ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2020-21(COVID Shortened Season): Wrestling some varsity for us Bryce received the following Awards. Most Improved, 2X Varsity Letter Award. Bryce is a valuable addition to this team. His ability to bring enthusiasm into all situations with the team makes him a valued member of the OOOSSS Men. Bryce has made noticeable improvements and is not satisfied, and continues to seek improvement. His “Work Power” is felt in the Dojo. Bryce is dedicated to making this Team better. “The Best Is Yet To Come for Riffy”.
Words that describe Bryce: Improvement, Dedicated, Committed, Disciplined, Work Power, Passion for the Brand, Developing, “Has The Right Ingredients”, Business Focused, Bold.
2019-20: Bryce earned the Respect of his Teammates and Coaches by his "Work Power" and Commitment to improve. It paid off by having his best year and contributing to the Team on the Varsity. He finished his RS-Sophomore campaign with a 3-0 dual record. Bryce earned the Wrestler of the Week and OOOSSS Award honors two times. Bryce earned the Most Improved Award, the Bongo Ultimate Utility Award, and received the Varsity Letter Award. The "Best is Yet to Be" for "Riffy".
2018-19: Bryce is a valuable member of the Maryville Wrestling Family. He brings his best every day and works hard with consistency. Bryce’s personality, creativity, and
woo shine bright in everything he does. Wrestling at 149 lbs, Bryce earned the Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Warrior Award. With continued hard work and sacrifice,
Bryce will mold himself into a successful wrestler. Bryce holds a Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu that he earned in six years while studying under Black Belt and World Champion
Rodrigo Vaghi. Bryce is a two-time Champion as a Blue Belt at the IBJJF Chicago International Open. His knowledge of combat sports makes our Dojo a “Better Place”.
2017-18: Bryce didn’t start wrestling until his freshman year in High School but with his Work Power and Dedication he will continue to improve. He has been a positive addition to our Team. He competed in 6 opens this season wrestling unattached. Bryce gained valuable experience in the practice room and in competition this season. He pinned Becerra of Iowa Western Community College in 3:58 and had a 6-4 decision over Lundgren of Iowa State University. Bryce was awarded the Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Award for the season.
HONORS & AWARDS
Career Record: 10-16
2021Most Improved
2021 2X Varsity Letter Award
2020 Most Improved
2020 Varsity Letter Award
2020 Bongo Ultimate Utility Award
2019 Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Award
2018 Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Award
HIGH SCHOOL
During Bryce's High School Career, he was a Missouri State Qualifier. Bryce won the Patriot Classic Championship and was a Disney Duals All American. He was a All Suburban Medalist and was named to the All-Conference Team.
High School accomplishments:
Missouri State Qualifier
Disney Duals All American
All Suburban Medalist
All Conference Team
Patriot Classic Champion
ABOUT BRYCE
Birthday: 4/13/1999
Nickname: Riffy
Parents: Shawn Raphael ( Father), Andrea Davis ( mother), Tricia Engel ( step-mom)
Siblings: Tori Moses, Sydney Moses, Savannah Raphael
HS coach’s name(s): Jim Lake and Nick LoBosco
Greatest moment in wrestling: All American senior year
People who have had the greatest influence in your life: Shawn Raphael
Favorite athlete: Myself
Favorite entertainer: Trippie Redd
Favorite food: Chicken salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Favorite book: Where The Wild Things Are
Favorite wrestling move: Single Leg
Favorite quote: “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful.” – Eric Thomas
Craziest ambition: Travel the World
If I could meet one person: Trippie Redd
I came to Maryville because: It’s been my dream school to wrestle at since I started wrestling freshman year, and they have a very good business program
Best sports advice ever received: “Suck it up.”
Treasured possessions: My shoes and my stuffed animals from my childhood
Something people don’t know about me: I’m very flexible and I love photography
10 years from now: Traveling the world enjoying life
