Tyler Kniha- Athlete Biography

    Tyler Kniha is a senior and a member of the varsity football team.

    Kniha has been playing football for eleven years.

    Kniha was a three year member of California Trojans varsity football team but decided to play for the Jefferson-Morgan Rockets for his senior year.

    I asked Tyler what he was looking forward to this season and he said “This season I am looking forward to making a name for myself and showing everyone what I really am.”

    He plays multiple positions but his main two positions are Corner Back (CB) and Wide Receiver (WR).

    When on the field he wears jersey number 10.

    I talked to Tyler about his favorite moment last season he said ” Throwing the game-winning touchdown pass that was 70 yards.”

    I also asked Tyler who he thinks his toughest opponent is he said “Our toughest opponent is California or West Greene.”

    Tyler also said if they are in need for yards “Liam Ankrom would be our go to player.”

    I asked Tyler how he prepared during off-season he said “I ran, worked out, and really pushed myself.”

    Tyler also said he’s favorite part about home games is “My family gets to come out and watch me play which gives me motivation.”