1st 1983, 1984, 1989 State athletic rules only allowed him to compete in the league for the sex he was assigned at birth. Dawson Sihavong Bullard (CS): 5th, 4th, 3rd (2017-2019) Follow Mack Beggs on Instagram by clicking here. Chase Saldate Gilroy (CCS): 4th, 2nd, 1st (2018-2020) One of the big moments in the film for me was watching you sign your new birth certificate. And I think thats why I took to wrestling really well that tight-knit environment. I like to help people more than I like to help myself, and that makes me sleep better at night knowing that as long as Im doing whatever I can, for others and for myself, thats a good day for me. Corey Borges Hughson (SJ): 6th, 2nd, 1st (2003-2005) Randy White*, DT, Dallas Cowboys [1] In 2018, he won the second consecutive state title, defeating Chelsea Sanchez again. Jake Briggs Bella Vista-Fair Oaks (SJ): 3rd, 6th, 3rd (2007-2010) 5. First of all, my height, how tall I am, is a disadvantage, because the wind is hitting us so hard and the taller you are, the harder you fall, basically,he toldOutsports. Bruce Smith**, DE, Washington Redskins 1st 1973 You may opt-out by. 4th 1997 5th 2015, 2019, 2022, Merced (Sac-Joaquin Section): 5 Thats when my high school coach and I reached out to Coach Omi [Acosta, head coach of mens wrestling at LIFE]. I want to get on top of my grades and get my degree. Glen was a three time league champion and a Southern CIF Champion (no state meet) at Fountain Valley High School. 10 Buchanan (cs): 2022 Benjamin Claxton GA State Finalist Isaiah Locsin Live Oak (CC): 2nd, 1st, 2nd (22011-2014), Jonas Gaytan Clovis (C): 5th, 2nd, 3rd (2011-2013) Because Im a guy. 3rd 2005 Nicholas Villarreal (Gilroy): 2011 (125), 2012 (132), 2013 (138), 2014 (145), LOS ANGELES SECTION Has it become commonplace where someone has come up to you and said they were going through the same situations and you helped them in some profound way? Rudi Burtchi Oakdale (SJ): 2007, 2008 4th 1988, Monte Vista Spring Valley (San Diego Section): 4 3rd 1980 5th 1976, Independence San Jose (Central Coast Section): 4 And if not, if Im not a champion? Lalo Moz -Hanford (C): 1991, 92 When youre watching these moments back during screenings at festivals and events, what were thoughts on the finished product? Nick Harper, CB, Tennesee Titans Rashaad Reynolds (San Fernando): 2006, 2007, 2008 (145), 2009 (171), NORTH COAST SECTION Jace Billingsley, Lions 4X NV State Champ Mack Wrestles premieres September 22 at 2/1c on ESPN and 4:30/3:30c on ABC. 2nd 1993 His march to a state championship was dogged by a last-minute lawsuit that tried to stop him. Pat Payne Poway (SD): 6th, 3rd, 2nd (2000-2003) Which American Idol Winners Have Reached the Billboard Hot 100? Adrian Camposano Central-Fresno (C): 7th, 1st, 3rd (2012-2014) WebMay 27, 20012001 HOF INDUCTEES. But he says his wrestling days are behind him now. Being in college right now, what are some your educational and sports goals to accomplish? Erik Robertson, San Diego Chargers These days, the 22-year-old psychology major at Life University in Georgia is focused on his studies, learning mixed martial arts and continuing his advocacy for transgender rights through his social media platforms, like Instagram. It's even better knowing that I'm doing this because all of the shredded paper and everything that's coming from these bills are being created into this beautiful symbolic thing for our community. I even told the teacher, I know Im probably not going to pass this quarter, but I just want to tell you this is probably the most fun class and the most enriching class Ive gotten since Ive been here.. Tommy Burriel Clovis (C): 6th, 8th, 2nd (2008-2010), Henry Yorba Poway (SD): 6th, 6th, 1st (2007-2009) Bob Golic*, DT, Cleveland Browns OH State Champ Martin Kistler Notre Dame-Riverside (S): 1980, 81 Men's Sports. Despite Beggs identifying as male and taking low doses of testosterone, the University Interscholastic League made him compete with girls. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jake Varner (Bakersfield):2002 (140), 2003 (152), 2004 (171), 2005 (189) A lot of people would disagree with that, but its only because I start talking when Im comfortable around people. Mike Patterson, DT, Philadelphia Eagles (First Round Pick) If anything, I would do online classes and not leave home. Detran Gant Roosevelt-Fresno (C): 3rd, 1st, 2nd (1989-1991) Trent Barnes Clovis West (C): 1985, 86 5th 1996, 2000, 2008, Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (Southern Section): 13 Though his womens world record was a time of 11.649 seconds, the top qualifying round time for the male division was 10.498 seconds. David Pollack Its the people and the knowledge that LIFE gives. I enjoyed working with Erin and Taylor and ESPN. Having a family like that who embraces who I am and helped me build confidence in myself. Jonah Cruz Bakersfield (C): 3rd, 7th, 8th (2007-2009), Rudi Burtchi Oakdale (SJ): 5th, 1st, 1st (2006-2008) I even took third in freestyle Greco [-Roman wrestling] in state, against the guys in juniors, during the summer. Ty Wilcox Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (S): 1996, 97 4th 2004 Colin Cole, Seattle Seahawks 10 Buchanan (cs): 2023 David Patten, WR, New England Patriots Mike Golic, DE, Philadelphia Eagles My grandma in particular has been super supportive of me the whole time. 5. 244 points Buchanan (cs): 2023 (0 champions) Sometimes I feel trapped in my mind, Beggs wrote in the caption. Southern (ss): 1478 What kind of impact do you think this telling of your story will have, whether its in regard to legislation or people just having more of an open mind? But I want to do this for competition; I want to do this for love of the sport. Alex Karras, Detroit Lions 8t. Beggs is a transgender man and had been forced to compete in the girls' state tournament for years. His high school record was 98-9-1 and was 38-0 his senior year. Ralph Lopez Clovis West (C): 1997, 98 Damien Arredondo Buchanan (C): 4th, 6th, 3rd (2009-2011), Zach Zimmer Clovis West (C): 4th, 2nd, 2nd (2008-2010) Dan Dierdorff**, OT, St. Louis Cardinals The Home for California High School Wrestling. Morgan Pears James Odom (Skyline): 2013, 2014 (113), 2015, 2016 (120), SAN DIEGO SECTION Claude Harriott Lorenzo Neal, FB, Tennessee Titans (Lemoore HS) 7th at NCAA, CA State Champion in 1989 3rd 1986, 2013 4th 1990, Andrew Hill-San Jose (Central Coast Section): 2 His high school record was 98-9-1 and was 38-0 his senior year. WebMack Beggs (born 1999) is an American former high school wrestler from Euless, Texas. Lots and lots of people know your story now. Transgender teenage wrestler wins 2017 Texas girls state championship, Senior, 18, beats opponent from 2017 final again, Beggs wants to fight boys but state insists on birth certificate rule. Just keep on working every day breaking myself down to where Im crawling on my knees, trying to push myself every day in practice to where Im calm. Donnie Edwards, OLB, San Diego Chargers Tony Trujillo Covina (S): 1987, 89 3rd 2007 Dominic Kastl (Saint Francis): 2007 (135), 2008 (145), 2009 (160), (Gilroy): 2010 (160) Everyone there was just so uplifting, and it's an awesome crowd to be around, said Beggs. Ray Lewis*, Baltimore Ravens 2x FL State Champ I could become a pro athlete, do something with that. Some People Arent Happy.. In 2017, he defeated Chelsea Sanchez in the girls' league to win the Texas girls' 110lb championship. Allen wrestled at Turlock High School and was 3rd in the Northern California High School Wrestling Championships in 1958. See MoreSee Less, Life University works closely with our biology students to help them pursue their interests in advanced educational endeavors or STEM career pathwaysExplore the possibilities today by visiting life.edu. I think the world will be alright. The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress explores the necessity of corporate wellness in their article Tips to Optimize Wellness in the WorkplaceRead the entire #sliceoflifeu blog post by visiting the link in bio or head over to Living.LIFE.edu. Rocky Rasley, G, Detroit Lions People think Mack has been beating up on girls The girls he wrestles with, they are tough. But here, you have your own space to grow; you have a fresh place to start. Beau Montanona Palm Desert (SS): 3rd, 2nd, 1st (2020-2023) But Mack is also unique. Copyright 2023 CalGrappler. #lifeuniversity #lifeu #lifeitsinyou #admissionscounselor #recruiter #highereducation #puertorico #usterritories #LifeItsInYou His high school record was 98-9-1 and was 38-0 his senior year. [2], Beggs has called on state legislators to alter University Interscholastic League regulations that require athletes to compete under their gender assigned at birth. Jorge Barajas (Saint Francis): 2009 (119), 2010 (130), 2011 (145), 2012 (152) Doug France*, LT, Los Angeles Rams OH State Runner-Up You can be independent, but physically we as humans cant be alone all the time. As the natural next step for high school wrestlers aspiring to wrestle in the college ranks, The California Wrestlers award-winning newsletter Editor and SportStars INSIDER, Al Fontes files this report on n ew California college wrestling programs. Bill Fralic*, G, Atlanta Falcons Adam Tirapelle Hiram Johnson-Sacramento/Buchanan-Clovis (SJ/C): 1995, 96 Anthony Mantanona Palm Desert (SS): 4th, 2nd, 1st(2014-2017) Those are the ESPN 30 for 30 short Mack Wrestles and Changing the Game a feature length documentary about transgender high school athletes. Andrew Tidwell-Neal MN State Champ My family always comes first to me, always. CalGrappler California High School Wrestling Rankings 120 lbs. 3. I feel like wrestling is kind of, like, done, Beggs told me in a recent Zoom interview. We knew the story was going to get huge, but we didnt know how huge. Hes transgender and continues to fight for the right to compete in the sport he loves as the man he now is. Just see where life takes me and take it day-by-day. 4th 1975, Overfelt San Jose (Central Coast Section): 4 What did that mean toy you to have what you identify with officially in writing? We pick each other up. Beggs portrait will appear throughout Downtown Atlanta. Ill always stand behind my brothers. Interested in being featured or nominating a candidate? A two-time high school wrestling champion, Mack Beggs went 92-0 in his final two seasons on the mat. I want to be involved in health science. 219 points Buchanan (cs): 2018 (2 champions) Napolean McCallum, RB, Oakland Raiders The solitude allowed him to concentrate on the task ahead and perhaps shield him from attacks on social media and occasional insults from the stands or even other wrestling mats during meets. Billy Ramos San Ramon Valley-Danville (NC): 1982, 83 John Jurkovich*, DT, Cleveland Browns A video from the Greg Wojochowski, St. Louis Rams Maximo Renteria Buchanan (CS): 1st, 1st, 1st (2018-2020) You fight, you fight, you fight until you win., I feel like in every situation that has been thrown my way in life right now, I just feel like I've had to fight, no matter whether it's on the mat or off the mat, said Beggs. Other Instagram creators include nonbinary artist, model and advocate Emily Barker, queer environmental educator Isaias Hernandez, comedian Aaron Turkwhose Instagram handle is @FatsDaBarberstandup comic Nadirah Pierre, TikTok sensation Amanda Quach, artist Diana Yesenia Alvarado and surfer artists Gage M. Crismond, Tre'lan Michael and Brick. As the natural next step for high school wrestlers aspiring to wrestle in the college ranks, The California Wrestlers award-winning newsletter Editor and SportStars INSIDER, Al Fontes files this report on n ew California college wrestling programs. Roger McCovey Del Norte (NC): 2008, 2009 2nd 1976, 1977 3rd 1981, 1989, 1993, 1999, 2002, 2010, 2019, 2022 1973-1989 (State placer = top 6) He asked, Do you really want to be here, on this team? I looked at him and said, First of all, I wouldnt go through as much stuff as Ive been going through I wouldnt be here right now. [8], During high school, Beggs also had finishes in boys' division tournaments, including third place in Greco-Roman (3 person bracket) and third in freestyle wrestling at the USA Wrestling Texas State Championships in 2018 (6 person bracket). CalGrappler California High School Wrestling Rankings 182 lbs. The Life University took a break from training to explain why. Bryant McKinnie, T. Minnesota Vikings Matthew Hicks (Oakland Tech): 2004 (112), 2005 (119), 2006, 2007 (125) Heath Sims Woodbridge-Irvine (S): 1988, 89 If you've had the opportunity to meet her, you will find that her laugh is just as contagious so it's no surprise that her LIFE quote is about laughter. Thats what I take when I go to these showings. Morlon Greenwood, OLB, Miami Dolphins Paul Fox (Gilroy): 2011 (112), 2012 (126), 2013 (132), 2014 (152) Jeremy Newberry, C, San Francisco 49ers The teachers are super, super nice. American Idol Top 10 Unveiled During Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, Rabbit Hole: Charles Dance Warns Dont Trust The Finale, Sunny Hostin: Don Lemon & Tiffany Cross Exits Sent Media Backwards, Copyright 2023 NTVB Media, Inc., All Rights Reserved, Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love, TVs True Crime Craze: A Round Up of the Best, From Tiger King to The Vow, ESPN+ Tells the Complex Story of The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius (VIDEO), Everything You Need to Know about the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ Bundle. 5th 1989, 1997, 1998, 2010, Buchanan(Central Section): 16 Its the one thing I tell myself every day, no matter what happens At the end of the day, no matter what Im doing, as long as I put my best effort into everything that I do, I know Im going to excel in anything I put my mind to. And at the end of the conversation, he said, As long as you work hard, I couldnt care less. Before the first match of the Life U mens wrestling season, Mack took a few minutes away from practice to sit down with us to discuss his life at LIFE, the season ahead and where he sees himself going in the future. I want to be a personal trainer and a coach. Ray Martinez Righetti-Santa Maria/Roosevelt-Fresno (S/C): 1977, 78 I didnt do this just because I wanted a gold medal. A video from the Mike Phillips Capistrano Valley-Mission Viejo (S): 1987, 88 5th 1979, Hughson (Sac-Joaquin Section): 2 John Azevedo Grace Davis-Modesto (SJ): 1974, 75 I report on the fight for transgender equality and other LGBTQ issues. Following the race, McKinnon wrote an op-ed forThe New York TimesentitledI Won a World Championship. 4th 1986, 1994, 2007, 2009, 2020, 2023 In 2017, he defeated Chelsea Sanchez in the girls' league to win the Texas girls' 110 lb championship. To know that I can finally legally identify as a man just made me feel a whole lot better. This biographical article relating to an American sport wrestler or wrestling coach is a stub. 2nd 2001, 2005, 2011, 2012 2nd 1973, 2000, 2004, 2016, 2017 Kevin Atkins 2nd 1978, 1980 Kenneth Cook American-Fremont (NC): 4th, 2nd, 1st (1999-2001) It has more to do with skill and discipline than strength.. If I wanted a gold medal, I would have gone to PE or club or something if I just wanted a participation award. Lyndon Campbell Santa Fe (S): 1986, 87 Bill Szott, OL, Washington Redskins NJ State Champ Kyle Turley*, T, St. Louis Rams 7 Palm Desert (ss): 2023 Chris Mecate Redlands East Valley (S): 6th, 5th, 1st (2009-2011) No, but I was looking at colleges. For the second year in a row, a transgender wrestler has won the Texas girls Class 6A 110lbs division. Mike Reid, Cincinnati Bengals Were you recruited by other colleges and universities? Web2002 Hall of Fame Inductees. John Jackson, T, Pittsburg Steelers Obviously, when you go to the cities in Texas, you think youre out in the middle of nowhere. Boris Novachkov Fremont-Sunnyvale (CC): 2006, 2007 8. A great emphasis on employee health and wellness has emerged in the past decade or so, and for good reason. Central Coast (cc): 495 If I didn't, I don't know where I would be.. In many ways, Mack Beggs is a typical college student. Israel Saavedra Modesto (SJ): 2013, 2014 Its nature-y. Dan Kida (Monte Vista): 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 2nd 1981, 1982, 1983 Sean Sheets Centennial-Bakersfield (C): 7th, 2nd, 1st (1999-2001) Jeramy Sweany Vacaville (SJ): 2013, 2014 Greg Boone, RB, Oakland Raiders Theyre not walking in your shoes; theyre not sleeping in your bed. Mack Beggs amassed two Texas state wrestling championships with an undefeated record in high school. 3rd 2011 What was your familys reaction when ESPN approached you about being featured in a documentary? Adam Tirapelle (Hiram Johnson (SJS)): 1993 (112), 1994 (125), 1995 (130), (Buchanan): 1996(135) Larry Turner Jim Everett, QB, New Orleans Saints Glen was a three time league champion and a Southern CIF Champion (no state meet) at Fountain Valley High School. Jim Thorpe**, HB, New York Giants John Grubbs El Camino-Oceanside (SD): 5th, 1st, 1st (1985-1987), Lawrence Jackson Santa Monica (S): 1st, 1st, 1st (1984-1986) 5th 1994, Madera (Central Section): 4 The team has been behind me. Central Coast (cc): 60 Tyler Clutts*, FB, Dallas Cowboys (Clovis HS) CA State Champion in 2003, Kyle DeVan Vacaville HS, 2X CIF State Champion, Aaron Maybin, DE Buffalo Bills 4th State Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. 2nd 1974 Los Angeles City (la): 1 11 Clovis (cs): 2011 Miller also won the 300-meter event in 2019. Greg Meisner, DL, Los Angeles Rams Joel Mackavicka, RB, Seattle Seahawks Alex Herrera Bakersfield (C): 2nd, 2nd, 1st (2002-2004) Mack Beggs (born 1999) is an American former high school wrestler from Euless, Texas. (modern). [3] Beggs has also stated that the debate over legislation like Senate Bill 6 (also known as the Texas Bathroom Bill) has motivated him to advocate for transgender youth.[4]. Cross Country Schedule Roster News Facebook Twitter Instagram Tickets. Andrew Tyler Lenda District Champ But theres just something about competitions.