Hometown hairdo hero Avery Quiroz is representing San Antonio in the USA Mullet Championships. Credit: MulletChamp.com / Avery Quiroz

At just 9 years old, one well-coiffured San Antonio kid is already a local legend.

Avery Quiroz, who earlier this summer entered the USA Mullet Championships to show off his “Texas Waterfall” hairdo, has made it to the contest’s final round.

The USA Mullet Championships will announce winners Aug. 28. Online votes determine the business-in-front-party-in-the-back champs in multiple categories organized by age group — kids (0-4, 5-7 and 8-12), teens (13-17) and adults (18+).

Judson ISD student Avery Quiroz rocks the locks while swinging at baseballs in his backyard. Credit: MulletChamp.com / Avery Quiroz

Those interested In supporting Judson ISD student Quiroz and his impressive mane can vote for him online. This round of voting closes Aug. 21.

Winners for each category will receive a championship belt, a GoPro HERO12 Black Action camera and a cash prize, according to USA Mullet Championships officials.

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This article appears in Best of San Antonio 2024.

Stephanie Koithan is the Digital Content Editor of the San Antonio Current. In her role, she writes about politics, music, art, culture and food. Send her a tip at skoithan@sacurrent.com.