Athletes of the Week: Bon Jang and Gabby Delarue
Published: December 15, 2017
Bon Jang
Q: What weight class are you in?
A: I wrestle heavyweight, but I will be wrestling 195 soon.
Q: How many years have you been wrestling?
A: I have been wrestling for three years, but my sophomore year I tore my ACL.
Q: Why did you decide to wrestle?
A: I decided to wrestle because I like the mentality of the sport, and I thought it would make me a better athlete in other sports.
Q: What is the best part of wrestling?
A: The best part is the team. The wrestlers, coaches and even the stat girls. We all work together to make each other better.
Q: What are your goals for this season?
A: My goal is to be the best wrestler I can be and to enjoy my last year being on the team.
Q: How would you describe your wrestling style?
A: I’m more of a bottom wrestler, and I love taking shots on my opponents.
Q: What is one move you are trying to improve the most this season?
A: I am trying to improve my single leg this season.
Q: What would you say your best move is?
A: My best move is my double leg.
Q: Do you plan on continuing wrestling in college? Explain?
A: No, but I’m planning on coming back to visit the team once I’m off to college.
Q: Who motivates you the most when it comes to wrestling?
A: My teammates because after I see them out there giving it their all, I want to go out and do the same. I don’t want to let them and the coaches down.
Gabby Delarue
Q: What position do you play?
A: I play shooting guard.
Q: How many years have you been playing basketball?
A: I’ve been playing for almost my whole life. I’d say about ten years.
Q: Who motivates you the most when it comes to basketball?
A: Definitely my dad.
Q: What’s your most memorable moment from basketball?
A: When I broke the school record for blocks in a single game against St. Charles High.
Q: How do you prepare for a game?
A: I get hyped up by listening to really loud music.
Q: What is your favorite part about basketball?
A: I love the amazing players and coaches. I also really enjoy my teammates.
Q: Do you plan on continuing basketball in college? If so, where?
A: I’m really not sure yet. I really hope so. I’m not sure where I want to go yet.