Matt Melendrez advances to his second trip to the State Championships in Bakersfield.  He defeated Hawkins from Centennial Corona 10-5 in the semifinals.  His last match was defaulted and finished a Masters’ runnerup.   The coaching staff is very proud of Matt’s performance and accomplishments thus far in his four years in the sport.

First Round: Guzman loses a close one in OT 8-6 to CIF Champ from Etiwanda HS

Matt got a bye in the first round

Round 2: Guzman loses to Lakewood via pin

                 Matt pins in the first round

Round 3: Matt defeats Northview 9-2 and advances to State/Semifinals.

                    Up next: Hawkins from Centennial Corona

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Cal wrestlers: I have room for Four if you want to go to Masters tomorrow morning.  I will be leaving at 8:15 am from Cal High

6:10pm  I got three people now, so I have room for one more person.

Information from The California Wrestler :

Friday Febuary 27, 2009

Coaches and wrestlers’ registration ( mandatory ) 7:30 am

Weigh-ins ( all wrestlers must be present ) 8:00 am

Officials/coaches meeting 9:30 am

1st Championship Round 10:00 am - 1:30 p.m (6mats gym #1)

 2nd Championship Round/1st Consolation 1:30-5:00 (8 mats gym 1&2)

2nd Consolation Round 5:00-6:30 (8 mats-Gym 1&2)

3rd Championship Round/3rd Consolation 6:30-8:00 (8mats Gym 1&2)

SATURDAY

 Weigh in 8:00 a.m. (DON’T BE LATE)

Wrestling Starts 10:00(All matches Saturday in Gym #1)

4th Consolation 10:00-11:00

Semifinals/Consolation round 5 (11:00-12:30)

Conso Semi/9th place semi finals (12:30-2:00 5 mats)

All Medal Matches (2:00-5:00 5 mats)

YOU MUST BE IN THE GYM PRIOR TO 8:00 a.m. 

 Emergency Contact Number Arnold Alpert Cel Phone: 951-694-2951

TMI’s Masters’ Brackets

TMI’s Cross Brackets (used in 08′ but I believe they will use the same format this year)

The California Wrestler.com
State Rankings

February 24, 2009

103
1. Alex Cisneros-Selma (C), 9
2. Dean O’Bourke-Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (S), 9
3. Kevin Mai-North Torrance (S), 12
4. Daniel Gayton-Clovis (C), 9
5. Vince Moita-De La Salle-Concord (NC), 11
6. Matt Correa-Righetti-Santa Maria (S), 11
7. Steven Knoblauch-Clovis West (C), 10
8. Daniel Romero-Carlsbad (SD), 11

Honorable Mention (alphabetic order)
Grant Burkhalter-Bella Vista-Fair Oaks (SJ), 10
Christian Franks-Escalon (SJ), 10
Justin Juaragi-Clovis East (C), 10
Michael Lim-El Camino-South San Francisco (CC), 12
Kaelob Obian-Independence-San Jose (CC), 10
David Rico-Washington Union-Fresno (C), 11
Adrian Rodriguez-Buchanan-Clovis (C), 10

112
1. Jesse Delgado-Gilroy (CC), 11
2. Vince Rodriguez-Clovis North (C), 10
3. Alfonso Osuna-Brawley (SD), 12
4. Estevan Cabanas-Canyon Springs-Moreno Valley (S), 12
5. Zach Zimmer-Clovis West (C), 11
6. Sean Silva-Barstow (S), 11
7. Juan Jaime-Laguna Hills (S), 11
8. Marc Collier-East Bakersfield (C), 12

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Jacob Delgado-Northview-Covina (S), 11
Natrelle Demison-Bakersfield (C), 9
Chris Diaz-Sanger (C), 11
Stevie Espindola-Bishop Amat-La Puente (S), 12
Aaron Lafarge-La Habra (S), 12
Bryden Larzaro-Bella Vista-Fair Oaks (SJ), 12
Ryan Nassari-Poway (SD), 12

119
1. David Klingsheim-Liberty-Brentwood (NC), 12
2. Steven Salinas-Northview-Covina (S), 12
3. Dillon Barrales-Temecula Valley (S), 12
4. Chad Thornack-San Jacinto (S), 12
5. Fabian Garcia-Turlock (SJ), 10
6. Cody Pack-Quincy (N), 11
7. Stephen Merideth-Buchanan-Clovis (C), 12
8. A.J. Valles-Selma (C), 11

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Terry Allen-Hogan-Vallejo (SJ), 12
Chase Aura-Foothill-Pleasanton (NC), 12
Peter Gonzalez-East Bakersfield (C), 12
Chris Martinez-Clovis West (C), 11
Bobby Morales-Laguna Hills (S), 12
Sonny Perez-Hoover-Fresno (C), 10
Richard Rios-Santa Fe (S), 11

125
1. Martin Gonzalez-Gilroy (CC), 12
2. Brandon Rocha-Lemoore (C), 12
3. Ryan Fillingame-Sultana-Hesperia (S), 12
4. Clinton McAlester-Clovis (C), 11
5. Nick Pena-Selma (C), 10
6. Robert Patino-Exeter (C), 12
7. Anthony Jaramillo-Northview-Covina (S), 12
8. Michael Vargas-Buena Park (S), 12

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Kevin Barton-El Modena-Orange (S), 12
David Ferry-Central Catholic-Modesto (SJ), 10
Daniel Garibaldo-Cathedral City (S), 12
Nick Mazza-Archbishop Riordan-San Francisco (CC), 12
Steven Melara-Carter-Rialto (S), 12
Shane Tate-Oakdale (SJ), 10
Cody Tow-Union Mine-El Dorado (SJ), 10

130
1. Jose Mendoza-Selma (C), 12
2. Henry Yorba-Poway (SD), 12
3. Frank Martinez-Northview-Covina (S), 11
4. Cody Howe-Windsor (NC), 12
5. Alec Fraser-Livermore (NC), 12
6. Anthony Waters-Buchanan-Clovis (C), 12
7. Raul Estrada-Madera South (C), 12
8. Tony Pietropaula-Beaumont (S), 12

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Tim Box-Bakersfield (C), 10
Jake Briggs-Bella Vista-Fair Oaks (SJ), 11
Daniel Horcasitas-M.L. King-Riverside (S), 12
Mitchell Maya-Brawley (SD), 11
Connor Morgan-Del Oro-Loomis (SJ), 12
Al Quenga-Overfelt-San Jose (CC), 12
Kevin Rojas-Kerman (C), 12

135
1. Seth Hicks-Centennial-Bakersfield (C), 12
2. Mitch Newcomer-Laguna Hills (S), 12
3. Conrad Snell-Poway (SD), 12
4. Dylan Cataline-Roosevelt-Riverside (S), 12
5. Kalin Goodsite-M.L. King-Riverside (S), 12
6. Corey Johnson-Del Oro-Loomis (SJ), 12
7. Kevin Maelfeyt-Trinity-Weaverville (N), 11
8. Ryan Smith-Liberty-Brentwood (NC), 12

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Nick Cano-Saint Francis-Mountain View (CC), 10
Alec Dieter-Clovis (C), 11
Ben Mandell-Casa Roble (SJ), 12
Victor Pereira-Newark Memorial (NC), 9
Sami Syed-Santa Monica (S), 12
Shohei Takagi-Prospect-San Jose (CC), 12
Nathan Zarate-Selma (C), 12

140
1. Vlad Dombroski-Natomas-Sacramento (SJ), 12
2. Nick Sierra-Lemoore (C), 11
3. Jonah Cruz-Bakersfield (C), 12
4. Jesse Stafford-Del Oro-Loomis (SJ), 11
5. Kyle West-Oak Ridge-El Dorado Hills (SJ), 12
6. Cody Rodebaugh-San Lorenzo Valley-Felton (CC), 11
7. Eric Roberts-Laguna Hills (S), 12
8. David Rios-Liberty-Brentwood (NC), 12

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Kyle Chene-Irvine (S), 12
Marco DeCaro-Temecula Valley (S), 11
Nick Escalera-Selma (C), 11
Josh Hotta-Vista (SD), 12
Nalan Ludwig-Elk Grove (SJ), 12
Matt Negrette-Buchanan-Clovis (C), 10
Javier Sanchez-Ridgeview-Bakersfield (C), 12

145
1. Scott Sakaguchi-Clovis (C), 12
2. Tyler Hodel-Vacaville (SJ), 12
3. Alex Rodriguez-Washington-Fresno (C), 12
4. Cody Bollinger-Sultana-Hesperia (S), 12
5. Travis Gallegos-Foothill-Palo Cedro (N), 11
6. Denzel Hawkins-Centennial-Corona (S), 11
7. Josh Ramirez-Hollister (CC), 12
8. Jordan Hart-Folsom (SJ), 11

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Adam Fierro-Bakersfield (C), 10
Marty Le Gaspe-Northview-Covina (S), 12
Matt Melendrez-California-Whittier (S), 12
Austin Oliver-Lindhurst-Olivehurst (SJ), 12
Cesar Padilla-Pitman-Turlock (SJ), 12
Tim Randall-La Costa Canyon-Carlsbad (SD), 12
Nick Waldrop-Freedom-Oakley (NC), 12

152
1. Chris Urquizo-Merced (SJ), 12
2. T.J. Belton-Central Catholic-Modesto (SJ), 12
3. Tyler Sheridan-De La Salle-Concord (NC), 12
4. Tigran Adzhemyan-Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (S), 12
5. Justin Lozano-Selma (C), 11
6. Cameron Kelly-Clovis (C), 12
7. Vincent Rubio-Clovis East (C), 12
8. Bryce Hammond-Bakersfield (C), 10

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
John Combs-Agoura (S), 12
Sergio Cortez-Royal-Simi Valley (S), 12
Martin Fabbian-Buchanan-Clovis (C), 11
Jasper Loren-Saratoga (CC), 12
Jake Poliakoff-Poway (SD), 12
Nikko Reyes-Clovis West (C), 9
Casey Schumacher-Del Oro-Loomis (SJ), 12

160
1. Stephen West-Buchanan-Clovis (C), 12
2. Patrick Martinez-Temecula Valley (S), 12
3. Jonathan Urango-Camarillo (S), 12
4. James Cook-Madera (C), 11
5. Adam Delagarza-Vacaville (SJ), 11
6. Dominic Kastl-Saint Francis-Mountain View (CC), 11
7. Luis Padraza-Madera South (C), 12
8. Luke Sheridan-De La Salle-Concord (NC), 10

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Issac Archibeque-Ventura (S), 11
Roman Flores-Stockdale-Bakersfield (C), 11
Brandon Johnson-Canyon Springs-Moreno Valley (S), 12
Jose Ramirez-Bakersfield (C), 12
Nick Rohrer-Oak Ridge-El Dorado Hills (SJ), 12
Ian Roy-Poway (SD), 11
Patrick Sheehan-Palo Alto (CC), 12

171
1. Morgan McIntosh-Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (S), 10
2. Jesse Hellinger-Winters (N), 12
3. Jordan Williams-El Dorado-Placerville (SJ), 12
4. Jacob Rodriguez-Canyon Springs-Moreno Valley (S), 12
5. Jeff Monteiro-Paso Robles (S), 12
6. Anthony Duarte-Fountain Valley (S), 12
7. Thomas Estrada-Perris S), (12
8. Jon Garcia-Sutter Union (N), 12

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
John Beck-Rancho Bernardo (SD), 12
Dominic Borelli-Pioneer-Woodland (SJ), 12
Ramsey Chahine-Mira Costa (S), 12
Sean Dougherty-Las Lomas-Walnut Creek (NC), 12
Dwight Flores-Tulare Union (C), 12
Raz Niazi-Franklin-Elk Grove (SJ), 12
Ryan Mackey-Ripon (SJ), 12

189
1. Ian Daube-Poway (SD), 12
2. Ryan Loder-Granite Bay (SJ), 12
3. Tommy Burriel-Clovis (C), 11
4. James Chandless-Marysville (SJ), 12
5. Danny Reyes-Hesperia (S), 12
6. Nikolai Crouch-Santa Fe (S), 12
7. Kenny Breaux-Carter-Rialto (S), 12
8. Shawne Hoene-Livermore (NC), 12

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Justin Baffico-Freedom-Oakley (NC), 12
William Eleazer-Aragon-San Mateo (CC), 12
Chase Eskam-Carlsbad (SD), 11
J.T. Felix-Centennial-Corona (S), 11
Jake Gingold-Buchanan-Clovis (C), 12
Derrick Hawkins-Santiago (S), 11
Taylor Warden-Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (S), 12

215
1. Nick Pica-Concord (NC), 12
2. Drew Meulman-Saint Francis-Mountain View (CC), 11
3. Josh Wood-Modoc (N), 12
4. Brian Schoene-Bakersfield (C), 11
5. Willian Knowles-Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (S), 10
6. Austin Moorhead-Sutter Union (N), 11
7. Charlie Gilstrap-Oakdale (SJ), 11
8. Brandon Barone-Rocklin (SJ), 12

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Marco Delgado-Turlock (SJ), 12
Matt Lopez-Northview-Covina (S), 12
Michael Renteria-Washington Union-Fresno (C), 12
Dean Richardson-Vista (SD), 12
Holden Smith-Buchanan-Clovis (C), 12
Casey Thompkins-Justin Siena-Napa (NC), 12
Rykeem Yates-Edison-Fresno (C), 11

285
1. Roger-McCovey-Del Norte-Crescent City (NC), 12
2. Jose Lopez-John Glenn-Norwalk (S), 12
3. Richard Segovia-Silver Creek-San Jose (CC), 12
4. Luis Barragan-Gilroy (CC), 11
5. Josh Lee-M.L. King-Riverside (S), 12
6. Kevin Shannon-El Modena-Orange (S), 12
7. Kyle Papendorf-Buchanan-Clovis (C), 11
8. Peter Anquiano-Franklin (SJ), 11

Honorable Mention (alphabetical order)
Loren Baize-Lemoore (C), 12
Dimitrius Berry-Vallejo (SJ), 12
Luis Contreras-Madera (C), 11
Bud Guinn-Rancho Cotate-Rohnert Park (NC), 12
Antonio Hernandez-East Bakersfield (C), 12
Bryon Mancia-Sunnyside-Fresno (C), 11
Angel Posada-Foothill-Bakersfield (C), 12

Top Teams (based on state potential medalists and qualifiers)
1. Clovis (Central Section)
2. Selma (Central Section)
3. Calvary Chapel-Santa Ana (Southern Section)
4. Poway (San Diego Section)
5. Gilroy (Central Coast Section)
6. Buchanan-Clovis (Central Section)
7. Bakersfield (Central Section)
8. Northview-Covina (Southern Section)
9. Lemoore (Central Section)
10. Laguna Hills (Southern Section)
11. Vacaville (Sac-Joaquin Section)
12. St. Francis-Mountain View (Central Coast Section)
13. Liberty-Brentwood (North Coast Section)
14. De La Salle-Concord (North Coast Section)
15. Temecula Valley (Southern Section)
16. Clovis West (Central Section)
17. Sultana-Hesperia (Southern Section)
18. Del Oro-Loomis (Sac-Joaquin Section)
19. Central Catholic-Modesto (Sac-Joaquin Section)
20. Canyon Springs-Moreno Valley (Southern Section)
21. Washington Union-Fresno (Central Section)
22. Martin Luther King-Riverside (Southern Section)
23. Madera South (Central Section)
24. East Bakersfield (Central Section)
25. Bella Vista-Fair Oaks (Sac-Joaquin Section)

Cal had a good weekend as a team, finishing 7th at the CIF Coastal Division Championships.  Having qualified all fourteen guys to CIF made this possible as most of out guys won matches and three of our alternates contributed 12 team points.  Matt Melendrez was the highlight of the night earning his second CIF championship and an Upper Weight MVP honors.  Equally thrilling was seeing Daniel  Guzman qualify to Masters.  He advanced by winning the 5th place match ; avenging a loss to a guy he lost to on friday.  All Cal High wrestlers that did not qualify went out fighting, leaving everything on the mat, and for that we are proud of them. 

Results and Masters’ Brackets on TMI

The day started good with Cal winning most of their first round matches.  Being in the toughest CIF was an undertaking for some condor wrestlers to advance and in the end only four guys will return for the second day.  Matt Melendrez remains in the championship rounds and will wrestle tomorrow in the semis.  Alex Gray, Jon Toro, and Daniel Guzman will all wrestle back in the consolation bracket and try to make it to Masters.  The last team results were given prior to the last round and Cal was in 8th place. 

Cal’s alternates were drawn into the CIF tournament, which will allow call to take a full team.  Hopefully it will allow the team to score more points and finish in the top 10. Matt Melendrez was seeded 1st and Jon Toro was seeded 6th.  It basically comes down to guys stepping up in order to make a trip to Temecula next weekend.

Visit TMI to check out all the seeds. 

Southern Section Rankings as of 02-15-2009 by THE CALIFORNIA WRESTLER
103
Dean O’Bourke, Calvary Chapel 9
Kevin Mai, North Torrance 12
Matt Correa, Righetti 11
Colin Contreras, Servite
Thien Tran, Irvine
Ivan Pinto, Hesperia 11
Victoria Anthony, Marina 12
Anthony Leonard, Los Alamitos
Sammy Cano, Santa Ana 10

112
Estevan Cabanas, Canyon Springs 12
Sean Silva, Barstow 11
Aaron La Farge, La Habra 12
Juan Jaime, Laguna Hills 11
Stevie Espindola, Bishop Amat 12
Bradford Gerl, Calvary Chapel-Downey 11
Ray Delgado, Hesperia 10
Andrew Schulte, Calvary Chapel 9
Jake Damon, Temecula Valley

119
Steven Salinas, Northview 12
Dillon Baralles, Temecula Valley 12
Chad Thornack, San Jacinto 12
Bobby Morales, Laguna Hills 12
Richard Rios, Santa Fe 11
Jake Harrison, West Torrance 12
Brian Pinto, Hesperia 11
Peter Palacios, Calvary Chapel 9
Craig Siedenglanz, Chaminade 11

125
Ryan Fillingame, Sultana 12
Anthony Jaramillo, Northview 12
Michael Vargas, Buena Park 11
Kevin Barton, El Modena 12
Daniel Garibaldo, Cathedral city 12
Casey Merrill, Palm Desert 12
Steven Melara, Carter
Mack Chambers, Temecula Valley 12
Walker Slaughter, Irvine 10

130
Frank Martinez, Northview 11
Tucker Armstrong, Corona del Mar 11
Tony Pietrapaula, Beaumont 12
Daniel Horcacitas, ML King 12
Charles Chavez, El Dorado 11
Matt Guevara, Citrus Hills 11
Nigel Villalobos, Santa Fe
Nic Tiano, Santiago- Corona 12
Saul Davalos, Santa Ana

135
Mitch Newcomer, Laguna Hills 12
Dylan Cataline, Roosevelt 12
Kalin Goodsite, ML King 12
Sami Syed, Santa Monica 12
Sean Regan, Sultana 12
Alex Razo, La Quinta 12
Chad Schaefer, Marina
Allen Chu, Temescal Canyon
Dimitri Crouch, Santa Fe

140
Eric Roberts, Laguna Hills 12
Marco Decaro, Temecula Valley 11
Kyle Chene, Irvine 12
Matt Hickman, Camarillo 10
Blake Gingsburg, Royal 12
Gilbert Herrera, Colony 12
Marcus McArthur, Sultana
Nick Pereira, Los Alamitos 12
Sean Schiller, Centennial 11

145
Cody Bollinger, Sultana 12
Denzel Hawkins, Centennial 11
Matt Melendrez, California 12
Clayton Shuelke, Beaumont 12
Brandon Huxford, Aliso Niguel
JR Kling, San Jacinto 12
Marty LeGaspe, Northview
Mike Dummelle, Royal 12
Bradley Johnson, Canyon Springs

152
Tigran Adzymehan, Calvary Chapel 12
Sergio Cortez, Royal 12
John Combs, Agoura
Ramon Estrada, Perris 12
Chris Sloat, Hesperia
Bryan Kuoch, North Torrance
Mike Ardito, Sultana
Mike Ramos, South Hills
Cody Dixon, Colony

160
Patrick Martinez, Temecula Valley 12
Jonathan Urango, Camarillo 12
Brandon Johnson, Canyon Springs 12
Issac Archibeque, Ventura 11
Jonathan Rivera, Santa Ana 12
Zach Merrill, Palm Desert 11
Matt Couts, Santa Fe 12
Sean Datte, Tesoro 11
Michael Lombardi, Atascadero

171
Morgan Macintosh, Calvary Chapel 10
Jacob Rodriguez, Canyon Springs 12
Jeff Monteiro, Paso Robles 12
Anthony Duarte, Fountain Valley 12
Thomas Estrada, Perris 12
Ramsey Chahine, Mira Costa
Anthony Tomol, Santiago- Corona
Dominic Vallejo, Laguna Hills
Edwin Bang, Los Alamitos 12

189
Danny Reyes, Hesperia 12
Niko Crouch, Santa Fe 12
Kenny Breaux, Carter 12
Taylor Warden, Calvary Chapel 12
JT Felix, Centennial 11
Derrick Hawkins, Santiago- Corona 11
David Ellzey, El Dorado
Weston Hawkins, Edison
Marcus Ortega, Temecula Valley

215
William Knowles, Calvary Chapel 10
Matt Lopez, Northview
Nick Dzunbar, Mission Viejo
Mike Joromat, Silverado
Tired Olson, South Hills 12
Gary Fuentes, Roosevelt 12
Andrew Hudson, Redlands East Valley
Jesus Vargas, La Puente
Richard Tejada, West Covina

285
Jose Lopez, John Glenn 12
Josh Lee, ML King 12
Russell Csonka, Murrieta Valley 12
Kevin Shannon, El Modena 12
Anthony Meza, Alta Loma
Manny Mazeriegos, Sultana 11
Collin Rabbia, Temecula Valley
Luis Hernandez, Santa Ana 12
Devin Young, Ayala

Cal had an outstanding first round in defeating Mission Valley’s league champions, Arroyo HS.  Condor wrestlers came out of the gate ready to wrestle en route to five consecutive pins.  Cal then added three additional pins and secured a 49-28 victory.  Unfortunately, the same intensity for the second round against North Torrance was not there and Cal was significantly outmatched.  The good news is that no one got injured and we should be prepared to compete at our best at the Individual CIF Championships this upcoming weekend at Whittier HS. 

CIF Brackets:  Click HERE

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