In his future life, Jared Nosal will enter into a world stringent with discipline and structure.

It should be no real surprise, however, as Nosal has both enjoyed and endured a life filled with both of those pillars as well as a life encompassed with hard work and determination on and off the playing fields and mats. His athletic trek initially began in first grade and will reach another level when he graduates from Catasauqua in June.

In the meantime, Nosal understands there is plenty of work ahead in fulfilling his football season and then he'll embark in outing the final touches of a stellar wrestling career.

Last week against Pen Argyl, Nosal was temporarily sidelined in the first half due to an accidental eye-gouge, but he and his teammates endured the interim setback and rolled to an impressive 45-7 victory due to an explosive set half.

"I had some swelling and it eventually went down," said Nosal about his eye injury who later wore Brandon Purrone's shielded helmet. "We knew Palisades would be a physical team and we made some mistakes in the first half.

"But we came out strong in the second half and we didn't want to be denied. We seniors have been together for a long time and we know this is our last chance." His first chance playing football began in first grade while he began wrestling in fifth grade. He credits Mike Sziy, the father of teammate Rhaine Sziy, for his influence and guidance as he toiled through his growing years in both sports.

Currently a tackle, Nosal who was awarded first- team Colonial League offensive honors and honorable mention accolades as a linebacker – originally began his football career as tight end/defensive end and switched to a tackle/linebacker during his sophomore year.

As he began his high school career, Nosal also gained some valuable insight form the game form older brother, Shawn, who was a 2006 graduate who also played on the line and as a linebacker for the Roughies.

"Shawn has always been willing to help me along," said the younger brother. "He helped me appreciate the game and always concentrate on the team and not be self-centered out there. He always told me to be as good as I could possibly be." Head coach Tom Falzone certainly has been appreciative of his player's outlook on the game.

"He (Nosal) is really the heart and soul of our team, especially on defense," said Falzone. 'He is just one tough kid who has always worked very hard and has gained the respect of others. He is one guy who always want on your team." After high school, Nosal plans to join the US Army and pursue a career as a helicopter mechanic. He discovered the career when he spent time at the Lehigh County Technical Institute over the past year-and-a-half.

He was also inspired through the efforts of former teammate Luke Garner, who is a member of the Army reserves as well as a member of Kutztown's football team, and friend and former Parkland graduate Joe Borman, who has served in combat duty in Afghanistan.

His fondest memory was participating in the district championship game last winter. Even though the Roughies lost the game to Pen Argyl, Nosal has plenty of memories.

"You can always take something from a win or a loss," he stated. "Coach Falzone put the extra district medals all around the weight room as a reminder to us. We know we didn't play as well as we could in a half against them (Pen Argyl) like we did against Palisades, and it cost us.

"That was my most memorable game so far, and I want that to change this year." Nosal certainly possesses the discipline and structure to help his cause.