Forrest, a 6-foot-5 senior guard, has been named the Central League’s Most Valuable Player, leading the Aces (25-3 as of Tuesday) to an undefeated Central League season, a third-place finish in the District 1 6A tournament, and a spot in the second round of the PIAA 6A state tournament. LM head coach Gregg Downer said, “Jack is one of the best technical shooters I have ever seen.” Next winter, Forrest will play basketball for Columbia University, where he plans to major in economics.
Fun facts – Jack Forrest
Favorite book: The Lightning Thief.
Favorite author: Rick Riordan.
Favorite TV show: The Office.
Favorite movie: 21 Jump Street.
Favorite athlete: Steph Curry.
Favorite pre-game pump-up song: Ready by Lil Baby.
Favorite team: Sixers.
Favorite place to visit: Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Favorite pre-game meal: Pasta with meatballs.
Person I most admire, and why: “My parents for their enormous sacrifice and devotion to raising our family.”
Family members: parents Chris Forrest and Trish DeRusso, sisters Kate and Alex.
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