Senior Spotlight: Tyler Van Cleave

Editor's note: Throughout the school year Northfield Patch will profile Northfield High School senior athletes.

Name
Tyler Van Cleave

What sports do you play during the year?
Football, wrestling, lacrosse

Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why?
Cris Carter—watching all of his catches.

How would you describe yourself in three words or less?
Hardworking, crazy, funny

What is your favorite subject in school?
History

If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be and why?
I would be someone rich just to feel what it’s like.

Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you?
Hugging my dad after my first varsity wrestling match.

What is your favorite quote and who said it?
“Son of a buck.”—Mr. Woitolla

What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up?
"Warrior’s Call"

If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?
Alaska, because my family goes and says it’s amazing.

What has been the most exciting moment in your life so far?
Anything with my family; they mean everything to me.

What are your plans next year?
Go to college and play football.

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