By Tanya Garcia | Lansing News Wire
Lansing New Wire had a chance to catch up with Cayden Root, Lansing Eastern High’s junior wrestler in the 126-pound division. Here is what he had to say about his wrestling experience in Meet the Quakers Q&A:
Q: FULL NAME
A: Cayden Root
Q: What high school do you represent?
A: Eastern
Q: What grade are you?
A: 11th
Q: What weight class do you wrestle?
A: 126
Q: What inspired you to start wrestling?
A: My friends.
Q: Who has been your biggest influence in wrestling?
A: My coach.
Q: What do you love most about wrestling?
A: That it makes you work hard everyday.
Q: What does a typical week of training look like for you?
A: I train six days a week, then wrestling on Wednesday and Saturday.
Q: What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced in wrestling?
A: Coming wrestle everyday and cutting weight.
Q: Can you describe your first match? How did you feel?
A: Felt very nervous.
Q: What has been your proudest moment in wrestling so far?
A: Pining people.
Q: How does it feel to be back with the team this season, what are your individual and team expectations?
A: My individual goal is to win 30 matches, and my team goal it to win duals.
Q: How has being a student-athlete helped you grow as a person?
A: It’s made me more confident.
Q: What does it mean to you to represent your school as a student-athlete?
A: It means to not act like a bad kid, so everyone doesn’t think are school is bad. I want to represent my team and school in a positive manner.
Q: What lessons have you learned through wrestling that apply to your life outside the sport?
A: To always work hard.
Q: How would you describe the strengths and overall dynamic of your wrestling team?
A: We have a few good wrestlers.
Q: What’s your coach’s name and share one piece of advice from your coach that has stuck with you?
A: Coach AP, he told me to always work hard.
Q: What’s one thing you admire most about your coach’s leadership style?
A: He straight to the point with things.
Q: What advice would you give to others who want to start wrestling?
A: It’s not easy, but just push though.
Q: What’s your signature wrestling move, and does it have a cool name?
A: My signature move is the arm drag, but I don’t have a cool name.
Q: Have you ever had a match where something hilarious or unexpected happened? What was it?
A: I can’t really think of anything.
Q: If your team had a karaoke night, who would steal the show, and what song would they sing?
A: Probably Wylie and IDK what song he would song.
Q: If you could wrestle any celebrity, who would it be, and why?
A: Probably Bo Basset because I feel like he would make me way better.
Q: If wrestling had walkout music like boxing or MMA, what would your theme song be?
A: Boogieman by EBK Jay
Q: What is your favorite classroom subject?
A: Gym
Q:What is your dream school/university?
A: MSU
Q: What is your favorite place to go eat?
A: Tangy crab
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: Italy 🇮🇹
Q: What’s a hobby or activity you enjoy outside of sports?
A: Going out with friends and eating.