By Tanya Garcia | Lansing News Wire
Lansing New Wire had a chance to catch up with Jeilani Ali, Lansing Eastern High’s freshmen wrestler in the 106-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 brothers
Q: Who has been your biggest influence in wrestling?
A: Coach AP
Q: What do you love most about wrestling?
A: I just like it.
Q: What does a typical week of training look like for you?
A: Good
Q: What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced in wrestling?
A: The head gear.
Q: Can you describe your first match? How did you feel?
A: Nervous
Q:What has been your proudest moment in wrestling so far?
A: Almost pinning an experienced three year wrestler.
Q: How does it feel to be back with the team this season, what are your individual and team expectations?
A: It’s my first year
Q: How has being a student-athlete helped you grow as a person?
A: Maturity
Q: What does it mean to you to represent your school as a student-athlete?
A: Good
Q: What lessons have you learned through wrestling that apply to your life outside the sport?
A: Fight ’till you win.
Q: How would you describe the strengths and overall dynamic of your wrestling team?
A: Good
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 to be aggressive on the mat.
Q: What’s one thing you admire most about your coach’s leadership style?
A: He knows how to coach.
Q: What advice would you give to others who want to start wrestling?
A: If you want to get fit? I recommend running in the hot wrestling room.
Q: What’s your signature wrestling move, and does it have a cool name?
A: Don’t got one yet.
Q: Have you ever had a match where something hilarious or unexpected happened? What was it?
A: Not yet.
Q: If your team had a karaoke night, who would steal the show, and what song would they sing?
A: No
Q: If you could wrestle any celebrity, who would it be, and why?
A: Jake Paul, I don’t like him.
Q: If wrestling had walkout music like boxing or MMA, what would your theme song be?
A: Sigma Sigma Boy.
Q: What is your favorite classroom subject?
A: PE
Q: What is your dream school/university?
A: IDK
Q: What is your favorite place to go eat?
A: If the food is good I’m down.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: I don’t know.
Q: What’s a hobby or activity you enjoy outside of sports?
A: Games
LARRY ARREGUIN 
Raul Garcia