Persaeus Gomez of Arvada, Colorado, became the first and only true undefeated four-time Colorado girls state wrestling champion with a career record of 108-0 for Pomona High School. She was also the first Colorado High School Activities Association sanctioned girls wrestling champion at 105 pounds.

The daughter of Victor and Sabrina Gomez, she will continue her wrestling career with the women’s wrestling club at Oklahoma State University.

Gomez was a Junior Nationals champion in 2022 after finishing third in 2021, and was a finalist at Women’s Nationals in 2022. She was a U17 Pan-American champion in 2022 and was a two-time Colorado Sportswoman of the Year honoree.

Gomez was student council treasurer and helped raise money for children battling critical illnesses. She also was a leader and mentor for Link Crew and worked to help grow wrestling by working with youth wrestlers. Gomez was academic all-conference and academic all-state.