Owen Lightner

I’m excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at @NCC_Athletics Special thanks to @CoachWark @CoachKLane and @CoachSpence_NCC for this amazing opportunity. I am excited to continue this new chapter and journey. Go Cards!! 🔴⚫️ @CoachPotthast @triadknights_fb

Stats for 2025 season 82 tackles 5 TFLs 2 Sacks 1 INT 1 Forced Fumble Working on highlight tape Leading class 5A after regular season in total tackles @triadknights_fb @TriadKnights @PrepRedzoneIL

Week 1-3 Highlights- 28 tackles Class of 27 LB 1- Ofallon 2-Washington 3-Alton @triadknights_fb @PrepRedzoneIL hudl.com/v/2Sh5Ws

Legendary @NCCMensXCTF coach Al Carius H'06 has passed away at the age of 83 after a battle with cancer. His career at NCC spanned more than five decades, will be best remembered for his "Run for Fun and Personal Bests" coaching philosophy. #WeAreNC northcentralcardinals.com/news/2025/9/9/…

After an amazing talk with @CoachRejfek after the @Mckendree_FB camp, I am grateful to receive my 1st offer from Mckendree university. @CoachPotthast @MK_CoachMiller @Coach_Taylor05

Thank you @CoachRejfek for the junior day invite to Mckendree @triadknights_fb @Mckendree_FB

Had tons of fun at the last spring practice today. Meet a ton of my new teammates. Can’t wait for the fall. @CoachKLane @CoachWark @football_ncc

COMMITTED!! @CoachKLane @CoachSpence_NCC @feedthecougs @Cougscoach

Great day to officially be a cardinal. Thank you to all who got me to this point. Dream come true @CoachWark @CoachKLane @MikeGant99 @CoachSpence_NCC

Stagg Bowl Champs #NCC

December Rankings Update: Who was added to our Illinois 2025 list? @bpeevy5 @LamarcusHicksII @omarmimsjr3 @JPeterson_28 @Rizz0daDon @Matthew14007 @DK_King7 @j_weave89 @__TG28 @o_lightner @Javionsmith06 @kadin_sabree Click to view the article! prepredzone.com/2024/12/decemb…

Extremely blessed to say I get to continue my football career at @UWOFootball, I would like to thank God, my family, my coaches, and my teammates for everything that they have done for me!!! Go titans!!!!!💛🖤 @Coach_Worsell @PeteyBananas @coachmaerob @dalman_19

Man Words can’t describe how much I’ll miss these guys! Watched these dudes grow as players & men from Spring through the Fall! They Kept their head down and worked and in result all three EARNED All-Conference Awards! Thank you for setting the Standard , Love y’all boys🤞🏾🖤

Senior season highlights @CoachPotthast @triadknights_fb @EDGYTIM @PrepRedzoneIL hudl.com/v/2Qm92V

Honored to receive All State honorable mention and MVC First team all conference. @triadknights_fb @CoachPotthast

Thank you @Coach_BWade and @IC_Football for the official offer to play there. I would also like to thank my Coaches and family @triadknights_fb @CoachPotthast

2026 WR. Ball skills, deep threat, height and just finished his first year at WR.

Thank you @RollScotsFB and @CooperGosch for the official offer to play there. I would also like to thank my coaches and team @triadknights_fb @CoachPotthast