Colby (OnFocus) – Colby Student-Athlete River Halopka concluded an outstanding career as a high school wrestler this season, earning his second trip to state. The Abbotsford-Colby senior wrestler picked up his 100th win this season, and has shared his most memorable moment as a student athlete is competing at state.
We take an inside look at Halopka with the world famous interview, ‘Pancakes or Waffles?’ to see what makes Halopka ‘tick.’
OnFocus: What Classes are you taking this year?
Halopka: Lifetime math, lifetime sports, senior capstone.
OnFocus: What is your favorite class?
Halopka: Lifetime sports.
OnFocus: Words of wisdom for other student athletes and wrestlers?
Halopka: Score more points than the other guy.
OnFocus: What are your hobbies?
Halopka: Hunting and fishing.
OnFocus: Who is/was your favorite teacher?
Halopka: Ms. Healy.
OnFocus: What is the most unusual food you have eaten?
Halopka: Squid.
OnFocus: What is your favorite music?
Halopka: Country.
OnFocus: What are your plans for after High School?
Halopka: Become an electrician.
OnFocus: If they were to make a movie about you and your life, what would it be called?
Halopka: Stream.
OnFocus: What other sports have you played?
Halopka: Played football, baseball and ran cross country
OnFocus: Which teammate would you not want to be stranded on an island with?
Halopka: Tanner Halopka.
OnFocus: Most memorable moment as a student athlete?
Halopka: High School State Wrestling Tournament.
OnFocus: Who is your favorite athlete?
Halopka: Randall Cobb.
OnFocus: What do you enjoy the most about home dual meets and dual meet/tournaments?
Halopka: Being able to wrestle and compete.
OnFocus: Best part of being a student athlete?
Halopka: You’re always busy.
OnFocus: Words of wisdom for other student athletes and wrestlers?
Halopka: Score more points than the other guy.
OnFocus: Pancakes or waffles?
Halopka: Chocolate Chip Pancakes.
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
