Hails from Gwalchmai, scores goals for fun and is in contention to win trophies….
Who am I talking about?
I bet 90% of you are thinking of Marc Evans, Bodedern Athletic goal-machine and record-breaking striker.
Well you are not too far away, but the player in question for this article is Marc’s niece – Jess Jones!
The 16-year-old talent plays for Caernarfon Town Under-16s and this weekend she competes for the Cofis in the FAW U-16 Welsh Cup semi-finals against Cardiff City.
Jess has banged in 29 goals in 10 matches this season, so the family gift for finding the net had obviously been passed on!
Grassroots North Wales spoke to Jess ahead of her big date on Sunday.
Jess: I’m super excited. First experience ever being in a Welsh Cup semi final. It will be a great experience for the team – we’re all looking forward to it
Jess: Yes, it will be the biggest game yet, and as a captain it will be a great honour to lead the team out
Jess: It will be the toughest game yet, but if this season so far is anything to go by then yes I believe we can
Jess: Started playing for a team at the age of 6
Jess: Started off at Bodedern boys team at the age of 6. Then moved to Llangefni boys team at the age of 8. Then Llangefni girls at the age of 9 where I won my very first North Wales Cup. And finally Caernarfon at the age of 11 up until now
Jess: 29 goals in 12 games so far
Jess: Inspirational, he and my uncle Paul got me started with football right at the beginning. I remember kicking my very first football at Gwalchmai football field with my uncles. A lot comment that I am very similar to him and his style of play
Jess: I go occasionally to watch him play and he never disappoints with all the goals he is scoring for Bodedern this season
Jess: Awesome! But I think he has competition (me) haha!
Jess: I attended North Wales regionals academy for a couple of years
Jess: The togetherness of the team, we are not only team mates but we are all also very good friends
Jess: I hope to progress in my football as far as I can, but no matter where I end up I will always love the game
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