Polk County freshman Efrain Rivera (photo courtesy Wolverine Wrestling Club)

Rivera earns All-American recognition at I-64 Fall Duals

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Polk County freshman Efrain Rivera earned All-American honors Saturday at the Interstate 64 Fall Duals in Virginia Beach, Va.

Wrestling in the 106-pound class with the Real Life Wrestling Club of Rutherfordton, Rivera finished a perfect 6-0 at the event, which featured more than 20 teams.

In addition to earning High School All-American status, Rivera was also named the Most Outstanding Wrestler for Real Life at the event.

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