Michael Sojka Class: Freshman Hometown: Winnebago, IL High School: Winnebago Weight: 197

High School: A 2011 graduate of Winnebago High School in Winnebago, Ill. ... lettered four times in wrestling, three times in football, and twice in track ... captained the wrestling team for three years and the football team during his senior year ... football team made it to the state playoffs three times in 2007, 2009, and 2010 ... track team went to the state playoffs three times in 2008 (third), 2009 (second), and 2010 ... a four-time all-conference and all-state wrestler ... two-time state champion ... a 2011 All-American ... holds school wrestling records in wins, pins, and most take downs in a season.

Personal: Son of Martin and Brenda Sojka ... his father was an offensive lineman for Central College ... his mother was on the national championship track team for Central College ... has two older sisters, Nicole and Jen, and one older brother, Marcus ... contemplating a profession as a doctor, politician, or engineer ... enjoys fishing, hunting, and hanging out with friends ... was a class president, class officer, Wyse team member, and four-year member of the band during high school ... full name is Michael Joseph Sojka.