It was HIS season!! (Sports Profile)

Liza Joya

Mario Velasco

Nickname: Rafiki

Bio: Mario Velasco was born in Hidalgo, Mexico. When he was in 7th grade he started playing football, when he just started to walk he started playing soccer, and in 3rd grade he started playing baseball. He chose the sports because “They were the main sports around here and it just felt right” stated Mario. He is best at speed for soccer as well as football and hitting for baseball. He gets inspired most when he sees his family cheering him on.

Jersey number: #17 for all sports

Family:
Mother: Yolanda Moreno
Father: Mario Velasco
Sister: Diana Velasco
Brother: Luis Velasco

Sports: Football, Soccer, and Baseball

Team/club: Bishop Union Football/Baseball and AYSO

Nationality: Hispanic

Physical:
Height- 5’7”
Weight- 145 lbs

Position: Wide Receiver and Defensive Back for football, Midfielder for soccer, and Right-fielder for baseball.

Achievements:Became a varsity player freshman year (Soccer)