PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Sometimes the best things in life happen when we aren’t expecting them. A stroll into a store can change everything.

“Me and my father we would hunt a lot growing up, and we still do,” said Rigo Martinez, champion archer. “We still do. And we came in here for equipment, and I spotted the bow, and just kind of how things ended up.”

That day changed Rigo Martinez’s life because he dedicated his time to archery and excelled at it. Rigo has won numerous titles, including multiple Texas State Archery Association championships, both indoor and outdoor.

“A lot of hard work has gone into it over the years,” said Martinez. “Words can barely describe how much has gone into it. So I'm extremely proud of these.”

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