VSV COMMITMENT SIGNING Ricardo “Ricky” Ortiz Brawley Union High School ➡️ Southern Oregon University Years of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication have led Ricky Ortiz to the next chapter of his wrestling journey as he commits to continue his career at Southern Oregon University. Ortiz began wrestling at just four years old and has spent the last 14 years building toward this moment. Through extra runs, extra practices, and countless hours of discipline, he turned years of effort into a college opportunity. Ricky Ortiz: “When you look back at everything it took to get here, it means everything that I have done since I was a little kid paid off. I worked so hard throughout high school — extra runs, extra practices, extra everything — and every hour of that paid off. Honestly, I wish I worked even harder, but I’m grateful for this opportunity to wrestle another 4-5 years.” “When I made my decision, I first thought about my parents, my brothers, my coaches, and my wrestling partner ...