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Boys wrestling builds camaraderie in Mission League tournaments

Connor Merrihew, Assistant Sports Editor
December 19, 2024

The boys wrestling team recently competed in the Downey 32-Way Wrestling Tournament from Dec. 6-7. In the tournament, Alec Avedissian ’25 advanced to the championship semifinals, but lost his match,...

Alec Avedissian '25 looks to break an opponent's hold. The wrestling team has lost two of five dual meets this year, and is now looking to have success in Mission League individuals.

Wrestling cut from Mission League final, now looks for individual wins

Sabrina Hamideh
February 1, 2024

The boys’ wrestling team has currently won two out of five dual meets in Mission League play. In their most recent meet, they lost by one point against Bishop Alemany due to forfeiting. Since the opponent...

WRESTLING WINNERS: Adrian Drouin ’26, 144 pounds, fights to break free from his Chaminade opponent's grip. The Wolverines and the Eagles held a match in the wrestling room Dec. 6, following the Downey 32 Way Tournament. The team will compete in the Tournament of Champions on Dec. 16.

Wrestling team continues to improve following massive results in Downey 32 Way tournament

Nathan Wang, Assistant News Editor
December 13, 2023

The varsity wrestling team competed at the in-season Downey 32 Way tournament Dec. 1–2.  Team captain Cutter East ’24, 150 pounds, brought home first place in his weight group. Alec Avedissian ’25,...

Wrestling looks to improve

Christopher Mo
December 14, 2022

The wrestling team started off their season with a total record of 8-3 in their tri-meet against Westlake. Cutter East ’24 finished the meet with three wins and zero losses, Dylan Graff ’24 with two...

Wrestling holds first ever red vs. black dual meet

Wrestling holds first ever red vs. black dual meet

Samuel Glassman
November 15, 2022

A bracket of several inter-squad style winner take all boys' wrestling matches were held in Hamilton Gymnasium to determine starting varsity and junior varsity slots for select wrestlers on the 2022-2023...

Wrestling puts forth a winning effort against Crespi

Alex Amster
December 4, 2019

The wrestling team defeated Crespi by a score of 60-18, and this was the squad’s first league match of the season. This match is also memorable as it marks the first official win for head coach and program...

Wrestling shows potential in first tournament.

Alex Amster
November 23, 2019

Today, the wrestling team started off strong in its first tournament of the season, the South Torrance Spartan Kickoff, with two wrestlers placing fourth in their weight classes. 182 pounder Kanoa Young...

SURF-BOARDMAN: Paul Boardman ’21 grapples with an opponent from Crespi Carmelite High
School. Boardman advanced to the CIF Southern Section Championships in individuals this year.
Photo Credit: Zack Schwartz/Chronicle

Team struggles to overcome injuries

Zack Schwartz
March 1, 2019

After a season plagued by injuries, including wrestlers  Kanoa Young ’21, team captain Kevin Chen ’19 and Chronicle Layout Assistant and Staff Writer Lucas Lee '21, the wrestling...

Injuries hinder team’s success

Zack Schwartz
December 11, 2018

The boys' wrestling team remains optimistic about its young core despite dropping its first match 36-24 to Crespi Carmelite High School on Dec. 5. The squad looks to overcome challenges...

Team Captain Calvin Kaleel '18 wins match at Santa Ynez Tournament. Credit: Calvin Kaleel

Wrestlers medal at tournament

Sophie Haber
January 13, 2018

The wrestling team closed out the Santa Ynez Tournament with team captain Calvin Kaleel ‘18 placing eighth in the 132 weight class and Daniel Guerrero ‘20 placing sixth in the 170 weight class today. Kaleel...

Team captain Calvin Kaleel '18 competes in Santa Ynez Tournament. Credit: Calvin Kaleel

Wrestlers advance to second day of tournament

Sophie Haber
January 12, 2018

Two wrestlers will continue to the second day of the Santa Ynez Tournament after a strong meet Jan. 12. Team captain Calvin Kaleel ’18 advanced in the 132 weight class by winning four matches and losing...

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