January 14, 2007 - Our super sophomore, Anthony Lopez, won the 171 lb. weight class at South Hills HS and his first Varsity Championship. 3 pins and a major decision gave him the criteria needed for the 1st place medal. Julio Cortes, and Anthony Cendejas, also placed at the same event. They both brought home 2nd place medals with equally impressive 4-1 tournament records.
With 1/2 a team the Roadrunnin' Wrestlers defeated San Gabriel HS 34-30 to finish the evening. Major contributors for the match were Larry Lybrook, Jeremy Wiggs, and Eric Fernandez. They all scored team points by way of pin.
The Frosh/Soph team traveled to Lakewood HS and also had success. George Garcia brought home a 3rd place medal in a very long and hectic day. Wrestling well at the same tournament were Carlos Hernandez, and Joel Duenas.
January 12, 2007 - Team Rallies to Beat Westminster! – In dramatic fashion, Eric Fernandez, won the last match of night by way of a pin, in a thrilling match. The bout went back and forth for two periods and with the score tied with a minute left he pinned his opponent for the decisive win. His victory gave the team a 36-27 and 1st team victory of the season. Other contributing wrestlers are Anthony Cendejas, Jeremy Wiggs, and Joel Duenas, each victorious by way of a pin.
January 7, 2007 – Larry Lybrook Rocks 160 lb Bracket at Ontario - Wins 2nd Place! He came into his first Varsity tournament, this season, not knowing what to expect. The sophomore definately did not expect to beat three seeded wrestlers at the 20 team event at Ontario HS. His first match a thrilling 6-4 overtime win over Sonora HS of La Habra (8th seed). His next match was against Crespi HS (1st seed) and he was victorious with a 6-1 decision. He then won against San Gorgonio (4th seed) with a 6-0 decision to advance to the Championship finals. He finished in 2nd place. A truly remarkable feat for an up an coming star of Saddleback Wrestling. Larry was not the only medalist at the tournament he was joined by fellow sophomore and team captain Anthony Lopez. He finished the tournament in 8th place losing to the tournament and consolation champions, Ontario and Agora HS respectively. His two tough victories against San Gorgonio and Newberry Park allowed him the team's second medal of the night and a worth while trip that lasted 14 hours.
December 22, 2006 – Outstanding effort by a very young Varsity team against Troy earned three victories. The winners are
Sophomores AnthonyLopez (maj dec. 13-4),Franklin Ramos(pin 1:04) and Luis Dircio(pin 1:01).
Great wins from future standout wrestlers.
December 18, 2006 – Once again three brought back
medals from a wrestling tournament. This
time the medals were brought back from the Corona Del Mar Frosh/Soph Duals. The medalists and tournament Champions are
Sophomores Larry Lybrook, Franklin Ramos and Joel Duenas.
Standout freshmen at the event were Kris Guereca
and Jesse Magana.
December
11, 2006 - Three brought back medals from the very tough
Esperanza Frosh/Soph Tournament where over 20 teams
participated. The medalists are Sophomore Larry Lybrook,
Freshmen Kris Guereca and Jesse
Magana. Also having success at this event were Sophomores Carlos
Hernandez and George Garcia.
December 4, 2006 - Anthony Lopez was the sole medalist this weekend at the Foothill 16
team Varsity Invitational. He finished with a 6-2 record and a 3rd place
finish.
Three brought back medals from the Foothill Frosh/Soph
Tournament. The medalist are Sophomores and Tournament
Champions Jeremy Wiggs, Luis Dircio and 3rd place winner Franklin Ramos.
Also wrestling well was Kris Guereca
and Carlos Hernandez.
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