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Northern Colorado wrestler Aydin Rix-McElhinney wins gold medal at Pan-Am Championships
Northern Colorado wrestler Aydin Rix-McElhinney won a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling last week at the U20 Pan American Championships in Lima, Peru. Rix-McElhinney’s victory at 77 kilograms (about 170 pounds) earned him a place on the U.S. team for the U20 World Championships Sept. 2-8 in Pontevedra, Spain. Rix-McElhinney won his title with a 5-0 record while outscoring his opponents 48-4. He was named the tournament’s most outstanding wrestler, earning the Golden Boot Award. Rix-McElhinney didn’t allow a point in four of five matches. He gave up the four points to Matheus Silva of Brazil in a 13-4 win...
Student Brecken Interns as Swim Instructor with City of Greeley.
A student from Northridge High School named Brecken is interning as a swim instructor with the City of Greeley Recreation Department. Brecken enjoys being in the water and has found a great match with his interest in becoming a swim instructor. He hopes to pursue a career as an aquatic search and rescue specialist with the Coast Guard in the future. The Greeley-Evans School District 6 is proud to have Brecken helping out in the community, and they thank both Brecken and the City of Greeley for the opportunity. #WeAreDistrict6 #ImDistrict6.
UNC Baseball: Alberto Osuna announces his transfer destination
Alberto Osuna wasn't able to return to the UNC baseball program due to him exhausting his Division I eligibility, but his collegiate career isn't over just yet. After entering the transfer portal, Osuna has found a new home, as he'll take his talents to Tampa to close out his college career. Tampa is a perennial national power at the Division II level, as the program is coming off its 9th national championship. Last season, the Spartans posted an incredible 52-8 record as they hope Osuna can add some pop to next year's lineup. Osuna began his college career at Walters...
UNC Baseball star Vance Honeycutt joins Baltimore Orioles in 2024 MLB Draft
UNC Baseball star Vance Honeycutt has been drafted by the Baltimore Orioles as the No. 22 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, marking the end of his remarkable collegiate career with the Diamond Heels. Honeycutt was selected by the Baltimore Orioles as the No. 22 overall pick in the...
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