MALE
Graham Rooks, Columbus East freshman wrestler
Rooks came through with pins at 106 pounds in both of Columbus East’s matches, dual-meet losses at Mooresville and Bloomington North.
His performance last week:
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“I got to my shots and did a good job moving on my feet. Then, I could get the fall.”
Do you do anything special to prepare?
“Just get mentally focused and ready.”
Favorite drink:
“Root beer”
Favorite food:
“Hot dogs”
Favorite music group:
“Jack Johnson”
Favorite book:
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
Favorite class:
“Math”
Role model:
“My father (Ben Rooks) and my grandfather (Lester Perkinson)”
Best advice:
“Always work hard and try your best in everything you do.”
Athletics goal:
“To win state and NCAA national championships.”
If you could travel anywhere:
“Probably (University of) Iowa, because that’s where I want to go for wrestling.”
FEMALE
Macy Wingham, Columbus Christian senior basketball player
Wingham led the Crusaders with 26 points, five assists and seven steals in a 59-34 win at Crosspointe Christian.
Her performance last week:
“I feel pretty good about my performance, but I take every game to improve, and regardless of the stats, I take each game as a new game to get better.”
Do you do anything special to prepare?
“I just listen to music and hang out with my teammates.”
Favorite drink:
“Lemonade”
Favorite food:
“Pasta”
Favorite music group:
“Lincoln Brewster”
Favorite book:
“Into the Deep”
Favorite class:
“Bible class”
Role model:
“My parents (Andy and Judy Wingham)”
Best advice:
“Let go and let God.”
Athletics goal:
“To play college basketball”
If you could travel anywhere:
“Bora Bora, because of the nice weather, and it’s a beautiful place.”
