Marc Cobbs is speeding through his football season and will hurdle into his track season. As a sophomore, Cobbs plays both varsity football and plays a huge role on the track team. The athlete strives to work as hard as he can and his progress shows as the North Penn Knights have an undefeated football season and Cobbs already has goals set up for himself in the upcoming track season.

Ten years ago, Cobbs learned his love for the track as he joined the Philadelphia Express team and continued his running journey through Pennfield Middle School and now at North Penn High School.

Cobbs started a similar path playing football in Philadelphia for the West Oak Lane Wildcats, and then transitioned to playing at Pennfield Middle School and now for the North Penn Knights. The athlete plays corner on the field and specializes in the 100-meter dash on the track.

Growing up in an athletic family, Cobbs knew that he wanted to pursue sports at a young age. Cobbs’ dad is his biggest inspiration and pushes him to do his best. Marc Cobbs plays the same sports his dad played, which gives him an advantage and motivation to have his father’s guidance when performing. His work ethic works in tandem with his dad’s feedback and is the reason he continues to get better as he progresses throughout the season.

“My dad has been through exactly what I’ve been through because we are both athletes and have played the same sports. He knows what’s going to happen, so he tells me what to do right so that I can have the best future for myself,” Cobbs explained.

Playing as a freshman on the varsity football team last year came with lots of pressure. Now that Cobbs is a sophomore, he is more experienced and is more comfortable doing his best while having fun. As the Knights continue to dominate with their undefeated season, Cobbs hopes to continue this winning streak throughout the rest of his high school career. Cobbs hopes to take home the gold with the hope of winning the state championship that is inching the Knight’s way.

“Starting as a freshman, I felt that I had to live up to a lot of standards. Being a sophomore I feel that I have more trust in what I know and do on the field,” Cobbs commented.

Towards the end of last track season, the superior superstar qualified for states but injured his hamstring during districts, which caused him to not be able to run. This year, Cobbs expects to get redemption and work his way to the top. The upcoming star plans to shorten his 10.8 second 100-meter time to 10.6 seconds. He also intends to run the 200-meter in 21 seconds and the 400-meter in 48 to 49 seconds. Adding onto these impressive times, Cobbs wants to start working on mastering the long jump and hurdles. Succeeding in all these events already has the athlete thinking about college. Cobbs has always wanted to go to Louisiana State University but is open to competing for other schools. His main priority is to go to college for track, but if he gets a scholarship for football he would definitely take on that opportunity.

“Ever since the injury I have been a lot more cautious with how I take care of my body. I started paying attention to the little things like getting warmed up properly,” Cobbs observed.

There are many different ways that Cobbs benefits from both sports. Track helps with speed and footwork on the football field and football helps with endurance and stamina on the track. During the offseason, Cobbs stays in shape by lifting weights and going on runs. Becoming a more dominant athlete will only help him become the best at what he loves to do.

“Lifting during the football season makes my body stronger. That makes me feel like a more powerful athlete which has me looking forward to the track season,” Cobbs expressed.

Already being this talented at this age makes it easier for Cobbs’ social life. Moving from the middle school to the high school while being on both teams has made it easier for the superstar to make friends and create new relationships. Connecting Cobbs’ past friendships with his new friendships has made his high school experience more enjoyable as he continues to create new bonds as the year goes on.

“Meeting people that are older than you and going to school already knowing people makes it not as weird of a transition between middle school to high school. The exposure of competing against people that are older than me pushes me to do my best and get better,” Cobbs confirmed.

Marc Cobbs’ undeniable work effort on the football field and on the track along with his ability to create relationships with others makes him a threat to any opposition and an asset to any team he plays for.