Cal Poly Wrestling Inks Top 25 Recruiting Class Cal Poly's 2019 class of 11 wrestling recruits who have signed a National Letter of Intent or accepted an offer of admission is ranked in the Top 25 nationally by The Open Mat. Felipe DeMatos, Delta Sergio Rios, Fresno City Headlined by a couple of top-100 . Aug 23, 2021 by Nick Zeller-Singh Jon Sioredas was in his first few. Adam Kemp, ranked as high as No. Tallon Chambers, Fresno City, David Seanz, Mt. Angelo Franco, Victor Valley La Rosa, Brawley Follow us on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Jaremiah Juarez, Rio Hondo For the first time in a decade, the Mustangs started the 2021-22 season with four nationally ranked athletes. 5 and 12 seeds in the first two rounds to become the first Mustang to advance to the quarterfinals in seven years. Next year Brawley, Legend, and now Dash, will be the first trio of siblings to be affiliated with a program at the same time since the Hurko triplets (Chris, Stephen and Andrew) in 2009, who were members of the swim and dive team. WREST 25. vs Little Rock 10. After a 30-7 season record, he placed third in the NCAA Championships, becoming one of two Wisconsin wrestlers all-time to be named an All-American at 165 pounds in their freshman year. ), Rancho Bernardo HS (sd), 11thChase Saldate, Michigan State (So. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. NCAA Division I All-Americans, 2020, 2021, 2022 On June 15, 2021, Evan committed to Cal Poly, e xactly two months after his brother. JR #36 Cal Poly: Honorable Mention Morgan also is a two-time prep All-American, a two-time Sunset League champion, the 2015 CIF-Southern Section Southern Division individual champion and made the Principals Honor Roll. Legend reiterated the competitive nature between himself and Brawley. Logan Colbert, Modesto 2023 Copyright 2022 Mustang Media Group. Honorable Mention Cortez is a two-time California state place winner with an eighth-place finish at 132 pounds in 2014 and a fifth at 138 pounds last spring. 8 Arizona State 18 WREST 22 at CSU Bakersfield 12 WREST 25 vs Little Rock 10 WREST 18 vs Stanford 15 WREST 19 vs No. So will the top two at 149, 165 and 174. Jesse Garcia, Mt. 125 133 141 149 157 165 174 184 197 285 . 17 7 a.m. It will definitely get intense and competitive at times, but it makes us better.. It was the first time the three of them competed in a head-to-head dual against each other. Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Evan defeated multiple nationally-ranked wrestlers en route to compiling a 16-3 record as a freshman. Copyright 2023 CalGrappler. Truax is No. I was getting recruited by a lot of bigger schools, but obviously with Brawley here, it was one of my top choices.. 5. Luka is currently 12-0 this season. In his second season, 2017-18, the Mustangs captured their first Pac-12 individual title in five years -- Colton Schilling at 141 pounds -- while advancing three to the conference finals. 10. Jacob Turner, Modesto 18. We believe these guys have what it takes to make a major impact on our program and we cant wait to begin working with them.. Ive never been on any sort of team with Daschle because Im six years older than him, Brawley said about returning next year. Academic Achievements Thank you to my family, friends, and coaches that have helped and guided me on and off the mat to this point! Alec Donovan, 149, Brick, N.J. (Brick Township Memorial High School) Felix Osorio, Cerritos 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. Lane, who also visited Buffalo and Maryland before choosing Cal Poly because of the mixture between good academics and great wrestling, will major in business administration. Morgan is a two-time California state place winner from Fountain Valley High School, placing third in the 2015 finals at 170 pounds after a seventh-place finish at 152 pounds as a junior. Wrestler's high school 3. College wrestling has traditionally been a mens sport, but more and more women are starting to take up wrestling. Sacramento City college Beau is currently ranked #1 in the state at 138 lbs. JJ Gutierez, Palomar Entering the 2017-18 season as a redshirt freshman, Evan made himself a household name for college wrestling. Palomar College This is a great way to showcase your skills and get to know the coaches. Joel Lopez, Shasta He was a two-time Nassau County League 2 champion. He was 45-6 as a senior at San Dimas High School and led the Saints to a runner-up team finish in the Valle Vista League. He started gathering credentials that would serve as the building blocks for his future wrestling resume. Thomas Lane, 197, Garden City, N.Y. (Garden City High School) 28th Andrew Sparks, Minnesota (So. Headlined by a couple of top-100 recruits, Sioredas mentioned a current No. As we mentioned earlier, good grades are essential. Cal Poly also signed a Top 25 recruiting class, including four Top 100 recruits. Wrestling in the 149-pound weight class, he placed first in the Frosh-Soph Division of the Michigan State Invitational, first at the Roadrunner Open and second at the Reno Tournament of Champions. Phillip Arroyo, West Hills Four Nationally Ranked Transfers, 2020-22 He also made official visits to Limestone College and Edinboro University, choosing Cal Poly because of its academics and location.. After placing twice in the California State High School Championships, it was time for his decision on where he would go to college. CalGrappler California High School Wrestling Rankings 152 lbs. The newest edition of Cal Polys squad houses six nationally-ranked wrestlers. He amassed a 181-13 career prep record, becoming the fourth winningest wrestler in Virginia high school history. Joseph Insalaco, Sierra Cal Polys dual team was also ranked in the Top 25 for the first time in over a decade. Rankings. Anthony Pererya, Cerritos From 1965-1975, the Cal Poly wrestling program won eight national championships at the NCAA Division II level. Jacob Duran, ELAC They secured two berths at the NCAA national championships in Cleveland, Ohio. Seven Top-100 Recruits, 2019-22 Its not so much about winning all the time, Truax said about this years team. 16 by the College Wrestling Report at 149, Rotondo is No. He said yes.. Sean Carpenter, Delta Honestly, I feel like were just getting started, Sioredas said. The former top-100 recruit committed to compete alongside his brother and join the Mustangs. Nicolas Gutierrez, Santa Ana Stephen Abas Fresno State, 3X NCAA National Champion, Wednesday, February 20, 2019Registration/Workout 3:00 8:00 pm, Thursday, February 21, 2019Round 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, 2019Round 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, 2019Round 8/10 Girls/Boys Championship Semi-Finals 9:00 10:30 am (6 mats)Round 8/11 Girls/Boys Consolation Semis 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). Among colleges recruiting Berridge were Princeton, Maryland and Cal Poly. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Coach Sioredas attributes his programs sustained success to its core values. Of course, its noticeable during the season, but its the off-season workouts, study halls and recovery sessions where friends become family. Excluding bonus points, the TPI is based on numbers associated with individual placements/rankings based on our current rankings below: 20 for 1st, 16 for 2nd, 13.5 for 3rd, 12.5 for 4th, 10 for . 14. 5 Bernie Truax (11-1), Junior, Oceanside, Calif. Here you can explore important information about Cal Poly Humboldt Volleyball. Romney, Ethan The Mustangs clinched the Pac-12 dual meet title with wins over Stanford and Oregon State last weekend, improving to 8-6 overall and 5-0 in conference duals. Gabriel Guzman, Sierra Jacob Benson, Shasta Being only two years apart in age, the two have competed against one another often. Chance, the second four-time Oregon state champion to emerge from the Lamer household, was the seventh-overall recruit in his senior class. 22ndChance Rich, CSU Bakersfield (Jr.), Valencia HS (ss) San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0388, TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resell Marketplace. Brandon Reed, Skyline Truax is No. April 26, 2022 By CalGrappler To report a college commitment for a wrestler in the class of 2022, please click here: Submit a College Signing or send an e-mail to calgrappler@gmail.com and indicate the following: 1. Fantasy College Wrestling; Pick'Em; Tourney Pool; WrestleTrak. The Mustangs opened as the 20th-ranked team in the country by InterMat. Kemp, Kendall He is the 16th-ranked wrestler in the 149-pound division, tallying a 13-4 record this season. 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. Skyline College Then-No. The last time the Mustangs were nationally ranked was in 2012, when they were No. Named Inland Valley Daily Bulletin wrestler of the year in March, Gonzalez placed third at 113 pounds in the state finals as a senior, a year after finishing in the top 12 as a junior, one victory shy of medalling. Sadiri Andaya, Delta For the first time since the 2006-07 season, the Mustangs began the season with two former All-Americans in their starting roster. To report a college commitment for a wrestler in the class of 2024, please click here: Submit a College Signing or send an e-mail to calgrappler@gmail.com and indicate the following: 1. We learn how to win in wrestling and in life through our core values. Jesus Gutierrez, Victor Valley A native of Chesapeake, Virginia and a 2000 Great Bridge High School graduate, Sioredas was a Virginia state champion, All-American and national champion. 25 in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Division I Poll. With a dual record of 4-3, the Mustangs finished their dual competitions with a winning record for the first time since the 2010-11 season. Cal Poly made a breakthrough in Year 5 under Jon Sioredas, and it appears the Mustangs are still on an upward trajectory. The Open Mat College Rankings. Wick was a top-ranked transfer from the University of Wisconsin and completed his final year at Cal Poly. BA in journalism from Cal State Northridge. That same Friday, the youngest in the Lamer quartet and recent Cal Poly commit, Daschle, or Dash, was in Fresno competing in the Doc B Wrestling Tournament, one of the premier high school wrestling tournaments in California. 18 late in the season. Raul Jimenez, Cerritos ), Gilroy HS (cc), 27thJesse Vasquez, Arizona State (Fr. The eight recruits, listed alphabetically: Joshua Cortez, 141, Temecula, Calif. (Temecula Valley High School) "On my recruiting visit, I came [to Cal Poly] and got to meet the coaches and see the team, and a lot of things stuck out to me and continue to shine during my time here," Evan said. There was a lot of influence and thats definitely why I even started looking at Cal Poly, Legend said about his recruitment process. Note: We kindly request that all recruiters review our Recruiting Guidelines posted in the Guidelines section below. He also led the Badgers in wins, takedowns, four-point near-falls, quickest pin, technical falls, major decisions and win streak. Weve been wrestling our whole lives and our parents have videos of us wrestling in our living room in our dads old singlets, Brawley said. Aside from Wick, the rest of the starting roster will be returning for Cal Poly next season, spearheaded by redshirt sophomore Bernie Truax and redshirt freshman Legend Lamer. The Home for California High School Wrestling. Feeds (Blogs & Podcasts) . Cal Poly will be the opposition for the Beavers on Sunday afternoon in San Luis Obispo and the first bout is scheduled for 1 p.m. On Tap Date Time Opponent Location TV/Video Plus, its 75 degrees every day and 10 minutes from the beach with beautiful scenery.. Copyright 2023 CalGrappler. Fundraising Progress Cal Poly @ CSU Bakersfield on Jan 8, 2016 in Bakerfield, CA. The Lamer connection with the Cal Poly wrestling program dates back to 2017 when Brawley committed to join then-first-year head coach Jon Sioredas and the Mustangs. There are 76 Division 1 schools that have wrestling programs. Celso Silva, Palomar I have battled with making this decision for a long time, but I know in my heart that it is time for a change.. Honorable Mention Even though the server responded OK, it is possible the submission was not processed. 2 in The Open Mat rankings at 197 pounds. The Open Mat has released NCAA Division I wrestling rankings for February 28, 2023. ), Rancho Bernardo HS (sd) Leading the way is 165-pound redshirt senior Evan Wick, who has wins over the No. Im really excited about it.. Weve got a group of guys that love each other, train at a high level and do things right off the mat, and that makes our job so much fun and so much easier.. The group of recruits during the regular signing period was announced by fifth-year head coach Brendan Buckley and Cal Poly director of athletics Don Oberhelman. There are 16 scholarships per program for men only. Type of commitment (Verbal, Signing, or Transfer), California High School Wrestling: College Signings 2022. NCAA Academic Progress Rate Top 10 in the country, 2017-19 Salvador Munoz, Santa ana, Jake Prudek, Fresno City Diego Villalobos, Mt. ); : Alongside Truax, Lamer also qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 2020 season. 43 colleges affiliated with the NAIA offer wrestling scholarships. Rankings by Weight. Follow us on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. "Should be a lot of fun this Sunday," Sioredas added. Wrestling programs dont have the same budget as football programs for example where there are scouts and recruiters around the country. Cerritos College Chance and I are really close so it made it really hard to say no to Michigan.. 165 -- No. Maximo Fernandez, Lassen Andrew Aquino, Chabot Joseph Robles, Victor Valley Hancock's Onias Outlaw garnered Honorable Mention. The wrestlers name 2. The 2021-22 season was yet another immense step for the emerging Cal Poly Wrestling program under the leadership of Jon Sioredas, heading into his seventh season as head coach. He chose to go to Cal Poly because it is an excellent school with a quality wrestling program. He plans to major in political science. 3. Mustangs Antonio Lorenzo (5-7) at 125 pounds and Ethan Rotondo (9-11) at 133 are both seeded fourth. Joshua Padilla, ELAC This includes weekends and the off-season. We were both being recruited, but Cal Poly was the only place that would take both of us, Luka said. College choice 5. Andrew Hamant, Sacramento City Devin Murphy, Fresno City As the first Lamer to grace the Cal Poly campus, a path for more family members to join the Mustang community was opened. Wick earned his fourth All-American honor, placing third in his final collegiate season. Jackson, Adam Nicholas Dehart, Fresno City All rights reserved. Chionuma, Evan This information is very valuable for all high school student-athletes to understand as they start the recruiting process. Since this era of Mustang wrestling, the program has been in a dry spell since its elevation to Division I, not being able to break through at the right time. Wrestler's projected college weight class 6. Francisco Espinoza, Chabot Stewart, Nathan The Mustangs finished 22nd overall. 19. The program also earned the highest team GPA on record in the Spring of 2020. 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. Cabrillo High School Aquarium awarded $425K state grant for installation of new exhibit, Hancock baseball team beats Moorpark, moves to 4-0 in WSC North, Saturday's Astrograph: Looking for a little guidance? Abraham Cerda, Fresno City Evans little brother Luka being one of them.. They are Lawrence Saenz (9-7) at 141 pounds, Luka Wick (13-11) at 157 and Trevor Tinker (14-7) at 285. Each of the 10 weight classes will consist of 33 wrestlers. The Mustangs have been recognized as the 10th-best tournament team in the nation, an accolade the program has not seen since the 1982-83 team was also ranked No. He also talks about his classic match and loss to Iowas Lincoln McIlravy, coaching his younger brother Stephen at Fresno State, watching the school drop the program and his feelings about it at the time. 16 7 a.m. at NCAA Division I National Championship Honorable Mention Villaluz, Daniel Eczequiel Jaurrieta, Fresno City Intermat College Wrestling Team Rankings 2022-2023, California College Guys to Watch in 2022-23, Intermat College Wrestling Rankings 2021-2022, InterMat NCAA Division I Preseason Rankings 197 -- No. 8. Ezekiel Lara, Skyline Truax finished in fourth, claiming his second consecutive All-American title. Recruiting Successes 4:00 PM UTC. What the Mustangs haven't done is win a Pac-10 or Pac-12 team title in 37 tries. Truax believes the trust with his teammates and coaches has allowed the Mustangs to see their hard work pay off. According to Sioredas, one of the main reasons Evan Wick chose Cal Poly was because Truax can be a perfect leader and workout partner. Jason Valencia, Mt.SAC . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Learn More{{/message}}, {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}It appears your submission was successful. by caccwrestling Back-to-Back Top 25 Finishes at the NCAA Championships, 2021, 2022 Chris Betancourt, Mt. ), Esperanza HS (ss) Honorable Mention Jakob Hand, Mt.SAC Jake Gover, Sierra 2 in The Open Mat rankings at 197 pounds while Dom Demas sports a No. CalGrappler California High School Wrestling Rankings 170 lbs. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Wrestlers projected college weight class 6. Liam Sorahan, 285, Poway, Calif. (Poway High School) The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Carlos Meza, Sierra Wyatt Carter, Modesto Justin Serra, Sacramento City 5 11 a.m. at Pac-12 Championship WREST Mar. Two-time NCAA All-American Bernie Truax will lead Cal Poly into the Pac-12 championships. In Coach Sioredas fourth season at the helm at Cal Poly, Tom Lane became the program's first NCAA Division I All-American in eight years. 1 wrestler in the country for the 165-pound . Evan and Truax were accompanied by redshirt freshman Legend Lamer and redshirt sophomore Lawrence Saenz. Sioredas and his wife, Michele, reside in San Luis Obispo with their son, Braden. 174 -- Brawley Lamer (7-8), Sixth Year, Corvallis, Oregon 6 wrestlers in the nation. Luke Combs, Bakersfield Riley Fitsimmons, Mt.SAC CalGrappler California High School Wrestling Rankings 152 lbs. On April 15, 2021, Luka committed to Cal Poly. This has certainly been some of the most fun I have had in a very, very long time, Sioredas said. Anthony Nunes, Modesto Gabe Rivera, Cuesta Redshirting allows an athlete five years to use four years of athletic eligibility. Rey Raiz, Frseno City 25Cal Poly (8-6, 5-0 Pac-12) The combination of success and meaningful experience led Cal Poly to win four of its seven dual meets, marking the first time Cal Poly finished with a winning dual record since the 2010-11 season. Avila, Elijah Wrestling coaches have small budgets for recruiting so having an online profile and proactively getting your results out there is the best way to maximize your recruiting opportunities. SAC Bryant Bartlett, Shasta Victor Valley College Evan tallied a team-high 11 wins against ranked opponents. (); : The Cal Poly wrestling team, . Evan Wick became the first-ever Mustang to achieve four-timeAll-American status by finishing third at the NCAA Championships. In the 2019-20 season, Evan was never ranked below sixth place in the polls. Cal Poly Profile Cal Poly Edit Update Starters Compare Cal Poly to. Julian Lizardo, Sacramento City Blade Owens, Victor Valley Meyer, Tiger Sami Barakat, Cuesta 2 in The Open Mat rankings at 197 pounds. 133 -- Ethan Rotondo (9-11), Graduate, Vancouver, Wash. I feel honored, my brothers are a big reason for my success and next year we get to show the nation how the Lamers roll, Dash said. Vasquez, Luke UTC finished the 2013-14 dual season ranked in the national top 25, at one point reaching as high as No. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Looking to the future, Cal Polys most recent crop of recruits is sure to turn some heads. The Lamer connection with the Cal Poly wrestling program dates back to 2017 when Brawley committed to join then-first-year head coach Jon Sioredas and the Mustangs. Fantasy College Wrestling; Pick'Em; Tourney Pool; WrestleTrak. No. GO BLUE! Priest, Zeth 1 wrestler in the country for the 165-pound weight class, according to InterMat. View Full Bio, Tyler Efrain Duenas, Modesto BA in political science from Cal Poly Pomona. At the end of the weekend, he came out on top in the 173-pound division. ), Buchanan HS (cs) Year Graduating4. Women's Rankings Nov 15, 2021. Romeo Vasquez, Fresno City Cal Poly has had a plethora of siblings compete alongside each other throughout the years.