Spanish Springs, which edged the Gators by two points last season, has the first-day lead at the Class 4A state wrestling tournament with 110½ points.
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The Gators, who won eight consecutive Sunset Region titles, beat new rival and runner-up Spring Valley, 202-154½. Foothill was third at 132 points.
Andres Garcia, who hasn’t lost to an opponent from Nevada all season long, was on the mat at Clark High Friday afternoon and evening for a total of 2 minutes, 18 seconds.
Here are the top records as submitted by coaches for Southern Nevada wrestlers prior to the region tournaments.
Foothill’s wrestling team dominated the lower weights Wednesday, taking the the lightest six weight classes by fall or forfeit, en route to a 54-27 home victory over Coronado.
Hunter Vernon pinned his opponent at 106 pounds in just 43 seconds Wednesday to lead Faith Lutheran’s wrestling team to a 60-14 home win over Bonanza.
Nick Reyes, Cameron Gardner and D’Andre Aitala had first-period pins Tuesday to lead Silverado’s wrestling team to a 48-34 road win over Durango.