Name: James (Jimmy) Shinkle
Grade: 12
Weight for the 2007-08 season: 152 lbs.
Season Record 2007: 29-14 Career Record: 49-41
Past state and district Accomplishments: 2006-07: 5th State; 2nd District
2007 Off-season Accomplishments: 1st in freestyle/Folk at Stanton Tournament; 1st at NCHSA tournament; 3rd at tournament of Champs; 5th at Kearny Classic.
Other honors and awards: Ironman award for 2006/07 season at previous high school. Honor
role.
Other activities: Play piano, drums, guitar, singing, poker.
Parents: Terry and Patty Shinkle
Family: Sister Becky is a freshman at Westside.
Before a match I: Concentrate on my strategy.
My greatest individual moment in wrestling was: Placing at state.
Best advice I have ever received: Follow your dreams. Don’t let anything stop you.
When I want to get away from wrestling I like to: Play the piano, Jam, hang out with friends, and watch sports.
Music that gets me ready to wrestle: Heavy Metal
Favorite entertainers or musicians: Metallica, Ben Folds five, Trapt, Dream Theater
Favorite Movie: Die Hard
People that have had the greatest influence in my life: Coaches, parents, friends
Advice I would give to young wrestlers: Don’t quit. It will all be worth it.