Mariano Talamantez

Appeared in ten games for the Firebirds ... Recorded 33 solo tackles and assisted 21 and recorded three interceptions. Four-year varsity starter and two-time team captain at St. Catherines High School under head coach Dan Miller ... Earned 2023 and 2024 Metro Classic Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors ... Named All-Conference outside linebacker once and All-Conference inside linebacker twice ... Two-time WFCA All-Region inside linebacker and two-time All-Racine County inside linebacker ... Selected honorable mention WFCA All-State inside linebacker in 2023 and first team WFCA All-State inside linebacker in 2024 ... Member of the 2024 Wisconsin Division 4 state championship team that finished 14-0 ... Chosen for the 2025 WFCA All-Star Game ... Recipient of the 2024 NFL Male Latino Youth Honors Award. Intending to major in nursing ... Son of Manuel and Miranda Talamantez.