Name: Janae Van Dyke

Grade: 10

Sport: Wrestling

Weight class: 171

Fun facts about Janae

• She is a bird person
• She has a scar from a dog bite
• She doesn’t like chocolate
• She wants to be a teacher
• She likes to draw

How long have you been wrestling?

“This is my first year.”

Why did you start wrestling?

“I started wrestling because I’ve always felt drawn to it. It’s fun, keeps me active, and I can learn how to defend myself better.”

What has been your favorite wrestling memory?

“When I first saw that we had to do cartwheels, I was horrified because I hadn’t done a cartwheel since second grade and wasn’t very good at it then. I tried it, had a crash landing, and just started laughing. I’ll get it down eventually.”

How has wrestling impacted your life?

“It certainly makes me sleep a whole lot better. I feel much more powerful and confident since starting.”

What are your goals for this season?

“To become stronger in my upper body and become a better wrestler.”