Remember this date? January 24th, 2006. It was the last time the Cougars lost a dual meet. Since that time, nearly two years, the team has ripped off 22 consecutive victories, two undefeated Clovis West Shootout performances, and undefeated season, and a record-setting 8th state championship. Fast forward to today – the Cougars are the defending California State Champions and are once again ranked #1 in the state midway through January with a chance for that elusive Number 9.
Wednesday night in the first dual of the 2009 T.R.A.C. League season was no different than the fate of the previous 22 foes. Against a game but outgunned Clovis East squad, the Cougars reeled off 8 straight victories to open the dual and take an insurmountable 37-0 lead. Cameren Kelley got the ball rolling with a fall at 160lbs. Victories by Blake Thompson (171), Daren Barbo (215), and Devon Barbo (285), coupled with a forfeit to Tommy Burriel at (215), would give the Cougars the first 5 matches. Also adding victories for the team were Daniel Gaytan (103), Bryan Lopez (112), Ben Omata (119), Jon Gay (130), Ben Kelley (140), and Scott Sakaguchi (152). The #6 ranked Clovis East Timberwolves would win just three matches against the Cougars, leaving the final score 55-9, and running the streak to 23.
Up next for the Varsity team is the always bitter rivalry with Madera, at “The Pit” in Madera, next Wednesday, January 21st. In the meantime, Cougar stars of the future will travel to both Redwood and Firebaugh this Saturday for varsity tournaments against some of the Central Valley’s best.
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