Athlete of the Week – Josh Strong

Dave Barta

Josh Strong wins his southwest section for his weight class.

Senior Josh Strong won the Southwest Division 1 Section in his weight class, qualifying for Districts. After Districts, Josh hopes to compete at State. Josh started wrestling in 8th grade and is now a four-year varsity starter and is 23-2 on the year.

Wrestling is a unique sport, it is just you and your opponent on the mat. “I love the mental strength it gives you,” Strong said. “I listen to trap music and imagine myself in a forest before each match.” Strong’s favorite article on the Knight Times is “Wrestling team tackles senior night”.