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Cibola's Prieto, Kofa's Masson place second at state

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Cibola senior Ernesto Prieto finished second in the state for the second straight year, as did Kofa senior Tyler Masson. Prieto lost 6-2 to Luke McClure of Tucson-Ironwood Ridge in the 5A Division II 135-pound championship. Prieto lost to McClure... Full story

Masson, Prieto advance to state finals

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Tyler Masson had battled Conner Weise twice in the past three weeks closely, winning both times. Tuesday at the 5A-I State Tournament, it wasn't so close. The Kofa senior at 215 advanced into today's finals, pinning Weise in 59 seconds. The two... Full story

Antelope's Salcido wins state title

YC's Waterford loses championship match

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Antelope's Johnny Salcido pinned Leland Schmidt from Pima High to win the heavyweight state championship in the 1A/2A State Wrestling Tournament in Prescott. Salcido's win 1 minute, 53 seconds into the match gave the Rams their first state... Full story

Cibola qualifies 10, Hawks 4, Yuma 2

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Cibola had 10 wrestlers qualify Saturday at the 5A-II sectional at Ironwood Ridge for Tuesday's state championship. Both the 5A-I and 5A-II State Tournaments will be held Tuesday and Wednesday on the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. The... Full story

San Luis advances six

FROM STAFF REPORTS

San Luis had six wrestlers finish in the top four at the 5A-I sectional at Corona del Sol on Saturday and qualify for the season finale. Each qualifying Sidewinder took fourth, including Oscar Ortega at 135 - where he took third at state last year.... Full story

Kofa sends six to state tournament

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Three Kings claimed section titles Saturday at the 5A-I sectional at Desert Vista, with three others qualifying for the 5A season finale. Aaron Cota recorded a first-period pin to win the heavyweight division, while Tyler Masson won a sudden death... Full story

San Pasqual second at regional

BY BRIAN WILLIAMS, SUN STAFF WRITER

WELLTON - Four San Pasqual wrestlers were crowned 1A/2A Metro Region champions but it was not enough to end Camp Verde's grip on the team title. The Cowboys came away with three region champions and their fifth straight team title on the strength... Full story

Yuma High defeats Kofa, San Luis

FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Yuma High wrestling team went 2-0 in a home tri-meet with Kofa and San Luis on Wednesday. Yuma beat Kofa 49-12 and San Luis 48-28. Seniors Moises Orozco and Chris Peynado and juniors Ivan Garcia and Alberto Harris went 2-0 on the day along with... Full story

Masson wins Holtville tourney

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Kofa senior Tyler Masson dominated the Holtville Wrestling Invitational, pinning his way to the title at 215 pounds on Saturday. Masson (46-1) went 4-0 at the tournament defeating Sam Villanueva of El Centro-Southwest in the second round.... Full story

YC third at large tourney

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The Yuma Catholic wrestling team took third at the 18-team Bourgade Catholic Last Chance Tournament on Saturday, including four second-place finishers. Zack Lopez (103), Alex Demyam (140), Ryan Gill (152) and Nick Waterford (215) each went 8-0 in... Full story

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