Like most high school student-athletes, Mason Kidd competes in multiple sports. And while he
has one that he likes a little more, he says the other has also been important, mainly because of
the people it has allowed him to get to know and learn from.
“I am a two-sport athlete, competing in soccer and wrestling,” he said. “Soccer is my favorite
sport but wrestling will always hold a special place in my heart. My wrestling coach and soccer
coach, Gabe Ellis, has had the biggest impact on me on and off the field and mat, and so have
my other coaches Sam Dawes, Brad Mills, and John Cockrell. I just want to thank them for
everything they’ve done for me as a person and an athlete.”
Kidd is a senior at Coweta High School and when he and his teammates go up against another
school, he says there is one that when they beat, is a little more enjoyable.
“Wagoner is the team that I enjoy beating the most,” he said. “They are our rivals so anytime we
can get a win against them, it is great.”
Throughout his career, Mason has worked hard to be the best that he can be, no matter what
sport he is competing in. While the physical work is important, he knows that there are a couple
of things that are just as important.
“Having more heart than your opponent is one thing that has helped me get to where I am
today,” he said. “Also, striving to just be a better person overall has shaped me into who I am.”
There have been some impactful people in Kidd’s life but he has a couple that have been the
most influential.
“My poppy has had kind of a rough life,” Mason said. “He is always a positive and outgoing
person. Also, Mrs. Carol is one of those teachers you’ll never forget.”
Whenever he steps out wearing the Coweta Tigers uniform, Mason knows that it is important to
be a positive representation of his school for the younger athletes.
“Representing my school and community is important just knowing that I need to be a good
leader and good role model for the younger athletes coming up.”