By Tanya Garcia | Lansing News Wire
Lansing New Wire had a chance to catch up with Vershawn Myles, Haslett High’s Senior wrestler in the heavy weight division. Here is what he had to say about his wrestling experience in Meet the Vikings Q&A:
Q: What inspired you to start wrestling?
A: My mom
Q: Who has been your biggest influence in wrestling?
A: My mom
Q: What do you love most about wrestling?
A: The feeling of winning.
Q: What does a typical week of training look like for you?
A: Hard and Focus
Q: What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced in wrestling?
A: Cardio
Q: Can you describe your first match? How did you feel?
A: It felt good.
Q: What has been your proudest moment in wrestling so far?
A: My first pin.
Q: How does it feel to be back with the team this season, what are your individual and team expectations?
A: This is my first year.
Q: How has being a student-athlete helped you grow as a person?
A: It helps me stay focused.
Q: What does it mean to you to represent your school as a student-athlete?
A: This school is great I love the school I like the coaching.
Q: What lessons have you learned through wrestling that apply to your life outside the sport?
A: Be strong.
Q: How would you describe the strengths and overall dynamic of your wrestling team?
A: We’re a great team we just got to be more physical.
Q: What’s your coach’s name and share one piece of advice from your coach that has stuck with you?
A: Coach Hilary and Coach P. say, believe that you can win and you will.
Q: What’s one thing you admire most about your coach’s leadership style?
A: There ability to teach.
Q: What advice would you give to others who want to start wrestling?
A: Stay focused and be proud of what you represent as a team.
Q: What’s your signature wrestling move, and does it have a cool name?
A: The fat man roll.
Q: Have you ever had a match where something hilarious or unexpected happened? What was it?
A: I got pinned the last five seconds of a match.
Q: If your team had a karaoke night, who would steal the show, and what song would they sing?
A: Jeremiah Hobbs, he would sing the Weekend The Hills.
Q: If you could wrestle any celebrity, who would it be, and why?
A: Chris Brown
Q: If wrestling had walkout music like boxing or MMA, what would your theme song be?
A: Thug
Q: What is your favorite classroom subject?
A: Science
Q: What is your dream school/university?
A: Alabama
Q: What is your favorite place to go eat?
A: Big Moe‘s Kitchen
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: Paris
Q: What’s a hobby or activity you enjoy outside of sports?
A: Playing the game.
LARRY ARREGUIN 
Raul Garcia