Holtville High senior Jose Sandoval dominated in the 220-pound division at the annual Holtville Rotary Invitational this past weekend.
He not only won his division but was selected the tournament’s Most Outstanding Upper Weight Wrestler and received the Best Takedown Award as well.
Age: 17
School: Holtville High
Grade: Senior
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Pro athlete: Patrick Willis
Pro team: San Diego Chargers
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Movie: “The Town”
TV show: “Family Guy”
Actor: Denzel Washington
Band: Disturbed
What do you enjoy most about your sport?
I enjoy the competition, the hard work I have to put in to be a winner. I enjoy having my teammates around because they push me to be the best. I love wrestling.
What is one of your more memorable moments in your sport?
My most memorable moment would be winning the Holtville Rotary Invitational in my weight class. I won in front of my friends, my family and my town. I will always remember that weekend.
Tells us about someone who inspires you and why?
My dad inspires me to become someone better. I see how hard he works and how his mind is, it only pushes me to be a great dad just like him. He always tells me to never be scared of anyone, always be a champ. I love my dad.
What are your expectations for this season?
My expectations would be to train harder, wrestle harder. I never look down on anyone, even if I’m better, but I take each match as if it was my last one. I will never give up on my goal to reach state. I’ll go as far as the good Lord takes me.
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