High School
Meet Yonathon Mendoza, the unsung hero of the Wheeler Mustangs
Yonathon Mendoza, now entering his senior year, has played the role of team manager for the Wheeler Mustangs for three years. He can’t be on the field because of a muscular disability, so he does a lot of the backstage work to make sure Wheeler is putting a good product out on the field, according to head coach Chris Evans.
Yonathon Mendoza has made a big impact on the Wheeler football program ever since he arrived on campus.
That impact isn’t seen on a box score or stat sheet, however. Instead, it’s evident in how motivated and prepared the Mustangs are before taking the field on Friday nights.
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