CalGrappler Team & Wrestler of the Week 2/11

Panorama HS

Team: Panorama HS Girls

It was an historical event of its kind. The LA City Section held its first ever Girls wrestling tournament at Panorama High, the host Pythons made sure to set the standard high. Panorama had five individual champions and benefited from a late victory by Bell High wrestler Melina Aguilar to edge San Fernando 146-145 to capture the team title. The Tigers trailed 146-139 with two matches remaining when the Tigers’ Yakira Andrade was pinned by Aguilar in the 138-pound final to mathematically eliminate San Fernando from title contention. Winning titles for Panorama High were Coellet Rangel (98), Kaylee Acuna (103), Jasmine Heraldez (122), Melissa Martinez (126) and Micah Nacpil (235). Next up for them, it’s the Girls State Championships on February 22-23 at Lemoore high school. Congratulations to Panorama High for being this week CalGrappler team of the week.

Jonas Gaytan – Clovis HS

Individual: Jonas Gaytan, Clovis High

Considered the toughest league in California, the TRAC wrestling league always produces many state qualifiers and medal winners every year. In the rich history of the Clovis High wrestling team, there has never been a 4-time TRAC champion until yesterday. Jonas Gaytan at 120 pounds, made history by winning his fourth title. In the finals he defeated fellow California State Qualifier Jason De la Cruz from Buchanan High 5-0. Gaytan’s previous titles came at 113, 112 and 103 pounds. Congratulations to Jonas Gaytan for being the CalGrappler wrestler of the week.