Name: McKenna Brown
Sport: JV & Varsity Wrestling
Grade: 10th
Star Stats: 8-3 record in matches, 5th at Wright City, 1st at JV Warrenton, and 1st place at Bolivar.
Why did you start this sport: I used to do jujitsu but I quit to join wrestling.
Pre-game ritual: I pray before I step on the mat.
Best memory ever from the sport: Getting my first first place medal at DeSoto last year.
Proudest moment in the sport: When I got my first cradle in a match.
Biggest motivation: Coach Haynes, he always believes in me and motivates me.
Are you planning to do this sport in the future/college: Yes I wanna wrestle in college at Iowa.
How do you stay focused when you’re under pressure: I just think about winning.
What advice would you give to someone starting this sport: I would say to not take it for granted and it is really hard but it’s rewarding in the end.
What is the most rewarding part about being an athlete in your sport: Getting my hand raised and all my teammates cheering for me.
What’s so different about you being an athlete compared to other athletes: I want to win more than others.
