Senior Lj Aurujo

Q- How long have you been wrestling?

A-  I have been wrestling since I was 6, so this is my 13th year of wrestling.

Q- What’s your favorite part about wrestling?

A- My favorite part of wrestling is how physical the sport is.

Q- What’s been your biggest accomplishment so far? 

A- My biggest accomplishment was winning Super32. It is a very prestigious tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina. At the time I was unranked and beat three ranked wrestlers, including the number three ranked wrestler in the country.

Q- Where do you find your inspiration?

A- I find my inspiration from my family and coaches. They have taught me since I was a young age to work hard and do the right things.

Q- Do you have any specific routine/ritual before a meeting?

A- My routine before a tournament or dual is to warm up with a teammate. Before each match, I listen to music and get focused.

Q- Pregame meal?

A- My pregame meal is a sandwich or bagel with peanut butter and honey.

Q- Any inspirational quotes?

A- “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

Q- Future outlook for wrestling?

A- I am signed to wrestle at the University of Nebraska and will wrestle there for the next five years. My goals are to win an individual NCAA title and a NCAA team title.

Q- Any advice?

A- Way worse things can happen than losing a wrestling match, so don’t be too upset.