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California College Wrestling Programs
As the natural next step for high school wrestlers aspiring to wrestle in the college ranks, The California Wrestler’s award-winning newsletter Editor and SportStars INSIDER, Al Fontes files this report on new California college wrestling programs. For a list of Best Colleges For Men’s Wrestling, Nationwide see college factual Each... Read more
Hartshorn, Omania Win UWW Jr. Greco Championships
California Wrestlers Mason Hartshorn and Peyton Omania Win UWW Jr. Greco Championships – Earn Spots on Jr. World Team. SportStars INSIDER Al Fonte’s post April 25th outlined the UWW Jr. Greco Championship results, shared below. USA Wrestling posted this commentary that same day, written by Mike Willis. We’re sharing... Read more
4x State Medalist Caleb Flores Takes Reigns at Vanguard
(Q&A) With New Vanguard University Head Coach Caleb Flores This decade, the Golden State of California has experienced an increase of wrestling opportunities on the collegiate level, and specifically with programs in the NAIA Division. At the beginning of the new Millennium, we witnessed the fielding of Menlo College... Read more
California Dreamin’: “TCW” California All-State Wrestling Teams
No, you’re not dreamin’. For those who follow my writing, you know I love our sport. And I put a lot of focus on all who have contributed to make it the best sport on the planet. For you, I’ve put together a very comprehensive article that outlines the... Read more
Wrestling Legend Lee Kemp Coming to Norcal TOC
National Wrestling Legend Lee Kemp at the 51st Annual Norcal TOC for Fan Meet and Greet Top Youth Wrestlers at Del Oro Nearly 600 middle school-aged wrestlers are expected to compete at the 51st Annual Northern California Tournament of Champions (Norcal TOC) at Del Oro High School in Loomis. And they’ll... Read more
“American Fighter” Wrestling Sequel
If anyone would have told me a year ago that I would be attending a movie premiere in LA with several A-list Hollywood actors, or be an extra in an up and coming film, American Fighter” Wrestling Sequel, I would have laughed it off. No way, not possible. Fast... Read more
CIF State Wrestling: NorCal’s Top Contenders
It’s Our Annual Weight-By-Weight Breakdown Preview Of The CIF State Wrestling Championships. Who Is NorCal’s Best Hope? Who Could Bracket-bust? • Seeds schmeeds. No matter where wrestlers landed in the 14 40-man brackets at the CIF State Wrestling Championships, they have the scrambler’s chance to victory. It’s what makes... Read more
Wrestling Insider Al Fontes Meets An American Wrestler
Ok, if any of you are fans of Top Gear (BBC) or Grand Tour (Amazon), you’ll “get” that headline. Our man, Al Fontes met up with his main man, Ali Afshar, who wrestled for Casa Grande High School in NCS some years back. Afshar’s now, among other things car-related,... Read more
Granada Crowned 2019 Mat Classic Wrestling Champions
Photo: 195 Championship Final – Xavier Williams (Livermore, NC) dec. Dylan Myers (Franklin, SJ), 5-4 The 18th Annual Mat Classic Wrestling Championships held at Granada High School in Livermore proved once again to be among the most competitive tournaments in the Bay Area. This year’s tournament featured several section and... Read more
The California Wrestler: A History Lesson
As you know, I’m a SportStars INSIDER. The publisher recently asked me to talk about my roots in high school wrestling. Just so happens, I have a story to share with you about that! Outside of my main gig, I’m the editor of The California Wrestler! The 2018 –... Read more
Buchanan Wrestling Wins Prestigious Title
Buchanan Wins Prestigious Field to Capture 2019 Clovis Doc Buchanan Title TOP 10 TEAM SCORES 1 – Buchanan (CS): 194.0 2 – Montini Catholic (Illinois): 183.5 3 – Bergen Catholic (New Jersey): 163.5 4 – Gilroy (CC): 140.0 5 – Lake Highland Prep (Florida): 139.5 6 – Selma (CS):... Read more
Driven by Design – The Joe Iacono Story
It has been close to twenty-six years since I first met Joe Iacono, but the memory is crystal clear and etched in my psyche forever. One Livermore High School Cowboy wrestling family member in particular, I have had the honor and privilege to coach, as well as mentor beyond... Read more