Sport: Wrestling

Grade: 10

Accomplishments:

Ricky wrestled 195 lbs this past week. On Wednesday, Jan 8th, he pinned his opponent from Bald Eagle Area in 1:22. And on Saturday, Jan 11, Ricky won another match against Hollidaysburg. By winning 6-3, picked up his second win of the season.

Coach Tom Getz’s Quote:

“Ricky is a hard worker and is coming along. He got a late start this season after recovering from a broken hand in football. Ricky is improving.”

10 Questions:

1.     How did you first get involved in this sport?

My parents put me in it when I was younger and I have loved it ever since.

2.    What other sport(s) do you play?

Baseball, football.

3.    Favorite professional sports team?

Pittsburgh Steelers.

4.    Favorite professional athlete?

Zane Hertzler, professional golfer.

5.    Who is your hero? Why?

Earl Harris – he always pushed me to my very best throughout my whole wrestling career.

6.    Favorite band/musician?

Brantley Gilbert.

7.    Favorite movie?

That’s My Boy.

8.    Favorite food?

Pizza.

9.    What advice would you give younger athletes?

Never quit, always go 100%.

10.  What are your future goals?

My future goal is to be the very best I can be in each sport I play.