Freshman Tyler Minda is a JV wrestler for Minooka. This interview for Nook News has been edited for length and clarity. 

Q: What other sports do you play?
A: Football, track and field

Q: What do you do in your free time?
A: Lifting and practice 

Q: Why did you choose wrestling?
A: Help with football.

Q: What is the hardest part about wrestling?
A: The mental state of it.

Q: What makes you different from other wrestlers?
A:  A lot of heart into it and a lot of commitment.

Q: What are your strengths as a wrestler?
A: Not giving up.

Q: How can you improve as a wrestler?
A: Working harder each day.

Q: What’s your favorite TV show?
A: Outer Banks.

Q: Who would win a boxer or a wrestler?
A:  If you’re on the ground, a wrestler. But if you’re standing, then a boxer.