By Tanya Garcia | CLOSE COMBAT MAGAZINE

Close Combat Magazine had a chance to catch up with Christopher Shultz, Waverly High’s varsity wrestler in the 150 boys varsity division representing. Here is what he had to say in Meet the Warriors Q&A:

Q: Why did you get into wrestling?

A: I got into wrestling to build the body control needed for pole vault.

Q: What do you love most about wrestling?

A: The thing I love most about wrestling, or any sport, is my team.

Q: Who is your favorite wrestler?

A: Cayden Bell

Q: Who is the greatest wrestler of all time?

A: Spencer Lee

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Q: What is your best memory on the wrestling team?

A: Winning a match at the Mooney wrestling tournament.

Q: Who has helped you become the wrestler you are today?

A: Matthiew Pierre,  Logan Lee and Thaddeus Overly.

Q: Do you recommend wrestling to others, why or why not?

A: I recommend wrestling to anyone because it is a great experience that can teach anyone to be as healthy as they possibly can.

Photography by Olivia DeLaCruz

Q: What do you like most about being on the wrestling team?

A: I enjoy going to competitions, even when I am not competing there is such a joyous atmosphere about the whole event.

Q: How do you prepare for your next match?

A: I prepare for each match by putting headphones in and running until I am called up.

Q: What is your goal for this wrestling season?

A: My goal for this wrestling season is to wrestle at States.

Q: What is one of your goals for after high school?

A: I hope to run track for MSU after I graduate high school.

Q: What is your favorite classroom subject?

A: My favorite subject is AP Physics.

Q: What is your dream school/university?

A: My dream school is the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.

Photography by Olivia DeLaCruz

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: My favorite food is pasta.

Q: What is your favorite song/music artist?

A: My favorite music artist is Panic! At the Disco.

Q: What actor would play you in a Hollywood movie?

A: Ryan Reynolds

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