NOTE: Football is sport where the majority of fans may know the names and numbers of the players but seldom get to see their faces unless they are a close friend or family member. In an effort to introduce the members of the 2023 JHHS football team, Clay Williams, will be presenting a question and answer interview series with players all through the season. Today – Noah Lucas

Meet The Tigers

What’s your name, grade, number, and position?
Noah Lucas, 12th Grade, #52, OL/DL

What are your hobbies outside of football?
I like to fish, and lift weights after football practice.

What is your best memory from playing football so far?
Last year during one of the games, Coach Hicks sat me on the bench because I made a mistake. That was a moment that I won’t forget, and that I don’t want to experience again.

Do you have a favorite pregame song?
Smooth Criminal by Fredo Bang is a song I always go to. I’ve also been getting into some country music lately.

What is your favorite subject in school?
Science, because I like seeing all of the different chemical reactions.

Who would you say is your biggest motivation in life?
I actually have three people. The first one is my mom, because I’ve watched her struggle and I just want to do better for her. My friend and former teammate Peyton Smith is the second one, because I was motivated by the way he worked, and he has taught me a lot. Arnold Schwarzenegger is the last one, because of his motivational speeches that I listen to often.

How do you want to grow throughout your senior season?
I really want to grow on defense. I want to be able to look back after the season and see the strides I took in my ability to come off the ball faster and read plays.

Are there any college or NFL players that you take inspiration from?
I’ve been watching a lot of Dexter Lawrence highlights lately, and I love to see his burst after reading a play. Also, I watch Aaron Donald and Jalen Carter to see their first step explosiveness.

What is something important that a coach has taught you?
One thing that has always stuck with me, is my training coach Justin Francois from YoungBullz Training telling me to let the inner dog come out on the field, and don’t let anyone push me around. I feel that has really helped me out with my aggressiveness.

What are your plans after graduation?
I want to go to college and study criminal justice. I plan on becoming a game warden, so I can help protect the wildlife.

Lastly, what are your goals this season for yourself, and the team?
A goal for the team, is to try and help bring us together, and stay that way throughout the year. My personal goals are to get more than 80 tackles, and also win either Beast of the Week or Aaron’s Aces.