Jaykob Sample has been selected as the Warrior Watch Athlete of the Week for the week ending on 1/18/2026. Sample wrestles at 160 pounds or 172 pounds for the Warriors, depending on where he is needed in the lineup. Sample recently helped the Warriors win their match at Marion Center, defeating his opponent by a decision of 8-6. He has a 0.759 win percentage, which is one of the highest on the team. Sample also came up big in the Warriors’ 34-32 win over Moshanon Valley, pinning his opponent in 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Jaykob Sample has 12 pins this year, which is tied for the highest on the team. 

Teammate Payton McCloskey commented about Sample, “He’s one of the hardest workers in the room and shows that by going on the mat and winning us bouts.”

Facts about Sample:

 Grade: 11th 

Parents: Brenda Bainey and Brian Sample

Siblings: Nick and Dakota Sample

Pre-match Ritual: Praying with the team

Favorite Wrestling Memory: Swimming with the team after a tournament