Athlete: Tyler Maccagnan

Grade: Sophomore

Sport: Wrestling

Achievement(s): 

• 5A State Wrestling Qualifier
• 3rd place in 5A Regionals
• Alameda Tournament 140lbs Champion
• Went 7-1 Centennial-League Duals

Mentor:

“My mentor(s) are my coaches, because they push me to be better individually, and for me to go out there and push my teammates to be better.”

Favorite Memory: 

As a sophomore it’s very rewarding to attain big time achievements like qualifying for a State Championship. For Maccagnan, being an athlete walking through the tunnels of the Pepsi Center is a moment in his life that he will never forget.

“Walking out of the tunnel at the Pepsi center and out onto the mat for my first state match will be a memory that I’ll never forget.”

Words of Wisdom:

“Keep working at it. Wrestling isn’t easy so to stick with it and put in the effort that is its own achievement.”