What have your teammates and coaches been like, and the University as a whole? Mack Beggs 5th 1978, St. John Bosco (Southern Section): 5 Eric Guerrero (Independence): 1992 (112), 1993 (125), 1994 (130), 1995(135) Darrin Preisendorf American-Fremont (NC): 1991, 92 But he says his wrestling days are behind him now. Anthony Archuleta Calvary/Sultana/Nevada Union (S/S/SJ): 3rd, 4th, 4th (2000-2002), Alex Tirapelle Clovis (C): 1st, 1st, 1st (1999-2001) J.J. Roberts Valhalla-El Cajon (SD): 2nd, 4th, 4th (1996-1998), Carlos Blanco Canyon Springs-Moreno Valley (S): 5th, 1st, 1st (1995-1997) Terry Markou Pacific-San Leandro (NC): 1974, 75, CENTRAL SECTION Even when Im around my peers, Im really quiet and Im really to myself. Eric Royfman (Washington): 2011(103), 2012 (113), 2013, 2014 (126), SOUTHERN SECTION Mack Beggs: They were super excited. He wrestled and played football for San Francisco State College from 1958-1961. His story of perseverance is the subject of an upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary short Mack Wrestles. Tim Krumrie*, DL, Cincinnati Bengals WI State Champ Mack Beggs poses for a photo with his niece. 2. Zahid Valencia (St. John Bosco): 2012 (106), 2013 (113), 2014 (132), 2015 (182) What do you tell them? Terry Miller set a girls state indoorrecordfor the 55-meter dash, completing the race in 6.95 seconds. 1st 1987 Eric Bateman, OL, New York Jets Mack Beggs, an 18-year-old senior from Euless Trinity High School near Dallas, entered the tournament in Cypress outside of Houston with an undefeated record. Matt Roth IA State Champ In the previous year, the two athletesplacedfirst and second in the 100-meter dash. I want to be a personal trainer and a coach. Cody Johnson 3rd 1981, 1989, 1993, 1999, 2002, 2010, 2019, 2022 Youve talked a bit about how you feel like LIFE may be where you belong academically. Sports. State athletic rules only allowed him to compete in the league for the sex he was assigned at birth. In the 2018 state tournament, she won 36 straight matches. Each portrait is inspired by their own stories, according to Instagram. 2nd 1999 Ashley said, Do you want to come wrestle with us? 2nd 1981, 1982, 1983 Mack is also Health Science major, studying hard to excel academically. 2001 3rd 2011 Sean Sheets Centennial-Bakersfield (C): 7th, 2nd, 1st (1999-2001) [2], Beggs has called on state legislators to alter University Interscholastic League regulations that require athletes to compete under their gender assigned at birth. Orlando Galvan Loara-Anaheim (S): 7th, 1st, 7th (1999-2001) Allen wrestled at Turlock High School and was 3rd in the Northern California High School Wrestling Championships in 1958. Mark Trice Mission San Jose-Fremont (NC): 3rd, 2nd, 1st (1986-1988), Mark Gerardi Valhalla-El Cajon (SD): 1st, 1st, 1st (1985-1987) Rhonde Barber, SS, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5. Anthony Meza Vista (SD): 2007, 2008 I have a lot to say, I have a lot on my mind, Im a really deep thinker and I like helping people. John Hannah**, G, New England Patriots Bruce Terry Loara-Anaheim (S): 1978, 79 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. Tony Gomez (Independence): 1993 (112), 1994 (119), 1995 (125), 1996(125), Armando Gonzalez (Gilroy): 2003 (119), 2004 (125), 2005 (135), 2006 (140) Nahshon Garrett Chico (N): 2010, 2011 4th 2000, 2010 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Theyre not walking in your shoes; theyre not sleeping in your bed. Mack Beggs a biological female who claims to be male dominated for two consecutive years at the Texas state wrestling championships. What has all the media attention been like? 2001 4th 2003 3rd 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2004, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020 Envision Adds ChatGPT AI Sight Assistance To Its Smart Glasses For The Blind, What Banning Rep. Zooey Zephyr From The House Floor Means For Democracy, Don Lemon And Tucker Carlson: The Potential Impact Of Non-Disclosure Agreements And Arbitration In Limiting The Disclosure Of Information. Joshua Holiday Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (S): 1994, 95 5. Steve Sefter, DT, Philadelphia Eagles, 2x PA State Champ & NCAA All-American 4th 2013 San Diego (sd): 53 Lalo Moz -Hanford (C): 1991, 92 8 Buchanan (cs): 2018 Rachel McKinnon a biological male would not havequalifiedfor the mens cycling competition. Jeramy Sweany Vacaville (SJ): 2013, 2014 Matt Millen*, LB, Oakland Raiders Elijah Nacita Bakersfield (C): 7th, 2nd, 1st (2004-2006) Adam Seward, ILB Carolina Panthers NV State Champ Gabe Watson, Arizona Cardinals Are you afraid that people are going to treat you irregularly, and not like the way that you want to be treated?. Central (cs): 1118 CalGrappler California High School Wrestling Rankings 120 lbs. John Ward, OL, New York Jets NCAA All-American 5th 1994, Madera (Central Section): 4 Beggs road to the championship last season included two forfeits in the regional tournament by wrestlers who feared injury. Kellen Aura Foothill-Pleasanton (NC): 6th, 7th, 2nd (2005-2007), Billy Murphy Hughson (SJ): 3rd, 1st, 1st (2004-2006) He continued to compete, even with the threat of legal injunctions and parental outrage looming over him like a dark cloud. Mack Beggs Dane Valdez Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (S): 8th, 1st, 3rd (1992-1994), Scott Chapman Rim of the World (S): 1st, 1st, 1st (1991-1993) Tony Okada Savanna-Anaheim (S): 5th, 1st, 1st (1989-1991) Micah Perez Central Union (SD): 3rd, 3rd, 7th (2011-2013) 3rd 2023 Carlos Levexier (Galileo): 1979, 1980 (98), (Balboa): 1981 (105), 1982 (121) Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. [1] Roger McCovey Del Norte (NC): 2008, 2009 Im a wrestler. Gavin Nye Corning (NS): 7th, 6th, 3rd (2014-2017) Mack Beggs Web2002 Hall of Fame Inductees. Sometimes, every now and then, I'll get kind of uncomfy changing around somebody. I want to use my degree to continue down that path. He won back-to-back Texas state wrestling championship during his last two years in high school, going undefeated in 92 straight matches and 156-24 for his high school career. Mack Beggs tells his story (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mack Beggs Alex Karras, Detroit Lions Joe Williams Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (S): 2002, 2003 In 2017, he defeated Chelsea Sanchez in the girls' league to win the Texas girls' 110 lb championship. Brad Benson, New York Giants PA State Champ Texas is one of nine states that use birth certificates to determine a student athletes gender. Shane Valdez Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (S): 2nd, 2nd, 1st (1992-1994) Interested in being featured or nominating a candidate? Just see where life takes me and take it day-by-day. Beggs won the state girls wrestling title in both 2017 and 2018 and joined a college mens team after graduation. Mark Gerardi (Valhalla): 1984 (132), 1985 (138), 1986 (145), 1987 (154), SAN FRANCISCO SECTION Robbie Sordi Madera (C): 6th, 1st, 2nd (1987-1989) John Bosco (SS): 2017, 2018 Mack Wrestles is a 30 for 30 short from ESPN Films, co-directed by Erin Sanger and Taylor Hess. 5 256.5 points Poway (sd): 2022 (0 champions) 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. 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. 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? Chad Hennings, DT, Dallas Cowboys IA State Champ Beggs dominated for 36 matches straight in the 110-pound weight class at Trinity High School in the Dallas and Fort Worth suburb of Euless. Trevor Johnson Scottie Graham, RB, Minnesota Vikings Im an outdoors person I like going around the trails, I like seeing stuff around here [near the Eagles Nest]. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 2nd 1991 What would you want to tell the Life University Community and everybody else that I havent asked you about? Bryce Hammond Bakersfield (C): 4th, 1st, 1st (2009-2011) He also broke four womens world records: Masters world squat record, open world bench record, Masters world deadlift record, and Masters world total record. Chasen Blair Rancho Bernardo (SD): 5th, 4th, 1st (2014-2017) 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. Mike Trgovac, DC, Carolina Panthers OH State Champ William Tank Knowles Calvary Chapel (S): 2010, 2011 Dan Cuestas Merced (SJ): 1976, 77 In 2017, he defeated Chelsea Sanchez in the girls' league to win the Texas girls' 110 lb championship. 11 Buchanan (cs): 2020 Beggs said he is hoping to become a gender therapist someday. William George, Chicago Bears 2x PA State Champ Video posted online showed a mix of cheers and boos from the crowd following Beggs win. Steve Schenk Anderson (N): 7th, 3rd, 3rd (1994-1996), Ed Mosely Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (S): 6th, 1st, 1st (1993-1995) Beggs won the state girls wrestling title in both 2017 and 2018 and joined a college mens team after graduation. Earlier in the day, he earned All-America First Team honors in the 100-meter hurdles. Tony Siragusa*, DT, Baltimore Ravens NJ State Champ Steve Martin, DT, Houston Texans Jeremy Newberry, C, San Francisco 49ers Lots and lots of people know your story now. Zeth Romney Chaminade (SS): 2nd, 3rd, 5th (2019-2022) In the 2018 state tournament, she won 36 straight matches. 3rd 1994 Fred Smerlas*, Buffalo Bills MA State Champ 10 Buchanan (cs): 2023 Kelly Gregg, NT, Baltimore Ravens, 3x OK State Champ In 2019, Beggs was featured in the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary short film Mack Wrestles and as part of the feature-length documentary Changing the Game. If you're not a fighter, you're not going to get anywhere in life.