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Male Athlete of the Week

Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer • January 17, 2020
Image/Graphics by Taylor Kalke
John Myers prepares to take a shot at his opponent during a match against Everett.

John Myers has been selected as Warrior Watch’s Male Athlete of the Week for the week ending 1/12/20. John has been wrestling for three years. This season so far he is 11-1. This week alone he is 6-0 with six falls. John is the type of wrestler that learns and improves quickly, especially competing at the varsity level.

John says his favorite thing about wrestling is the wrestling tournaments he competes in.

Facts About John:

Grade: 9

Sports He Plays: Wrestling and Baseball

Parent: Elizabeth Golding

Siblings: Aaron Myers

Favorite Food: Chinese

Favorite Sports Team: Patriots

Favorite Color: Blue

Hobby: Video Games

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About the Contributor
Mercedes Nearhood
Mercedes Nearhood, Staff Writer
My name is Mercedes Nearhood. I am a senior and  I participate in various activities including band, Warrior Watch, Envirothon, and student government. I am also the leader of the auditorium tech crew, president of the drama club, and the student school board representative. In my future, I would like to go to college, get a job in IT, and live in a house full of plants.