Saturday, February 20, 2016

Meet the Champs: Nanuet"s Connor Breit


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Nanuet"s Connor Breit wrestles Hendrick Hudson"s Matt Kempski in a 195-pound match in the division 2 wrestling finals at Pearl River High School on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Breit won by a pin.(Photo: John Meore/The Journal News)

LOHUD WRESTLING"S MEET THE CHAMPS

Connor Breit, Nanuet

Year: Junior

Weight class: 195pounds in Division 2

What was it that made you initially want to wrestle? My brother Dan started when he was little, so I wanted to as well.

What makes the sport unique in your mind? Although it is a team sport, it is also an individual sport when you do your part for the team.

Have there been moments when you had doubts about whether you could accomplish your goals? Whether I accomplished them or not, I always had full confidence in myself.

What obstacles did you have to overcome this season to become a champ? Cutting from 215/220 in football season to 195.

How would you describe yourself on the mat? Aggressive and mean.And off of the mat? Humorous.What are some of your favorite things to do with your spare time? Perfect the "swag single" with coach (Sean) Conklin.

Who is your favorite band/artist? Mac Miller and Lana Del Rey.

What is your favorite kind of sandwich? Italian combo.

What was going through your mind when you had your hand raised as a section champ? I can"t wait to grow out my mustache for states.

P.S. Hail Panthers. Big things coming for next season. #KeepPounding

WATCH: Breit"s first-period pin ofHen Hud"s Matt Kempski in the section final

NOTE: We plan on profiling all 30 Section 1 champions before the New York State tournamentbegins on Friday,Feb. 26. If you"re a champ anddidn"t receive the questions, email beat writer Vincent Mercogliano atvmercoglia@lohud.com.

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