Family ties always provide great storylines across sports. Whether it's the Griffeys playing together as thefirst father-son teammatesin MLB history, or theRiley family dynastybehind the bench for hockey at West Point, family bonds remain strong in sports.
Prayer and Noble Young-Blackgoat have been teammates for most of their lives, but today they will find themselves on opposite sidelines when the Devils and Lumberjacks take the field at 7:00pm.
FULL SENIOR SEASON FILM
— Prayer Young-Blackgoat (@prayeryb9)November 27, 2023
-100 TT
-67 ST
-33 AT
-10 TFL
-4 S
-10 QBH
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Both defensive standouts at Coconino High School in Flagstaff, Prayer committed to Arizona State in February 2024 over an offer from hometown Northern Arizona after a highlight reel season at the linebacker position.
Done deal!📝📝🔱🔱pic.twitter.com/D2i7yLBqbb
— Prayer Young-Blackgoat (@prayeryb9)February 13, 2024
His younger brother Noble closed out their careers in 2024, hardly ever coming off the field as a senior. Playing wide receiver and safety, even seeing time on special teams, Noble was named the Arizona Daily SunFootball Athlete of the Year for 2024. Unlike his older brother, he chose to stay home and commit to the Lumberjacks.
Locked in! staying home. 🪓🪓@NAU_Football@Coach_Cheatwood@CoachRodBrown@Coachbwright4pic.twitter.com/O4j312an5B
— Noble Young-Blackgoat (@nobleyb3)December 6, 2024
Now on opposite sidelines for the first time, the brothers will not only have a team win on the line, but bragging rights over family dinners.
Brother playing against brother is not uncommon, seen just this January whenKristopher and Jonathon Mitchellfaced off in the Orange Bowl. Regardless of the outcome, the postgame embrace will be one that they remember for the rest of their lives.
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