CIF State Wrestling Finals
Hello all from beautiful downtown Bakersfield. I can report that through three rounds, area competitors are enjoying a solid day, with 15 of the 22 who qualified for the state meet still alive for a state title.
They are:
La Habra's Aaron Le Farge (103); Northview's Steven Salinas (112), Frank Martinez (130), Jesse Cruz (145) and Robert Alcantar (215); South Hills' Thomas Williams (119); Bishop Amat's Andrew Ortega (125) and Julian Silva (215); San Dimas' Angel Garcia (125); Rosemead's Adrian Marquez (130); Bonita's David Stupplebean (145): Santa Fe's Marcus Orona (119) and Daniel Couts (145); California's Matt Melendrez (145) and Schurr's Julian. Zuniga (215).
UPDATE (4:35 p.m.) So far, six have advanced to tonight's quarterfinals: Northivew's Steven Salinas at 112; South Hills' Thomas Williams and Santa Fe's Marcus Orona at 119; Bishop Amat's Andrew Ortega and San Dimas' Angel Garcia at 125 and Rosemead's Adrian Marquez at 130.
UPDATE (6:05 p.m.): Eight area wrestlers have advanced to the quarterfinals. In addition to those listed above, Northview's Jesse Cruz (145) and Schurr's Julian Zuniga scored third-round wins to advance.
FRIDAY FINAL UPDATE: Five area wrestlers advanced to the semifinals: 112 - Steven Salinas (Northview); 119 - Thomas Williams (South Hills), Marcus Orona (Santa Fe); 125 - Angel Garcia (San Dimas) and 145 - Jesse Cruz (Northview)....Five are still eligible to score a top-8 medal: 125 - Andrew Ortega (Bishop Amat); 130 - Adrian Marquez (Rosemead), Frank Martinez (Northview); 145 - David Stupplebean (Bonita); 215 - Julian Zuniga (Schurr). All five need to win their first match on Saturday to receive a top-eight medal...Ortega just missed making it six semifinals, losing 9-7 in triple overtime. He scored an escape with a second left in the second overtime only to give up a reverse with just 22 seconds left in the third extra period...I was also impressed with Marquez's performance. He advanced to the quarterfinals a day after long-time Rosemead coach Louie Madrigal passed away. I will be rooting for him to earn an eighth-place medal.
- Steve Ramirez
Comments
You must have missed the fact that Josh Pearson at 171 from South Hills was also in the semi's and needed to win his 1st match on day 2.. Unfortunately that didnt happen, with a loss to the Clovis kid
Posted by: don | March 2, 2008 7:38 AM
Both lost in the third round...Then in consolation, Silva lost in the third round, while Alcantar lost in the fourth round. Neither advanced to Saturday
Posted by: sramirez | March 2, 2008 12:19 AM
what happened to Julian Silva of Amat and Alcantar of Northview
Posted by: xyz | March 1, 2008 12:15 PM
Sorry, i meant to thank Steve.. Thanks for the updates again.
Posted by: viking | February 29, 2008 8:34 PM
FRED, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE UPDATES. PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED ON OUR AREA WRESTLERS. I'LL KEEP CHECKING THE BLOG EVERY COUPLE OF HOURS
Posted by: viking | February 29, 2008 8:18 PM