By Hayden Swope
Andover Central’s Shion Hurst, is in the first season of high school wrestling.
“I am currently in the middle of our wrestling season, competing on varsity at 120 pounds,” Hurst said. “It’s been a tough season but my summer training along with weight lifting has helped.”
Along with wrestling, Hurst stays in shape by playing tennis throughout the rest of the year.
“I also play tennis and won the Doubles City Championships last year,” Hurst said.
With half the season already underway, Hurst is looking forward to finishing strong, staying conditioned in the spring, and then stepping on the mat again after.
“For wrestling I’m focused on getting better at my takedowns and of course pins,” Hurst said. “I’ve been learning a lot from the upperclassmen and coaches and really enjoy the training. Then after tennis season, I’ll go back to wrestling with the club team.”
Being an underclassman, Hurst had a lot to prove walking in, but it turned out better than he could’ve imagined.
“Honestly, I was very nervous about wrestling and it turned out to be a great experience for me,” Hurst said.
With no plans set in stone, Hurst has aspirations to become a student in multiple countries to continue his education.
“Right now I don’t have any plans for college or career but I would like to study both in the United States and Japan since I’m originally from Japan.”
