Fresno City College wins State Community College Championships…..again.
Fresno City, coached by Paul Keysaw easily dominated the competition at the 2011 state championships. They had eight wrestlers in the championship finals and ended up with 6 state community college champions. Fresno amassed 191 team points followed by Sacramento City with 94 points and Mt. San Antonio college finished third with 91 points. The state tournament was held December 9-10, hosted by Santa Rosa College.
Eric Orozco (133) West Hills College was selected as the Outstanding Wrestler.
Paul Keysaw is the Coach of the Year and Dondi Teran or Rio Hondo was selected as the Assistant Coach of the Year.
Coach Keysaw who previously coached at Moorpark College where his teams won 3 California Community College State Championships, moved to Fresno City College. Since his arrival at Fresno City his teams have won 7 CCA State Championships. Quite a coaching accomplishments and Coach Keysaw is to be commended for his consistently awesome coaching job. Paul is also the President of the CCS Wrestling Coaches Association and a 2012 Inductee selection into the California Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Individual Results: 125-Pierce Lowry (Mt. San Antonio); 133-Eric Orozco (West Hills); 141-Frank Martinez (Rio Hondo); 147-Conrad Rangeli (Fresno City); 157-Brady Bersano (Fresno City); 165-Tigran Adzhemyan (Fresno City);
174-Martin Fabbian (Fresno City); 184-Fito Juarez (Fresno City); 197-Logan Paul Eickhoff (Shasta); 185-Luis Contreras (Fresno City
California Wrestling Hall of Fame 2012 Honorees Selected: Eight individuals have been selected for induction into the California Wrestling Hall of Fame. They are> David East, Sam Gollmyer, Bill Kalivas, Paul Keysaw, Lou Montano, Stephen Neal, Darryl Pope, Jesse Reyes, and Bill Van Worth.
Eight individuals will also be presented with the Lifetime Service Award in recognition of their time, dedication and support of amateur wrestling in California. They are: Rudy Gonzales, Ray Juhl, Dr. Ken Lane, Ed Levenson, Terry Moreland, Gary Pederson, Joe Smart, and Steve Varner
The 2012 Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Bakersfield, CA. For additional information contact Lynn Dyche 408-978-9543.
2012 CIF State Tournament: As the 2011-12 wrestling season gets underway there are to primary questions to be answered; 1) will Alex Cisneros of Selma become the second four time state champion and 2) what teams are going to give Clovis any competition for the state team title.
Cisneros, a three time state champion from Selma High School is the odds on favorite to become only the second four time state champion. Darrell Vasquez of Bakersfield High School has won four state titles in the 39 year history of the state tournament. California has one division at the state tournament and it is very difficult to become a "four timer". Another wrestler off to a good start is Sophomore, Nick Nevills of Clovis. Nevills won the state title as a Freshman last year in the 285 pound weight division. Another outstanding wrestler in Isaiah Martinez, a junior from Lemore High School. He was a state champion last year and is a very skilled wrestler.
There are a number of teams who should finish high in the team scoring, but I don't see any team challenging Clovis. Coach Steve Tirapelle and his staff have done a great job of developing a high powered wrestling program at Clovis. I would have to pick Gilroy, Bakersfield, De La Salle, and Vacaville as some of the top teams. And don't forget about Poway. They always surprise.
The state tournament will be held at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield on March 2-3, 2012.
CA -Battle for the Belt Pre-seeds
(Temecula Valley, CA)
Battle for the Belt Preview
by Nick Kindred
Welcome to the 5th Annual Clinch Gear Battle for the Belt hosted by Temecula Valley High School. It is the goal of Temecula Valley High School toprovide wrestlers, coaches, and fans with a first class wrestling tournament that features the best in competition, awards, and service to those in attendance. Furthermore, it is our goal to improve the event in various ways each and every year. This year will be no different as anumber of quality teams and individuals have joined the field including someout of state flavor. New additions include schools like Green Valley and Spring Valley who typically field some ofthe top individuals in the state of Nevada as well as Pine Creek, Colorado whofields a number of state placers and Fargo All-Americans.
Also, a number of North Coast Section and Northern Section schools have joined the field helping to better represent the various wrestling regions throughout the state of California. Once again, eight of the state's ten CIF sections have brought their best competitors to battle for the coveted Title Belt. Though perennial state power Clovis is the favorite to take home their third consecutive title, eight of the state's top ten ranked teams will be inattendance, making the team competition a good barometer for how teams may finish in March.
Battle for the Belt Pre-seeds (Temecula Valley, CA)
106
1. Johnson Mai (North Torrance)
2. Sean Cannon (Green Valley)
3. Angel Velasquez (Central Catholic)
4. Sergio Mendez (San Fernando)
5. Anthony Roybal (Hesperia)
6. Tirso Lara (Poway)
7. Gordon McDonald (Calvary Chapel)
8. Matt Smull (Shasta)
9. Jacob Lopez (Elk Grove)
10. Christian Root (Temecula Valley)
11. Julian Gendreau (St. John Bosco)
12. Isaac Blackburn (Del Oro)
Preview: We startoff at 106 pounds, which represents one of the four weight classes containing areturning California state champion in Johnson Mai of North Torrance. While Mai is the clear favorite at thisweight class, don't overlook Sean Cannon of Green Valley, Nevada who won this season's Reno TOC in dominating fashion. Also hoping to challenge for the title are freshman standout Angel Velasquez of Central Catholic and returning Los Angeles Section championSergio Mendez of San Fernando. Others standouts at this weight class include Poway's Tirso Lara, Calvary Chapel's Gordon McDonald, and Elk Grove's Jacob Lopez.
Preview: Returning state finalist Isaiah Locsin of LiveOak appears to be the class of this division. Only a sophomore, Locsin is undefeated having claimed titles atthe prestigious Reno Tournament of Champions and Doc Buchanan tournaments indominating fashion. Looking toavenge his loss to Locsin in the Doc Buchanan finals will be last year's Battle for the Belt runner-up at 103,Micah Perez of Central Union. Looking to throw a wrench in this potential match-up will be former state qualifiers Juan Garza of Oakdale, Sean Williams of Lemoore, Chris Tamez of Clovis East, Shawn Miller of Valhalla, Jaxon Fitzgerald of Foothill-Palo Cedro, and freshman standout Joseph Dominguez of St. John Bosco. Nevada stateplacer Jared Brathor of Green Valley should also challenge for a medal at 113.
113
1. Isaiah Locsin (Live Oak)
2. Micah Perez (Central Union)
3. Juan Garza (Oakdale)
4. Joseph Dominguez (St John Bosco)
5. Arnulfo Olea (Exeter)
6. Sean Williams (Lemoore)
7. Chris Tamez (Clovis East)
8. Shawn Miller (Valhalla)
9. Jared Brathor (Green Valley)
10. Robby Standley (Paso Robles)
11. Colt Doyle (Poway)
12. Chris Cos (Pine Creek)
13. Jaxon Fitzgerald (Foothill)
14. Jacob Macalolooy (James Logan)
Preview: In what seems to be a relatively competitive field, returning state medalist Jonas Gaytan of Clovis appears to be thefavorite. Having claimed the title at the prestigious Doc Buchanan tournament, Gaytan will seek to improve on his second place finish at last year's Battle for the Belt. Also in the title hunt will be last year's third place finisher in the Southern Section Taylor Hall of Canyon Springs, three time state qualifier Josh Miranda of Poway, and returning state qualifier Zeke Andrade of Foothill-Palo Cedro. Other wrestlers to watch include Folsom's Lorenzo De La Riva, St. John Bosco's Johnny Zazuerta, and Chico's Mason Sausedo.
120
1. Jonas Gaytan (Clovis)
2. Taylor Hall (Canyon Springs)
3. Josh Miranda (Poway)
4. Zeke Andrade (Foothill)
5. Mason Sauseda (Chico)
6. Lorenzo De La Riva (Folsom)
7. Johnny Zazuerta (St John Bosco)
8. Chad Lampe (Dos Pueblos)
9. Gernard Labaco (San Marcos)
10. Sam Acosta (Del Norte)
11. Adam Alvarado (Calvary Chapel)
12. Isaac Navarette (Dinuba)
13. Adrian Avelar (Cimarron)
Preview: The 126 pound division is perhaps the most competitive weight class in the tournament. Returning state champion Daniel Gaytan of Clovis will seek to avenge earlier season losses to returning state finalist Josh Rodriguez of Righetti and Doc Buchanan finalist Connor Pollock of Folsom. If he is to have a chance to avenge these losses, however, he will have to get through a very tough field that includes San Diego Section champion and state quarter-finalist Evan McKirdy of Del Norte and returning state qualifiers Peter Palacios ofCalvary Chapel, Daniel Polanco of Saint Francis, Michael Rodriguez of Alta Loma, Kevin Coburn of Granada, Joey Ramirez of De La Salle, and Artemio Flores of James Logan.
126
1. Josh Rodriguez (Righetti)
2. Connor Pollock (Folsom)
3. Daniel Gaytan (Clovis)
4. Evan McKirdy (Del Norte)
5. Peter Palacios (Calvary Chapel)
6. Michael Rodriguez (Alta Loma)
7. Ralphy Tovar (Poway)
8. Joe Ramirez (De La Salle)
9. Daniel Polanco (Saint Francis)
10. Kevin Coburn (Granada)
11. Artemio Flores (James Logan)
12. Chris Colwell (Cimarron)
Preview: This weight class should be interesting as freshman phenom Anthony Valencia of St. John Bosco will wrestle up a division this weekend. Having already won the prestigious Doc Buchanan tournament and placed at the Walsh Ironman in Ohio, Valencia will likely be the top ranked 126 pounder in the state when the new rankings are released. If he wants a shot at becoming the first ever four time belt winner, he will have to contend with the likes of two time state medalist and returning Battle for the Belt finalist Martin Ramirez of Elk Grove. Another Battle for the Belt finalist in his own right, Poway's Jesse Taylor will also contend for the belt at 132. Returning state qualifiers Matt Gay of Clovis, TJ Grisafe of La Costa Canyon, and Nevada state champion Zack Perry of Green Valley should also challenge at this weight.
132
1. Martin Ramirez (Elk Grove)
2. Bronson Ashjian (Cimarron)
3. Anthony Valencia (St John Bosco)
4. Victor Lopez (Poway)
5. TJ Grisafe (La Costa Canyon)
6. Jesse Taylor (Poway)
7. Zack Perry (Green Valley)
8. Anthony Figueroa (San Fernando)
9. Jesse Harlan (Temecula Valley)
10. Fisher Keene (Calvary Chapel)
11. Tony Hernandez (Folsom)
12. Joey Abbatte (Central Catholic)
Preview: With weight plans playing a role, two Bakersfield stars are forced to compete at138. Two time state placer and returning Battle for the Belt champion Natrelle Demison and fourth place state finisher Micah Cruz could indeed meet in an all Driller final. Seeking to derail an all Bakersfield matchup will be Central Section standout, Patrick Phaysamone of Clovis East and returning Battle for the Belt semifinalist Jon Jay Chavez of De La Salle. Last year's third place finisher in the Southern Section, Jacob Leon of Alta Loma, may also challenge for the belt. Other wrestlers to watch include returning state qualifiers Michael Longo of Calvary Chapel and Tony Jimenez of Dinuba, San Diego section champion Antonio Perez of Central Union, and Sergio Enloe of Clovis.
138
1. Natrelle Demison (Bakersfield)
2. Patrick Phaysamone (Clovis East)
3. Micah Cruz (Bakersfield)
4. Dillen Rocha (Lemoore)
5. Jerry McGinty (Pine Creek)
6. Jacob Leon (Alta Loma)
7. Jon Jay Chavez (De La Salle)
8. Michael Longo (Calvary Chapel)
9. Antonio Perez (Central Union)
10. Sergio Enloe (Clovis)
11. Tony Jimenez (Dinuba)
12. Kevan Garcia (Paso Robles)
13. Danen Calvin (Chaparral)
14. Mason Koshiyama (Folsom)
15. Matt Bettencourt (Elk Grove)
Preview: The 145pound division boasts a number of state place winners including a couple from other states. Leading the field are fourth place California state finisher Adam Hendrickson of Healdsburg and two time Nevada state champion Alex Aniciete of Las Vegas. Bakersfield's Maxx Ramirez was sixth at last year'sCalifornia state tournament and Pine Creek's Derrick Ortiz was sixth in the state of Colorado. Despite all of these credentials, this weight class appears to be relatively wide open. There are a number of state qualifiers who may also challenge for the belt including Chico's Pang Lee, Bellarmine's RJ Raffanti, Clovis' Jason Ladd, Righetti's Luke Wilson, and La Sierra's Taylor McCormick.
145
1. Adam Hendrickson (Healdsburg)
2. Alex Aniciete (Las Vegas)
3. Maxx Ramirez (Bakersfield)
4. Ray Lomas (Central Catholic)
5. Jason Ladd (Clovis)
6. Luke Wilson (Righetti)
7. Pang Lee (Chico)
8. RJ Raffanti (Bellarmine)
9. Taylor McCormick (La Sierra)
10. Derrick Ortiz (Pine Creek)
11. Austin Braddock (Simi Valley)
12. Nick Fiegener (Folsom)
13. Trevor Behr (South Hills)
14. Aaron Negrette (Calvary Chapel)
Preview: In a weight class that boasts some extremely talented wrestlers, one young man appears head and shoulders above the rest. In a long list of credentials that includes returning state champion, Cadet National Champion, Walsh Ironman finalist, and Doc B champion,Lemoore's Isaiah Martinez will seek to become the first ever three time Battle for the Belt champion. Also hoping to compete for the title is former Cadet national finalist and California state place winner Coleman Hammond of Bakersfield. Hammond could be tested by fellow California state medalist and defending Sac-Joaquin section champion Austin Branum of Del Oro. Others who will contend for medals include Central Coast Section champion and three time state qualifier Jorge Barajas of Saint Francis, Central Section placers Kyle Perrault of Clovis East and Colby Thompson ofClovis, and state qualifier out of the Northern Section Dallas Poston of Foothill-Palo Cedro.
152
1. Isaiah Martinez (Lemoore)
2. Coleman Hammond (Bakersfield)
3. Austin Branum (Del Oro)
4. Jorge Barajas (Saint Francis)
5. Alex Smith (Pine Creek)
6. Corey Griego (Sultana)
7. Colby Thompson (Clovis)
8. Payton Russum (De La Salle)
Preview: This weight class might be the most unpredictable as it contains some out of state flavor along with three undefeated wrestlers. Green Valley's Ryder Newman is the returning Nevada state champion and he was also fourth at this year's RenoTournament of Champions. Spring Valley's Ray Waters is currently undefeated and was the runner-up in last year's Nevada state championships. Waters was also a Junior Freestyle All-American in Fargo last summer. Clovis' Adrian Salas boasts a California state medal to his resume, but has had very few matches during this wrestling season. Undefeated wrestlers Brady Beamon of Steele Canyon and Sam Hopkins of Saint Francis are both returning state qualifiers. Brady was a San Diego Section champion while Hopkins was the runner-up in the Central Coast Section. Last year's runner-up in the North Coast Section, Matthew Tsarnas of Healdsburg, should also challenge for the belt at this weight. Others to watch include Poway's Stevie Cervantes, Folsom's Devon Nooner, and ML King's Harlan Kistler II.
160
1. Ryder Newman (Green Valley)
2. Ray Waters (Spring Valley)
3. Adrian Salas (Clovis)
4. Brady Beamon (Steele Canyon)
5. Matthew Tsarnas (Healdsburg)
6. Sam Hopkins (Saint Francis)
7. Caleb Alvarado (Exeter)
8. Blake Matis (Casa Roble)
9. Stevie Cervantes (Poway)
10. Austin Beaman (Cimarron)
11. Jaime Martinez (Lemoore)
12. Harlan Kistler II (ML King)
13. Devon Nooner (Folsom)
Preview: In a weight class that has eight returning state qualifiers, three time state placer Zach Nevills of Clovis appears to be the favorite. Former Colorado state champion Connor King, now competing for Poway should also contend. If the seeds hold, the Battle for the Belt semifinals could entail a riveting rematch of last week's Doc B semifinals in which Nevills squeaked out an overtime win over King in a hotly contested match. Hoping to meet one of them in the finals is returning state placer Silas Nacita of Bakersfield. Other returning state qualifiers hoping to challenge for the belt include Jesse Orona of Carlsbad, undefeated Dylan Morris of Redwood, Immanuel Barber of Canyon Springs, Brett Sayre of Temecula Valley, and Doc B placers Josh McFadden of Central Union and Nick Traquato of Ponderosa.
170
1. Zach Nevills (Clovis)
2. Silas Nacita (Bakersfield)
3. Josh McFadden (Central Union)
4. Connor King (Poway)
5. Immanuel Barber (Canyon Springs)
6. Dylan Morris (Redwood)
7. Jesse Orona (Carlsbad)
8. Brett Sayre (Temecula Valley)
9. Connor Anderson (La Costa Canyon)
10. Aaron Pease (De La Salle)
11. Jonathan Diaz (AB Miller)
Preview: This weight class represents what is by far the most wide open field. A number of talented wrestlers who could vie for the belt include returning state qualifier Kyle Pope of Bakersfield, Doc B placer Ryan Davies of Clovis, San Diego Section runner-up Augie DeSantis of Escondido, Northern Section finalist Mark Jorgenson of Chico, and state qualifier out of the Central Section Florencio Vega of Clovis East. Other wrestlers to watch include Chaparral's Jon Wixom, La Costa Canyon's Paul Head, and Poway's Brit Bastow.
182
1. Kyle Pope (Bakersfield)
2. Ryan Davies (Clovis)
3. Augie DeSantis (Escondido)
4. Mark Jorgensen (Chico)
5. Nate Lopez (Lemoore)
7. Jon Wixom (Chaparral)
8. Paul Head (La Costa Canyon)
9. Brit Bastow (Poway)
10. Danny Knox (Carlsbad)
Preview: Two returning California state medalists appear to be the class of this field. Clovis' Dakota Gordon has been dominating his opponents this season with the exception of his sole defeat coming during a dual meet versus perennial national power St. Ed's of Ohio. Gordon rolled through the competition at last week en route to claiming the Doc Buchanan title. This week, however, Gordon may be pushed by Robert Marchese of Oak Hills. Marchese is a two time state placer and is currently undefeated at 20-0. Looking to challenge Gordon and Marchese will be Colorado state placer Brandon Tribble of Pine Creek and returning state qualifier (and undefeated wrestler) Anthony Flores of Alta Loma. Also in contention for medals will be Carlsbad's Chance Eskam, Poway's Tim Chassen, La Costa Canyon's Cody Williams, and Folsom's Alex Wood.
195
1. Robert Marchese (Oak Hills)
2. Dakota Gordon (Clovis)
3. Danny Chaid (Bellarmine)
4. Brandon Tribble (Pine Creek)
5. Anthony Flores (Alta Loma)
6. Chance Eskam (Carlsbad)
7. Tim Chassen (Poway)
8. Alex Wood (Folsom)
9. Cody Williams (La Costa Canyon)
10. Alex Campos (Chico)
Preview: Due to his school's involvement in the state football playoffs, returning state medalist Justin Walker of De La Salle is in his first major wrestling competition of the season. Despite this fact, Walker appears to be the clear favorite at this weight. Hoping to challenge Walker is Poway's Richard Durr. Durr has placed at all major competitions this year including the Reno Tournament of Champions (3rd) and the Doc B (5th). Returning state qualifier Josh Letuligasenoa will hope to avenge a double overtime loss to Durr in the fifth place match at the Doc B. Undefeated Diego Vasquez of Vista Murrieta could also surprise some people at this weight. Others to watch include Bloomington's Derrick Jones, Sultana's Zac Williams, and Clovis East's Gannon Delfierro.
220
1. Justin Walker (De La Salle)
2. Richard Durr (Poway)
3. Josh Letuligasenoa (Elk Grove)
4. Diego Vasquez (Vista Murrieta)
5. Derrick Jones (Bloomington)
6. Deonte Willis (Paso Robles)
7. Zac Williams (Sultana)
8. Charlie Rassel (Carlsbad)
9. Chumkaur Dhaliwal (James Logan)
10. Evan Dahlquist (Foothill)
Preview: Returning state champion and nationally ranked Nick Nevills of Clovis looks to erase an upset loss at last year's Battlefor the Belt by claiming this year's title. Hoping to challenge Nevills will be Southern Section finalist Robert Chism of Downey, Reno TOC and Doc B placer Kelly Simmons of Poway, Doc B placer Kenneth Clark of Carter, third place Nevada state finisher Lahmad Evans of Las Vegas, and returning state qualifier Jordan Alleva of Folsom.
285
1. Nick Nevills (Clovis)
2. Robert Chism (Downey)
3. Kelly Simmons (Poway)
4. Kenneth Clark (Carter)
5. Lahmad Evans (Las Vegas)
6. Jordan Alleva (Folsom)
7. Chris Alonso (Central Union)
8. Ian Kluckman (Pine Creek)
9. James Cannon (Escondido)
CA - Clovis Doc Buchanan Invitational Finalist
106
1st Place - Zahid Valencia of St. John Bosco
2nd Place - Paul Mascarenas of Cleveland-NM
3rd Place - Miguel Martinez of Madera
4th Place - Vinny Elizalde of Brawley
5th Place - Troy Lakin of Clayton Valley
6th Place - Tirso Lara of Poway
7th Place - Isaiah Hokit of Wasco
8th Place - Anthony Soto of Colony
113
1st Place - Isaiah Locsin of Live Oak
2nd Place - Micah Perez of Central Union
3rd Place - Jason Delacruz of Buchanan
4th Place - Robert Romo of Apple Valley
5th Place - Nick Marquez of Foothill-Bakersfield
6th Place - George Torres of La Quinta
7th Place - Sean Williams of Lemoore
8th Place - Chris Tamez of Clovis East
120
1st Place - Jonas Gaytan of Clovis
2nd Place - Kasey Klaus of Vacaville
3rd Place - Emilio Saavedra of Modesto
4th Place - Brandon Rodriguez of Clovis West
5th Place - Jordan Hart of Palo Verde-NV
6th Place - Able Contreras of Porterville
7th Place - Lorenzo De La Riva of Folsom
8th Place - Forfeit Forfeit of Unattached
8th Place - Johnny Zazueta of St. John Bosco
126
1st Place - Anthony Valencia of St. John Bosco
2nd Place - Connor Pollock of Folsom
3rd Place - Josh Rodriguez of Righetti
4th Place - Daniel Gaytan of Clovis
5th Place - Josh Miranda of Poway
6th Place - Vicente Hernandez of Clovis
7th Place - Victor Olmos of Gilroy
8th Place - Artemio Flores of James Logan
132
1st Place - Javier Gasca III of Kingsburg
2nd Place - Joe Moita of De La Salle
3rd Place - Paul Fox of Gilroy
4th Place - Martin Ramirez of Elk Grove
5th Place - Timmy Maldonado of Los Osos
6th Place - Matt Gay of Clovis
7th Place - Victor Lopez of Poway
8th Place - Jesse Taylor of Poway
138
1st Place - Alex Cisneros of Selma
2nd Place - Niko Villarreal of Gilroy
3rd Place - Shayne Tucker of Bella Vista
4th Place - Micah Cruz of Bakersfield
5th Place - Brian Sergi of College Park
6th Place - Alfred Murabito of Saratoga
7th Place - Sergio Enloe of Clovis
8th Place - Xavier Johnson of Liberty-Brentwood
145
1st Place - Willie Fox of Gilroy
2nd Place - Natrelle Demison of Bakersfield
3rd Place - Reed VanAnrooy of Roseburg-OR
4th Place - Alex Abono of De La Salle
5th Place - Adam Hendrickson of Healdsburg
6th Place - Alex Aniciete of Las Vegas-NV
7th Place - Jason Ladd of Clovis
8th Place - Luke Wilson of Righetti
152
1st Place - Isaiah Martinez of Lemoore
2nd Place - Coleman Hammond of Bakersfield
3rd Place - Hector Mandera of Roseburg-OR
4th Place - Kyle Perreault of Clovis East
5th Place - Corey Griego of Sultana
6th Place - Colby Thompson of Clovis
7th Place - Sam Duchene of Simi Valley
8th Place - Payton Russum of De La Salle
160
1st Place - Victor Pereira of Newark Memorial
2nd Place - Javier Mandera of Roseburg-OR
3rd Place - Keaton Subjeck of Oak Ridge
4th Place - Matthew Tsarnas of Healdsburg
5th Place - Kent Beecham of Moro Bay
6th Place - Stevie Cervantes of Poway
7th Place - Isiah Morfin of Selma
8th Place - JJ Chou of College Park
170
1st Place - Joey Davis of Santa Fe
2nd Place - Zach Nevills of Clovis
3rd Place - Steven Elicegui of Wooster-NV
4th Place - Silas Nacita of Bakersfield
5th Place - Josh Mcfadden of Central Union
6th Place - Conner King of Poway
7th Place - Nick Traquato of Ponderosa
8th Place - Richard Nevearez of Amador Valley
182
1st Place - Nikko Reyes of Clovis West
2nd Place - Paul Yoo of Cypress
3rd Place - Kyle Pope of Bakersfield
4th Place - Ryan Davies of Clovis
5th Place - Larry Cutbirth of Etiwanda
6th Place - Florencio Vega of Clovis East
7th Place - Brit Bastow of Poway
8th Place - Michael Tenorio of Firebaugh
195
1st Place - Dakota Gordon of Clovis
2nd Place - Kyle Lincoln of Yosemite
3rd Place - Khymba Johnson of Center
4th Place - Jack Murphy of Frontier
5th Place - Broc Westlake of Reed-NV
6th Place - Kyle Clark of Antioch
7th Place - William Gockel-Figge of Simi Valley
8th Place - Chance Eskam of Carlsbad
220
1st Place - Spencer Empey of Reed-NV
2nd Place - Alex Encarnacion of College Park
3rd Place - JJ Everard of Etiwanda
4th Place - Zachary Williams of Sultana
5th Place - Richard Durr of Poway
6th Place - Josh Letuligasenoa of Elk Grove
7th Place - Ben Goirigolzarri of Roseburg-OR
8th Place - Tim Glauninger of Junipero Serra
285
1st Place - Nick Nevills of Clovis
2nd Place - Johnny Schupp of Vacaville
3rd Place - Michael Lowman of Foothill-Sacramento
4th Place - Robert Chism of Downey
5th Place - Marq Randall of Roseburg-OR
6th Place - Kelly Simmons of Poway
7th Place - Lahmad Evans of Las Vegas-NV
8th Place - Kenneth Clark of Carter
Top 10 Teams
1. Clovis (C): 205.0
2. Bakersfield (C): 115.0
3. Poway (SD): 111.5
4. Roseburg, Oregon: 111.5
5. Gilroy (CC): 88.0
6. Vacaville (SJ): 81.0
7. St. John Bosco (S): 73.0
8. Clovis West (C): 70.0
9. Lemoore (C): 62.5
10. Folsom (SJ): 53.5
Clovis Doc Buchanan Championship Finals (order of matches)
132 - Javier Gasca (Kingsburg, C) #4 vs. Joe Moita (De La Salle, NC) #6
126 - Connor Pollock (Folsom, SJ) #4 vs. Anthony Valencia (St. John Bosco, S) #3
220 - Spencer Empey (Reed, Nevada) #1 Alex Encarnacion (College Pk, NC) #6
120 - Kasey Klaus (Vacaville, SJ) #5 vs. Jonas Gaytan (Clovis, C) #2
160 - Victor Pereira (Newark Memorial, NC) #1 vs. Javier Mandera (Roseburg, Oregon) #2
182 - Nikko Reyes (Clovis West, C) #1 vs. Paul Yoo (Cypress, S) #2
195 - Dakota Gordon (Clovis, C) #1 vs. Kyle Lincoln (Yosemite, C) #2
106 - Zahid Valencia (St. John Bosco, S) #1 vs. Paul Mascarenas (Cleveland, New Mexico) #2
113 - Isaiah Locsin (Live Oak, CC) #1 vs. Micah Perez (Central Union, SD) #2
145 - Natrelle Demison (Bakersfield, C) #1 vs. Willie Fox (Gilroy, CC) #3
285 - Nick Nevills (Clovis, C) #1 vs. Johnny Schupp (Vacaville, SJ) #2
152 - Isaiah Martinez (Lemoore, C) #1 vs. Coleman Hammond (Bakersfield, C) #2
170 - Joey Davis (Santa Fe, C) #1 vs. Zach Nevills (Clovis, C) #2
138 - Alex Cisneros (Selma, C) #1 vs. Niko Villarreal (Gilroy) #3
106
Zahid Valenica (St. John Bosco, S) vs. Tirso Lara (Poway, SD)
Miguel Martinez (Madera, C) vs. Paul Mascarenas (Cleveland, New Mexico)
113
Isaiah Locsin (Live Oak, CC) vs. Nick Marquez (Foothill-Bakersfield, C)
George Torres (La Quinta, S) vs. Micah Perez (Central Union, SD)
120
Emillio Saavedra (Modesto, SJ) vs. Kasey Klaus (Vacaville, SJ)
Brandon Rodriguez (Clovis West, C) vs. Jonas Gaytan (Clovis, C)
126
Daniel Gaytan (Clovis, C) vs. Connor Pollock (Folsom, SJ)
Anthony Valenica (St. John Bosco, S) vs. Josh Rodriguez (Righetti, S)
132
Martin Ramirez (Elk Grove, SJ) vs. Javier Gasca III (Kingsburg, C)
Joe Moita (De La Salle, NC) vs. Matt Gay (Clovis, C)
138
Alex Cisneros (Selma, C) vs. Micah Cruz (Bakersfield, C)
Niko Villarreal (Gilroy, CC) vs. Shayne Tucker (Bella Vista, SJ)
145
Natrelle Demison (Bakersfield, C) vs. Reed VanAnrooy (Roseburg, Oregon)
Willie Fox (Gilroy, CC) vs. Alex Aniciete (Las Vegas, Nevada)
152
Isaiah Martinez (Lemoore, C) vs. Hector Madera (Roseburg, Oregon)
Kyle Perreault (Clovis East, C) vs. Coleman Hammond (Bakersfield, C)
160
Victor Pereira (Newark Memorial, NC) vs. Mathew Tsarnas (Healdsburg, NC)
Keaton Subjeck (Oak Ridge, SJ) vs. Javier Mandera (Roseburg, Oregon)
170
Joey Davis (Santa Fe, S) vs. Steven Elicegui (Wooster, Nevada)
Connor King (Poway, SD) vs. Zach Nevills (Clovis, C)
182
Nikko Reyes (Clovis West, C) vs. Kyle Pope (Bakersfield, C)
Ryan Davis (Clovis, C) vs. Paul Yoo (Cypress, S)
195
Dakota Gordon (Clovis, C) vs. Broc Westlake (Reed, Nevada)
Khymba Johnson (Center, SJ) vs. Kyle Lincoln (Yosemite, C)
220
Spencer Empey (Reed, Nevada) vs. Josh Letuligasenoa (Elk Grove, SJ)
Alex Encarnacion (College Park, NC) vs. Richard Durr (Poway, SD)
285
Nick Nevills (Clovis, C) vs. Marq Randall (Roseburg, Oregon)
Michael Lowman (Foothill-Sacramento, SJ) vs. Johnny Schupp (Vacaville, SJ)
Top 10 Teams
1. Clovis (C): 117.0 (7 semi-finalist)
2. Poway (SD): 85.5 (3 semi-finalist)
3. Roseburg (Oregon): 78.5 (3 semi-finalist)
4. Bakersfield (C): 66.0 (4 semi-finalist)
5. Vacaville (SJ): 57.0 (2 semi-finalist)
6. Clovis West (C): 48.0 (2 semi-finalist)
7. Elk Grove (SJ): 45.0 (2 semi-finalist)
8. Lemoore (C): 43.0 (1 semi-finalist)
9. Gilroy (CC): 41.0 (2 semi-finalist)
10. St. John Bosco (S): 39.5 (2 semi-finalist)
California Page July 2011
California Page
By
Lynn Dyche
McIntosh, McIntosh, McIntosh…What a tremendous
high school career for this outstanding wrestler from Calvary Chapel High School in Santa Ana, CA.
In the past few years, the state tournament program article that I write on the history of California wrestling, I have stated that Jason Welch, now wrestling at Northwestern, was the most dominant wrestler that I have observed in California State Tournaments. Welch was a four time state placer and three time state champion. The same record stands for Morgan McIntosh. He will have to be listed right along with Welch as completely over powering his opponents. In fact, he wasn’t scored upon offensively his last two years of high school. In addition he won the Freestyle National Championship at Fargo, as well as many other major tournaments, plus he culminated his high school wrestling career by being ranked the number one ranked high school wrestler in the U.S., as well as being named the 2011 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award Winner.
Now Morgan will enter the next phase of his career by attending Penn State University where he will have the pleasure of working out daily with Cale Sanderson, Jake Varner, and many Penn State wrestlers. I am sure that he will be introduced quickly to one of Sanderson’s head & ankle takedowns and well as Varner’s strong half nelson.
Congratulations Morgan McIntosh and wishing you great successes at Penn State.
California All Americans: A large group of California Wrestlers were recently recognized as All Americans.
The Amateur Wrestling News announced the 2011 High School All Americans. California was well represented in the selections. Morgan McIntosh and Bryce Hammond were first team selections. Nahshon Garrett & Vince Waldhauser were second team selections. Other Californians making the “top six” were: Lucas Sheridan (4th), Nick Pena (5th) and Vince Rodriguez (6th).
In addition, the following California wrestlers were selected:
Steven Knoblauch, Fabian Garcia, Cody Tow, and Tim Box.
I am surprised that Tank Kowles was not selected at 215 pounds.
McIntosh and Hammond were also selected on the “Dream Team” by Wrestling USA Magazine. In addition Nahshon Garrett, Fabian Garcia, Vincent Rodriguez, Nick Pena, Chris Mecate and Vinny Waldhauser were all selected as All-Americans by Wrestling USA Magazine. Receiving Honorable Mention were: Cody Tow, Timmy Box, Damien Arredondo, Abel Baldazo, Preston Quam and Lucas Sheridan.
Girls Wrestling. The California State CIF held the first official Girls State Wrestling Tournament in February at Lemoore High School.
Not to be outdone by the boys, twelve California High School Girls were selected by Wrestling USA Magazine as 2011 All Americans. They are Katie Burdick (Newark), Tianna Camous (Folsom), Estera Felton (Rancho Cordova), Mabel Flores (Los Banos), Amanda Hendey (Beaumont), Hayley Kinney (Temecula), Courtney Madsen (Novato), Biri Mendoza (Selma), Alexis Rodriguez (Redlands), Jamaie Scott (Sacramento), Tamara Tillman (Santa Fe), and Jasmine Yanez (Gilroy).
STATE TOURNAMENTS: The 2012 Boys State Tournament will be held March 4-5 at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield.
The 2012 Girls State Tournament will be held at Lemoore High School on February 25-26.
Marcie Van Dusen Women’s Wrestling Technique Tour 2011 Coming to California
Olympic and World Champion Wrestler, Menlo College Coach to Lead Clinic in West Covina
BOULDER, Colo. – May 9, 2011 – http://dreamteam47.com/ Arno P. Niemand, longtime wrestling proponent, author, historian, and member of the <http://www.wrestlinghalloffame.org/>National Wrestling Hall of Fame, today announced that the popular Marcie Van Dusen Women’s Wrestling Technique Tour 2011 is coming to West Covina, California on May 21.
Event Description: Marcie Van Dusen, 2008 Olympian and current head coach of the women’s wrestling program at Menlo College, will be holding a freestyle clinic followed by a meet-and-greet session for parents. The event is for girls and women who want to learn more about freestyle wrestling.
Event Open To: Clinic is targeted to high school and middle school female wrestlers, but is open to all wrestlers and coaches.
When: May 21 2011, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: 1609 E Cameron Ave, West Covina CA 91791
For More Information: Shirley Stephens, <mailto:mamaduck333@gmail.com>mamaduck333@gmail.com, 626-673-5874
or log on to <http://www.themat.com/>www.themat.com.
About Arno Niemand
Mr. Niemand is a 1956 graduate of Cornell, where he was on the wrestling team. He was later inducted into the Cornell Hall of Distinguished Wrestling Alumni. He went on to earn his MBA in 1958 from the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia. Throughout his life, Mr. Niemand has continued to support the sport of wrestling, and in 2008 received the FILA Gold Star, which is the highest award given to an individual by the world governing body of wrestling. In 2009, he inducted into the National <http://www.wrestlinghalloffame.org/>Wrestling Hall of Fame, earning the Order of Merit.
As previous owner and chairman of Body Bar Inc., Niemand has sponsored the <http://www.themat.com/>USA Wrestling Women's National Team since 2003.
Niemand recently wrote and published, “<http://amzn.to/fU72QT>The Dream Team of 1947,” a new book chronicling the extraordinary story of the <http://dreamteam47.com/>1947 wrestling team of Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, which is available at <http://amzn.to/fU2UI2>Amazon.com and select book stores. More details can be found at http://dreamteam47.com.
Follow women’s wrestling activities on www.usawrestlingnation.com and www.themat.com.
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Team California - NHSCA National Championships (final results)
Senior Division (15 All-Americans)
103 – Michael Clemmensen – Atascadero HS (S) 2nd Place (6th State)
112 – Nahshon Garrett – Chico HS (N): National Champion (1st, 1st State)
112 – Ian Nickell – Bakersfield HS (C): 4th Place (7th, 7th State)
112 – Ray Delgado – Oak Hills-Hesperia HS (S): 5th Place (6th State)
112 – Christian Bentancourt – Arroyo-El Monte HS (S): 7th Place (6th State)
119 – Fabian Garcia – Turlock HS (SJ): National Champion (6th, 4th, 7th, 5th State)
119 – Connor Larson – Clovis East HS (C): 7th Place (8th State)
125 – Vince Rodriguez – Clovis North HS (C): National Champion (3rd, 2nd, 2nd State)
135 – Chris Mecate – Redlands East Valley HS (S): 3rd Place (6th, 5th, 1st State)
135 – Timmy Box – Bakersfield (C): 4th Place (8th, 3rd State)
145 – Chase Boontjer – Foothill-Palo Cedro HS (N) 6th Place (5th State)
152 – Adam Fierro – Bakersfield HS (C): 3rd Place (3rd State)
152 – Robin Callas – Nevada Union-Grass Valley HS (SJ): 7th Place (State Qualifier)**
160 – Bryce Hammond – Bakersfield HS (C): National Champion (1st, 1st, 4th State)
189 – Luke Sheridan – De La Salle-Concord HS (NC): 3rd Place (3rd, 3rd State)
Team Result: National Champions
Junior Division (9 All-Americans)
119 – Martin Ramirez-Elk Grove (SJ): 2nd Place
130 – Willie Fox-Gilroy (CC): 3rd Place
130 – Patrick Phaysamone-Clovis East (C): 7th Place
135 – Natrelle Demison-Bakersfield (C): 2nd Place
145 – Blake Kastl-Gilroy (CC): 4th Place
160 – Silas Nacita-Bakersfield (C): 3rd Place
171 – Nikko Reyes-Clovis West (C): National Champion
171 – Robert Marchese-Oak Hills-Hesperia (S): 2nd Place
215 – Austin Lobsinger-West Valley-Cottonwood (N): 4th Place
Team finish: 2nd Place
Sophomore Division (7 All-Americans)
103 – Leif Dominguez-Gilroy (CC): 3rd Place
112 – Kasey Klaus – Vacaville (SJ): 5TH Place
112 – Victor Trujillo-Bella Vista-Fair Oaks (SJ): 7th Place
130 – Hunter Hodges-Bakersfield (C): 6th Place
140 – Kyle Perreault-Clovis East (C): 6th Place
145 – Coleman Hammond-Bakersfield (C): National Champion
285 – Johnathan Roa-Lemoore (C): 8th Place
Team finish: 6th Place
Freshman Division (10 All-Americans)
112 – Paul Fox-Gilroy (CC): National Champion
125 – Nicholas Villarreal-Gilroy (CC): 3rd Place
125 – Hayden Fry-Vacaville (SJ): 4th Place
125 – Christian Smith-Rim of the World-Lake Arrowhead (S): 6th Place
125 – Lake Gee-Oroville (N): 8th Place
135 – Nicholas Fiegener-Folsom (SJ): 7th Place
140 – Bryan Salinas-Northview (S): 3rd Place
152 – Nickolas Callender-Clovis East, (C): 7th Place
189 – Jeramy Sweany-Vacaville (SJ): 7th Place
285 – Justin Gillham-Oak Hills-Hesperia (S): 3rd Place
Team finish: 3rd Place
Team California highlights (grades 9 - 12):
7 National Champions
Bakersfield produces 8 All-Americans
Gilroy produces 5 All-Americans
Central Section produces 13 All-Americans
Willie Fox of Gilroy earns third NHSCA All-American honor
Nikko Reyes (Clovis West), Coleman Hammond (Bakersfield), and Bryce Hammond (Bakersfield) earn second NHSCA tile
Note: Emillio Saavedra (Pitman, 9), Joey Davis (Santa Fe, 11), and Morgan McIntosh (Calvary Chapel, 12) win FLO-NATIONAL titles. Isaiah Martinez (Lemoore, 10) places 2nd.
NHSCA Senior High School Nationals - State stats 1990 - 2011
NHSCA Team Champions (Senior’s only)
2011 – California
2010 – New Jersey
2009 – California
2008 – New Jersey
2007 – California
2006 – New Jersey
2005 – New York
2004 – Ohio
2003 – Ohio
2002 – Ohio
2001 – California
2000 – Ohio
1999 – California
1998 – Minnesota
1997 – Ohio
1996 – California
1995 – Ohio
1994 – Ohio
1993 – Ohio
1992: Team score not compiled
1991: Team score not compiled
1990: Team score not compiled
NHSCA Top 3 Team finishes (1993 – 2011)
2011
1. California – 240.5
2. New Jersey – 156.5
3. New York – 135.5
2010
1. New Jersey-233.5
2. New York-190.0
3. California-153.5
2009
1. California-186.5
2. New York-177.5
3. Michigan-170.0
2008
1. New Jersey-230.5
2. Michigan-213.0
3. Pennsylvania-210.0
2007
1. California-205.5
2. New Jersey-198.0
3. Ohio-179.5
2006
1. New Jersey-249.0
2. California-231.5
3. Ohio-230.0
2005
1. New York-222.0
2. Ohio-186.0
3. California-180.0
2004
1. Ohio-173.5
2. California-136.0
3. Michigan-118.5
2003
1. Ohio-289.0
2. New Jersey-202.5
3. California-176.0
2002
1. Ohio-253.0
2T. California-218.0
2T. New Jersey-218.0
2001
1. California-265.5
2. New Jersey-228.5
3. Ohio-185.5
2000
1. Ohio-258.5
2. California-220.5
3. New Jersey-178.5
1999
1. California-255.0
2. Ohio-234.0
3. New Jersey-152.5
1998
1. Minnesota-184.5
2. California-176.0
3. Utah-169.0
1997
1. Ohio-213.0
2. Pennsylvania-208.5
3. New Jersey-189.5
1996
1. California-283.0
2. Minnesota-176.0
3. Ohio-170.0
1995
1. Ohio-202.5
2. California-163.0
3. Indiana-158.5
1994
1. Ohio-251.5
2. Pennsylvania-189.0
3. California-164.5
1993
1. Ohio-185.5
2. Pennsylvania-166.0
3. California-157.5
1990-’92: Team score not compiled
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ohio: 8 (1993, 94, ‘95, ‘97, ‘00, ‘02, ’03, ’04)
California: 6 (1996, ’99, ’01, ’07, ’09, ‘11)
New Jersey: 3 (2006, ’08, ‘10)
New York: 1 (2005)
Minnesota: 1 (1998)
Top 3 Team Finishes
California: 17
Ohio: 14
New Jersey: 11
Pennsylvania: 4
Michigan: 3
New York: 4
Minnesota: 2
Indiana: 1
Utah: 1
NATIONAL TITLES PER STATE (Individual)
Ohio (47)
California (38)
New Jersey (34)
Pennsylvania (24)
New York (20)
Michigan (13)
Oklahoma (10)
Illinois (9)
Virginia (9)
Indiana (7)
Kansas (7)
Utah (7)
Maryland (6)
Missouri (6)
Minnesota (5)
Wisconsin (5)
Arizona (4)
Colorado (4)
Florida (4)
Georgia (4)
Idaho (4)
Iowa (4)
North Carolina (4)
Delaware (3)
Montana (3)
New Mexico (3)
South Dakota (3)
Washington (3)
South Carolina (2)
Tennessee (2)
West Virginia (2)
New Hampshire (1)
Oregon (1)
Wyoming (1)
ALL-AMERICANS PER STATE
Ohio (246)
California (241)
New Jersey (177)
Pennsylvania (148)
New York (130)
Michigan (100)
Minnesota (93)
Kansas (91)
Oklahoma (88)
Indiana (70)
Virginia (68)
Iowa (67)
Illinois (66)
Florida (59)
Maryland (54)
Missouri (49)
Utah (48)
North Carolina (44)
Wisconsin (39)
Colorado (36)
New Mexico (33)
Massachusetts (32)
Washington (32)
South Dakota (31)
West Virginia (31)
Arizona (30)
Montana (26)
North Dakota (24)
Tennessee (24)
Connecticut (20)
Delaware (20)
Texas (19)
Wyoming (19)
Idaho (18)
Georgia (17)
South Carolina (16)
Nebraska (14)
Oregon (14)
Nevada (12)
New Hampshire (12)
Kentucky (11)
Louisiana (9)
Alabama (5)
Alaska (5)
Maine (4)
Vermont (4)
Rhode Island (1)
Hawaii (1)
Mississippi (0)
Arkansas (0)
MOST FINALISTS AT CHAMPIONSHIPS
California (2001): 9
MOST ALL-AMERICANS AT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ohio (2003): 22
MOST INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS AT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ohio (2004): 6
2011 National High School Coaches Association Championships - Team CA results
Junior Division (9 All-Americans)
119 – Martin Ramirez-Elk Grove (SJ): 2nd Place
130 – Willie Fox-Gilroy (CC): 3rd Place
130 – Patrick Phaysamone-Clovis East (C): 7th Place
135 – Natrelle Demison-Bakersfield (C): 2nd Place
145 – Blake Kastl-Gilroy (CC): 4th Place
160 – Silas Nacita-Bakersfield (C): 3rd Place
171 – Nikko Reyes-Clovis West (C): National Champion
171 – Robert Marchese-Oak Hills-Hesperia (S): 2nd Place
215 – Austin Lobsinger-West Valley-Cottonwood (N): 4th Place
Team finish: 2nd Place
Sophomore Division (7 All-Americans)
103 – Leif Dominguez-Gilroy (CC): 3rd Place
112 – Kasey Klaus – Vacaville (SJ): 5TH Place
112 – Victor Trujillo-Bella Vista-Fair Oaks (SJ): 7th Place
130 – Hunter Hodges-Bakersfield (C): 6th Place
140 – Kyle Perreault-Clovis East (C): 6th Place
145 – Coleman Hammond-Bakersfield (C): National Champion
285 – Johnathan Roa-Lemoore (C): 8th Place
Team finish: 6th Place
Freshman Division (10 All-Americans)
112 – Paul Fox-Gilroy (CC): National Champion
125 – Nicholas Villarreal-Gilroy (CC): 3rd Place
125 – Hayden Fry-Vacaville (SJ): 4th Place
125 – Christian Smith-Rim of the World-Lake Arrowhead (S): 6th Place
125 – Lake Gee-Oroville (N): 8th Place
135 – Nicholas Fiegener-Folsom (SJ): 7th Place
140 – Bryan Salinas-Northview (S): 3rd Place
152 – Nickolas Callender-Clovis East, (C): 7th Place
189 – Jeramy Sweany-Vacaville (SJ): 7th Place
285 – Justin Gillham-Oak Hills-Hesperia (S): 3rd Place
Team finish: 3rd Place
Updated Team California NHSCA Roster (3/24/11)
From: Al Fontes <al.fontes@sbcglobal.net>
#1 103 – Michael Clemmensen – Atascadero HS (Southern Section)
6th CA State
#1 112 – Nahshon Garrett – Chico HS (Northern Section)
2x CA State Champion
2x Junior All-American
2x Cadet All-American
5 Counties Champion
Reno TOC Champion
Ranked #2 in the Country – Wrestling USA Magazine
Ranked #4 in the Country – WIN Magazine
Ranked #4 in the Country - InterMat
Ranked #5 in the Country – Amateur Wrestling News
#2 112 – Ray Delgado – Oak Hills HS (Southern Section)
6th CA State (dropped from 119s)
#3 112 – Christian Bentancourt – Arroyo HS (Southern Section)
6th CA State
Ranked #16 in the Country – Wrestling USA Magazine
#4 112 – Ian Nickell – Bakersfield HS (Central Section)
7th CA State ‘11
7th CA State ‘10
NHSCA All-American
Ranked #14 in the Country – Wrestling USA Magazine
#1 119 – Fabian Garcia – Turlock HS (Sac-Joaquin Section)
5th CA State ‘11
6th CA State ‘10
4th CA State ‘09
7th CA State ‘08
Reno TOC Champion
Ranked #3 in the Country – Wrestling USA Magazine
Ranked #6 in the Country – InterMat
Ranked #14 in the Country – WIN Magazine
#2 119 – Gilbert Nakatani – Northview HS (Southern Section)
7th CA State (dropped from 125s)
#3 119 – Vincent Herrera – South Hills HS (Southern Section)
Southern Section Champion, State Qualifier *Wild Card entrant
#1 125 – Vince Rodriguez – Clovis North HS (Central Section)
2nd CA State ‘11
2nd CA State ‘10
3rd CA State ‘09
NHSCA National Champion – OW
Ranked #7 in the Country – Wrestling USA Magazine
Ranked #11 in the Country – Amateur Wrestling News
Ranked #15 in the Country – WIN Magazine
#2 125 – Sammy Cano – Santa Ana HS (Southern Section)
6th CA State
#3 125 – Connor Larson – Clovis East HS (Central Section)
8th CA State
#4 125 – Austin Wulfert – Casa Roble HS (Sac-Joaquin Section)
State Qualifier *Wild Card entrant
#5 125 – Nick Chavez – Redlands East Valley HS (Southern Section)
State Qualifier *Wild Card entrant
#6 125 – Brandon Egelston – Turlock HS (Sac-Joaquin Section)
8th CA State
#1 130 – Chris Calcagno – Clovis North HS (Central Section)
7th CA State
#2 130 – Bobby Morales – South Hills HS (Southern Section)
8th CA State
#1 135 – Chris Mecate – Redlands E. Valley HS (Southern Section)
California State Champion ‘11
5th CA State ‘10
6th CA State ‘08
Super 32 Champion
Ranked #7 in the Country – Wrestling USA Magazine
Ranked #12 in the Country – Amateur Wrestling News
Ranked #12 in the Country – WIN Magazine
#2 135 – Shane Yacuta – Porterville HS (Central Section)
2nd CA State ‘11
4th CA State ‘10
#3 135 – Timmy Box – Bakersfield (Central Section)
3rd CA State ‘11
8th CA State ‘09
2x NHSCA All-American
Ranked #11 in the Country – WIN Magazine