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Graham Rooks, Columbus East sophomore wrestler
Rooks went 3-0 on Saturday to win the 120-pound weight class and help lead the Olympians to a runner-up finish in the Jeffersonville Regional.
His performance last week:
“I think I did pretty decent. There’s still stuff to improve on, like getting into my positions, working on getting guys off their knees and getting to my control ties like underhooks and stuff.”
Do you do anything special to prepare?
“Getting my mind right, warming up, getting mentally focused and prepared for the match.”
Favorite drink:
“Sweet tea”
Favorite food:
“Tuna”
Favorite musician:
“Black Eddie”
Favorite book:
“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian”
Favorite class:
“Weights”
Role model:
“My dad (Ben Rooks) and my grandfather (Lester Perkinson)”
Best advice:
“Always do your best in everything you do. Always try your hardest.”
Athletics goal:
“To win state the next three years.”
If you could travel anywhere:
“Iowa, because of their wrestling program.”
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Bri Howard, Edinburgh junior basketball player
Howard led the Lancers with 20 points in Saturday’s 63-57 overtime win against Morristown in the Morristown Sectional final. On Friday, she led Edinburgh with 14 points in a 42-38 semifinal win against Greenwood Christian.
Her performance last week:
“I feel like I tried really hard to get the win.”
Do you do anything special to prepare?
“I drink this energy drink (Spark), and I listen to music.”
Favorite drink:
“Lemonade”
Favorite food:
“Breadsticks”
Favorite musician:
“Fetty Wap”
Favorite book:
“The Best of Me”
Favorite class:
“Math”
Role model:
“My brother (former Edinburgh and current Elmhurst player Kyle Wuest).”
Best advice:
“Let things go.”
Athletics goal:
“To play some sport (basketball, volleyball or softball) in college. I don’t know which one I want to play yet.”
If you could travel anywhere:
“Probably Paris because it’s so pretty there.”
