Name: Thomas Paplawsky

Grade: Junior

Sport: Wrestling

How long have you been wrestling?

“I’ve been wrestling since fifth grade, but due to injury, I couldn’t wrestle my sophomore year.”

What other sports do you play at FHC?

“I also play baseball.”

What is your best memory from wrestling?

“This past meet is my best memory so far. The energy in the gym was unmatched to any sporting event I’ve participated in during my high school career.”

What are the strengths of this year’s team?

“We have a lot of young talent coming up in underclassman years making a difference.”

What is your individual goal for this season?

“I want to win 75 percent of my matches.”

Who is the biggest influence in your athletic career?

“It isn’t a wrestler, but my biggest influence would be Ian Kinsler, who used to play for the Tigers. I’ve molded my entire baseball game off of him.”

What music do you listen to before games to get fired up?

“It depends on how I am feeling, but I would have to say King Von.”

What is your favorite class this year?

“My favorite class is AP seminar because of the format of the class.”