Spotlight Player of the Day | Daniel Hysong
Published on May 4, 2023
Name: Daniel Hysong
Player Name: wyddlost
School: Gateway Senior Highschool
Age: 14
Grade: 9th
Esports game(s): Rocket League
Esports achievements: Getting my first varsity goal
Coach’s quote: “Daniel(los) played really well and was a surprise being a freshman. He improved the team by giving tips and tricks and was always able to play. He proved that consistency and reliability is what made a good player.” – Gateway Team Manager Sai Malyala
Favorite subject: English
Favorite movie: Slapshot
Favorite video game: Rocket League
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite teacher (subject taught): Mrs. Marston
Favorite song: Drone by Summrs
Favorite app on your phone: TikTok
Outside interest: Walking
If you were an animal, what animal would you be and why?:
Favorite esports team: Pittsburgh Knights
Esport player most admired: AlphaKep
Most influential person on my esports career: Sai, Alli, Mason, Aedan, Prince, Joel (reason why i chose a lot of people is these are all of the people who support me and are cool and fun to hang around)
Most impressive esports player that you have competed against: Mr_Mehhh & sqrcu
Proudest esports achievement: Making it to the 2nd round
How I got my start: I was in class one day and I heard the office was taking sign-ups for e sports. I quickly went to go sign up, waited a few days, and loved it.
Future goal: Become a pro at Rocket League
Written by Regina Ann Nappo
