February Athlete of the Month: Randi Nicholson

Q: How long have you been wrestling?

A: Almost two years.

Q: What is your favorite part of being part of wrestling?

A: I love the family and the hard work that is put into it.

Q: What have you learned from wrestling?

A: I think wrestling is one of those things that’s so tough so not only do you become a better wrestler, but a better person and you are able to deal with more adversity.

Q: What is your favorite memory from wrestling?

A: Last year I watched Bella Porcelli in wrestling at state and another one of my teammates in national finals. I really like watching my teammates be successful.

Q: How has wrestling benefitted you?

A: I think it helped me make a lot of relationships that I wouldn’t have met otherwise, and I strongly believe that wrestling makes you a better person.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment in wrestling?

A: I haven’t really had any huge accomplishments with actual wrestling, but I just committed to Wartburg college for wrestling and I’m excited to see what I can do.

Q: How will you be involved in wrestling after high school?

A: I’ll be wrestling all through summer on the national level and in college. My hope is to come back here and help build our women’s program.