Mike Colyer

Name: Mike Colyer

School: Altoona Area

Age: 17

Grade: Junior

Sport: Wrestling

Athlete of the week achievement: Colyer went 5-0 with five falls to help propel Altoona to five victories in the Hampton Duals on Saturday.

Season update: Colyer is 6-0 with six falls for the 6-0 Mountain Lions.

Coach Joel Gilbert’s quote: “Mike has been one of the most consistent wrestlers for our program the past two seasons. He is constantly looking to improve by wrestling in the offseason and competing in national level tournaments. We, as a staff, know that Mike is going to have a great season and are excited to see how far he goes in the postseason.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Seese

Favorite subject: History

Favorite movie: “Stars Wars Episode III — Revenge of the Sith”

Favorite song: “A Country Boy Can Survive” by Hank Williams Jr.

Outside interests: Hunting, fishing

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Baker Mayfield

Best athlete I ever competed against: Harrisburg’s Kevin Brown

Most influential person on my athletic career: My father

Proudest athletic achievement: Winning individual and team District 6 titles in wrestling

How I got my start in wrestling: “My seventh grade year, I decided to go out and try it, and I really enjoyed it and I’m still doing it today.”