Yorktown’s Tyler Galante, who plays wide receiver, running back, and defensive back, is one of the Huskers’ three senior football captains, along with Michael Desiderio and Rocco Lore.
Last year Galante, who is in his third season on the varsity, was named All-League, All-Conference, All-Section, and third team All-State in a season that saw him register 11 touchdown receptions, which was a single-season school record. He also recorded 52 receptions and 720 receiving yards, both team highs in 2024.
Galante entered this season ranked No. 24 among wide receivers in New York state, according to Prep Redzone.
Defensively he made 29 total tackles, fourth among Yorktown returnees, including 20 solo tackles, a season ago.
He caught 4 passes for 55 yards and 2 touchdowns in Yorktown’s first win of the season, a 41-7 triumph at Lakeland on Sept. 26.
A multi-sport athlete, Galante will also play basketball this winter (after a year off last season) and then enter his third year of playing varsity baseball this upcoming spring as an outfielder.
How old were you when you started playing football and what got you started?
I was 8 years old when I first started playing football. I got into football because I loved watching it on TV.
What is your favorite thing about being on the Yorktown football team?
Going to practice with all my friends and making each other better.
What is your favorite team activity or pre- or post-game ritual?
After a game, we always go to McDonald’s, eat with the team and hang out with the students that attended the game.
Who has been your biggest role model?
My dad, no matter the situation he drives me to never quit.
Tell us one thing about yourself that not a lot of people know.
I dislike energy drinks.
What do you plan to do after high school?
I plan to go to college, work hard, and get an education.
What’s your favorite sports team?
The Yankees.
What is your favorite music to listen to while warming up for a game?
"Franchise" by Travis Scott
If you could pick one place to visit on vacation that you’ve never been to, where would you go?
Tokyo.
What would you say to a young athlete about trying out for the Yorktown football team?
I would say go for it. If you’re thinking about trying out, that’s already a sign that you care enough to give it a shot.
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