The 6-foot, 180-pound senior javelin specialist launched the nation’s No. 1 throw among prep boys competitors this spring with a personal-best effort of 232 feet, 11.25 inches to win at the Texas Relays. He also took second in the event at the USATF U20 Championships and won a national title at the Nike Outdoor Nationals with a distance of 222-6.75. His U.S. No. 1 throw in 2024 ranks No. 2 in state history. He won the event at the Class 5A state meet, too, lifting the Bears to second place as a team.
Catalanatto has maintained a 4.22 weighted GPA in the classroom. He has signed a national letter of intent to compete on an athletic scholarship at Louisiana State University this fall.
Catalanatto has volunteered on behalf of Cajun Crushers, an organization that assists amputees who compete in various sports. Many of the athletes have a different limb amputation, which requires him to adjust his teaching approach based on individual needs. He has also donated his time with the St. Vincent de Paul food kitchen, serving meals to the homeless.
