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Author: Tanya Garcia
Sons of the American Legion Post 172 Hosts Chicken Plate Fundraisers to Support Veterans
MERCEDES, TEXAS – The Sons of the American Legion Post 172 recently hosted a barbecue chicken plate fundraiser to help support the post’s ongoing efforts in aiding veterans, funding its annual scholarship program, and sponsoring students for Boys State, a prestigious government and leadership program for high school juniors. Legionnaires, American Legion Riders, Sons of…
Castro Captures State Title, Leads Mercedes to Powerlifting Championship
MERCEDES, Texas – Isaiah Castro powered his way to a state title in the 148-pound division, helping lift the Mercedes Tigers to a first-place team finish at the 5A/6A Texas High School Powerlifting Association (THSPA) State Tournament held in Abilene. Teammate Matthew Perez also delivered a strong performance, earning third place in the 308-pound division.…
Texas Kajukenbo Karate team practice for kumite
By TANYA GARCIA MERCEDES, Texas — Grandmaster Armando Saldana has been training his students to be prepared for the South Texas Karate League tournament set to take place on March 29, in Laredo, Texas. The students heading to the competition marks their second tournament of the year, and many of them are coming off championship victories…
Tyler Swanigan has her eyes on the Olympics
By TANYA GARCIA Tyler Swanigan has established herself as a dominant presence in the wrestling community, and now the two time high school champion and top ranked college wrestler has her sights on making the USA Olympic Wrestling Team. “I was the first athlete to become a state champion from my school,” Swanigan said. “It…
PHOTO ESSAY: Holt High’s Olivia Root Takes on the Challenge at Ford Field
By TANYA GARCIA Olivia Root has established herself as an elite high school wrestler representing Holt High School. She finished her career ranked No. 5 with All-State honors in the 125 weight-class at the Michigan High School Athletic Association State Championship held at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. Root made back-to-back appearances to the State…
THE AMBASSADOR: Lansing Eastern’s Olivia Delacruz poised for junior wrestling campaign
By TANYA GARCIA LANSING — Lansing Eastern’s Olivia Delacruz is back on the mat, and she has plans to return to Michigan’s High School State Championships at Ford Field. “It feels great to be back with the team, I’m even more excited for the new season,” Delacruz said. DeLaCruz, 17, has much to be thrilled…
The Finals: Buurma makes history, Williams claims her crown at the MHSAA Girls State Championship
By TANYA GARCIA DETROIT — Nobody said climbing the Michigan High School Athletic Association Wrestling Girls Championship mountain was easy. Making it to the top of the mountain is even harder, but a few girls from the Greater Lansing Area were back at Detroit’s Ford Field to grapple for a shot at the State Title.…
ROAD TO THE FINALS: Greater Lansing Girl Wrestlers Advance to Regionals with Eyes on State Championship
By TANYA GARCIA FOWLERVILLE – With District Finals complete, the field of competitors has narrowed as top wrestlers from the Greater Lansing area prepare for the regional rounds. An area defending champion and multiple 2024 All-State finalists are among those advancing, aiming for a shot at the State Championship later this month. Leading the charge…
