By Tanya Garcia | Lansing News Wire
Lansing New Wire had a chance to catch up with Avery Bustos, Lansing Eastern High’s junior wrestler in the 144 pound division. Here is what he had to say about his wrestling experience in Meet the Quakers Q&A:
Q: What inspired you to start wrestling?
A: My brother.
Q: Who has been your biggest influence in wrestling?
A: My dad and my coach.
Q: What do you love most about wrestling?
A: The tournaments.
Q: What does a typical week of training look like for you?
A: I wake up make some breakfast go to school then go to practice and repeat.
Q: What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced in wrestling?
A: My stamina and that scale.
Q: Can you describe your first match? How did you feel?
A: Pretty happy because I won it.
Q: What has been your proudest moment in wrestling so far?
A: Being elected as a team captain by my coaches.
Q: How does it feel to be back with the team this season, what are your individual and team expectations?
A: My individual expectation is to win states and then become a NCAA champ and my team expectation is to win team states, no less.
Q: How has being a student-athlete helped you grow as a person?
A: Wrestling has helped me become more responsible, and less lazy.
Q: What does it mean to you to represent your school as a student-athlete?
A: It means I gotta look good for my school.
Q: What lessons have you learned through wrestling that apply to your life outside the sport?
A: To work hard, and how to improve on your losses.
Q: How would you describe the strengths and overall dynamic of your wrestling team?
A: We are a pretty good team.
Q: What’s your coach’s name and share one piece of advice from your coach that has stuck with you?
A: Coach AP, and I don’t really know he says a lot of good stuff to remember.
Q: What’s one thing you admire most about your coach’s leadership style?
A: That he’s straight forward.
Q: What advice would you give to others who want to start wrestling?
A: “To put in the work, and it will get you somewhere.”
Q: What’s your signature wrestling move, and does it have a cool name?
A: Nah
Q: Have you ever had a match where something hilarious or unexpected happened? What was it?
A: No I don’t think so.
Q: If your team had a karaoke night, who would steal the show, and what song would they sing?
A: Cayden, and he most definitely would be singing Pound Town.
Q: If you could wrestle any celebrity, who would it be, and why?
A: Randy Orton, so I can RKO him.
Q: If wrestling had walkout music like boxing or MMA, what would your theme song be?
A: Eye of the Tiger
Q: What is your favorite classroom subject?
A: Wrestling
Q: What is your dream school/university?
A: A school with a good wrestling program.
Q: What is your favorite place to go eat?
A: Qdoba or the World Buffet
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: Somewhere warm with a beach.
Q: What’s a hobby or activity you enjoy outside of sports?
A: Games
LARRY ARREGUIN 
Raul Garcia