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ATHLETES OF THE WEEKSportsDay wrestler of the week: St. Mark's Ben Grisz03:30 AM CST on Monday, January 21, 2008What he did: Grisz won all five matches, including four by pin, to lead St. Mark's to the Texas State Duals championship in Katy on Saturday. Ben Grisz Who is he? Grisz is a 6-1, 189-pound senior who is 35-0 this season. He won the SPC and Texas Prep School State Tournament as a junior, compiling a 54-1 overall record. His lone loss came at the Prep School National Tournament. He said it: "I knew against Allen and Canyon Randall I'd have decently hard matches. I just went out there and tried to pin my way through the tournament to get as many points for our team as possible." Coach said it: "He's just an animal. Ben's best attribute is that he works hard, both in the wrestling room and on his own. He's a great team leader, as well, and very self-motivated."– Rick Ortega Did you know? Grisz will attend Duke on a baseball scholarship. He is a right-handed pitcher who plays the outfield or third base when not pitching. ... He is contemplating majoring in economics at Duke. ... He is the second youngest of eight children. ... His favorite vacation was when his family went to the Dominican Republic three summers ago. ... His favorite food is anything Italian. ... His favorite television show is South Park. ...Now playing on his ipod is Sublime. ... The best advice he's ever received came from his father, Mike. It was to remember that humility is as great as virtue.
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