Name: K.J. Walters
School: Altoona
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Wrestling
Athlete of week achievement: Walters pinned opponents in 37 and 38 seconds in a victory over Johnstown in the District 6 Class AAA Duals quarterfinals and a win over Hollidaysburg. He set a school record with his 105th career victory.
Season update: Walters is 25-1 with 17 pins.
Coach Joel Gilbert's quote: "K.J. is a wonderful kid. He has worked very hard to get where he's at. He deserves everything he's got to this point."
Favorite teacher: Miss Bradley
Favorite subject: Engineering Physics
Favorite movie: "The Hangover"
Favorite food: Wings
Favorite song: "Hank It" by Justin Moore
Outside interests: Baseball, fishing
Favorite pro team: Boston Red Sox
Favorite college team: Texas Longhorns
Pro athlete most admired: Joe Maurer
Best athlete I ever played with: Mike Trout
Best athlete I ever competed against: Devin Mesoraco
Most influential person on my athletic career: Coach Gilbert and my parents
Proudest athletic achievement: Setting the school record for wins
How I got my start in wrestling: Elementary wrestling in second goal
Future goal: Winning districts and regionals, and placing at junior Olympics
