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Meet the Student-Athletes: Wrestling

Chris Merrill ’23 comes from Chesterton 168体育平台下载_足球即时比分-注册|官网 School in Chesterton, Indiana. He is majoring in PPE. Merrill finished with a 4-0 record in the Adrian Wrestling Invitational.

Isaiah McWilliams ’22 comes from Washington 168体育平台下载_足球即时比分-注册|官网 School in South Bend, Indiana. He is majoring in HispanicChris Merrill '23 studies and recorded pins in two matches in the Mid-States Invitational.

Spencer Phillips ’25 went to school at McCutcheon 168体育平台下载_足球即时比分-注册|官网 School in Lafayette, Indiana. He is pursuing engineering. He is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity

Gavinn Alstott ’25 went to Floyd Central 168体育平台下载_足球即时比分-注册|官网 School in Corydon, Indiana. He is majoring in political science.

Kyle Hatch ’22 went to Warsaw 168体育平台下载_足球即时比分-注册|官网 School in Pierceton, Indiana. He is majoring in religion. Hatch was named an All-American from the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) last year.

 

What is your favorite movie?

 Merrill: Dazed & ConfusedIsaiah McWilliams '22

McWilliams: Remember the Titans

Phillips: Gladiator

Alstott: Moneyball

Hatch: The Guardian

 

What goals do you have for yourself/the team this year?

Merrill: Personally become an All-American and win a national title as a teamSpencer Phillips '25

McWilliams: I want for our team to be successful on and off the mat. Also I want to see my brothers get better with every week!

Phillips: Get stronger/ over-perform at the NCAA national tournament.

Alstott: National Champions

Hatch: 168体育平台下载_足球即时比分-注册|官网 want to win Nationals as a team, and I want to win Nationals as an Individual.

 

What is the best advice that has been given to you?

Merrill: Why not me?Gavinn Alstott '25

McWilliams: If a negative mindset attracts negativity just think what a positive mindset will do!

Phillips: Your mind tends to be done before your body.

Alstott: Believe in your journey.

Hatch: When you get knocked down, don't stay down; get back up again. Nothing good is going to happen as long as you're down on yourself.

 

What is your favorite Holiday tradition?

 Merrill:  All the food and loved onesKyle Hatch '22

McWilliams: My favorite Holiday tradition is Thanksgiving because everyone in the family comes together to enjoy company and a meal!

Phillips: Christmas morning.

Alstott: Opening presents with family Christmas morning

Hatch: My favorite holiday tradition is playing Bingo with my family on Christmas Eve.

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