Thursday, March 17, 2011

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Good Luck Scott Sakaguchi

Wish former Clovis wrestler Scott Sakaguchi (Clovis '09) the best of luck this weekend as he wrestles for Oregon State in his first NCAA DI Championships in Philadelphia, PA.

Scott takes on Matt Lester (Oklahoma) in the 1st round of the toughest collegiate tournament in the country.

You can follow all the action from the event on Intermat. In addtion, all rounds of the tournament will be broadcast via ESPN, either on the Internet or on television. The schedule is below:

Thursday March 17 @ 11:00 AM on ESPN3.COM - 1st round
Thursday March 17 @ 6:30 PM on ESPN3.COM - 2nd round and Conso.

Friday March 18 @ 10:30 AM on ESPNU - Session Three, Quarters and Conso.
Friday March 18 @ 7:00 PM on ESPNU - SEMIFINALS

Saturday March 19 @ 11:00 AM on ESPNU - MEDAL ROUNDS
SATURDAY MARCH 19 @ 7:30 PM ON ESPN - FINALS

New All-American!

Congratulations to Jimmy Salvala (Clovis '06) for becoming the newest addition to the Clovis Wrestling All-American board. Jimmy placed 7th this past weekend at the NCAA DII Wrestling Championships for Chadron State University at 141lbs.

Jimmy was a two-time state medalist for Clovis High School and now the 8th Clovis wrestler to earn collegiate All-American honors.

Well done Jimmy!

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Congratulations Clovis Wrestling!

Congrats to the Clovis Wrestling team on a remarkable, record-extending season!

27th League Championship
20th Section Championship
9th State Championship
23rd Top 5 State Finish

50th Consecutive Dual Meet Victory (4-1/2 year streak)
4th Consecutive League Championship
4th Consecutive Section Championship
4th Consecutive Top 5 State Finish

State Record 14 State Qualifiers
State Record 9 State Place Winners
2 Individual State Champions
2nd Highest Team Point Total in State Tournament History - 186

STATE QUALIFIERS
103 Andy Ia (Senior)
112 Jonas Gaytan (Sophomore) - 5th
119 Daniel Gaytan (Junior) - State Champion
125 Matt Gay (Junior)
130 Juan Salas (Senior)
135 Jason Ladd (Sophomore)
140 Brady Bersano (Senior) - 7th
145 Colby Thompson (Junior)
152 Blake Thompson (Senior) - 5th
160 Adrian Salas (Sophomore) - 7th
171 Zach Nevills (Junior) - 3rd
189 Dakota Gordon (Junior) - 7th
215 Taylor Ferguson (Senior) - 6th
285 Nick Nevills (Freshman) - State Champion

SENIOR CLASS of 2011
Andy Ia
Juan Salas
Brady Bersano
Christian Velarde
Blake Thompson
Orem Camarena
Taylor Ferguson

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Wrestling Poster Donations

As most of you know we did not do a "Wrestling Poster" at the beginning of the year... however in celebration of our 9th State Championship, we are doing one NOW!! Please let me know if you are interested in a "Business Card Ad" Cost is $125.00 all proceeds go to poster and Cougar Parent Wrestling to support Clovis Wrestling!

Thank you!

Cindy McAlester
Cougar Parent Wrestling
(559) 289-4351