2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Montoursville Warrior’s OT/DE-Noah Rakestraw

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Daniel Reed | June 25, 2025

Noah Rakestraw
Montoursville Warriors
Class Of: 2026
Position(s): OT/DE
Jersey Number: #75
Ht: 5’11 – Wt: 230lbs
Other Sports: None
Notable Awards or Recognitions: Second Team All-Star OL, Second Team All-Star DE
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter: @RakestrawN36390
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COACH SAYS: Noah was one of our best interior linemen last year on both offense and defense from his offensive tackle and defensive end positions. He has worked tirelessly this off-season in the weight room and at speed training. He will be a player to watch in the PHAC this football season.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT NOAH:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the Warriors.
The bonds and memories you make with all of your teammates.

Why do you play football ?
It’s always been something I could rely on, and showed me where hard work can get you.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
8 years

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
Playing under the lights and bringing pride to my town.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
I think we had the best experience at Southern Columbia, we had a lot of our fans come out and cheer us on and it was a great experience.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
I want to be on defense, because I know my ability to make a big play, and win us the game.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
My biggest achievement is looking back and realizing all of the growth football has given me, as an athlete, and a person.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
Winning our first playoff game against Mifflinburg.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
To have a winning season, and to be someone the younger guys can look up to, and learn from.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
I’m definitely going to miss my teammates that I’ve been playing with my whole life. There’s nothing stronger than the brotherly bond we have with each other.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
At the end of the day, my mentor is my dad. No matter where I’ve been in life, he’s always been there to support me. He’s guided me into the man I’m becoming, and he shows me how to be a better man each day.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
During our opening home game against Milton, I had a huge 15 yard sack to send the game to halftime. I remember how the crowd erupted, and how all the momentum shifted to our team.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
One of the best players I played against is my teammate Landon Morehart, he’s always been a big competitor with me and helps me get better each day we practice.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Acrisure Stadium-Heinz Field because I’m a huge Steelers fan.

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
The Steelers, I always grew up watching them. Watching the prime Steelers in 2017 was a different kind of fun.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
I think my favorite game to play in was our playoff game against Mifflinburg. It was a nail biter with a lot of momentum changes. It came down to the last second and we won by one point, 28-27. It was extra special coming off of a 3 game losing streak. It showed us we could overcome adversity and come together as a team.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Remember the Titans, its just an uplifting movie and shows that the most important component of a football team is how you work together, and how having trust in one another takes you a long way.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
I think being able to run the ball as a lineman would be very cool.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Golf

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
In 6th grade, I wore my wrong jersey to a game.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
I enjoy golfing, it’s just so peaceful to be out in nature and breaking course records.

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
I like Sheetz, because they’re snacks are incredible.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Mexico

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Invest it.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Letting other people down.

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Dairy Queen. I love their blizzard.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NFL, football has always been my favorite sport.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
NCAA 25

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Cheese and Pepperoni

Favorite School Subject ?
Math

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Defines

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where to?
My Trailblazer to a golf course.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
I would like to become the best version of myself I can be.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Mountains, you have a lot of land and you don’t have to deal with others.

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