Athlete of the week: Luke Noah

Luke Noah, a senior linebacker and quarterback at Central Florida Christian Academy, has 89 tackles as a total for the season. He completed his last game at CFCA on Friday, after playing on CFCA football teams since his sixth grade year. Noah has been an important part of the Eagles’ success over the past two seasons — in 2014, CFCA went 8-4 and placed fourth in the 24-team Sunshine State Athletic Conference, and in 2015 the Eagles finished with a 7-3 mark.

How do you think you were able to accomplish 89 tackles this season?

Just knowing it’s my last year. I think I prepared well, and coach (John) Davis put me in the right spot every play to make a tackle. And just not missing when I do get that opportunity.

What do you like best about the sport of football?

The brotherhood and the bond you have with the teammates. That’s the best part.

As a senior, what do you hope to do next?

I’m looking at colleges looking at me. Hopefully I’ll be able to make a decision soon where to to play football. There’s some smaller colleges (that are interested), but then I also have baseball (and) I’m going to look forward to see what colleges I can get for baseball.

What is your dream school to get an offer from?

I really like UCF, just because it’s my home school. That would be pretty cool.

When did you start playing football?

I started playing football in the sixth grade. I always liked football. When the opportunity came to put pads on, I liked hitting people. I’ve never played football anywhere else other than CFCA. I started off on the middle school team and then I played middle school sixth, seventh and eighth grade. And then, in seventh grade, after the middle school season ended, I’d come up to varsity and play with them.

Have you seen any good movies lately?

The “Woodlawn” football movie was pretty good. I think had a good story and was a good Christian movie.

Have you read any good books lately?

I read Waldon by Henry David Thoraeu, that was pretty good. I liked it because I like nature and I like the outdoors, and that’s kind of what it was about.

What’s your favorite sport to watch other than football or baseball?

I like supporting soccer with Orlando City. The new women’s team coming out. I’ll get some season tickets to that.

What other sports do you like to support at CFCA?

I think the basketball games are always fun.

How often do you play quarterback?

A few series a game. We normally split it with me and (freshman Kai Patterson).