Name: Josh Hamilton
School: Kings
Sport: Wrestling
Class: Sophomore
Age: 16
Claim to fame: Making it to district, second youngest Kings qualifier
Bet you didn’t know: I’m adopted
Toughest opponent/why? The kid from Amelia because it was a rematch and we both wanted to go to district. He beat me the first time.
Favorite TV show: NCIS
Favorite movie: The Shack
Favorite athlete/why: Penn State wrestler Bo Nickal because he influences me as a wrestler
Favorite smell: Brownies
Favorite home-cooked meal: Broccoli cheese soup
Game-day rituals: Zone everyone out and get mad
Person who would play me in a movie/why: Ryan Reynolds because he is funny and athletic
Words you live by: Live each day as if it’s your last
Biggest influence/why: My mom because she raised three boys of her own and then adopted five more.
I am most annoyed by: Bullies
I can’t live without: My phone
Most embarrassing moment: Running into a glass door
In 10 years, I’ll be: Teaching a high school band class
Best thing about wrestling: The physical and mental workout
Worst part about wrestling: The schedule
Vegetable I just won’t eat: None
Favorite junk food: Brownies
Favorite school subject: Band
Last DVD or video game I bought: Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 2
Person whose brain you’d like to pick: Coach Ryan
Love to trade places for a day with: No one
When I’m bored, I like to: Text friends
Worst habit: Biting my nails
On your bedroom walls: I have my trophies and band awards
Talent I’d most like to have: Play any instrument
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