Audrey Jimenez has become the first female to ever win a high school wrestling state title in Arizona, competing against boys.
The 18-year-old from Sunnyside High School in Tucson won the Division 1 title in the 106-pound weight class on February 18.A post shared by Sunkist Kids Wrestling (RTC) (@sunkistkidswrestlingclub)The wrestler had to win an appeal with the Arizona Interscholastic Association to compete against boys this wrestling season.
Once approved, she made history at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Jimenez beat four male wrestlers, including her championship match opponent.
Following the historical win, on Thursday, Jimenez announced that she is attending Lehigh University, a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. “I’m so happy to announce that I’ll be attending Lehigh University.
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