Athlete Spotlight: Mason Kernan surpasses 100 wins

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Colton Gregg, Staff Writer
January 9, 2024
Mason Kernan, alongside his brother Hunter, proudly holds his 100 wins banner after achieving a milestone in his wrestling career.
Mason Kernan, alongside his brother Hunter, proudly holds his 100 wins banner after achieving a milestone in his wrestling career.

Senior wrestler Mason Kernan recently etched his name into the record books by reaching 100 career wins. He currently stands at 101 wins which puts him fourteenth on the all-time list of career wins for Bethel Park.

The wresting team competed at Powerade tournament over the holiday break, and it was there that Mason placed seventh and picked up his 100th career victory in a match against Carter Nogle of Mount St. Joseph High School in Maryland.

Q&A

Favorite food and drink: Oreo cheesecake & Icy charged Gatorade

Favorite coffee shop: Reginald’s

Favorite brand: Vineyard Vines

Most proud of: Relationship with God

Favorite professional wrestler: John Cena

Hobbies: Catching dubs in Fortnite

Describe your style in 3 words: Adventures, charming, and drippy

Favorite class: English with Mrs. Hipkins

Before the season, Mason had 85 career wins from his freshman, sophomore, and junior campaigns. He also placed third at the King of the Mountain tournament early in the season, which set him at 95 wins in his career.

Sophomore season, Mason placed fourth in the WPIAL and qualified for the state championships. Junior season, he placed sixth at WPIALS despite suffering an injury in the process.

Mason is currently ranked second in the WPIAL and sixth in the state in the 139-pound weight class.

Mason has been wrestling since kindergarten, and some say he has been at it from day one out of the womb.

After high school, Mason plans to continue his wrestling career at West Virginia University.
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Colton Gregg
Colton Gregg, Staff Writer
 Junior Colton Gregg is ecstatic to be on the Hawk Eye Staff. When Colton is not working on Hawk Eye, you may find him hanging out with his friends, eating, or playing Fortnite. You may also find Colton walking his two French bulldogs Rugger and Uzi. Gregg is involved in several clubs including Hawkeye, SGA, DECA, and yearbook.  He does DECA to meet new people and to learn social skills. When asked why he took Scholastic Publications, Colton said, “To have a class with Mr. Mang.”  Colton’s favorite thing to work on in this class is the social media side as he enjoys making fun TikToks. Colton’s favorite class is gym because he is “an athletic weapon” according to Gregg himself. He also plays football. His positions are WR/DB.  “I like the contact of the sport,” Gregg said when asked what he likes about football. When asked who his biggest inspiration is, Colton said his dad is.  When asked why, Greg said, “He works hard and is a wise fella.” His dream college is UNC because he likes the weather there. A dream career for Gregg would be to be a professional burrito eater. Colton’s favorite color is light blue. Written by: Camryn Priddy, Features Editor

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