Wrestling: 35 area competitors still alive for CIF-SS titles; Northview leads Southern Divisional

Here's some first-day results at the four CIF-SS divisional sites involving area competitors. Some 35 area athletes have advanced to the championship semifinals and are still in the running for CIF-SS titles.One of the better days was turned in by Northview's 215-pounder Chris Auxier, who won all three of his matches by fall, with two pins coming in less than a minute. Northview leads after one day in the Southern Divisional, with West Covina third. South Hills is fourth in the Northern Divisional. The tournaments conclude today at the selected sites. Final rounds are scheduled for 5 p.m.

SOUTHERN
103: Richie Tiara, Walnut; Devin Ng, Rosemead
112: Christian Betancourt, Arroyo
119: Danny Arceo, WCovina; Gilbert Nakatani, Northview
125: Matt Fregoso, Rosemead
130: Daniel Valles, Northview; Kyle Acevedo, Covina; Jacob Depraect, West Covina
135: Chris Caballero, West Covina; Alberto Flores, Rosemead; Bryan Salinas, Northview
140: Javier Arellano,Northview
152: Brad Ojala, West Covina
160: Joaquin Ramos, Baldwin Park; Anthony Escarcega, Rosemead; Steven Lopez, Northview
171: Kevin Kim, Diamond Bar; Daniel Amaya, West Covina
189: Denis Ruan, Diamond Bar
215: Chris Auxier, Northview
Hwt: Brian Ryu, Diamond Bar
NORTHERN
103: Christian Martin, Chino Hills
112: Andrew Delgado, Ayala
119: Clint Stark, Chino Hills; Vincent Herrera, South Hills
125:Tim Tran, South Hills
130: Thomas Morales, South Hills
145: Trevor Behr, South Hills
171: Colin Dorner, Damien; Brody Goens, Chino Hills
215: Jeff Vargas, South Hills
Hwt: Peter Nonu, South Hills
EASTERN
103: Mike Madrid, Bishop Amat
CENTRAL
145: Haydn Scharbrough, Glendora