Luis Blanco Canyon Springs-Moreno Valley (S): 5th, 2nd, 1st (1993-1996) AL FONTES aka, Coach Al has over 38 years service in the sport of wrestling. 3rd 2011 Derrell Nerove Foothill-Bakersfield (C): 2nd, 1st, 3rd (1982-1984), Anthony Palomino Independence-San Jose (CC): 4th, 3rd, 1st (1981-1983) Doug France*, LT, Los Angeles Rams OH State Runner-Up San Diego (SD):455, Note: David Klingsheim Liberty-Brentwood (NC): 2008, 2009 Hermillio Esquivel Orland (N): 6th, 5th, 2nd (2010 -2012) Detran Gant Roosevelt-Fresno (C): 3rd, 1st, 2nd (1989-1991) 7 Clovis West (CS): 1983, 1. 10 Buchanan (CS) 2016 Henry Jordan**, DT, Green Bay Packers The New Mexico State Wrestling Champions are decided during a two day event sponsored by the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) which was formed in 1921 to act as the governing body for the regulation, direction, administration and supervision of high school athletics and activities in the State of New Mexico. CalGrappler California High School Wrestling Rankings 113 lbs. 2. Ricky Williams*, RB, Miami Dolphins Woody Thompson, RB, Atlanta Falcons PA State Champ Kelly Gregg, NT, Baltimore Ravens, 3x OK State Champ For questions regarding NJCAA record books, contact media@njcaa.org. Nicco Ruiz St. John Bosco (SS): 3rd, 1st, 1st (2020-2023) Coy Wire, SS, Buffalo Bills PA State Champ Latest Video Features and Highlights. Leon Robinson GA State Runner-Up Below is a list of California state and regional high school football champions sanctioned by the California Interscholastic Federation since the organization began holding state championship games in 2006. 5th 2015, 2019, 2022, Merced (Sac-Joaquin Section): 5 7 Buchanan (CS): 2006, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 8t. He has also been a contributing editor for several national wrestling publications and websites (Wrestling USA Magazine, Amateur Wrestling News, WIN Magazine, InterMat and theMat.com). Mike Trgovac, DC, Carolina Panthers OH State Champ Joel Romero Buchanan (CS): 3rd, 2nd, 2nd(2016-2018) Lionel Apineru (Barstow, S): 6th, 6th, 1st (1999 01) 3rd 1988, 1990, 1991, 2000, 2004, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020 Napolean McCallum, RB, Oakland Raiders Updated: 9:27 PM CST Feb 27, 2013. CalGrappler California High School Wrestling Rankings 195 lbs. Barry Boyles (Merced, SJ): 5th, 6th, 1st (1975 77) 2nd 1995 It will be noted that the weight classes have changed at various times, usually . He was a Board Member of Kern County Wrestling Association, Coyote Club, league rep to ClF & youth and club coach. Hector Torres Rosemead (S): 3rd, 1st, 1st (1996-1998) 5. Kyle Porter Hughson (SJ): 1991, 92 1. Ron Heller, TE, Seattle Seahawks Dave Szott, Kansas City Chiefs NJ State Champ Tim Anderson OH State Champ Andrew Crummy Cincinatti Bengals Kirk Lowdermilk*, OL, Minnesota Vikings CalGrappler California High School Wrestling Rankings 120 lbs. Four-time winner. Nico Colunga Oakdale (SJ): 8th, 6th, 3rd (2013-2015), Emilio Saavedra Modesto (SJ): 3rd, 4th, 1st (2011-2014) Prior to 1934, Oklahoma A&M (OSU) and OU each held separate "State" Tournaments. The best high school wrestlers in the state will battle for CIF titles on February 23-25 in Bakersfield at Mechanics Bank Area, Theater and Convention. Dawson Sihavong Bullard (CS): 5th, 4th, 3rd (2017-2019) Jeramy Sweany Vacaville (SJ): 2013, 2014 Zahid Valencia (St. John Bosco, S): 2012, 14, 15 California State wrestling champions, Lawrence Jackson (Santa Monica, S), California State wrestling champions, Lawrence Jackson (Santa Monica, S), Jesse Vasquez (/Excelsior, S): 2017, 18, 19, Nicholas Aguilar (Gilroy, CC): 2nd, 2nd, 1st (2016 18), Anthony Montalvo (Buchanan, CS): 2nd, 1st, 1st (2016 18), Navonte Demison (Bakersfield, CS): 2nd, 1st, 1st (2015 17), Zahid Valenica (St. John Bosco, S): 1st, 1st, 1st (2012 15), Wyatt Wyckoff (Paradise, N): 2nd, 2nd, 1st (2013 15), Nick Nevills (Clovis, CS): 1st, 1st, 1st (2011 14), Nikko Villarreal (Gilroy, CC): 1st, 1st, 1st (2012 14), Paul Fox (Gilroy, CC): 2nd, 2nd, 1st (2012 14), Isaiah Martinez (Lemoore, CS): 1st, 1st, 1st (2011 13), Isaiah Locsin (Live Oak, CC): 2nd, 1st, 2nd (2011 13), Joey Davis (Santa Fe, S): 2nd, 1st, 1st (2010 12), Morgan McIntosh (Calvary Chapel, S): 5th, 1st, 1st, 1st (2008-11), Stephan Abas (James Logan, NC): 4th, 1st, 1st, 1st (1993 96), Eric Guerrero (Independence, CC): 3rd, 1st, 1st (1992 95), Brian Moreno (Foothill, S): 1st, 1st, 1st (2002 05), Troy Tirapelle (Clovis, CS): 1st, 1st, 1st (2001 04), Alex Herrera (Bakersfield, CS): 2nd, 2nd, 1st (2002-04), Alex Tirapelle (Clovis, CS): 1st, 1st, 1st (1999 01), Adam Tirapelle (Buchanan, CS): 2nd, 1st, 1st (1994 96), Casey Strand (College Park, NC): 2nd, 1st, 1st (1992 94), Shane Valdez (Calvary Chapel, S): 2nd, 2nd, 1st (1992 94), Scott Chapman (Rim of the World, S): 1st, 1st, 1st (1991 93), Jimmy Aguirre (Clovis, CS): 1st, 1st, 1st (1989 91), Jason Verduzco (Antioch, NC): 2nd, 2nd, 1st (1986 88), Mark Gerardi (Valhalla, SD): 1st, 1st, 1st (1985 87), Lawrence Jackson (Santa Monica, S): 1st, 1st, 1st (1984 86), Brandon Dennington (Tracy, SJ): 2nd, 1st, 1st (1984 86), David Lee (Bella Vista, SJ): 1st, 1st, 1st (1982 84), 165 JASON VERDUZCO (Antioch, NC), 1988 CIF State Champion/3x finalist, Jesse Vasquez (Excelsior, S): 1st, 1st, 1st (2017 19), Aaron Nagao (Esperanza, S): 5th, 2nd, 1st (2017 19), Cole Reyes (Frontier, CS): 4th, 5th, 7th (2017 19), Gino Petrucelli (Clovis, CS): 6th, 6th, 4th (2017 19), Dawson Sihavong (Bullard, CS): 6th, 4th, 3rd (2017 19), Aaron Gandara (Poway, SD): 1st, 1st (Arizona), 4th (2017 19), Christian Rodriguez (Selma, CS): 5th, 3rd, 5th (2017 19), Luciano Arroyo (Calvary Chapel, S): 7th, 3rd, 6th (2016 18), Antonio Lorenzo (St. John Bosco, S): 7th, 3rd, 3rd (2016 18), Ethan Leake (Buchanan, CS): 1st, 4th, 3rd (2016 18), Mathew Olguin (Buchanan, CS): 1st, 3rd, 3rd (2016 18), Jaden Abas (Rancho Bernardo, SD): 3rd, 2nd, 1st (2016 18), Peyton Omania (De La Salle, NC): 5th, 6th, 1st (2016 18), Josh Kim (Santiago, S): 3rd, 2nd, 1st (2016 18), Noah Blake (Del Oro, SJ): 7th, 4th, 3rd (2016 18), Ryan Reyes (Clovis West, CS): 7th, 3rd, 3rd (2016 18), Jake Leavangood (Vacaville, SJ): 5th, 8th, 2nd (2016 18), Anthony Mantanano (Palm Desert, S): 4th, 2nd, 1st (2015 17), Chasen Blair (Rancho Bernardo, SD): 5th, 4th, 1st (2015 17), Darryl Aiello (De La Salle, NC): 3rd, 8th, 2nd (2015 17), Isaiah Perez (Dinuba, CS): 6th, 4th, 4th (2015 17), Zander Silva (Alta Loma, S): 5th, 7th, 3rd (2015 17), Sam Loera (Bakersfield, CS): 7th, 7th, 4th (2015 17), Danny Salas (St. John Bosco, S): 7th, 6th, 4th (2015 17), Gavin Nye (Corning, N): 7th, 6th, 3rd (2015 17), Alex Nunez (Alta Loma, S): 8th, 4th, 8th (2015 17), Jaden Enriquez (Mission Oak, CS): 2nd, 4th, 1st (2014 17), David Campbell (Mission Oak, CS): 4th, 2nd, 1st (2014 16), Josh Hokit (Clovis, CS): 5th, 2nd, 1st (2014 16), AJ Nevills (Clovis, CS): 7th, 2nd, 1st (2014 16), Evan Wick (San Marino, S): 5th, 4th, 1st (2014 16), Robert Garcia (Selma, CS): 2nd, 6th, 3rd (2014 16), Ruben Garcia (Selma, CS): 6th, 6th, 2nd (2014 16), Abner Romero (Buchanan, CS): 8th, 7th, 2nd (2013 16), Isaiah Palomino (Bellarmine Prep, CC): 7th, 4th, 6th (2014 16), Israel Saavedra (Modesto, SJ): 1st, 1st, 3rd (2012 15), Ralphy Tovar (Poway, SD): 5th, 4th, 1st (2013 15), Durbin Lloren (Buchanan, CS): 5th, 5th, 1st (2013 15), Julian Flores (San Marino, S): 5th, 5th, 1st (2013 15), Nico Colunga (Oakdale, SJ): 8th, 6th, 3rd (2013 15), Emilio Saavedra (Modesto, SJ): 3rd, 4th, 1st (2011 14), Adrian Camposano (Central, CS): 7th, 1st, 3rd (2012 14), Chris Garcia (Clovis West, CS): 8th, 7th, 2nd (2012 14), Bryan Salinas (Northview, S): 4th, 8th, 8th (2012-14), Nour Abdullatif (Eleanor Roosevelt, S): 6th, 3rd, 2nd (2012 14), Jeramy Sweany (Vacaville, SJ): 8th, 1st, 1st (2012 14), Corey Griego (Sultana, S): 5th, 2nd, 2nd (2012-14), Jonas Gaytan (Clovis, CS): 5th, 2nd, 3rd (2011 13), Micah Perez (Central Union, SD): 3rd, 3rd, 7th (2011 13), Shayne Tucker (Bella Vista, SJ): 4th, 2nd, 2nd (2011 13), Arnulfo Olea (Exeter, CS): 8th, 4th, 8th (2011 13), Victor Lopez (Poway, SD): 2nd 4th, 3rd (2011 13), Coleman Hammond (Bakersfield, CS): 4th, 3rd, 4th (2010 13), Adrian Salas (Clovis, CS): 7th, 4th, 1st (2011 13), Hermillio Esquivel (Orland, N): 6th, 5th, 2nd (2010 12), Natrelle Demison (Bakersfield, CS): 5th, 3rd, 4th (2010 12), Adam Hendrickson (Healdsburg, NC): 7th, 6th, 6th (2010 12), Jim Wilson (McNair, SJ): 3rd, 4th, 4th (2010 12), Victor Pereira (Newark Memorial, NC): 5th, 2nd, 2nd (2010 12), Nikko Reyes (Clovis West, CS): 3rd, 1st, 1st (2010 12), Robert Marchese (Oak Hills, S): 8th, 7th, 1st (2010 12), Tank Knowles (Calvary Chapel, S): 4th, 1st, 1st (2009 11), Bryce Hammond (Bakersfield, CS): 4th, 1st, 1st (2009 -11), Chris Mecate (Redlands East Valley, S): 6th, 5th, 1st (2009 11), Vince Rodriguez (Clovis North, CS): 3rd, 2nd, 2nd (2009 11), Vince Waldhauser (Oak Ridge, SJ): 7th, 2nd, 2nd (2009 11), Shane Tate (Oakdale, SJ): 5th, 3rd, 8th (2009 11), Damien Arredondo (Buchanan, CS): 4th, 6th, 3rd (2009 11), Zach Zimmer (Clovis West, CS): 4th, 2nd, 2nd (2008 10), Drew Meulman (Saint Francis, CC): 7th, 2nd, 2nd (2008 10), Jake Briggs (Bella Vista, SJ): 6th, 3rd, 3rd(2007 10), Tommy Burriel (Clovis, CS): 6th, 8th, 2nd (2008 10), Henry Yorba (Poway, SD): 6th, 6th, 1st (2007 09), Jonah Cruz (Bakersfield, CS): 3rd, 7th, 8th (2007 09), Rudi Burtchi (Oakdale, SJ): 5th, 1st, 1st (2006 08), Anthony Meza (Vista, SD): 6th, 1st, 1st (2006 08), Thomas Williams (South Hills, S): 2nd, 1st, 4th (2006 08), Justin Arredondo (Buchanan, CS): 3rd, 7th, 1st (2006 08), Ryan Flores (Buchanan, CS): 5th, 1st, 1st (2005 07), Nikko Triggas (Campolindo, NC): 3rd, 1st, 2nd (2005 07), Joey Boone (Poway, SD): 2nd, 3rd, 1st (2005 07), Joe Cisneros (Selma, CS): 1st, 4th, 2nd (2004 07), Clayton Jack (Vacaville, SJ): 8th, 5th, 1st (2005 07), Kellen Aura (Foothill, NC): 6th, 7th, 2nd (2005 07), Billy Murphy (Hughson, SJ): 3rd, 1st, 1st (2004 06), Felip Navachkov (Fremont, CC): 4th, 2nd, 1st (2004 06), Elijah Nacita (Bakersfield, CS): 7th, 2nd, 1st (2004 06), Justin Paulson (Calvary Chapel, S): 2nd, 3rd, 2nd (2004 06), Lewis Gonzalez (Turlock, SJ): 4th, 1st, 1st (2003 05), Corey Borges (Hughson, SJ): 6th, 2nd, 1st (2003 05), David Christian (San Ramon Valley, NC): 8th, 6th, 1st (2003 05), Robby Smith (San Ramon Valley, NC): 8th, 7th, 4th (2003 05), Bryan Osuna (Calvary Chapel, S): 8th, 6th, 6th (2003 05), Ryan Williams (La Costa Canyon, SD): 4th, 3rd, 1st (2001 04), Alex Herrera (Bakersfield, CS): 2nd, 2nd, 1st (2002 04), Micah Ferguson (Del Oro, SJ): 3rd, 4th, 1st (2002 04), Jason Williams (Clovis, CS): 2nd, 8th, 2nd (2002 04), Curtis Schurkamp (Escalon, SJ): 5th, 3rd, 6th (2002 04), Joe Williams (Calvary Chapel, S): 5th, 1st, 1st (2000 03), Gabe Flores (Clovis, CS): 3rd, 1st, 2nd (2000 03), Pat Payne (Poway, SD): 6th, 3rd, 2nd (2000 03), Chad Mendes (Hanford, CS): 8th, 5th, 3rd (2000 03), Mario Estrada (Calvary Chapel, S): 5th, 7th, 4th (2001 03), David Roberts (Clovis West, CS): 6th, 3rd, 2nd (2000 02), Andrew Spradlin (Bakersfield, CS): 8th, 3rd, 2nd (2000 02), Anthony Archuleta (Nevada Union, SJ): 3rd, 4th, 4th (2000 02), Kenneth Cook (American, NC): 4th, 2nd, 1st (1999 01), Sean Sheets (Centennial, CS): 7th, 2nd, 1st (1999 01), Miguel Gutierrez (Foothill, CS): 3rd, 3rd, 1st (1999 01), Lionel Apineru (Barstow, S): 6th, 6th, 1st (1999 01), Orlando Galvan (Loara, S): 7th, 1st, 7th (1999 01), Andy Kim (Poway, SD): 8th, 2nd, 2nd (1999 01), Brody Barrios (Poway, SD): 3rd, 1st, 1st (1998 00), Michael Simpson (Brethren Christian, S): 4th, 1st, 1st (1998 00), Mike Van Worth (Dos Palos, CS): 6th, 4th, 2nd (1998 00), Telly Sanders (Buchanan, CS): 4th, 2nd, 1st (1996 98), Hector Torres (Rosemead, S): 3rd, 1st, 1st (1996 98), David Schenk (Anderson, N): 5th, 1st, 2nd (1996 98), Justin Flores (Temecula Valley, S): 6th, 1st, 3rd (1996 98), J.J. Roberts (Valhalla, SD): 2nd, 4th, 4th (1996 98), Carlos Blanco (Canyon Springs, S): 5th, 1st, 1st (1995 97), Dane Bettencourt (Del Oro, SJ): 2nd, 5th, 2nd (1995 97), Albert Garza (Sanger, CS): 4th, 5th, 5th (1995 97), Tony Gomez (Independence, CC): 3rd, 1st, 2nd (1994 96), Luis Blanco (Canyon Springs, S): 5th, 2nd, 1st (1993 96), Andy Borges (Vacaville, SJ): 6th, 2nd, 5th (1993 96), Steve Schenk (Anderson, N): 7th, 3rd, 3rd (1994 96), Ed Mosely (Calvary Chapel, S): 6th, 1st, 1st (1993 95), Larry Silva (Grace Davis, SJ): 3rd, 4th, 2nd (1993 95), James Castaneda (Alemany, S): 5th, 4th, 5th (1993 95), Dane Valdez (Calvary Chapel, S): 8th, 1st, 3rd (1992 94), Sergio Mar (Gilroy, CC): 6th, 3rd, 4th (1991 93), Kyle Porter (Hughson, SJ): 4th, 1st, 1st (1990 92), Jason Hendrick (Valhalla, SD): 5th, 3rd, 1st (1989 91), Tony Okada (Savanna, S): 5th, 1st, 1st (1989 91), Detran Gant (Roosevelt, CS): 3rd, 1st, 2nd (1989 91), Gary Quintana (Selma, CS): 2nd, 4th, 1st (1989 91), Tony Trujillo (Covina, S): 1st, 5th, 1st (1987 89), Terry Watts (Caruthers, CS): 3rd, 2nd, 1st (1987 89), Lorenzo Neal (Lemoore, CS): 4th, 2nd, 1st (1987 89), Robbie Sordi (Madera, CS): 6th, 1st, 2nd (1987 89), Michael Grubbs (El Camino, SD): 5th, 2nd, 3rd (1987 89), Mark Trice (Mission San Jose, NC): 3rd, 2nd, 1st (1986 88), John Grubbs (El Camino, SD): 5th, 1st, 1st (1985 87), Trent Barnes (Clovis West, CS): 4th, 1st, 1st (1984 86), Scott Schumm (Edgewood, S): 5th, 2nd, 1st (1983 85), Richard Bailey (Valhalla, SD): 4th, 2nd, 2nd (1983 85), Derrell Nerove (Foothill, CS): 2nd, 1st, 3rd (1982 84), Anthony Palomino (Independence, CC): 4th, 3rd, 1st (1981 83), Jeff Tripp (Yucaipa, S): 5th, 2nd, 3rd (1981 83), Brian Folsom (Kennedy, S): 5th, 5th, 2nd (1981 83), Mel East (Bakersfield, CS): 1st, 2nd, 4th (1980 82), Frank Lopez (Channel Island, S): 2nd, 4th, 2nd (1980 82), Dan Thomas (Santa Ana Valley, S): 3rd, 1st, 3rd (1980 82), John Loomis (Bella Vista, SJ): 4th, 3rd, 3rd (1979 82), Dan Chaid (Gunderson, CC): 3rd, 1st, 1st (1979 81), Ray Gulmatico (Lakewood, S): 6th, 1st, 1st (1978 81), David Ciprian (La Sierra, S): 2nd, 3rd, 1st (1979 81), Larry Nicholson (Tracy, SJ): 3rd, 4th, 2nd (1978 80), David Schultz (Palo Alto, CC): 4th, 4th, 1st (1975 77), Barry Boyles (Merced, SJ): 5th, 6th, 1st (1975 77), Pete Gonzales (Highland, CS): 2nd, 2nd, 3rd (1974 76), John Azevedo (Grace Davis, SJ): 5th, 1st, 1st (1973 75).