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Parkland’s Own Michael Mocco Wins U17 World Championship

by Matt Rothman August 27, 2024

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Parkland's Own Michael Mocco Wins U17 World Championship

Michael Mocco takes first place at U17 Championship. {Kate Mocco}

Parkland wrestler Michael Mocco won the U17 World Championship in Amman, Jordan.

A member of Team USA, Mocco won six matches to take home the title. He beat wrestlers worldwide and outscored his opponents 53-0 before winning 16-6 in the final.

“I am still trying to figure out what happened,” Mocco said. “It feels amazing. You can never learn enough. I have always wanted to get better at all the positions, and I love wrestling. I love technique, so I like to learn as many positions as I can.”

Mocco, who resides in Whittier Oaks, is in his junior year at Cardinal Gibbons High School. He aims for his third Straight State Championship before going to college.

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Matt Rothman

Matt Rothman is a 2018 graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University receiving his bachelor’s degree in journalism and then graduated from the University of Florida as a graduate student. He also works for the Mohave Valley Daily News in Bullhead City, Arizona covering high school sports.