Drake Taylor has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 1/25/2025. Taylor is the star of the wrestling team this year, with the most wins of the season. He is a junior and currently stands at 21 wins. Taylor is wrestling in the 127-pound weight class this year. Not only does Taylor get wins at dual meets, but he also competes in high-level tournaments and finds success. He recently racked up a win at the dual meet versus Claysburg-Kimmel last Wednesday.

Junior teammate Natalie Yingling commented on Taylor’s performance, “His performance has been great for the team. He works hard in practice and is a great help to the team.”

Facts about Taylor:
Grade: 11th
Parents: Stacey and Kevin Taylor
Sibling: Kyle Taylor
Favorite Restaurant: Chinese Buffet
Pre-match Ritual: Listening to music and taking time for himself to make sure his mind is ready to go out on the mat
Favorite Wrestling Memory: Going to hotels and swimming with the team