Meet the athlete: Mavrick Attig

Published 4:31 pm Friday, December 13, 2024

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Wrestling has taught athlete discipline, hard work

Q: What grade are you in?

Mavrick Attig started wrestling in kindergarten. Provided

A: 12

Q: What town do you live in, and which school do you attend?
A: I live in Glenville, and I go to Albert Lea High School.

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Q: Who is your immediate family?
A: My mom, Melanie; my dad, Aron; my brother, Mason; and my sister, Michaela.

Q: Which sports do you play?
A: Wrestling

Q: What is your favorite part of playing your sport?
A: My favorite part is being with my friends and learning new moves every day at practice.

Q: What has playing that sport taught you?
A: It’s taught me discipline and hard work.

Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?
A: Going to the Wisconsin Dells wrestling camp

Q: How did you get started in your sport?
A: My dad was a wrestler, so I tried it out in kindergarten

Q: What sports did your family members play?
A: My family members played basketball, football, volleyball, track and wrestling.

Q: What are your sports-related achievements?
A: I placed in sections my sophomore year and was on the state wrestling team.

Q: What are your sports-related goals?
A: Make it to state as an individual and make it to state as a team.

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?
A: CJ Stroud

Q: What are your college plans? Major?
A: Undecided

Q: What is your favorite school subject?
A: My favorite school subject is reading

Q: Who is your favorite teacher?
A: My mom

Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I like to play poker, watch football, and play different yard games.

Q: What is your dream job?
A: Be an analyst for ESPN

Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: “The Middle”

Q: What is an interesting fact about you?
A: I have a twin