Athlete of the Week: Jared Beckwith

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Blake Brooks

Tyrone Senior wrestler Jared Beckwith

Sport: Wrestling

Grade: 12

Accomplishments:

Jared was the champion at the Conemaugh Township Tournament, where he went 4-0 with 3 pins.   He was also the champion at the Sheetz Tournament at Penn Cambria, going 4-0 with 3 pins.  Jared is now 9-0 with 7 pins.

Coach Blair Packer’s Quote:

“Jared is picking up where he left off last season.  He is a leader on and off the mat.  Jared is a good example of a scholar athlete.”

10 Questions:

1.     How did you first get involved in this sport?

My great uncle sort of talked me into it

2.    What other sport(s) do you play?

Motocross

3.    Favorite professional sports team?

Flint Tropics

4.    Favorite professional athlete?

Dennis Rodmon

5.    Who is your hero? Why?

Robin, simply because he does all of the work and Batman gets all of the credit

6.    Favorite band/musician?

Billy Ray Cyrus

7.    Favorite movie?

Slumdog Millionaire

8.    Favorite food?

Turkish Delight

9.    What advice would you give younger athletes?

“Stay away from ice. Never jam on the brakes.”

10.  What are your future goals?

Wrestle for FC Barcelona. Wrestle Russel Westbrook and win.