JEFF FIELDER Editor
GERING – Quinton Chavez, a senior at Gering High School, is Nspire Today!’s Male Athlete of the Month for February, sponsored by Kristy Culek Agency, LLC-American Family Insurance. Chavez is one of the top high school wrestlers in Nebraska. He captured his fourth straight medal at the Nebraska State Wrestling Tournament this month, earning a third-place finish. His performance helped the Bulldogs win the Class B state team title. He claimed state titles both his sophomore (106 pounds) and junior (113 pounds) years, and he placed third at state his freshman year (106). He set the school record for career wins. In addition to wrestling, Chavez has also competed in cross country. At school, he also participates in FCA. Outside of school, he helps the Gering Wrestling Club. He has a 3.75 GPA. After he graduates from high school, he plans to go to school and wrestle at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He wants to major in physical therapy. His parents are Mario and Priscilla Chavez. For being named an athlete of the month, Chavez will receive a gift card for a free drink at Scooter’s Coffee.
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