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Get to Know Albright College Wrestling Commit, Michael Abdul-Halim Troupe
Name: Michael “Mikey” Abdul-Halim Troupe
Residence: State College, Pennsylvania
High School: State College Area High School
Primary Sport: Wrestling
Weight Class: 285 pounds
Secondary Sports: Football and Rugby
Commitment: To continue his wrestling career at Albright College. Albright is a private, liberal arts college in Reading, Pennsylvania home to around 1,700 students. The institution competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Mid Atlantic Conferences (MAC). Their association is the MAC Commonwealth. The Alvernia Lions are the official nickname of the teams in athletics.
Athletic Accolades: Letter winner in all three sports, placed third at districts and qualified for regionals in wrestling his senior year, and helped the rugby team to a state runner-up finish his freshman season.
Intended Major and Future Plans: To earn a degree in secondary education and return to Centre County after graduation to teach and coach rugby and wrestling.
Favorite Wrestling Memory: Having the chance to wrestle in Rec Hall on Penn State’s campus, winning his match, and helping the team win against an opponent they haven’t defeated in years.
What He Will Miss Most About State College and State High: “I will miss the memories and being able to live in the moment of where those memories were born. I’ll also miss my underclassmen teammates who all have pushed me to be a better person.”
Excitement About His Future: “I’m thankful that Coach Kerry Regner gave me a chance to wrestle in college. I feel I’ve always been a hard worker, but I’m glad coach saw me as the wrestler who is willing to give more time to be better during my college career.”
Words For the Younger Generations: “You are you biggest enemy, you determine how hard you work, you determine your work ethic, you decide if you will win. If you beat the person in your head, you’ll be unstoppable!”
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