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Mikee Mariscal on the podium.
Hayden senior wrestler Mikee Mariscal wants to win a state wrestling championship.
“I’m looking forward to bringing a state championship back to home this year,” Mariscal wrote in a message to Copper Basin News.
The undefeated Lobos’ team captain is certainly a top contender in the 113-lb weight class with a 21 – 0 record to date. He recently took first place at the Gila Valley Tournament, and last weekend finished first at the Chandler Prep Invitational.
“Being undefeated only makes me work harder,” Mariscal said. “It puts a target on my head, but as Coach Estrada always says, ‘You (must) wrestle the best to be the best,’”
If Mariscal can successfully bring a state title back to Hayden, he’ll know he didn’t do it alone.
“I want to thank all of my friends, family, coaches, and most of all, my parents, for their support,” he said.
Mikee Mariscal
Andrew Luberda began writing for Copper Area News Publishers (CANP) in February 2013 after working 15 years in Healthcare Financial Management. Andy covers sports for 11 high schools. His stories are published in Copper Basin News, San Manuel Miner and Superior Sun, in addition to the San Tan Valley Daily PRSS and CopperArea websites. Additionally, he has written human interest stories and business profiles. In May 2012, he earned an AAS in Sports Management at Central Arizona College before graduating with a BS in Communication from Arizona State University in 2014. He and his wife, Kelli, have three sons – AJ, Kyle, and Kade.
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