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OLYMPICS OR BUST: Back-to-back State Champ Rayome talks about her journey, ultimate goal
With her father as her head coach, Riley Rayome has lived and breathed wrestling since childhood.
All of her hard work has paid off.
On the eve of the UIL State Wrestling Meet, the senior goes after her third straight title. She is also the No. 2 ranked wrestler in the country.
Rayome talks about her journey with VYPE's Matt Malatesta... one that doesn't end after high school.
It's the Olympics or bust for her for the national star. So, what does it take to get there?
THE STATE MEET BRACKETS
St. Mark's Wrestling takes second at SPC Championships
St. Mark's wrestling took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to post about their finish at the championships:
Lions take 2nd place at the SPC Championships! Q. Perkison (106), W. Taylor (150), & W. Loehr (175) all win their weight classes. Z. Golle (113), B. Bacon (126), & J. Barnes (144) also earn All-SPC for taking 2nd place. A great day for our wrestlers!
— St. Mark's Wrestling (@SMTXwrestling) February 10, 2024
The second-place finish comes after last season's success on the mat at state where five Lions qualified for Nationals and a team finish of fifth place:
Three state champs (Q. Perkison, B. Bacon, & W. Loehr), one runner up (H. Metcalf), and a bronze (J. Barnes). Five Lions qualified for Prep Nationals. A team fifth place. SPC on Saturday. Go Lions!!! pic.twitter.com/iLzckpvdOz
— St. Mark's Wrestling (@SMTXwrestling) February 6, 2023
Lions wrestling fans can continue to expect positive things trending for this program as the Lions look to the offseason to set and work toward their goals for the 2024-2025 season!