This week’s wrestler profile brings you Spartan 170-pounder Greg Skon who enters this weekend’s regional tournament in West Salem with a 23-18 record.
Name: Greg Skon
Grade: Junior
Sports involved in: Cross Country, Wrestling, Tennis, Swim team
Favorite subject: A.P. U.S. History
I got my start in sports: Through the Sparta recreation department in kindergarten.
I wish I could wrestle (team or individual): for the national team
My most memorable moment in sports: When I broke my soccer coach’s nose.
I like about high school sports: the competition
I enjoy wrestling because: I enjoy the workouts.
My role model is: my coaches
My family also includes: My mom Sandy Tritz, my dad Gary Skon and my three sisters Chantal, Jenea and Savannah.
Favorite athlete: Anthony Robles
Favorite team: Green Bay Packers
Favorite opponent: Tomah
Favorite movie: Rocky
Favorite food: Bacon
Favorite restaurant: Subway
Favorite sport on TV: Football
Favorite place to visit: Canada
I want to visit: Europe
Top five songs on my iPod: “Catdaddy,” “Girls, girls, girls,” “Donald Trump,” “Wild Side” and “Barbie Girl.”
Favorite website: Google
Radio pre-set: Z93
I drive: Chevy Equinox
Dream car: 2012 Chevy Camaro
I can’t live without: Sports
I wish we could compete against: Wisconsin Rapids
I wish I could meet: Matthew McConnaughey
Dream date: Walking underneath the Eifel Tower at midnight and getting the perfect kiss.
Best of luck this weekend, Greg.
Slainte, again great read of a Sparta Spartan,, and best of success for the upcoming matches.
As always, very proud of you and wish you continued success with your wrestling career.
good luck in the future sure do miss you down in texas maybe you should come down soon goodluck!!! cousin tim
I didn’t realize Greg was so romantic. Good luck at Regionals and beyond.
Congratulations “wrestler of the week!” We are very proud of you!! hope you have a good weekend…we will be thinking of you. “Pin em!!” We love you so much! Aunt Teresa/Uncle Ken/Kevin/Amber