Jim Root Results

Only seven Chargers answered the call to battle at the Jim Root tournament at Prospect High School. This was a very tough tournament that was a mid season proving ground for our varsity wrestlers. Darren Hsu, Calivin Legassick, Mario Srouji, and Tommy Hamamjy all wrestled well but were ultimately eliminated from competition. Clarke Jackson serendipitously made it to the Consolation Championship match (7th)and won by scoring first in overtime to defeat his exhausted opponent. Continuing this year's injury curse, Kevin Choi dislocated and chipped his left thumb while pinning his first opponent (who went on the earn 2nd) and had to leave to go to the hospital. He is expected to return before league finals. The highlight of the day was watching Maurice "Waffles" Alexander wrestle. His ability seems to improve with every match. Waffles earned a silver medal losing only to a member of the California National Wrestling team in the finals. Even in defeat, Waffles showed his unique style and made it an entertaining match by taking down and putting his opponent to his back multiple times. Fantastic effort by all, Go Chargers!

Dual vs Sobrato

Again the Leland Chargers bring home a double victory! Both Varsity and JV are now 2-0. The JV action was tough but our depth and tenacity earned us a 36-16 win. Great job goes to Hanz Singh, Brent Easton, Kevin Wu, Tommy Hamamjy, Jake Pauer, Jack Loumena, and Devin Ridgway. Congratulations to Hans Singh, and Chris Ezaz who won by pin!
Sobrato's best were no match for your Varsity Chargers with a final score of 38-28. Every member wrestled very well and it is clear the progress made this year on the mat already. Fantastic work done by Laura Rocha, Darren Hsu, and Christian Soto. Nick Lee and Calvin Legassick chose to battle tough opponents and earned a loss and victory by points respectively. The wrestlers who won by fall over their opponents were Mario Srouji, Jeremy Lee, and Kevin Choi and Maurice Alexander. No time to rest, it's on to the next!
Go Chargers!

Apple Cider Classic 2011

Friday Varsity Team
Due to the fact that this was a school day a incomplete and fresh Varsity Team traveled to Watsonville to take on all challengers. Victorious in only 1 of 4 matches, the Chargers left the mat bruised but gaining great mat experience against tough opponents from outside of our region. In the first match we beat Greenfield 46-24, then lost to Holliser 30-52, lost to Watsonville 21-51, and in a tragic defeat lost by criteria to Carmel, for the second year in a row, by 3 pins to 4 pins.

Saturday Varsity Individual
Returning before dawn the next day the Chargers braved a 13 hour tournament against 38 teams. Despite being victorious in his first match Kevin Choi had to withdraw from the tournament with a pulled hamstring. Kevin Wu, Jack Loumena, Darren Hsu, Eddie Baumel, Tom Boisvert, Josh Pederson, and Chris Ezaz wrestled very well but were ultimately eliminated from the tournament. Calvin Legassick went 2-2 with great pins over Mills and Pajaro Valley but missed the medal stand. Nick Lee placed 4th with slamming throws and lots of hand and head fighting. Maurice "Waffles" Alexander earned the bronze medal losing only to the same wrestler as in the last tournament (his only two defeats). Coach is very proud of all those who competed and wishes give a special thanks to Mrs. Noftz and the parents who brought food and came out to support the team.

Dual vs Willow Glen

Victory!
The Chargers won both JV and Varsity competitions making a statement in the season opener against the Rams. Mario Srouji, Brent Easton, and Kevin Wu lead the JV the victory with outstanding cradle pins! Tom B., Josh, Devin, and C. Ezaz gathered much needed team points with forfeits sealing the win.
The final Varsity score was 41-29. Double forfeits at 103s and 119s made it a very close match until the end. Rocha, Hamamjy, Baumel, Pauer, and Loumena fight valiantly but were defeated. Darren Hsu, Kevin, Choi, Benny Lemus, Maurice Alexander (tech fall), Nick Lee, and Marcus Lara all won decisive bouts (pin) and put on and thrilling show for the crowd in the stands.
Go Chargers!

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.
Go Chargers!

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.
Go Chargers!

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!