Tahoma High School’s Mike Gasper, wrestling, was selected as the Covington Maple Valley Reporter’s Male Athlete of the Week for Jan. 11.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Power Hour

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: I love football, wrestling and being a Younglife leader

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: First: Lori Brickwell, second: Chris Feist

Q: Do you have a pre- or post-game tradition? What is it?

A: I listen to calm music, I pray and then I think about all the time I didn’t have the opportunity to do what I love.

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: “After thoughts” by Oddisee

From the Sideline

“Mike was a finalist at the Rose City Championship mid-December in Portland in a tough 64 man bracket. He was 11-1 at that point in the season. Mike is one of our team captains and leads by example.”

­— Coach Chris Feist