Eric Quartey, Wrestling Superstar

Name: Eric Quartey

Sport: Wrestler

 

What grade are you in?

Junior

 

How long have you been wrestling?

3 years

 

What position do you play?

Weight class 195

 

Have you played any other position?

Yes, weight classes 145, 152, 160,170, 182 pounds

 

Do you want to wrestle in college?

No

 

Do you play any other sports?

Yes football and track.

 

 

What was the hardest thing to learn about wrestling?

How to take shot

 

What is your favorite thing about wrestling?

Winning with my team.

 

What was your greatest achievement in wrestling?

Making it to states.

 

What was the greatest/worst achievement you had during bowling?

Just having knee problems.

 

How do you stay in shape during the off season?

Working out weekly

 

Is it hard for you to balance school and wrestling? How do you balance them out?

Yes, but I just get done what I need to, and when wrestling season comes around it’s one of my top priorities.

 

Do you want to go pro?

No

 

Do you have any before game rituals or superstitions?

Yes I wear my lucky nike socks

 

How does the team look for playoffs?

Placed 3rd in the district and .500 overall.

The Wrestling team won sectionals and placed in a few tournaments.

     

Season Stats:

  • 25 and 5
  • 1st in district
  • 3rd at regionals