By Tanya Garcia | Lansing News Wire
Lansing New Wire had a chance to catch up with Sa’Darion Romeo-Bryant Holloway, Lincoln Park High’s freshmen wrestler in the 157-pound division. Here is what he had to say about his wrestling experience in Meet the Railsplitters Q&A:
Q: What inspired you to start wrestling?
A: One of my friends told me I should try it, so here I am now.
Q: Who has been your biggest influence in wrestling?
A: No one really.
Q: What do you love most about wrestling?
A: I love how I feel after each match.
Q: What does a typical week of training look like for you?
A: A lot of conditioning, drilling, and finishing with live wrestling.
Q: What has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced in wrestling?
A: Trying to keep up with my advanced classes at school.
Q: Can you describe your first match? How did you feel?
A: My first match ended in like 5 seconds. I shot, he gets a cramp, and I win.
Q: What has been your proudest moment in wrestling so far?
A: When I champed a tournament last year (J.V.)
Q: How does it feel to be back with the team this season, what are your individual and team expectations?
A: It feels great, we are expected to be responsible everywhere, every day. And to be good while in other schools.
Q: How has being a student-athlete helped you grow as a person?
A: I have learned extreme discipline.
Q: What does it mean to you to represent your school as a student-athlete?
A: It means everything.
Q: What lessons have you learned through wrestling that apply to your life outside the sport?
A: To fight your feelings and food cravings.
Q: How would you describe the strengths and overall dynamic of your wrestling team?
A: Our strength is definitely our bond.
Q: What’s your coach’s name and share one piece of advice from your coach that has stuck with you?
A: David Bearden, to keep fighting, and your never tired.
Q: What’s one thing you admire most about your coach’s leadership style?
A: How good he is is as a person, and a wrestler.
Q: What advice would you give to others who want to start wrestling?
A: To never give up.
Q: What’s your signature wrestling move, and does it have a cool name?
A: The cradle
Q: Have you ever had a match where something hilarious or unexpected happened? What was it?
A: I flipped a kid, and he was like, “Dang it, I was so close”.
Q: If your team had a karaoke night, who would steal the show, and what song would they sing?
A: Jose M.
Q: If you could wrestle any celebrity, who would it be, and why?
A: Kevin Hart, because it would be an easy victory.
Q: If wrestling had walkout music like boxing or MMA, what would your theme song be?
A: I don’t know
Q: What is your favorite classroom subject?
A: Science
Q: What is your dream school/university?
A: I don’t have one
Q: What is your favorite place to go eat?
A: Buffalo Wild Wings
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: To Japan
Q: What’s a hobby or activity you enjoy outside of sports?
A: I like to hang out.