Tya Pinnt in her element of wrestling.
Palisade Senior, Tya Pinnt, is the Female Athlete of the Week brought to you by Palisade Dino Mart. Pinnt is a three sport athlete in softball, wrestling, and track and field. In her current sport wrestling, Pinnt wrestles at the 135 lbs weight class. “This is my second year wrestling,” states Pinnt. “My dad wanted me to wrestle, so I figured I should try it because it could be fun.” Family plays a huge role in Pinnt’s wrestling career, starting with her dad and continuing through the support from other family members. “My biggest inspiration is my 10 year-old cousin who wrestles and who is just amazing.”
Pinnt not only excels in her performance but also embodies the true spirit of sportsmanship. While wrestling can be seen as a fierce and competitive sport, Pinnt highlights the sense of camaraderie and connection that comes with it. “My favorite thing about wrestling is how I make friends with a lot of the girls who I wrestle against, whether I win or lose.” Pinnt also brings this friendliness and support to her own team. No matter how she feels, she always puts her team first. “I bring good and positive energy, even when I have a bad day.”
This dedication and positive attitude helps Pinnt strive towards success. Even throughout the worst of times, Pinnt has learned to overcome challenges and reach for the impossible. “My greatest accomplishment in wrestling is starting the season injured, but still coming back from that and winning tournaments.”
Pinnt’s dedication to not only her own success but also the success and well-being of her team sets her apart. As a three-sport athlete, Pinnt’s journey in wrestling, especially after overcoming injury, showcases her resilience and determination. Congratulations, Tya Pinnt, for receiving Female Athlete of the Week!