Athlete of the Week Graham High School

Name: Rocky Jordan

School: Graham High School

Grade: 12

Age: 18

Sports: Wrestling and bass fishing

Claim to fame/honors: Two time state champ and Iron Man champ in wrestling, three time bass fishing state champ

Words you live by: "God, Family, Wrestling."

Toughest opponent: My two older brothers

Biggest influence: My dad

Game-day rituals: After my warm-up, I hit three shots with my drill partner.

What's on your bedroom walls: State title brackets and awards

When I'm bored I like to … Watch TV and fish

Favorite movie: The Hobbit

Person who would play you in a movie: Channing Tatum

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite musical artist: Luke Bryan

Favorite book: The Hunger Games

Favorite home-cooked meal: Shepherd's Pie

Favorite restaurant: Texas Roadhouse

Whose mind would you like to read: My dad's

Place where you'd love to travel: Fiji

Talent you'd like to have: Be good at Fortnite

Favorite school subject: Animal Biology

Favorite athlete: Kyle Snyder and Dave Schultz

Favorite team: Ohio State Buckeyes

Something in the world I'd like to change: Terrorism

Favorite sports moment: Winning my first state title

Favorite junk food: Flamin' Hot Cheetos

Best thing about your favorite sport: In wrestling, it is just you and your opponent on the mat and that makes it an individual sport. If you lose, there is no one to blame but yourself.

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