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Male Athlete of the Week: Tyler Biggans

Tyler Biggans ends his productive junior season by breaking a school record.
Emily Parks, Staff Writer • November 1, 2022
Image/Graphics by Alisa Liptak
Tyler Biggans gets the team ready to start a new play.

Tyler Biggans has been named the Male Athlete of the Week of Warrior Watch for the week ending on 10/29/22. On October 28th, Biggans broke the single-season rushing yards record, previously held by Derek Yingling, with 1,881 yards. He broke the record playing against Moshannon Valley. Tyler was an essential player to the Warrior football team this season. 

Facts about Tyler:

Grade: 11

Parents: Phil Biggans and Shawna Rinehart

Siblings: Dayton Shaw and Austin Rinehart

Future Plans: Play football in college

Favorite Professional Athlete: Derrick Henry

Favorite Movie: The Game Stands Tall

Favorite School Subject: History

Favorite Football Memory: The comeback game against Glendale his freshman year

 

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Emily Parks
Emily Parks, Staff Writer
Hi! I’m Emily Parks, a senior at West Branch. I participate in varsity soccer, basketball, and track. I am also vice-president of the class of 2023, president of Student Government, secretary of Varisty Club, and a member of the National Honor Society. After high school, I plan to become a physician assistant or pediatrician.