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Sophia Rivera

THR
BRENTWOOD HS
BRENTWOOD, MISSOURI
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-0
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Peak Performance

180 feet, 4 inches

Javelin throw

138 feet, 1 inch

Discus throw
“Sophia Rivera's work ethic, in my opinion, exceeds her tremendous natural abilities. Having the opportunity to work with her has been an absolute pleasure. She is a rare combination of size, strength, speed, coordination and the willingness to work tirelessly on her techniques. Above all else, her dedication to everything she does is the reason for her success.”
Scott Long
Head Coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot senior thrower hurled the javelin 180 feet, four inches at the Brentwood Invitational this spring, winning the event and producing the nation's No. 1 performance among prep competitors in 2016. The effort marked the fifth-best mark in U.S. prep

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Academic Achievement

Rivera has maintained a 4.04 weighted in the classroom.

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Exemplary Character

A member of the National Honor Society and the president of her graduating class, she has volunteered locally on behalf of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Special Olympics and the American Red Cross.