Grade: Sophomore
Age: 16
Sport: Wrestling
Claim to fame/honors: Named outstanding wrestler competing in 132-pound weight class at Highlander tournament in Howell, Michigan; state qualifier at 113 pounds last year
Bet you didn’t know … I care more about having good grades than winning a match
Words you live by: Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose
Toughest opponent: Ryan Moore
Biggest influence: My dad
Match-day rituals: Eating sushi and having a good warmup
What’s on your bedroom walls? My medals and plaques
When I’m bored I like to … sleep
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
Person who would play you in a movie: Matt Damon
Favorite TV show: Modern Family
Favorite musical artist: Eminem
I can’t live without: Food and water
I can live without: Video games
Favorite book: The Maze Runner
Favorite home-cooked meal: Lasagna and macaroni and cheese
Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden
Favorite smell: Steak
Favorite cereal: Lucky Charms
Store where you’d like a shopping spree: Dick’s Sporting Goods
Vegetable you won’t eat: I’ll eat anything
I’d love to trade places for a day with … my dog
Whose mind would you like to read? My teachers
Place where you’d love to travel? Sanibel Island, Florida
Talent you’d like to have? Singing
Favorite school subject: Math
Favorite athlete: Tom Brady
Favorite team: Miami Dolphins
Favorite Olympic sport: Wrestling
Something in the world I’d like to change: Racism
Favorite sports moment: Walking out into the Schott (Schottenstein Center) before my first match at state
Favorite junk food: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
Best thing about wrestling: Overcoming the tough challenges that are in front of you throughout a practice and a match
In 10 years, I hope to be … a sports medicine doctor
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