2020 Co-Wrestler of the Year: Bryan Aragao

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With the winter high school sports season finished, it’s time to reveal the All-Coastal Preps teams. Over the next week, you will get to know more about the players of the year while also seeing who made first and second team in wrestling, girls swimming, boys swimming and diving, girls basketball and boys basketball

The Coastal Preps Co-Wrestler of the Year is senior Bryan Aragao from North Brunswick.

Bryan’s Accomplishments

Unlike most dominant high school wrestlers, Bryan Aragao didn’t start the sport until he entered high school. He got his body in shape and worked tirelessly improving his skills on the mat. It all paid off with an undefeated senior season that was capped with a 3A state title at 182 pounds.

Aragao finished 48-0 with 30 victories coming by pin. During his run through the 3A East Regional and 3A State Championship, he had three pins, two major decisions and two decisions. His high school career came to a close with a dominant 6-2 victory over Jake Reynolds of West Carteret.

In addition to the state title, Aragao also won the 3A East Regional, Mideastern Conference Tournament, Veterans Cup, Boneyard Bash, Wynn-Butler Memorial, Caleb Hawkins Tournament and Dixon Bulldog Invitational.

More about Bryan

Favorite Food: Wings

Favorite Restaurant: Buffalo Wild Wings

Favorite Movie: Hulk

Favorite TV Show: All American

Favorite athlete: Kyle Dake

Favorite Holiday: Christmas

Favorite memory from the season: Winning the state championship.

Favorite thing about your school or team: How we are all a family and all like brothers.

At what age did you start wrestling?: 16

Do you have any superstitions or pre-match rituals?: I have a lot of superstitions and too many to name. My pre-match ritual is to tell myself that I’m the man and I already put the work in and now it’s time to perform. 

If you could play another sport professionally, what would it be?: Golf, because it’s relaxing

Who is your biggest role model?: My mom, because she works hard for what she wants.

What hobbies do you have outside of participating in sports?: Working out

What app on your phone do you use the most?: YouTube

What is your dream job?: Physical therapist

Are you a morning or night person?: Morning 

Do you prefer cold or hot weather?: Cold

Would you rather revisit a moment in the past or look ahead to a moment in the future?: Look ahead to a moment in the future

Would you rather watch a movie at home or in the theater? At home