Drake Allen…son of Brian and Sherri Benner, and Kelly O’Hara. Drake began wrestling in seventh grade. After some time away from the mat he rejoined the team seeking the physical competition he craves. He also competed in football where he was first team all MVC as a linebacker, and voted team co-captain and the defensive MVP by his teammates. He also enjoyed being a member of Jefferson’s “Project Unified”. In school his favorite class is Performance PE. He works part time at Panera Bread. Drake’s best memory is beating Dubuque Hempstead. Outside of school he enjoys hanging out with his friends, and eating. His motto is “enjoy it while it lasts- give it everything you’ve got.” His future plans include joining the Marine Corp and living a military life of “Semper Fidelis” (always loyal).
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Superstition: Sweatpants in practice
Talent: Can fall asleep in any position
Favorite DVD: The Goonies
Favorite pig-out food: Sushi and Pizza
Childhood idol: Sammy Sosa
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Car I drive now: 94 Saturn
Hero Today: Bieber
Car I would drive: Anything else
Favorite T-shirt: Performance PE
Toughest opponent: Myself |
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Randy Dale Deaton II…son of Randy Deaton Sr. and Ginger Walker. Dale started wrestling in 7th grade. He wrestled because he craved competition and because his dad was a wrestler and wanted him to try it. After starting out at as a freshman at Jefferson he moved to Tennessee where he qualified for their state wrestling tournament. He has also been a member of the football, track and baseball teams. Randy’s favorite classes are Language Arts and Performance PE; he also enjoys being a member of the Stu Cru. Outside of school he enjoys hunting and fishing. His advice has always been “stick with it, if you do in the end it will pay off.” His best memory is of competing at the Tennessee state wrestling tournament. His future plans include joining the Marines and being a “jarhead” that defends the American way of life. |
Favorite Download: Blake Shelton
Favorite Book: Hunger Games
Favorite DVD: The Warrior
Talent I possess: Can talk to anyone
Favorite Tee: J-Hawk Wrestling |
Childhood idol:
Pig-out Food: Pizza
Hero today: Anthony Robles
Car I would drive: Aston Martin DB9
Biggest strength: Deadlift |
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Cody Hensel…son of Ben and Vicky Hensel.. Cody always thought wrestling looked “fun” but he didn’t start wrestling until eighth grade. Even so, he was a four year starter for the varsity wrestling team. He was second team All-Metro as a junior. Cody was also a football letterman this year and participated in track and field. His favorite subject off the mat is physics and his best memory is of spurring the improbable “come-from-behind” dual win at Dubuque Senior with his dramatic pin. Outside of school he enjoys fishing and disc golf. He works part time at Carmike Wynnsong Theaters. Cody says wrestling taught him to “never give up”. He also feels putting in extra work for wrestling outside the season is crucial. His future plans include trading in the blue and white for black and gold while attending the University of Iowa. |
Favorite DVD: Miracle
Car I drive now: Toyota Camry
Favorite Pig Out Food: Ice Cream |
Car I would drive: Dodge Challenger
Favorite T-shirt: White V-neck
Childhood idol: Skateboarder Rob Dyrdek |
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Courtney Hanson…daughter of Jason Cordell and Deb Hanson. Courtney is a senior mat maid who just loves wrestling. She was a wrestling cheerleader for two years and also participated in track and worked as a football manager. Her favorite class is Language Arts. She is also involved with Peer Helping and Project Unify. Outside of school Courtney enjoys hanging out with friends. Her best memory is of last year’s prom. Her advice for young mat maids is, “Keep Coach Orton happy!” Her future plans are undecided at this time. |
Favorite Artist: Jack Johnson
Favorite Pig-out Food: Nutella
Favorite Download: In-between Dreams
Favorite Book: The Guardian
Car I drive now: Old Chevy truck
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Favorite T-shirt: All my wrestling tees!
Car I would drive: New Chevy truck
Childhood idol: Britney Spears
Biggest secret: Love Taylor Swift
Hero today: My mom |
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Janey Welsh…daughter of Mike and Loretta Welsh. Janey became a mat maid when she was a sophomore because she loves wrestling and her brother wrestled for the J-Hawks. She was a member of the cheer squad and soccer teams and was a football manager. She excels in Performance PE and enjoys working out. Janey’s favorite class is science. She works part-time at Target. Her advice is “Don’t make excuses, just get the job done.” Her future plans include attending college to become a cardiac rehab physician. |
Favorite Artist: Luke Bryan
Car I drive now: Ford Escort
Strength: Leadership & determination
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Car I would drive: Chevy Silverado
Favorite Pig-out Food: Fruit snacks
Hero today: My family |
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