RJ Riley captures State Wrestling Championship

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 8:43 am
RJ Riley captures State Wrestling Championship

Van Buren Wrestler RJ Riley is a 2019 State Champion! 

Riley competed in the heavy weight class at the 2019 Arkansas 6A Wrestling Tournament February 22-23. The event was held at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock. 

In addition to earning a state championship title, Van Buren also had several wrestlers place in their respective weight classes. Those athletes include: 

113 class - Trevor Edelen, 3rd place 
126 class - Mason Hayes, 2nd place
132 class - Jaeden Stanley, 6th place
138 class - Cameron Hicks, 6th place
160 class - Christian Carney, 3rd place
182 class - Devin Swearingen, 6th place 

As a team, Van Buren finished in the top ten at the state event -- a first in the district's history. 

Read more about the state championship in the Times Record.