Lynn Dyche Classic

Nine Chargers answered the call to battle at James Lick Varsity Tournament and five made it to the medal stand at the end of the day. Chris Ezaz, Eddie Baumel, and Benny Lemus wrestled well but were knocked out of the tournament. Mario Srouji was on his way to placing but had to bow out due to injury. Laura Rocha earned her first varsity pin this year and placed 6th. Darren Hsu and Chris Nijmeh also earned 6th place medals. Kevin Choi wrestled very well but was beaten twice by the same opponent to earn a 4th. Nick Lee represented Leland in the final matches and fell to the wrestler from Lincoln earning silver. This was a fantastic showcase of determination style wrestling and will boost CCS individual rankings.
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Fremont Varsity Tournament

Ten Chargers answered the call for our first Varsity tournament of the season. Unfortunately two were eliminated before they had a chance. Mario missed his weight and Ricky twisted his ankle in the beginning of the first match. Calvin, Tommy, Kevin Choi, Clarke, Marcus and Chris Ezaz all wrestled well but did not place in the top six. Chris Nijmeh tested the very limits of his skills to earn an honorable six place finish while team leader Maurice Alexander bested all of his opponents except the first place finisher to earn himself a 3rd place medal. This is a great start for the season that provides some intense mat experience and excellent individual feedback. Much more competition to come, see you on the mat.
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Charger Wrestling Kicks Off the 2010-2011 Season

Our first weekend was very successful at both a JV team tournament on Friday and a F/S individual tournament on Saturday.
Friday the JV squad finished 4th at the Sobrato Bulldog Challenge despite only having 10 of the 14 weight classes meaning we surrendered 24 points even before the wrestling began. Tommy Hamamjy earned a top wrestler award for 5 wins with 5 pins. Additionally, the following members earned their first high school competition pins; Geronimo, Jackson, Pauer, Easton, Singh, and McCrary. Chris and Clarke also earned 5 victories in 5 matches.
Saturday 11 wrestlers attended the F/S Taz at Overfelt. Six medaled with Matt Faris going undefeated to earn 1st place @ 215s, besting Jack Loumena who took 2nd. Srouji took 4th @ 125s, Legassick 2nd @ 130s, Hamamjy 3rd @ 135s, Rocha placed 2nd in the female division losing only to last years girls CCS champion.
This is a great start to the season and I am very proud of everyone who competed.
Go Chargers!