Tyrus Korecki

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Denver, Colo.
High School:
Cherry Creek

2011: Wing Open runner up at 156 pounds...2010: Wing Open runner-up at 156 pounds...split the season with a 4-4 mark...claimed a NCBA win against Army[apos]s Denote Dawson at the Service Academy Classic...2009: Wing Open runner-up at 156 pounds...one of seven freshmen to compete in the Wing Open Championships...posted a 2-3 record on the season...first collegiate win came during the Feb. 6 round of Friday Night Fights. HIGH SCHOOL: Cherry Creek High School...three-year letterwinner in football...all-conference (honorable mention) selection as a senior...lettered one year in baseball...two-time Academic-Athlete all-state selection. PERSONAL: Full name is J. Richard Tyrus Korecki...goes by Tyrus...son of Richard and Ruth Korecki...father served in the Marine Corps during Vietnam...is an only child...majoring in economics...future plans include becoming a pilot...named to the Superintendent[apos]s List for excellence in military, academic and athletic performance...served as Squadron Safety Officer and B-Flight NCO...attended Valley Forge Military Academy...spent the summer working Summer Seminar and completing powered flight...member of Cadet Squadron 24.