Athlete of the Week

Sport: Wrestling

Grade: 12

Favorite Class: Zenker/AP History

Favorite Athlete/TV Personality: Hafthor Bjornsson (Known as ‘The Mountain’ on Game of Thrones)

Favorite Food: Hamburgers

Favorite Movie/TV Show: Game of Thrones

Last Week: Joe Linebarger (7-2 record) won the 220-pound championship at the Muilenburg Tourney in La Grande, going 4-0.

The senior had two first-round pins within the first minute, added a third-round pin at the 4:14 mark over Heppner’s Cord Flynn in the semifinals to earn a finals bout against Imbler’s Taylor Tandy.

In that match, Linebarger took control early and led from beginning to end in picking up a dominant 9-3 decision for his title.

Coach Burkart: “Joe Linebarger epitomizes everything you want in a student athlete. His work ethic, leadership qualities, and commitment to excellence in every endeavor he undertakes is unmatched and greatly appreciated. He continues to be an excellent representative of the school and the community.”