Kyle Hefley

Kyle Hefley ‘19 is a wrestler and the fullback for City High’s freshman football team. Wrestling at 138 pounds, Hefley has earned national recognition for his abilities on the mat. He posted an 84-12 record as an eighth grader competing on a national level. Hefley attributes all his success to his hard work.

“Wrestling is a personal sport,” Hefley said. “If you’re not personally giving it your all you won’t be successful.”

People have high expectations this wrestling season for Hefley. He traveled to multiple wrestling tournaments around the country. Hefley prepares for these tournaments by pushing himself to his limits both in practice and during his matches. During Hefley’s daily wrestling practice, it is not uncommon for him to lose 10 pounds. The physical strain Hefley endures is worth the reward of wrestling. His hard work is rewarded with wins in the record books. Hefley hopes to continue his success in the high school wrestling environment. As a football player, Hefley is setting his goals high.

“I definitely want to play football in college,” Hefley said. “It’s a priority for me right now.”