Scott

Name: Kyle Scott

School: Tyrone

Age: 17

Grade: Senior

Sport: Wrestling

Athlete of the week achievement: Scott had two first-period falls and two technical falls, including a 16-0 shutout in 5:12 of Chestnut Ridge’s Jayden Imler in the championship bout to win the 189-pound title at the Laurel Highlands Athletic Conference wrestling championships.

Season update: Scott is 17-0 and is ranked second at 189 pounds in Class 2A by PA Power Wrestling.

Coach Quentin Wright’s quote: “Kyle wrestled a spectacular tournament. You can’t get better than two falls and two techs. He has really grown into his style and knows what to do and when to do it. Kyle is one step closer to his goal of winning the state title this year.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Wilson

Favorite subject: Math

Favorite movie: Rocky IV

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite song: “Fear and Friday’s” by Zach Bryan

Outside interests: Hiking

Favorite professional team: Seattle Seahawks

Favorite college team: Pitt

Pro athlete most admired: Trent Hidlay

Best athlete I ever competed against: Adam Waters

Most influential person on my athletic career: Mark McKnight and Quentin Wright

Proudest athletic achievement: Being ranked second in the country at 175

How I got my start in wrestling: “My mom signed me up.”

Future goal: Win an NCAA championship at Pitt