Q&A: Apple Valley's three-time state champion Seth Gross is aiming high

Apple Valley senior Seth Gross concluded his high school wrestling career with three consecutive Class 3A individual championships, and in three different weight classes.

Gross won the 120-pound title in 2012, 132 last year and 138 this season. He concluded his career with a record of 153-15, finishing 48-2 this season.

Here is a closer look at Gross:

Q: The best movie I've seen in the last year?

A: "Rocky IV." It'll always be one of my favorites.

Q: Three words my friends or teammates might use to describe me?

A: Hardworking, caring, goofy.

A: Twitter, Instagram and the Bible app.

Q: Who do you like to follow the most on Twitter, and why?

A: People who are involved with wrestling, because I get a lot of good advice and also give a lot of kids advice.

Q: How did you get started in wrestling?

A: My dad got me involved with it when I was little, and I really fell in love with the sport.

A: … a little nervous because I was wrestling with kids I've always looked up to. I also felt determined to get to be the best I can.

Q: What is your favorite meal before a match?

A: Bagel sandwich with ham and cheese.

Q: To get focused for a match, I …

A: … get a good warm-up in and then sit down and relax before it's time for me to wrestle.

A: … I go out there no matter who I'm wrestling thinking I'm going to win. If you're not thinking that, you're probably not going to win.

Q: What is your most memorable moment as a high school athlete?

A: Praying with my teammates before state was one of the most memorable moments for me.

Q: What are you going to work this summer?

A: I'm going out to Colorado to train at the Olympic Training Center. I will also wrestle in a lot of freestyle tournaments.

A: To make the world team and wrestle across seas.

Q: How do you balance school and sports during the year?

A: It's tough to do, especially around state. It gets to be stressful, but it's just something you have to do if you want to be successful.

Q: If you could change one thing about high school sports, what would it be?

A: That Apple Valley would have more fans for wrestling.

A: Fishing is my favorite thing to do on vacation.

Q: Who is your favorite college or pro sports team and why?

A: The Iowa Hawkeyes because that's where I am going to college.

Q: In 10 years, I hope I'm …

A: … an Olympic champion.

A: Never give up. God has a plan for you, win or lose.