Cardinal Gibbons senior takes on the Questions

Each week, CatholicSportsNet.com will be getting to know a new student-athlete from around the country, by asking him/her a series of 20 questions - some in-depth, some lighthearted - that will provide insight into the thoughts and personalities of the men and women who are doing great things on and off the courts, fields, tracks, and courses.

Mardel Gabriel, a senior at Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL, has played a major part in the success of his wrestling team.

Gabriel's achievements this season include: county champion, district champion, regional champion and All-County honoree by both the Miami Herald and Sun-Sentinel. Gabriel is looking to attend North Carolina State or Rhode Island next year.

1. What is your favorite pump up music for a game?

Techno/rock

2. What is your ideal meal/snack before a game?

PB&J with Gatorade

3. What is the best lesson your parents have taught you to this point?

Work hard, never give up

4. Which athlete do you look up to on a college/professional level?

None

5. What is your favorite movie quote?

"Keep friends close, but your enemies closer"

6. How does your faith impact your approach to sports?

With God, all things are possible

7. What keeps you motivated?

Failure

8. All time favorite board game?

Monopoly

9. iPhone or Droid?

iPhone

10. Favorite Facebook function?

Games

11. What is your favorite reality TV show?

Bully Beatdown

12. What is your favorite pro team?

Miami Heat

13. What is your best quality/characteristic?

Sense of humor

14. If time machines really existed, and you only had the ability to take one trip, would you go forward or backward? Why?

Forward so I could bring back to the past what hasn’t been discovered

15. What is your favorite hour of the day?

8pm

16. Best smart phone app?

Ninjump

17. Where is your favorite place to volunteer/provide community service?

School-related events

18. What is one hidden talent that you possess?

Don’t really have one, I guess its still hidden

19. What is one thing you wish scientists would invent?

Flying car

20. What is your proudest athletic moment?

Winning state in wrestling