RIO HONDO — After the Rio Hondo boys won the Texas High School Powerlifting Association state meet in Abilene, they joined the girls’ team in a historic sweep.
The victory brought Rio Hondo athletics its first team state championships and was the powerlifting program’s defining moment after chasing those elusive state titles.
“Our program has gotten bigger and better over the years,” said head coach Victor Sauceda. “Both teams winning the same year, it’s a big surprise. As far as I know, that feat has never been accomplished. It’s extraordinary and I’m super happy for them. It just goes to show all the hard work they put in this year.”
It’s been one week, but the excitement and sense of accomplishment was clearly visible on the athletes’ faces on Friday, and for good reason.
On the girls’ side, the two-person team of senior Monica Gallegos and sophomore Andrea Ramirez overcame bigger teams to capture the title.
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