By Matt Browning
Clifton-Clyde has gone 14-5 over the past two seasons, but has not been able to advance deep into the playoffs.
The Eagles’ Oliver Nobert wants that to change in 2024.
“One of my team goals is to win every game possible,” Nobert said. “I want to see us return as Divisional Champs and make a deeper run in postseason play. My other team goal is to be the toughest team on the field every night.”
Individually, Nobert wants to show the rest of the team that he has that desire to win each Friday.
“Another goal is to be a leader on defense and offense this football season,” Nobert said. “I want my teammates to be the best football players they can be. As a senior, I want to be the best team leader I can be.”
Defensively, Nobert was a first team all-league linebacker last year, but he also plays on the offensive line, which was an area of emphasis this offseason.
“One area I am wanting to improve on this offseason is strength,” Nobert said. “I play on the offensive line and this was one element I wanted to work on. I have been doing intense weight training this last school year and this summer. I also competed in KEMFA state powerlifting last spring.”
Clifton-Clyde has a built-in advantage when it comes to its offseason workouts.
“This offseason my team has been in the gym weight training on weekday mornings,” Nobert said. “One of our assistant coaches is a former Marine, and he organized a Memorial Day MURPH challenge.”
