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Player Spotlight: Noah Knigga

Lawrenceburg DE Noah Knigga (photo by Sandy Mahoney/Twitter: @InMotionBySandy)

The follow up act to a superb freshman season was even better for Lawrenceburg outside linebacker/tight end Noah Knigga. His relentless effort on the defensive end was a key cog in the Tigers’ 11-2 campaign in 2022. It was a season that saw them make it all the way to the state championship game in Indianapolis before falling short to Bishop Chatard.

The 6’2, 203-pound rising junior was a terror all season for opposing offenses. After a week one loss to Dearborn County rival East Central, the Tigers rattled off ten straight wins. During that run, the defense gave up only 11.9 points per outing and Knigga was at the forefront leading the defensive charge. He lived in the backfield of opposing offenses, fully disrupting any and everything that he could.

Knigga would finish his sophomore season as a Class 3A All-EIAC performer. He racked up 87 TKLS, 7.0 sacks, 17.0 TFLS, 2 FFs and 1 INT. He solidified himself as one of the best players in the state of Indiana on the defensive side of the ball. Offensively as a tight end, Knigga hauled in 10 receptions for 130 yards making him an effective two way performer.

Coming up a game short certainly has Knigga and the Tigers wanting more. “We definitely want to get back to the state championship and win, I’m just trying to work as hard as I can to be an example for the young guys.” The elite pass rusher is expanding his game so that he can be more complete. “I’ve been working to be even better in coverage, I’ve matched up with some great players and have been competing well.”

Knigga, who models his game after Steelers All-Pro TJ Watt, heads into his junior season hungry for the ultimate goal. Winning a championship with father, head coach Ryan Knigga would be special. “There is pressure being the coach’s son. Everyday I want to live up to that pressure.” He’ll be a three year starter this fall and already has schools such as West Virginia, Bowling Green, Ball State, and Indiana State interested in his services. Although far from a college decision, one certainty is that Knigga plans on bringing the energy, effort, and toughness all year long for the Tigers.

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