Indiana House passes Beck resolution to recognize state wrestling champion Jesse Mendez

Indiana House members today passed a resolution authored by Representative Lisa Beck (D-Lakes of Four Seasons) recognizing state wrestling champion Jesse Mendez from Crown Point.

Mendez, a freshman at Crown Point High School, capped a 42-0 season by winning the 2019 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) title in the 126-pound weight class. The state finals took place in mid-February in Indianapolis.

In the finals, Mendez defeated Raymond Rioux from Avon by a 6-0 score. In previous rounds, he defeated wrestlers from Jimtown, Mt. Vernon and Western High School.

“Jesse Mendez started wrestling as a young child, competing in matches around the country,” Beck noted. “Winning a competitive state tournament at such a young age shows the hard work and dedication Jesse has put into the sport, as well as the potential he has to achieve more in the future.”

Mendez was accompanied today by his parents, Hector and Monica Mendez; Crown Point Wrestling Coach Brandon Lorek; Superintendent Dr. Teresa Eineman; and Crown Point Mayor David Uran.