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Get to know Khalid Bueno, the junior TE/DE of Martin Luther King High, as he aims to lead his team to the Public League and State Championship. Bueno returns for his third season with high expectations as a seasoned veteran and a leader for the MLK defense.

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Background and Accomplishments

Khalid Bueno is a 6’3, 210-pound junior at Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a two-sport athlete, excelling in both football and wrestling. In his sophomore year, Bueno finished his wrestling season 31-10, including a Public League Heavyweight Title. In football, he was an All-Public League honoree.

Goals for 2023

Individually, Bueno aims to make 100+ tackles on defense and be named to the All-State team. As a team, MLK is looking to win both the Public League Championship and the State Championship.

Favorite Moments and Inspirations

Bueno’s favorite moment of his high school career so far was when they beat Frankford in Round 1 of the playoffs. He was inspired to play football because of his older brother, who played the game, and is his favorite athlete of all time. His mother and brother are the most inspirational people in his life.

Off the Field

Aside from football and wrestling, Bueno enjoys reading and his favorite childhood gift was his first gaming system, the Xbox 360. He also shared that his biggest fear is not being able to play football anymore.

Future Plans

After graduating high school, Bueno hopes to continue playing football at the college level. He has offers from Division 1 programs Bowling Green State University and the University of Akron.

Final Thoughts

Khalid Bueno is a versatile and talented athlete with high expectations for himself and his team. He aims to lead MLK to the championship titles while excelling both on and off the field.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is Khalid Bueno?

    Khalid Bueno is a junior student-athlete at Martin Luther King High School who plays both football and wrestling. He is an all-league honoree in both sports and has received offers from Division 1 programs Bowling Green State University and University of Akron for college football.

  • What are Khalid Bueno’s goals for the 2023 football season?

    Khalid Bueno’s goals for the 2023 football season are to achieve 100+ tackles on defense and to make all-state individually, and to win both the public league championship and state championship with his team.

  • What is Khalid Bueno’s favorite football game to watch?

    Khalid Bueno’s favorite football game to watch is the 2017 Super Bowl where the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots.

  • What are Khalid Bueno’s hobbies outside of football?

    Khalid Bueno’s hobby outside of football is reading.

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