Audrey Jimenez, a graduate of Sunnyside High School in Arizona, has made history as the first female wrestler to win a boys’ state championship. Now a freshman at Lehigh University, Jimenez has secured a $10,000 Name, Image, and Likeness deal with Arizona Athletic Grounds (AAG).
AAG is a youth sport and entertainment facility in Mesa that aims to celebrate and empower female athletes. Jimenez, along with Benedictine volleyball player Kenley Horton and Washington soccer player Tatum Thomason, make up the inaugural class of “Girls First Ambassadors” for AAG.
The $10,000 Jimenez received from AAG will support her journey in uplifting other female athletes. AAG’s mission is to create a platform that showcases the talents of female athletes and inspires future generations. The three athletes will work with AAG to amplify the “Girls First” movement, promoting female athletics and encouraging young girls to embrace sports.
Jimenez, a four-time state champion, national champion, and world medalist in wrestling, has also excelled academically with a 4.16 GPA. Despite living with congenital heart and chronic kidney disease, Horton has inspired others by pursuing a volleyball career at Benedictine. Thomason, who scored six goals for Washington last season, has been a guest speaker for young athletes and has partnered with Gatorade to showcase women in sports.
AAG’s president, Meg Stevens, commends the three athletes for their leadership and dedication to enhancing the “Girls First” initiative. Through their achievements and community involvement, Jimenez, Horton, and Thomason continue to make a positive impact on the landscape of female athletics.
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