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Wrestling senior spotlight: Tyler Derr, Northwestern

Resume - Derr has been a big contributor for Northwestern in his first year as a varsity wrestler. Derr played a key role in helping the Tigers reach the consolation finals Saturday at the District 11 Team Championships. The senior pinned Pen Argyl's Antonio Reto in Northwestern's 42-30 second round consolation victory.

Favorite sports team - Washington RedskinsFavorite athlete - Lance ArmstrongFavorite subject in school - HistoryFavorite sports movie - MiracleFavorite musical artist or genre - Carrie UnderwoodFavorite food - ItalianFuture plans - To study biochemistry, likely at Muhlenberg College, and pursue a career in pre-med.Most memorable high school wrestling moment - Earlier this season, Derr got his first varsity win by fall against Northern Lehigh, a victory that helped the Tigers win the match.Quotable - The thing you love the most about wrestling - "The camaraderie you have with your teammates. It's just a big family."