Chris Kifer has played soccer since he was 6. He played for Began Soccer at Interboro Soccer Club in PA from U-6 until U-12. He then played for SSC for U13, U14, U17 and U18 and Bridge FA for U15 and U16.
Kifer, a 2008 FDHS graduate, is a two-sport athlete whose powerful leg drew the attention of college football coaches and soccer coaches alike. He was a three-year starter for the Patriot soccer team who was primarily used in the midfield. As a junior, he received his team’s Mr. Hustle superlative. As a senior he served as a captain, received the team’s Mr. Midfield award and was named all-region.
As the starting place kicker for the Patriot football team, Kifer hit a number of game-winning field goals. He plans to major in education.
(Pictured L-R: Chris Kifer, Justin Keys, Ryan Nobbs)
Ryan Nobbs has played soccer since he was 4 and played all over the world while his family was in the military. He played Club soccer in Mililani, Hawaii for the Mililani Strikers for U12, U13, and U14. The Nobbs family retired and moved to North Charleston and he played for Bridge FA for U15 and U16 and then played SSC Challenge for U17 and U18. His positions varied on the pitch but he was mainly in defense or in the midfield.
Nobbs is a two-sport athlete. He also lettered in track and cross country. He was twice a captain for the Patriot cross country team and twice received all-region honors. He plans to study marine sciences. A three-year starter for the Patriot soccer team, he has been used primarily as a defender. He received the team’s Mr. Hustle award twice.