Each year, every sport gains at least one new player with their own motivations. Andre Oliva, junior, joined wrestling this year and has his reasons for joining.

“I joined because I saw it as a challenge to myself. See how I could improve myself mentally and physically,” said Oliva.

Wrestling is a self-motivated sport. Trying to gain or lose weight to be in a certain weight to wrestle in that bracket.

“My goals before the season ends would be to cut down to at least 156 pounds and to improve and push myself,” said Oliva.