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NUWAY Americas Cup Recap

Published

11 years ago

May 28, 2013

Placentia. California –
With the strength of 11 state champions and 14 state placers, Team California All-Stars won the Americas Cup for the fourth consecutive time. In the course of three days, California All-Stars went 8-0, averaging more than 35 points against teams they wrestled. The only team to win more than two matches against California All-Stars was team Diesel out of Bakersfield, California. This happened in the Gold Pool semifinal match, were Sophomore Matt Gamble (Monache High) and Junior Emilio Saavedra (Modesto High), beat California state champions Adrian Camposano (Central High) and Nikko Villareal (Gilroy High). “I was satisfied with winning the match even though it really meant nothing to me. I was happy to see that my self-dedication, hard-work, and discipline is paying off this summer. The win proved to myself more than anything that I am steadily improving, and that I am a major force to be reckoned with not only in the state of California but in the country as well. Now it’s back to the wrestling room and try to win a state title next season with my brother. We are very close and do everything together, so that would be a great way to end my high school career”-Emilio Saavedra.

In the Championship match versus team Michigan, California All-Stars won the dual with a 44-12 score. Michigan won two matches via pin at 118 and 131 pounds. The feature match of this dual was at 165 pounds were the number #3 wrestler in the nation Isaiah Martinez (Lemoore High) met Two-time Michigan state champion Jordan Cooks (Davidson High). It was a closed match from the beginning with both gladiators shooting and trying to get deep on their opponent. Going into the third period Martinez shot a double for the takedown and the win. Martinez went 8-0 in the three days with his only close match being against Cooks.

Box Score
California All-Stars 44 Michigan 12
111-Joe Garcia (Junior) Fall. Tristan Gilliland (Sophomore)
118-Adrian Camposano (Junior) Dec. Jack Bailey (Junior)
125-Mason Pengilly (Junior) Fall. Mitch Rogaliner (Senior)
131-Mitch Pawlak (Senior) Fall. Jonny Parada (Junior)
137-Javier Gasca (Senior) Tech. Jordan Hall (Sophomore)
143-Nikko Villareal (Junior) Dec. Malik Amine (Junior)
150-Christian Pagdilao (Senior) Dec. Josh Wendling (Junior)
157-Victor Lopez (Senior) Dec. Nick Vandermeer (Senior)
165-Isaiah Martinez (Senior) Dec. Jordan Cooks (Junior)
175-Peter Santos (Senior) Dec. Kanon Dean (Junior)
187-Sohrab Movahedi (Senior) Dec. Shwan Shadaia (Junior)
200-Jeremy Sweaney (Junior) Dec. Garrett Stehley (Junior)
225-Derrick Jones (Junior) Dec. Preston Pelham (Junior)
290-Nick Nevills (Junior) Fall. Ryan Prescott (Sophomore)

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The MatBoss Podcast Episode 34: Gerry Abas

Published

5 years ago

August 15, 2019

CalGrappler

Episode 34 of The MatBoss Podcast is with four-time All-American and three-time NCAA Division I finalist Gerry Abas of Fresno State. Gerry Abas talks about his start in wrestling in the Bay Area and how his speed, quickness and flash on the wrestling mat had its foundations in break dancing in the 1980s.

He also talks about his classic match and loss to Iowa’s Lincoln McIlravy, coaching his younger brother Stephen at Fresno State, watching the school drop the program and his feelings about it at the time. Abas also speaks about his son Jaden and what we can expect from him on the next level.

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Stephen Abas named head coach at Fresno High School

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5 years ago

June 5, 2019

CalGrappler

Stephen Abas

Stephen Abas, 2008 Olympic silver medalist and three-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion at Fresno State, has been named head wrestling coach at Fresno High School.

“We are excited to welcome Coach Abas to Fresno Unified, knowing that he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our Fresno High student-athletes,” said Fresno Unified Superintendent Bob Nelson.
The statement said Abas would take the helm of the Warriors wrestling program at Fresno High immediately.

As a wrestler at Fresno State University, Abas was a four-time NCAA All-American, winning three NCAA titles at 125 pounds in 1999, 2001, and 2002. Abas tallied a 144-4 overall record for the Bulldogs, including 46 pins. Abas’ career winning percentage of 97.3 percent is also a school record. For all these accomplishments, Abas was named the Fresno State Male Athlete of the Year in 1999 and 2001.

Stephen in high school (Canyon Springs HS & James Logan HS) was a 3X CIF state champion and a NHSCA National Champion in 1996.

Stephen Abas – Fresno State, 3X NCAA National Champion

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2019 CIF State Wrestling Championships Schedule

Published

5 years ago

February 18, 2019

CalGrappler

Rabobank Arena - Bakersfield, California — Rabobank Arena – Bakersfield, California

Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Registration/Workout 3:00 – 8:00 pm

Thursday, February 21, 2019
Round 1 Girls Championship Round 1 9:00 am – 11:30 am (10 mats)
Round 2 Girls Championship Round 2 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (10 mats)
Round 1 Boys Championship Pig Tail 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (10 mats)
Round 2 Boys Championship Round 1 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm (10 mats)
Round 3 Boys Championship Round 2 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (10 mats)
Round 4 Boys Consolation Pig Tails 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm (10 mats)

Friday, February 22, 2019
Round 5/3 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 1 9:00 – 12:00 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 6/4 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 2 12:00 – 3:00 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 7/5 Boys/Girls Quarterfinals/Consolation Round 3 3:00 – 6:00 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 8/6 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 4 6:00 – 7:30 pm (10/5 mats)
Round 9/7 Boys/Girls Consolation Round 5 7:30 – 8:30 pm (10/5 mats)

Saturday, February 23, 2019
Round 8/10 Girls/Boys Championship Semi-Finals 9:00 – 10:30 am (6 mats)
Round 8/11 Girls/Boys Consolation Semi’s 10:30 – 12:00 pm (6/3 mats)
Round 10/12 Girls/Boys 3rd/5th/7th Places 12:00 -2:00 pm (6/3 mats)
Final Round Championship Finals 5:05 pm (2 mats)