By Tanya Garcia | Lansing News Wire
Lansing News Wire caught up with Molly Root, a junior wrestler from Holt High competing in the 100-pound division. Here’s what she had to say about her wrestling journey in this edition of Meet the Lady Rams Q&A:
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Q: What inspired you to start wrestling?
A: Just to get into a sport that was fun and seeing people do it.
Q: Who has been your biggest influence in wrestling?
A: Coach Hafke.
Q: What do you love most about wrestling?
A: Going to tournaments
Q: What does a typical week of training look like for you?
A: Practices drilling and going live and running.
Q: What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced in wrestling?
A: Taking shots.
Q: Can you describe your first match? How did you feel?
A: A lot of hand fighting and defense. It felt good.
Q: What has been your proudest moment in wrestling so far?
A: Being able to stay with a girl that took 4th in State.
Q: How does it feel to be back with the team this season, what are your individual and team expectations?
A: It feels good, I hope that the whole team does good this year.
Q: How has being a student-athlete helped you grow as a person?
A: Learning how to balance things out.
Q: What does it mean to you to represent your school as a student-athlete?
A: To show you can get homework done and still do practice.
Q: What lessons have you learned through wrestling that apply to your life outside the sport?
A: To not give up.
Q: How would you describe the strengths and overall dynamic of your wrestling team?
A: We don’t give up.
Q: What’s your coach’s name and share one piece of advice from your coach that has stuck with you?
A: Just wrestle don’t think, and keep moving through things.
Q: What’s one thing you admire most about your coach’s leadership style?
A: That if you try to stop he will make you keep doing it until you get it down.
Q: What advice would you give to others who want to start wrestling?
A: It can be hard at first but you will get it eventually and it is really fun.
Q: What’s your signature wrestling move, and does it have a cool name?
A: A head inside single dump.
Q: Have you ever had a match where something hilarious or unexpected happened? What was it?
A: I was wrestling a girl and she shot at my ankles and I didn’t expect it and fell straight to my back.
Q: If your team had a karaoke night, who would steal the show, and what song would they sing?
A: Shea she would probably sing Party in the USA.
Q: If wrestling had walkout music like boxing or MMA, what would your theme song be?
Maybe a song by Ice
What is your favorite classroom subject?
English
What is your dream school/university?
Davenport
What is your favorite place to go eat?
Wing Stop
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Hawaii
What’s a hobby or activity you enjoy outside of sports?
Tennis