2015 ISSA Grace Kennedy Champs Boys Class 1 400m Final New Record
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Putnam Valley"s Kyle Sams (left) wrestles Pearl River"s Dylan Urban. Pearl River defeated Putnam Valley 46-31 to claim the Section 1 Division 2 dual meet championship title at Pearl River High School on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015.(Photo: John Meore/The Journal News)
LOHUD WRESTLING"S MEET THE CHAMPS
Kyle Sams, Putnam Valley
Year: Sophomore
Weight class: 113pounds in Division 2
What was it that made you initially want to wrestle? I just felt like trying a new sport and my dad had mentioned doing it when he was younger.
What makes the sport unique in your mind? No other sport is mentally as tough.
Have there been moments when you had doubts about whether you could accomplish your goals? Well I haven"t really accomplished my goals yet, but I have no doubt that they are possible.
What obstacles did you have to overcome this season to become a champ? Going to both school practice and club practice.
How would you describe yourself on the mat? A savage.
And off of the mat? A savage.
What are some of your favorite things to do with your spare time? Go to Bliss.
Who is your favorite band/artist? Drake.
What is your favorite kind of sandwich? Chicken parm on a wedge.
What was going through your mind when you had your hand raised as a section champ? Back-to-back.
WATCH: Sams" 9-3 decision against Pearl River"s Dylan Urban 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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