Athlete: Jacob Giese
Sport: Wrestling
Weight class: 195 pounds
School: Bonduel High School
Year: Junior
Jacob Giese capped his first state experience with a third-place finish in Division 3 on Feb. 24 at the Kohl Center in Madison. The junior, who has been wrestling since age 6, posted a 44-7 record this season and won the 195-pound Central Wisconsin Conference title.
Q: Where did your interest in wrestling begin?
A: My interest was sparked when I was in kindergarten, and my parents introduced me to the sport.
Q: What’s your favorite part about wrestling?
A: That it’s an individual sport with great team camaraderie.
Q: What was the best part of your first state experience?
A: How excited the crowd got with each match.
Q: What is your favorite memory so far of Bonduel wrestling?
A: My favorite memories so far were made at state with some of my best friends.