The 18-year-old from Sunnyside High School in Tucson won the Division 1 title in the 106-pound weight class on February 18.
The wrestler had to win an appeal with the Arizona Interscholastic Association to compete against boys this wrestling season. Once approved, she made history at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Jimenez beat four male wrestlers, including her championship match opponent.
Following the historical win, on Thursday, Jimenez announced that she is attending Lehigh University, a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. “I’m so happy to announce that I’ll be attending Lehigh University. The environment, resources, and opportunities at Lehigh won my heart. I hope to build some of the same characteristics as the wonderful people in this community,” she wrote on Instagram.
The 18-year-old champion is Latina! In a story for Hispanic Heritage Month, she opened up about her love of Mexico.
