2024 PFN Player Preview: Getting To Know Central’s LB Lukas Black
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Baron Dionis | August 14, 2024
Lukas Black
LB
Class of 2025
Central (Martinsburg) High School
Jersey #31
HT/WT: 5’9″, 160 lbs
102 Total Tackles, 14.5 TFL, 1.5 Sacks (2023 Season)
Other Sports: Basketball & Baseball
Head Coach Jerry Albright said, “Lukas brings a tough nose attitude that is very contagious with his teammates. We will need more players like him to continue the Dragon tradition set in the past.”
Let’s Get To Know Lukas
Why do you play football?
I play football because I love it I love the game planning I love the fans I love playing on a packed Friday night and the rush you get before every game.
What is your favorite part about football?
Making the game plan and playing in front of your home crowed on a Friday night.
What is your favorite play to run?
Goal line.
What is your favorite football memory?
Winning our 4th consecutive district championship.
What was last year’s season like for you?
Last year, I really thought I grew as a football player studying film and I feel like I had a pretty good season, but definitely a lot to improve on.
Who is the best player you have ever competed against?
Hickory running back Sean Kennedy.
What are your goals for this upcoming season?
Be a leader for the team, win our 5th consecutive district championship and have more tackles than I did last year.
What’s your favorite pre-game meal?
Subway sandwich.
Is there a professional player you model your game after? If yes, who?
Ray Lewis, LB for the ravens because of the intensity and energy he played with
What is your favorite professional sports team?
Atlanta Braves.
What is your favorite field to play at?
Our home field in front of our community.
What is your favorite all-time game you’ve played in?
First round of state playoff vs clearfield.
Who has been the most influential person on your athletic career?
My dad and my coaches
What is another sport you wish you could play, but can’t?
Lacrosse.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Giving up a touchdown in overtime.
What would you like to do after high school?
Go to collage and play a sport.
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