Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Marina Velasco-Bono
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for Feb. 13 from Federal Way High School is Marina Velasco-Bono (Sr.) wrestling.
What is your favorite subject/class in school?
Anatomy
Name your Mount Rushmore G.O.A.T. Athletes (Top 4):
Kennedy Blades, Cameron Guerin, Kylie Welker
If you could have dinner with anyone (living or from the past), who would it be? Why?
My family, I enjoy their energy and spending time with them. They always know how to uplift me.
You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?
Dragonfruit vitamin water and Mango/pineapple fruit.
Describe your favorite post-game meal:
8 count nugget meal with a side of fries and a medium sunjoy from Chick-Fil-a.
What is your Walk-up song?
Enter Sandman- Metallica
From the sidelines:
Federal Way senior Marina Velasco-Bono has cemented her place as one of the most accomplished wrestlers in program history. A four-year letter winner and starter for the Eagles, Velasco-Bono currently ranks second all-time in career wins, surpassing the 100-win milestone earlier this season. She holds an impressive 113-37 career record, including 91 pins. Velasco-Bono is a three-time State Tournament qualifier and earned a 7th place finish at the state championships during her junior season. Known for her relentless competitiveness, she has battled through injuries throughout her high school career while continuing to perform at a high level.
In addition to her wrestling success, Velasco-Bono is also a leader in Federal Way’s soccer and track programs. Her dedication, work ethic, and leadership across multiple sports make her a standout representative of Federal Way athletics.
