I , Melanie Piña wants to strive on not just being a successful student but also becoming a successful athlete (wrestler) . My goals are to excel as a student athlete who can manage their time on and off the matt , and furthering my education . I see myself as a fighter not a quitter , once I start the match I end it . I’ve learned by my mistakes and made them my motivation to do better. 2017 -2018 was my first year of wrestling as a sophomore . Ever since I first stepped onto the mat , I fell I love . I played other sports such as volleyball and softball , but wrestling I feel that I can accomplish something within myself to show others that I have what it takes .