This week’s Athlete of the Week is Crookston Pirate wrestler Ethan Bowman. “Ethan is always a go-getter, works hard in the practice room, has solid technique, and knows that if the team is going to have success, he needs to do his part and he’s done that a lot for us,” said Pirates coach Wes Hanson. “He puts his opponents in danger a lot and keeps them guessing.”
The senior has gotten off to another excellent start this season winning all five of his matches this past weekend at the Hillsboro/Central Valley dual tournament in Hillsboro, North Dakota. Last night he added two more victories as the Pirates hosted an event and is now a perfect 7-0 thus far with six victories coming from pins.
Ethan has competed in the 145lb division so far this season and made an appearance in the State Tournament last year also wrestling at 145lbs. “I think it would be cool to make it to state again but not just make it and go win it this time,” said Ethan. He also earned a State Tournament berth his freshman season as well.
As good as Ethan has been on the mat this year, he is just as valuable off the mat for the Pirates wrestling program helping coach the youth wrestlers. “He has always been a great leader for us and has a huge role in our youth program,” said coach Hanson. “He is a student of the sport and he’s giving back to the younger generation by coaching them and teaching them what he knows.”
Outside of wrestling, Bowman was also a football player in High School and was a part of the Pirates first team to make a Section Championship since 1996. Bowman and the rest of the Pirate wrestlers will be back in action this Saturday as they host the Rodd Olson Invitational.
First started wrestling – Preschool
What is the best part of your game – Technique
What part of your game would you like to see improvement on – Bottom Wrestling
Do you have a pre-match ritual – Just focus and get ready to go
Most memorable match – I had a couple of good ones with Ethan Hendrickson of United North Central
Favorite sport – Wrestling
Favorite sports team – Minnesota Vikings
Favorite Athlete – Yianni Diakomihalis Cornell Wrestler
Favorite Movie –Fast & Furious
Favorite TV show – I don’t watch a lot of TV
Favorite food – Mashed Potatoes
What music are you listening to – A little bit of every genre
Something people don’t know about you – I am an open book
You’re stranded on a deserted island, and you can have ANY three people with you – Layten Fuentez, my mom, and dad.
Plans after graduation – Get a degree in Farm Operations & Management from Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks. Possibly wrestle.
Family –
Dad – Dave (Works at New Flyer)
Mom – Sunny (REM)
Sister – Emily (sophomore)
