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DANICK HINKSON – SENIOR – LAKEVIEW
Sports Played: Football, wrestling, track and field
Parents Names: Stefanie Hinkson, Josh Hinkson
Siblings: Nevaeh – younger sister, cheer and basketball; Caden – older brother
Social Media Handles: Twitter – danickhinkson
2022-23 Highlights: – 200-meter D10 Class 2A champion and school record holder, 4×1 school record holder; District 10 and Northwest Region place winner in wrestling (Class 2A).
College Athletics plan if applicable: I plan on playing in college.
Q&A
Q: How did you get involved in playing sports?
A: I always try to be the leader that brings his team up with him and sets an example.
Q: What is the most enjoyable thing you have ever had happen to you on an athletic field?
A: Winning a D10 title in the 200 meters my junior year.
Q: If you could go to any event (it doesn’t have to be a sporting event) in the world, what would it be and why? *
A: The state wrestling tournament to see the best wrestlers in the state.
Q: What teacher has had the most impact on you in school? Why?
A: Ms. Uber, my ninth and 11th grade math teacher, because of how understanding she was and always was there for anything you need.
Q: Do you have any superstitions in any of the sports you play?
A: No.
Q: You have one day where you can do anything your heart desires. Cost is not a factor. What would it be?
A: Travel the world.
Q: If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?
A: I would go back to see the Egyptians first building the pyramids to answer the question of how they did it.
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
A: Favorite quote: Don’t climb the mountain for the world to see you, but for you to see the world.
