Athlete Showcase: Edwardsburg’s Austin Cline

Published 8:08 pm Sunday, January 15, 2017

Austin Cline is a senior on the varsity wrestling team.

 

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

AC: Going to semi-state in football twice.

 

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

AC: Losing semi-state twice.

 

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

AC: Mom and dad.

 

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

AC: Right before the match or game starts.

 

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

AC: Dropping catches.

 

How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?

AC: Just listen to music, lift weight and run.

 

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

AC: Basketball.

 

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

AC: You get to be with friends and work together to win stuff.

 

How would you give away $50,000?

AC: I would give it to people in need.

 

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

AC: I would choose a dodgeball team.

 

If I did not play sports, I would…?

AC: Be a professional hunter.

 

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

AC: Catch a football.

 

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

AC: Make the period one minute.

 

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

AC: “Good game.”

What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?

AC: A one-handed catch for a touchdown.

 

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

AC: Hunting and fishing.

 

Choose one word to describe yourself:

AC: Cool.