1. Name: Chase Clontz
2. Position(s): Primary/Secondary: wide receiver/ defensive back
3. Height/weight: 5’11/185
4. Jersey #2
5. School & Class: Pennridge 2026
6. GPA: 4.4
7. Key Stats: Junior season: 25 rec 220 receiving yards 1 receiving td, 361 all purpose yards, 25 tackles, 1 interception, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery
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9. Hudl Link
10. Favorite NFL team: Minnesota Vikings
Quote from the head coach: “Along with several others in this year’s senior class, Chase has seen a large amount of time on both sides of the ball since he was a sophomore. Has solid hands and runs good routes at WR, can be an impact player in our defensive secondary as well. We will need Chase to play a major role in our offense (and defense) this year as he’ll be one of our most experienced pass catchers. Chase is also a member of our boy’s lacrosse team.”
What’s your proudest moment on the football field for Pennridge this season or in your career?
“My favorite moment has to be starting as a sophomore. I took a lot of pride with being a young starter and continue to improve on that experience.”
Describe a play where you made a game-changing impact. What was going through your mind?
“This past season we were in a close game with Pennsbury coming out of half. To swing the momentum our favor I answered with a deep ball down the side line for 40 yards which we ended up scoring on that drive. Later with very little time left on the clock and pennsbury having the ball I sealed the game on 4th down with a pass break up giving us the win!”
What’s the toughest part of playing wide receiver and cornerback , and how do you prepare for it?
“I would say from a receiver perspective the toughest part of playing the sport is understanding that you don’t have to be the flashiest. My sophomore season I found my targets were going to be limited, so the part of my game I decide to pride myself in was my blocking down field. From a corner point of view, i consider mental focus to be very necessary when playing the position. Depending on the team, the weather, and more your always going to get different scenarios playing corner and I feel by mentally focusing through film and scouting, I prepare myself for Friday nights.”
Which NFL player do you model your game after, and what do you admire about them?
“I would say I model my game off of Adam Thielen, growing up as a Vikings fan I loved watching his underdog story, and I would consider myself a lot like him. Thielen and I are both not the flashiest of players, but the thing I take most from Thielen’s game is his work ethic and his ability to find cracks in teams secondary.”
What’s a drill or skill you’re grinding to perfect before the season?
“As a receiver I’m always looking to improve my route running. In order for me to have the connection I do with our quarterback, Noah Keating, I want to make sure I’m exactly where he wants me and when he wants me there. Therefore, I believe my route running is something no matter how good I get at it I am going to look to improve before every season.”
Personal Story
How did you start playing football, and what keeps you passionate about it?
“I started playing football when I was about 6 years old through the flag program at the Pennridge Green Jackets. With that being said the reason I have stuck with it all my life is just my passion for competition, I love to compete and all though sometimes the process of practice can be draining, it’s really Friday nights that are so rewarding.”
Who’s been your biggest supporter (e.g., coach, family, teammate) in your football journey?
“My older brother, was the one who got me into football, so I have to credit him for always supporting me. We’ve always shared the same love for the game, and I think that his tough love with me and his criticism towards my game has always drove me to be better. At the end of though, my brother as well as my parents have always supported me through my journey rather that be taking me to practice or cheering me on.”
What’s a challenge you’ve overcome—on the field or off—that’s made you a better player or person?
“As a player, I’ve dealt with numerous ankle injuries, and I believe that those injuries have just shaped who I am because every time I’ve came back, I’ve came back more driven.”
How does playing in the Suburban One League shape your experience as a high school athlete?
“The Suburban One League is a fun environment to play in, you’re always going to get big turn outs no matter what stadium you play in, and I feel the league in itself is extremely competitive. I feel that knowing that I’m playing in front of so many people that just share the same passion of community and football the same way I do makes my high school experience so much more rewarding.”
Football Flair
What’s your pre-game ritual or superstition to get in the zone?
“My pre-game ritual is a bit different in the sense that I got to be blaring music, going crazy, and a must have is my energy drink. I found through my years that I am not the type that what’s to sit down before games.”
What’s the one song on your pre-game playlist that fires you up, and why?
“Going Bad by Meek Mill, was my hype song ever since middle school and it’s probably because Meek Mill is one of my favorite rappers of all time and there’s something about the song that just is catchy to me.”
What’s your nickname in the locker room, and how’d you earn it?
“I wouldn’t really say I have a nickname, everyone just calls me Clontz, and I think that’s just because for my first two years I was paired up with Chase Marshall at corner and wr and always just had a tight relationship, so to make it easier for coaches I was just Clontz and he was Chase.”
If you could take one teammate’s skill for a game, whose would you pick and why?
“I would most likely take Noah Keatings arm, because I am so determined to throw a pass in my high school career, so I believe if I was given the opportunity I would throw a touchdown first play.”
Future and Goals
What’s your biggest goal for this season with Pennridge?
“Every single year my teammates and I always have one name circled on our schedule, that being Quakertown, so I this year I would like to find success in the regular season, ultimately post season, but most importantly the turkey bowl.”
Are you eyeing college football? What’s your dream school or program to play for?
“As of right now I have not had any mutual interest in college programs, but given the right college and situation I would be open to the idea. With that being said if I could go anywhere it would be Clemson, cause I’m a die hard Tigers fan.”
Where do you see yourself in football or life five years from now?
“I see myself finding success at a four year college with me ideally majoring in bio-chemistry and planning to go on to med school.”
Team and League Pride
What makes playing for Pennridge in the Suburban One League special to you?
“Pennridge has so much history behind it and culture, and I believe that the pride and support we have backed by the community makes playing for the team so much more rewarding. I still will argue we have the nicest stadium in the SOL, and everyone says it’s a little colder up on the ridge which makes it even more fun to play at home.”
Who’s an under-the-radar teammate who deserves more shine, and why?
“When we brought up the upcoming freshman there was one guy that I just saw such much raw talent it in and that’s Jaylen Waldspurger. This kid is an upcoming freshman, and is in the class of 2030, and I truly mean it that he should not set his bar short of D1 talent. The kid has amazing route running capabilities, natural speed and good hands, so I would not be suprised when I come back in a few years and this guy is having tons of success. With that being said he’s a great kid to be around, and the locker room really likes the kid.”
What’s the loudest or most memorable crowd moment you’ve experienced in a game?
“My first ever highschool reception was in my sophomore season against Souderton at home. The catch was pretty impressive and it was about a 20 yard gain up the seam and all I remember in that moment was just hearing the crowd, and that will always stick with me.”