Lincoln Cooper
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Lincoln Cooper // Columbus East junior wrestler
Cooper went 3-1 Friday and Saturday to finish third at 190 pounds and lead the Olympians to an eighth-place team finish in the Boys Wrestling State Finals.
His performance last week: “Just being that environment and doing my best, I feel like I could have done a lot better, though.”
Do you do anything special to prepare? “I just try to keep my weight in check.”
Favorite drink: “Out of season, Root Beer. In season, just water.”
Favorite food: “I like Chinese food.”
Favorite class: “I like to take Arts classes like Ceramics or 2D Art.”
Favorite sports team: “I like Oklahoma State wrestling.”
Favorite athlete: “(former Crown Point and current Ohio State wrestler) Jesse Mendez”
Role model: “My dad (Adam Cooper).”
Best advice: “Try your best, and your mom will love you the next day.”
Athletics goal: “To win team state with my team next year.”
If you could travel anywhere: “Hawaii, because it has nice beaches, and it’s all about nature.”
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Olivia Wise // Columbus Christian senior basketball player
Olivia Wise
Wise led the Crusaders with 19 points in Friday’s 49-27 win at I-Town Prep and scored 14 points in Saturday’s 69-31 win against Northpoint Christian.
Her performance last week: “What I think I’m learning is to have more confidence on the block in the post. I’ve been waiting to unlock my confidence, so I’m excited to see my progress in that area.”
Do you do anything special to prepare? “I mainly just be careful with what I eat, drink a lot of water and get rest. I find it helpful if I had a productive day at school.”
Favorite drink: “I only drink water, but sometimes a Spin Drift on a hot day.”
Favorite food: “Burrito bowl or Chicken Alfredo”
Favorite class: “I took a Creative Writing class last year, and I loved it.”
Favorite sports team: “My Columbus Christian basketball team”
Favorite athlete: “One of my friends who plays for Hanover, Macy Cline”
Role model: “Jesus Christ, my best friend and savior. Then, second is my mom (Diane Wise), who is a Godly woman.”
Best advice: “Though you may strive all your life to find purpose, the only real fulfillment is found in having a relationship with Jesus Christ.”
Athletics goal: “I’d like to play for Taylor University. I’m taking a gap year, but I’m going to Taylor after that.”
If you could travel anywhere: “For my gap year, I’m doing a ton of traveling, and what I’m most excited for is Switzerland for the beauty of creation and hiking.”
