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Coshocton ’ s Rivera named MVL wrestling champion
By Jen Jones
For The Beacon
Coshocton High School senior Julian Rivera was named the Muskingum Valley League wrestling champion in the 285 weight class .
He started wrestling three years ago as a sophomore .
“ I got into the sport thanks to Troy Spang , a great family friend who convinced me to try a real man ’ s sport . I decided to give it a shot , and I quickly fell in love with wrestling because of how physically demanding it was compared to other sports . Wrestling pushed me to my limits like nothing else , and I was hooked ,” he said .
Rivera said wrestling has taught him many things . “ I ’ ve learned patience , good sportsmanship and the value of hard work . I stand by the saying ,
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Coshocton High School senior Julian Rivera was named the Muskingum Valley League wrestling champion in the 285 weight class .
‘ Once you ’ ve wrestled , everything else in life is easy .’ The sport has shaped me in ways I never expected ,” he said .
One of his proudest moments was stepping onto the mat for his championship match .
“ The hardest part was getting into the right mindset — preparing for a battle against someone just as strong and determined as I was . But when I pinned my opponent for the championship , the feeling was pure electricity ,” he said .
Becoming the MVL champion has been his goal since he started wrestling . “ Sharing the victory with my
Border is River View High School Elks Teen of the Month
Audrey Border
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Audrey Border is River View ’ s Elks Teen of the Month for March . She is the daughter of Jim and Trina Border of Coshocton .
Border has been involved in the following school activities : soccer , track , swimming , basketball , Teen Leadership Corps , National Honor Society , Student Council as the treasurer , MVL Leadership Team and Lettermen ’ s Club . She also is working toward completing her senior project as an athletic department coordinator .
Border ’ s work involves taking pictures at sporting events , running the school ’ s X account and filing paperwork . Her community activities include attending Mobile Market to pass out food to those within the community ; participating in Trail or Treat at Clary Gardens , which entailed dressing up and passing out candy for Halloween ; picking up trash and spreading mulch at Lake Park ; and volunteering at numerous events held at the River View Intermediate School . In addition , Border has volunteered to help coach a 13U indoor soccer team at Kids America .
Through Teen Leadership Corps , she has completed the following activities : Military Appreciation , Adopt a Highway , Haunted Hallways , pen pals with residents at Windorswood Place , making dog toys , cleaning the local animal shelter and a three-day mission trip to Middlebourne , West Virginia .
Border currently works at Whit ’ s Frozen Custard / Coshocton Coffee Connection . Upon graduation she plans to attend West Liberty University to major in dental hygiene .
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teammates and family made it even sweeter ,” he said .
Sean Collins , CHS wrestling coach , said Rivera has progressed quickly over 2 1 / 2 years .
“ He is always willing to put in the extra work and has grown to become a leader on the wrestling team . He is very humble and coachable . All of these factors have developed him into an excellent studentathlete ,” Collins said .
When he isn ’ t wrestling , Rivera enjoys volunteering with FCCLA , community service groups and his church . “ Wrestling has taught me discipline , resilience and mental toughness like nothing else . It pushes my limits , rewards hard work and creates lifelong bonds . If you want to challenge yourself and grow stronger , give it a try ,” he said . “ I want to thank my family , especially my mom , who always supports me , no matter how far she has to drive . I also want to thank my girlfriend
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Karma for always being there for me , as well as my coaches and teammates for pushing me and believing in me .”
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