous?

I believe I’m most dangerous running the football, but as a quarterback, you can’t be one-dimensional.

How did you feel the team chemistry developed throughout the season?

It developed great; we got better week in and week out.

How did you handle setbacks or challenges during the season?

Really just stayed locked in and stayed focused on our goal.

What was the most important leadership moment you witnessed on the team?

The most important leadership I witnessed was when offensive line leader Tony Perrota was fired up at halftime and got the line together and took over the game.

How did you manage your emotions during a close game?

I stayed pretty calm for the most part, stayed positive, and was a leader.

What goals did you have that weren’t accomplished, and why not?

I wanted to win the WPIAL, but it did not happen; we fell short in the first round of the playoffs.

What are your goals for next season?

Next season I have one goal, and that is to win a Wpial Championship.

What type of defense do you enjoy facing the most?

I like playing defenses that play Cover 3 pretty easy to pick apart, and you have everything you want for the most part.

What is the worst type of weather for you as a quarterback to play in?

The worst type of weather would probably be snow.

Outside of sports, what are you doing for fun?

I like to hang out with friends and lift.

What are your favorite and least favorite types of music?

My favorite types of music are rap and country; my least favorite is rock.

What is your go-to snack?

My go-to snack is an uncrustable can’t beat it.

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