Warriors Suit up and Take the Mats

(photo by Milo Harper | Arrowhead Yearbook Staff)

The Warrior Wrestling team suits up for the start of the season and have won both tournaments so far this season. 
​by Makenzie Bass

How did it feel to win both tournaments to start off the season?
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Addi Barr (12): “It felt great and very rewarding.”
Eli Schuler (10): “It felt great. We put a lot of work in and we deserve it.”
Mason Thigpen (12): “It felt pretty solid. We have a good line-up going.”

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​What’s your favorite snack to eat after weigh-in?
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Keegan Dawkins (9): “Rice Krispie Treats.”
Addi Barr (12): “A peanut butter and jelly sandwich and some apples and oranges.”
Eli Schuler (10): “Banana sandwich or Uncrustables.”

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What’s the best part about home meets?
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Zeke Adams (12): “The vibe and the comradery. You’re in your own home and you’re representing the school.”
Eli Schuler (10): “The home crowd. We get to see everybody that we know.”
Bryon Rice (12): “Having our fans in the crowd.”

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What’s your favorite part about the team?
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Zeke Adams (12): “The bond we have with each other; It’s like a brotherhood.”
Addi Barr (12): “They’re very supportive.”
Bryon Rice (12): “How everybody supports each other and how we can grow stronger together.”

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 ​What’s your favorite pre-match song?
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Mason Thigpen (12): “Fantasy by Mariah Carey.” 
Eli Schuler (10): “Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.”
Bryon Rice (12): “Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter”
Hayden Wolfe (10): “Armed and Dangerous by Juice WRLD.”
Zeke Adams (12): “Everlong by Foo Fighters.”

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What are you looking forward to for the rest of the season?
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Addi Barr (12): “Hopefully making it to state.”
Zeke Adams (12): “Getting better and winning a team state title.”
Mason Thigpen (12): “Going all the way to state this year.”
Bryon Rice (12): “Making everything count because it’s my last season.”