Athlete of the Week: Sam Meddings, Fairfield High School

Sport: Wrestling

Class: Senior

Age: 18

Claim to fame: Placed third at state

Bet you didn’t know: I play football as well

Toughest opponent/why? Myself, because of how hard I push myself and want to win

Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights

Favorite TV show: One Tree Hill

Favorite musical artist: Kid Cudi

Favorite pro athlete/why? Lebron James — he is just dominant and fun to watch

Favorite home-cooked meal: Steak

Game-day rituals: Headphones in

Person who would play me in a movie/why? The Rock, we act alike

Words you live by: Never give in

Biggest influence/why? My big brother — he taught me most of the stuff I know

I am most annoyed by: Negativity

You can’t live without: Family

In 10 years, I’ll be: In the FBI

Best thing about wrestling: Having success

Worst thing about wrestling: The time/effort

Vegetable I just won’t eat: Spinach

Favorite junk food: Skittles

Favorite school subject: English

Last DVD or video game I bought: NBA 2K17

Person whose brain you’d like to pick: Gabe Dean

When I’m bored, I like to: Play basketball outside with my friends

Worst habit: Biting nails

On your bedroom walls: Medals and posters

Talent I’d most like to have: Play guitar