A three-sport student-athlete at Kapaun Mount Carmel, John Paul Wrinn said his favorite sport to play is football, but wrestling is a close second. Also a powerlifter, Wrinn has yet to attend a meet, but he is still in the gym working on his personal best and making gains every day.

“This year we have not been able to go to a powerlifting meet or train together as a powerlifting team, due to various reasons. Because of that, I have not been able to get an official lift in. That being said, under the supervision of my strength and conditioning coach, Rashad Daniels, I have lifted 295-pounds on bench, 410-pounds on squat, and 275-pounds for clean.”

His time in the gym will certainly pay dividends on the football field and wrestling mat next season as a senior. Wrinn said his teammates are like brothers and they motivate him to work hard.

“The thing that I love most about my teammates in these sports is their comradery and motivating attitude. I love having teammates who want to get better along with me. We are both able to push each other in that way. Our comradery is not only seen on the field or on the mats, but also during and outside of school,” Wrinn said. “KMC has been a phenomenal place to forge my skills in athletics, especially in recent time. We have outstanding coaches who make sure that we are prepared at all times, even in the offseason. Not only that, but KMC is always looking to improve and update their facilities and equipment for their athletes. Lastly, KMC has been a great place because of the faith aspect. It is so awesome to be able to practice your faith with your teammates. After I graduate, I would like to attend college and get a degree in kinesiology. Hopefully, I will be able to play football on scholarship as well. After college, I am going to join the United States Marine Corps and commission as an officer.”