Mountain Ridge High School is proud to recognize student Prince Mercado, who was recently crowned the 2026 Utah State Boxing Champion in competition outside of school. With this victory, Prince is setting his sights on his next major goal: competing in the Olympic Qualifiers in December 2027 with Team Utah.
Earning Every Round: What It Means to Be #SentinelSTRONG
Prince’s championship run reflects a core lesson of perseverance—that nothing is handed to you, and true success is earned through daily effort when nobody is watching. Through relentless hours in the gym, strict nutrition, and unwavering focus, Prince proved that obstacles do not get the final say when met with grit and dedication.
Because nobody wins alone, Prince also credited the support system in his corner—specifically Coach Milo and Deorum Athletics—for pushing him, preparing him for every round, and holding him to a championship standard.
Mountain Ridge High School congratulates Prince on this extraordinary accomplishment and encourages all Sentinels to bring that same fighting spirit to their own goals!