By Jackson King & Matthew Witteman – Staff Reporters

Junior Amilio Venditti, one of the returning members on the Jonathan Law wrestling team, is preparing to lead his team this season. Advocate Staff Reporters Jackson King and Matthew Witteman interviewed Venditti about the upcoming season.

Jackson King: What is it like being a student-athlete who plays two sports at the same time?

Amilio Vedititi: Balancing high level soccer, high school wrestling, and my academics has taught me a lot about discipline and time management. I go to wrestling practice right after school and then head to soccer practice afterward, which keeps me active and constantly improving as an athlete. Even with two practices a day, I make sure to manage my time well and stay on top of my schoolwork because I’m working toward getting recruited to play soccer in college.

Matthew Witteman: How are you feeling about this upcoming season?

Amilio Vedititi: I’m excited and confident for this season. I’ve been putting in steady work in the off-season with workouts, practices, and the weight room. My goal was to try to get a little better than the day before. 

Jackson King: What weight class do you wrestle in?

Amilio Vedititi: I’m competing at 165 pounds this season.

Matthew Witteman: What is your goal for this season?

Amilio Vedititi: My goal this season is to win Class M’s and place in the SCC. I want to stay consistent, push myself, and compete at the highest level I can.

Jackson King: What made you want to wrestle?

Amilio Venditti: I got into wrestling because I wanted to have a positive impact at Law. My dad and my uncle both played soccer at Law and won numerous accolades, such as All-American and National Gatorade Player of the Year.