Matt Mroczynski named Independence Athlete of the Week

Junior Matt Mroczynski won the Plymouth Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 10, with a pin and a major decision among his three victories. For his efforts, Mroczynski was named Independence Athlete of the Week.

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By Steve Hare
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Junior Matt Mroczynski won the Plymouth Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 10, with a pin and a major decision among his three victories. For his efforts, Mroczynski was named Independence Athlete of the Week.

Mroczynski beat the No. 2 seed in the first round and beat the top-seeded wrestler in the finals, 8-0.

The Matt Mroczynski File:

Class: Junior
Age: 16
Sport: Wrestling
Family: Parents: Mark & Maureen; Brother: Nick; Sisters: Emily & Marissa
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Hobby: Playing FIFA
Favorite Athletes: Cristiano Ronoldo & Logan Stieber
Favorite Film: Goal! The Dream Begins
Favorite TV Show: Sports Center
Favorite Sports Team: Real Madrid
Best Advice: The easiest thing to do in the world is to pull the covers up over your head and go back to sleep.
 

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