Triumphant after pinning his opponent, the referee holds Vikings’ wrestler Travis Bucklew’s hand in the air in victory at the District Championship.
Triumphant after pinning his opponent, the referee holds Vikings’ wrestler Travis Bucklew’s hand in the air in victory at the District Championship.
Vikings’ wrestler Travis Bucklew is the Athlete of the Week.
A sophomore, Bucklew’s record for the season as of right now is 38-5 with those losses being from ranked guys in the state. He’ll be competing Friday at the Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championship.
A varsity letterman, Bucklew has been wrestling since he could pretty much walk. An Honor Roll student with a 3.4 grade point average, Bucklew also runs cross country to stay conditioned for high school wrestling season.
He wrestles year around and competes at high-level national tournaments during the summer.
Bucklew practices 8-10 times a week and commits to a very strict diet that allows him to gain an edge over his opponents in his weight class – 113 pounds.
Class of 2025, Bucklew’s parents are Amber and Travis.
Q: What is your favorite class/teacher at Vinton County High School?
A: American History/Robert Cline
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: Fishing, weightlifting
Q: What is your pre-match ritual?
A: Listening to music
Q: What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
A: Steak with asparagus and rice
Q: What is your favorite memory about being a Vikings’ wrestler?
A: My freshman year with E.J. Studer was by far the most memorable.
Q: What do you enjoy most about wrestling?
A: The relationships that are built during the season.
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