The four-year varsity wrestler and captain was named Monsignor Martin Athletic Association Wrestler of the Year in 2006 on his way to a Catholic High School Athletic Association state championship. He is one of only three CHS wrestlers to win the CHSAA Iron Man award – given to wrestlers who place in the top six at the state tournament four years in a row.
Bielecki's words of thanks:
I’m incredibly honored to receive this recognition. It’s undoubtedly a reflection of the guidance, values, and care of my family and mentors.
Thanks to my family for making the investment in Canisius High School. Attending CHS is the highlight of my youth and the foundation for anything I’ve achieved since. As my dad (a history buff) would often tell me, “The Roman drills were bloodless battles, and their battles bloody drills.” When you’re standing alone at the center of the wrestling mat, this lesson could not be more apparent. My family held me to a high standard – thank you!
Thanks to coaches Chris Heximer and Mike Mazzara ’88 for their guidance and dedication to Canisius High School wrestling. Both Chris and Mike spent countless hours mentoring and coaching our team through practice, matches, and day-long tournaments each weekend. They reinforced that we should all be men of conviction, to put our CHS values first, and that we were always representing our family and school. Most importantly, we learned how to hold ourselves accountable under their guidance. Success starts and stops with our own decisions.
To my fellow inductees – congratulations. Go Crusaders!
