10 Early Round Match-Ups to Watch

Logan Bruce – Maria Carrillo HS

After reviewing the brackets, we identified ten potential early-round (first or second round) matches in the tournament that we found particularly intriguing. While some of these matchups occur in the second round, it’s worth noting that one wrestler will need to secure victory in their first match to advance to these bouts. These contests have the potential to be some of the most exciting matches on Thursday morning, setting the stage for an energized crowd from the outset. Keep a lookout for these matchups—they could deliver some thrilling action.

106

Roman Barajas – St. Francis (CC2), Sr. vs 12 Alijah Ortiz – Clovis North (CS3), Jr.

113

Dominic Bozanic – Gilroy (CC2), So. vs 16 Camilo Ramirez – Walnut (SB3), Sr.

120

Jacob Estrada – Monache (CS4), Jr. vs 14 Orion Hill – Folsom (SJ2), Fr.

132

EJ Sheeran – St. Mary’s (SJ3), So. vs 6 Jacob Perez – Monache (CS1), Jr.

138

15 John Alvarez – San Fernando (LA1), Jr. vs Bryce Gonzales – Norco (SG4), Jr.

144

Isaiah Bertalotto – Turlock (SJ2), Sr. vs 4 Max Del Boxque – Clovis North (CS3), Jr.

Laird Root – Poway HS

150

3 Laird Root – Poway (SD3), Sr. vs Kaden Martinez – Ponderosa (SJ2), Jr.

175

Seth Iten – Holtville (SD4), Sr. vs 12 Logan Bruce – Maria Carrillo (NC1), Jr.

190

Dominic Dotson – Poway (SD2), So. vs 10 Mark Marin – Clovis (CS3), Jr.

215

11 Angel Cervantes – Highland (CS4), Sr. vs Elijah Watson – Turlock (SJ2), Sr.