Saavedra Transfers to Granite Bay

First reported from Steven Wilson at the Press Tribune
Read Steven’s story here.

Two-time California state champion and three-time state place winner Israel Saavedra (currently ranked #8 by FloWrestling at 132 lbs.) has transferred to Granite Bay High School. He still remains in the Sac-Joaquin Section but is now in the Granite Bay area. Saavedra also finished as a Junior National champion last season at the NHSCA Junior Nationals. Israel will be looking for this third CIF State title this coming March and also try to give the Grizzlies their first state champion. Saavedra already gave his verbal commitment to attend Old Dominion next school year and join his brother Emilio.

Israel Saavedra State Championship match in 2014 (Sophomore)

Israel Saavedra State Championship match in 2013 (Freshman)