Stockbridge senior Noah Sandecki recently signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at Alma College.

Sandecki has been a three-sport athlete for the Panthers playing baseball and basketball along with football for the Panthers.

Being a three-sport athlete, Sandecki had to make a choice about what sport gave him the best shot at moving on to college.

“It was my sophomore year that when I realized I could make something of football,” Sandecki said.

Sandecki scored 30 touchdowns for the Stockbridge JV team that season and his success carried over onto varsity.

 He was an all-around player for the Panthers with over 1200 yards receiving and 300 yards rushing and scored 16 touchdowns. Despite his offensive success as a receiver and running back, Sandecki was asked to play quarterback his senior season and didn’t miss a beat with the change, passing for 940 yards and 13 TD for the Panthers.

Even with all his high school success, Sandecki’s favorite memory is playing football for his dad. “My dad really pushed me to be better and made the sport really fun,” Sandecki said. “He made good connections with my friends, and it wasn’t all about winning.”

Sandecki plans on studying Sports Business Management at Alma College.

“I chose Alma because the Scots are a big family and not just a football team,” Sandecki said. “The coaches are amazing, great at making connections, and making you feel welcome and wanted.”

What really got Sandecki interested n football was NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. “He made me fall in love with football, watching him catch the ball the way he could amazed me.”

Sandecki is one that future Panthers should pattern their games after. “They should know that I always put 100% into playing a sport, because if you don’t, what is the point in playing?” Sandecki said.

Photos provided by Shannon Graham-Sandecki