Pictured here, Jankowski locks down a Mather wrestler in the first round of the City championship. He won city this year in the 126-pound weight class. Jankowski has wrestled at Lane since his freshman year. He began wrestling 12 years ago. 

Favorites

Color: Green

Movie: Dazed and Confused

Food: Steak

Music artist: Blink 182

Class: Contemporary American History

Sport Team: Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Moment: “Making it to team State last year.”

Q & A

Warrior: What’s the hardest thing you have

had to overcome as an athlete at Lane?

N.J: Definitely the weight cutting and practice. You need to train all year round and be disciplined when it comes to controlling your weight so that you are ready for every obstacle on the mat.

Warrior: What made you want to wrestle at Lane?

N.J: I always knew I was going to wrestle at Lane. I talked to the coach before I got in and I knew [Lane was] one of the best in the state.

Warrior: Have you had to overcome any injuries while wrestling at Lane?

N.J: Freshman year I tore some ligaments in my neck while practing. I had to sit out for a few weeks, but after that I was fine and got right back into it. Nothing too serious…

Warrior: How do you prepare for matches?

N.J: Usually I like to get a good sweat going by running or drilling a few matches before my own.

Warrior: How dedicated are you as a wrestler?

N.J: I see myself as a pretty dedicated wrestler, but not as much as I should be. I plan to be a lot more involved this off season.

Warrior: What is your greatest motivation

N.J: My main goal in winning is to put up as many points as I can for the team.