Riley Rayome was named an All-American
Even more impressive? Rayome accomplished the feat as a freshman, finishing the season with a 27-5 record.
“I am so proud of how I performed this season,” Rayome said. “I knew in my heart what I was capable of doing, and although I fell short, I definitely let the world know that Riley Rayome is a name to watch out for. I’m not satisfied and I’m going to keep climbing this ladder as high as I can — and have fun doing it.”
Another historic milestone came courtesy of Xochitl Mota-Pettis. The former Klein High School standout became the first Texas female to win an NCAA women’s wrestling national championship, capturing the 124-pound title for Quincy University.
More Lone Star talent made the podium as well. Rewa Chababo, a graduate of Mayde Creek High School, earned bronze in the 207-pound division while competing for Wartburg College, finishing the season with a 29-3 record.
And while she didn’t place, Megan Edwards of Rockwall High School earned one of the most prestigious honors of the weekend — the NCAA Elite Scholar-Athlete Award, given to the competitor with the highest GPA at the national tournament.
The first NCAA Women’s Wrestling Championship made history.
Texas made sure it was part of it.
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