Athlete of the Week: Q&A with Dillon Lauer

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Credit to Savannah Wandzel

Junior Dillion Later gets set to wrestle his opponent in a match in Francis Howell North’s gym.

By Jacob Dulaney

Q: What weight class are you wrestling this year?

A: I’m starting at 152, and hopefully later in the season I will drop to 145.

Q: How well did you do last season?

A: I think I did well, but I should have won a match at state. I believe I could have done better.

Q: What is your goal for this season?

A: I would like to at least place in state this year.

Q: What is your favorite move to use against your opponents?

A: I like to use the cradle on my opponents.

Q: What is your favorite moment from last season?

A: The dual against Holt when I beat a senior on his senior night. Also one of my favorite moments is when I beat a guy I lost to two times earlier in the season.

Q: Who would be some top picks for wrestlers to look out for this season?

A: I would say Thaddeus and Jacob because they have improved a lot.

Q: What are you looking to improve this season?

A: I am hoping to improve my footwork and taking better shots from my feet.