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Bishop Sullivan offensive lineman Noah Knapp pledges to West Point
by Andy Hilton, recruit757
Following WR/DB Tahj Capehart making his commitment to Virginia Tech, Bishop Sullivan lineman Noah Knapp made his verbal commitment on Saturday. The rising senior announced his decision to commit to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, making him the second local out of the recruiting class of 2017 to commit to the Black Knights.
Noah’s Twitter announcement gave all of the details:
“I am honored and blessed to announce that I will be spending the next five years at West Point! Thanks to God for giving me this amazing opportunity. Thanks to my family for supporting me in everything I do! Thanks to my coaches for being role models and making me the player and man that I am today. And last but not least thanks to any and everyone who has helped me get to this point in my life. Go Army! Beat Navy!”
With the commitment, Knapp becomes the 17th commitment to Army in the Class of 2017. He’s the third play from the 757 to commit to Army in the current recruiting class, following Woodside athlete Tyhier Tyler and Grafton defensive end Ray Gonzalez. Woodberry Forest linebacker Joseph Stephenson (SR ILB 6-0 205) committed to Army earlier this week.
Army and Navy have been quite competitive when it comes to recruiting athletes from the 757. When it comes to games on the football field, Navy has been dominant, winning 14 in a row.
In 2015, Coach Jeff Monken’s squad went 2-10, losing to Navy by a narrow 21-17 margin. Navy went on to run their record to 11-2 on the season, giving the Midshipmen their first 11-win season in the history of their football program, which dates over 130 years.
“I liked Army for the opportunity to play Division I football and get an education from the #1 public institution in America. Both were a big factor along with the tradition and the way they made me feel like a part of the brotherhood. It is amazing,” said Noah after his commitment.
A commitment to play college football at Army requires a huge commitment, but a cadet finishes at West Point as an officer and is in line for a military career.
– Andy Hilton
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