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Top 2014-2015 California Wrestlers

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(alphabetical order, returning CIF State placers in bold)

106

Javier Alaniz (Clovis East, 7th 106)
Jordan Aquino (Vacaville, SJS champ)
Ross Arve (Buchanan, 2-2 106)
Navonte Demison (Bakersfield, 3rd 106)
Kai Middlebrook (Poway, 3-2 106)
Randon Miranda (Quartz Hill, 2-2 CA 106)
Bryce Morita (Clovis West, 3-2 113, placed 6th at NHSCA Junior 106)
Cade Olivas (St. John Bosco, incoming freshman)
Mike Rangel (Calvary Chapel, 3-2 106)

Navonte Demison

Navonte Demison – Bakersfield HS

113

David Campbell (Mission Oak, 4th 106)
Logan Eaton (Oakdale, 3-2 106)
Tyler Felix (Los Banos, 2-2 113)
David Gonzales (San Dimas, 3-2 Qtrs. 106)
Kai Kramer (La Costa Canyon, 3-2 106)
Landon McBride (Del Oro, 2-2 113)
Justin Mejia (Clovis, CIF state champ 106)
Fern Perez (Foothill, 4-2 113)
Christian Ramos (Benicia, 2-2 Qtrs. 106)
Morgan Sauseda (Chico, 1-2 106)
Zander Silva (Alta Loma, SS finalist 106)

Justin Mejia

Justin Mejia – Clovis HS

120

Nico Colunga (Oakdale, 6th 113, NHSCA Junior Champ)
JJ Figueroa (Bakersfield, CS champ, 2-2 113)
Robert Garcia (Selma, state finalist 113)
Tristan Gilliland (Clovis, 7th 113)
Durbin Lloren (Buchanan, 5th 113)
Russell Rohlfing (Sonora, 8th 113)
Devan Turner (Dixon, Qtrs. 113)
Anthony Wesley (Jesuit, 4-2 120)
Jacob Wright (Dinuba, 2-2 120)

Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia – Selma HS

126

Curtis Booth (Folsom, 4-2 120)
Jacob Cano (Simi Valley, 2-2 120)
Anthony Hernandez (Vacaville, 7th 126)
Carlos Herrera (Bakersfield, 6th 120)
Manny Lair (Poway, 8th 126)
Isaiah Palomino (Bellarmine, 7th 120)
Israel Saavedra (Modesto, CIF state champ 120)
Evan Wick (San Marino, 5th 120)
Jacob Wright (Dinuba, 2-2 120)

Israel Saavedra

Israel Saavedra – Modesto HS

132

Nate Cervantes (DL Salle, 2-2 132)
Jaden Enriquez (Mission Oak, 4th 132)
Greg Gaxiola (Buchanan, 2-2 126)
Gil Gutierrez (Calvary Chapel)
Kenny Jones (Lassen, 2-2 126)
Khristian Olivas (Clovis, 3-2 Qtrs. 126; 4th 113 in 2013)
Eric Reyes (Beaumont, 2-2 Qtrs. 126)
Angel Velasquez (Modesto, 4th 126)
Josh Villaflor (Franklin-EG, 2-2 126)
Zander Wick (San Marino, 2-2 Qtrs. 126)

Angel Velasquez

Angel Velasquez – Modesto HS

138

Joshy Cortez (Temecula Valley, 8th 132)
Joseph Dominguez III (St. John Bosco, 6th 138)
Alex Elko (Jesuit, 3-2 132)
Julian Flores (San Marino, 5th 132)
Ruben Garcia (Selma, 6th 132)
Kyler Hansen (Buchahan, 2-2 132)
Tanner Robison (Del Oro, 8th 138)
Jeremy Thomas (Santiago-Corona)
Wyatt Wyckoff (Paradise, state finalist 132)

Wyatt Wyckoff

Wyatt Wyckoff – Paradise HS

145

Brandon Claiborne (Oak Ridge, SJS finalist)
Lorenzo De la Riva (Folsom, 3-2 145; 6th 145 in 2013)
Isaiah Hokit (Clovis, 3rd 132)
McCoy Kent (Enochs, 3rd 138)
Chris Lane (Clovis West, 3-2 138)
Anthony Mantanona (Palm Desert, 3-2 132)
JJ Reed (Servite, 2-2 138)
Justin Thomas (Santiago-Corona, 3rd 145)
Luke Troy (Calvary Chapel, 1-2 138)

McCoy Kent

McCoy Kent – Enochs HS

152

Isaac Bertalotto (Turlock, 8th 132 in 2013)
Conner Francis (Buchanan, 6th 145)
Mason Koshiyama (Folsom, 4-2 152)
Michael Macias (Wasco, 2-2 145)
Kenneth Moore (Hoover, 2-2 Qtrs. 152)
Nigel Ruiz (Bishop Amat, 8th 145)
Jacob Thalin (Santa Teresa, 5th 145)
Ralphy Tovar (Poway, 4th 145)
Zahid Valencia (St. John Bosco, CIF state champ 132)
Nathan Pimentel (Dos Palos, 2-2 145)

Zahid Valencia

Zahid Valencia – St. John Bosco HS

160

Colt Doyle (Poway, CIF state champ 160)
Alex Garcia (Christopher, 6th 152)
Jesse Gregerson (Liberty, 1-2 152)
Dominic Kincaid (Clovis, CS champ 152)
John Leal (Chico, 7th 160)
Andrew Morgan (Fountain Valley, 7th 152)
Ricky Padilla (Northview, 4-2 152)
Abner Romero (Buchanan, 8th 152)
Rene Sanchez (Upland, 3-2 152)
Blake Stevenson (Redlands East Valley, 4-2 160)
Zack Velasquez (Ponderosa, 3-2 152 in 2013)

John Leal

John Leal – Chico HS

170

Stone Escobedo (Fountain Valley, 3-2 170)
Josh Hokit (Clovis, 5th 160)
Mike Marshall (San Clemente, 4th SS 170)
Christian Murabito (Saratoga, CCS finalist 170)
Matt Penyacsek (Gilroy, 5th 170)
TJ Shamblin (Ponderosa, 1-2 170)
Anthony Valencia (St. John Bosco, CIF state champ 170)
Mike Wright (Dinuba, CS finalist 160)
Phoenix Prefontaine (La Costa Canyon, 1-2 160)

Anthony Valencia

Anthony Valencia – St. John Bosco HS

182

Derek Abeln (Bloomington)
Chris Bailey (Poway, 2-2 170)
Ryker Coppa (Marina, 2-2 170)
Austin Flores (Clovis North, 4th 170)
Alec Gamboa (Madera, 5th 182)
Mark Penyacsek (Gilroy, 3-2 182)
Tristin Sutton (Hemet, 1-2 182)
Frank Trent (Oakdale, 1-2 170)
Young Woo An (Buchanan, 3-2 Qtrs. 182)

Austin Flores

Austin Flores – Clovis North HS

195

Karson Block (Atascadero, 3-2 195)
Raul Briseno (Ramona, 1-2 195)
Jacob Lopez (Ridgeview, 2-2 195)
Ben Madrid (Fountain Valley, 3-2 195)
AJ Nevills (Clovis, 7th 182)
Kobe Rosas (Coalinga, 1-2 182)
Davit Stepanyan (Birmingham, 3-2 195)
Andrew Tausch (Poway, 3-2 182)
Ritchie Ybarra-Brandt (Liberty-Madera, state finalist 195)

Richie Ybarra-Brandt

Richie Ybarra-Brandt – Liberty Madera HS

220

Dandrell Johnson (Alemany, 2-2 220)
Kai Dill (Buchanan, 3-2 Qtrs. 195)
Cody Fahamokioa (Rancho Cucamonga, 1-2 220)
Kyle Jennings (Ponderosa, NHSCA Soph. champ)
David Padilla (Dinuba, 1-2 220)
Adam Prentice (Clovis, 1-2 220)
Liam Sorahan (Poway)
Sai Ta’amu (Elk Grove, 2-2 220)
David Van Weems (Centennial, SS champ 220)
Bevan Ybarra-Brandt (Liberty-Madera, 0-2 220)

Kai Dill

Kai Dill – Buchanan HS

285

Jose Alvarez (Selma, 5th 285)
Dominic Balmer (Woodcreek, 6th 285)
Robert Barrios (Sierra Pacific, 3-2 285)
Hexton Coronado (Clovis, 2-2 Qtrs. 220 in 2013)
Dawuud Davis (Dinuba, 3-2 285)
Casey Jones (Sierra, 1-2 285)
Rangel Lowry (Deer Valley, 1-2 285)
Jake Minshew (Casa Robles, 8th 285)
Mikey McCauley (Vacaville, 0-2 285)
Abe Ochoa (Yorba Linda, 2-2 285)
Miguel Villanueva (Madera South, 1-2 285)

Jake Mishew

Jake Minshew – Casa Roble HS

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The MatBoss Podcast Episode 34: Gerry Abas

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Gerry Abas
Episode 34 of The MatBoss Podcast is with four-time All-American and three-time NCAA Division I finalist Gerry Abas of Fresno State. Gerry Abas talks about his start in wrestling in the Bay Area and how his speed, quickness and flash on the wrestling mat had its foundations in break dancing in the 1980s.

He also talks about his classic match and loss to Iowa’s Lincoln McIlravy, coaching his younger brother Stephen at Fresno State, watching the school drop the program and his feelings about it at the time. Abas also speaks about his son Jaden and what we can expect from him on the next level.

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Stephen Abas named head coach at Fresno High School

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Stephen Abas

Stephen Abas

Stephen Abas, 2008 Olympic silver medalist and three-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Fresno State, has been named head wrestling coach at Fresno High School.

“We are excited to welcome Coach Abas to Fresno Unified, knowing that he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our Fresno High student-athletes,” said Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson.
The statement said Abas would take the helm of the Warriors wrestling program at Fresno High immediately.

As a wrestler at Fresno State University, Abas was a four-time NCAA All-American, winning three NCAA titles at 125 pounds in 1999, 2001, and 2002. Abas tallied a 144-4 overall record for the Bulldogs, including 46 pins. Abas’ career winning percentage of 97.3 percent is also a school record. For all these accomplishments, Abas was named the Fresno State Male Athlete of the Year in 1999 and 2001.

Stephen in high school (Canyon Springs HS & James Logan HS) was a 3X CIF state champion and a NHSCA National Champion in 1996.

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Stephen Abas – Fresno State, 3X NCAA National Champion

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2019 CIF State Wrestling Championships Schedule

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Rabobank Arena - Bakersfield, California
Rabobank Arena – Bakersfield, California

Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Registration/Workout 3:00 – 8:00 pm

Thursday, February 21, 2019
Round 1 Girls Championship Round 1 9:00 am – 11:30 am (10 mats)
Round 2 Girls Championship Round 2 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (10 mats)
Round 1 Boys Championship Pig Tail 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (10 mats)
Round 2 Boys Championship Round 1 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (10 mats)
Round 3 Boys Championship Round 2 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (10 mats)
Round 4 Boys Consolation Pig Tails 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm (10 mats)

Friday, February 22, 2019
Round 5/3 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 1 9:00 – 12:00 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 6/4 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 2 12:00 – 3:00 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 7/5 Boys/Girls Quarterfinals/Consolation Round 3 3:00 – 6:00 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 8/6 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 4 6:00 – 7:30 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 9/7 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 5 7:30 – 8:30 pm (10/5 mats)

Saturday, February 23, 2019
Round 8/10 Girls/Boys Championship Semi-Finals 9:00 – 10:30 am (6 mats)
Round 8/11 Girls/Boys Consolation Semi’s 10:30 – 12:00 pm (6/3 mats)
Round 10/12 Girls/Boys 3rd/5th/7th Places 12:00 -2:00 pm (6/3 mats)
Final Round Championship Finals 5:05 pm (2 mats)

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