Ciampoli

Name: Gavin Ciampoli

School: Altoona Area

Age: 16

Grade: Junior

Sport: Wrestling

Athlete of the week achievement: Ciampoli captured the 160-pound Class 3A regional title over Mount Lebanon’s Cole Gibbons, his first-ever regional championship.

Season update: Ciampoli is 34-6 this season and is 97-28 in his career.

Coach Joel Gilbert’s quote: “Gavin has been one of our most consistent, entertaining and technical wrestlers for the past three years at Altoona. His three District 6 titles and regional championship put him right there with the best Altoona wrestlers of all time. His dedication to being the best wrestler in the state is constantly on display. His fearless approach and his ability to create openings make him fun to watch. The Altoona staff is very proud of Gavin and his accomplishments this weekend and are excited to see what the future brings.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Zolnak

Favorite subject: AP Calculus

Favorite movie: “Rocky IV”

Favorite food: Pasta

Favorite song: None

Outside interests: Hunting, fishing

Favorite professional team: Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Jordan Burroughs, an American freestyle wrestler

Best athlete I ever competed against: Jax Forrest

Most influential person on my athletic career: My family

Proudest athletic achievement: Finishing seventh at the PIAA championships

How I got my start in wrestling: “My dad and his side of the family all wrestled growing up.”

Future goal: Becoming a PIAA champion