August Vegas was a five-year Letterman for the Holy Cross Tiger Wrestling Team. As an eighth grader in 1962 weighing 95 pounds, Vegas placed second in the State Tournament. He captured his first State title the following year as a 112-pound freshman. Vegas would go on to win three more State titles in three different weight classes: 120, 127 and 138, earning “Most Improved Wrestler” and “Most Valuable Wrestler” awards.

Holy Cross Accolades:
• Five-year Letterman, wrestling
• 2nd State Tournament 1962
• Wrestling State Championship 1963
• Wrestling State Championship 1964
• Wrestling State Championship 1965
• Wrestling State Championship 1966
• Most Improved Wrestler Award and Most Valuable Wrestler Award