As a sophomore last season, Shadow Ridge’s Brendt Burleson struggled to make weight and was left off the varsity roster for the postseason.
Wrestling
Cimarron-Memorial senior Jose Bonifaz lost his quarterfinal match in the Sunset Region tournament on Friday at Bonanza, and now has to work his way through the consolation bracket and capture third place in order to qualify for next week’s state tournament in Winnemucca.
Centennial senior Hunter Brown has been used to distractions, obstacles or adversity for most of his wrestling career.
Wallace Zernich pinned his 126-pound opponent in 1 minute, 38 seconds Thursday to help Green Valley’s wrestling team to a 44-33 win over host Foothill.
Bonanza’s wrestling team won four matches by pin on Tuesday to top Eldorado in a match at Rancho High.
Much of the chatter during this weekend’s Bulldog Grappler at Centennial High School was the cream of the 106-pound crop that would rise in Saturday’s championship bracket.
Anthony Valenti pinned his opponent in 47 seconds in the 285-pound division Thursday to lead Green Valley’s wrestling team to a 66-6 win over visiting Rancho in a Southeast League meet.
Hunter Brown recorded a pin at 195 pounds, and Roger Alvarado won by pin at 220 on Wednesday to help Centennial’s wrestling team to a 36-32 win over host Cimarron-Memorial.
John Lessner and Hunter Brown each won an individual title Saturday to help Centennial’s wrestling team to a seventh-place finish in the Las Vegas Holiday Classic at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Michael Tim won by fall in 32 seconds at 145 pounds Tuesday to lead Palo Verde’s wrestling team to a 48-30 win over host Centennial.
Pahrump Valley’s Jace Clayton pinned his opponent in 13 seconds in the 285-pound match on Thursday, leading the Trojans to a 54-27 wrestling victory over visiting Sierra Vista.
Anthony Valenti pinned his opponent in just 29 seconds at 285 pounds on Thursday to lead Green Valley’s wrestling team to a 42-26 home win over Centennial.
Competing against opponents who were up to 80 pounds heavier than him had its disadvantages for Clark wrestler Jacob Chaparian.
Follow the link for preseason information for Centennial wrestling.
PRIMM — Josh Temple made the ultimate sacrifice for the Green Valley wrestling team before the Sunrise Region tournament, cutting down to 120 pounds.
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