WRESTLING EXTRAVAGANZA: Who are the best wrestlers in the San Gabriel Valley?
The area is about to find out.
Bishop Amat coach Tom Pierre, who was San Gabriel Valley Tribune Coach of the Year last season, announced this week that his school will host the San Gabriel Valley All-Star Wrestling Match.
The event is scheduled for Amat on Monday. Prelim bouts are slated for 6:30 p.m. with the finals at 7:30 p.m. There is a $5 admission charge.
“Orange County has been doing it for years,” Pierre said. “I thought it would be a great idea to have all our top kids all in the same gym at the same time competing for that elite status of say San Gabriel Valley champion.
“I’ve talked to a lot of (area) coaches, got approval from CIF and everyone I’ve talked to is in favor of it. It’s really to just give the kids their do. They all work hard and we have in this area a lot of kids who are doing really well.”