Woodland Hills High School’s Mike Caprara is a jack-of-all-trades—from tackling the offense to taking center stage in the high school musical.
Accomplishment: Junior Mike Caprara has set records in the world of Woodland Hills High School sports and made waves in the theater department. A starter since his freshman year, Caprara is the all-time leading tackler in Woodland Hills history. This year, the varsity linebacker is getting recruitment offers from some top schools including the University of Pittsburgh, University of South Carolina and Michigan State.
All-Star Kid’s Key to Awesomeness: Caprara believes in trying everything once. That’s why, in addition to football, he's a wrestler, thrower on the track team and catcher for the high school’s baseball team. Last year, he starred as Lt. Ward in the school’s production of Annie.
“I’m still undecided as to where I want to go,” Caprara said of the schools recruiting him. While he’s focusing on football for now, he’s looking forward to getting back into the other things he enjoys, including theater. “Next year, I’ll have more time for everything,” Caprara said.
Keep it up, All-Star!
We want to hear about the amazing children and teens in your life as we select one each week as the Patch All-Star Kid. Submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to beauchamp.sarah1@gmail.com
Elaine Linn
6:40 am on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Congrats Mike, it's a well deserved recognition.
Tony Fiorino
2:56 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
someone really oughtta nominate this kid for "athlete of the week" on my show. We launch on ESPN Radio this weekend. Lemme know what you think. www.heycoachtony.com
Best
Coach Tony
melissa davis
9:43 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Michael,you never seem to amaze me,Congrats once again,Im sure ill be saying that for a long time to come.I am so proud of you and everything you do.Dont ever give up or give to little,And always remember That Fairy Tales can come True!!!!!!Love you Sooooo much mommy!!!!
melissa davis
9:45 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Michael,you never seem to amaze me,Congrats once again,Im sure ill be saying that for a long time to come.I am so proud of you and everything you do.Dont ever give up or give to little,And always remember That Fairy Tales can come True!!!!!!Love you Sooooo much mommy!!!!
Mitsu
11:38 am on Thursday, March 31, 2011
Great job Mac. I'm so very proud of you. Love you so much!!!! Keep up the "GREAT WORK!"
Mitsu~
Kimberly Caprara
1:04 pm on Thursday, March 31, 2011
Your an amazing athelet, entertainer, plays guitar like a crazy guitarist and ya have that very special place in my heart!!! You are an honest, loving, caring person, always where and I am so very proud of your accomplishments!
All my love to ya today and forver! Aunt Kim
angela caprara
2:59 pm on Thursday, March 31, 2011
Love you MAC! So proud my daughter has such a wonderful uncle to look up to.
U are awesome!
Love always,
Angie
VINCENZA SPINELLI
4:57 pm on Thursday, March 31, 2011
MIKE, CONGRATULATIONS ON ANOTHER ACHIEVMENT... GOING TO UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH WOULD BE A GREAT IDEA... AFTERALL, I WOULD LOVE SEEING YOUR ASS WARING ... " B L U E AND G O L D " AND AS FAR AS MICHIGAN ... NOT TOO MANY DEGO'S HANGING OUT- UP THERE- PLUS IT IS COLDER THAN PITTSBURGH AND NOT GOOD FOR ARTHRITIS... PLUS GRAM JONI AND AUNT AMY WOULD HAVE A ROUGH TIME HEADING TO MICHIGAN 4 THE GAMES. AND YOU WOULD HAVE AN EXCELLENT NEW COACH, YOU COULD SET AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE TO THE TROUBLE MAKERS OF PITT , TEACH THOSE BAD REBELS HOW TO BEHAVE... AND YOUR GREATEST FANS IN THE STANDS WOULD BE YOUR HOMETOWN... GOOD OLE TURTLE CREEK ! LOVE YOU AND ALL YOUR WONDERFUL ACOMPLISHMENTS... WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT TO SEE COACH NOVAK AND COACH WHITEHERST IN THE STANDS CHEERING YOU ON !!!!!!!!!!
Tony Fiorino
7:27 am on Friday, April 1, 2011
OK, Steeltown. Looks like I'm gonna track down the ESPN affiliate there and see if we can get on the air. This seems to be one special young man and he deserves some recognition. I've contacted a few of you and will stay in touch to let you know how we're making out in highlighting Mike. In the meantime, PLEASE help spread the word and send folks to www.heycoachtony.com to learn more about me and my show.
Best
Caoch Tony
Leanne Longwill
11:48 am on Friday, April 1, 2011
Mike, We lost count of the times your picture or name was in the paper during football season!! You're an all around great kid. Keep up the good work and good things will come to you. We wish you the best. ~The Longwills