Rigo, a 106-pound warrior and true lifer in the wrestling room, reflects on his four years on the mat. Wrestling was never part of his plan — in fact, he only stepped into the sport because his P.E. teacher encouraged him to try out. That simple moment changed everything, leading us to meet one of Eldorado’s most battle-tested wrestlers.

Across his career, Rigo built an impressive résumé:

• 4× State Qualifier
• 4× Regional Placer
• 1× Regional Champion
• 2× Regional Finalist
• 2× State Placer (3rd as a freshman, 3rd as a junior)
• 100+ career wins

His sophomore year took a tough turn when a false impetigo claim cost him his chance to compete at state.

During his senior year, life hit even harder. A death in the family forced Rigo away from the mat, and the fear of failure started to creep in. For a moment, he walked away from wrestling entirely. But eventually, he found his way back home — to the Eldorado wrestling room — and rediscovered his purpose: to finish what he started.

Rigo credits wrestling for shaping who he is today and giving him lifelong friendships. His story isn’t the fairytale of chasing a state title — because most athletes never reach that top step. Instead, his journey is about resilience, consistency, and becoming a cornerstone of a program. He embraced being one of the faces of the room, pushing others to commit, work hard, and believe.

Rigo returned, finished strong, and cemented himself as one of the most decorated wrestlers in one of Las Vegas’ most iconic high school programs.