Paso Robles wrestling teams perform well at weekend tournaments
Boys’ junior varsity and varsity teams will travel to Camarillo this weekend
– The Paso Robles High School wrestling teams had a busy weekend, with strong performances across multiple competitions, according to wrestling coach Nate Ybarra.
The boys’ junior varsity team competed at Harbor High School in Santa Cruz, finishing third out of 24 teams. Individual results included Benny Lopez, who placed first, Arius Karp (second), Jonah Mosher (third), Blake Rede (first), Masen Jewett (second), Skylor Meyers (fourth), Daniel Gardner (second), Colton King (second), and Mason Pollak (first). Kenneth Jacobus also earned a second-place finish.
Alan Melgar.
The girls’ team traveled to Monache High School for the eighth annual RM Parks Ladies Tournament. Denisse DeLaCruz Lopez claimed first place, defeating the No. 9-ranked wrestler in the state from Pioneer Valley and the defending state champion from Nevada in the finals. This victory will likely elevate Denisse’s ranking to No. 9 or higher. The girls will next compete at the Lady Trojan at Foothill High School in Bakersfield this weekend.
The boys varsity team participated in the Robert Arballo Holiday Hammer in Madera, placing 21st out of 50 teams. The team gained valuable experience, wrestling against six of the top 25 teams in the state. Alan Melgar was the sole Bearcat to make the podium, earning seventh place.
Denisse DeLaCruz Lopez.
Looking ahead, the boys’ junior varsity and varsity teams will travel to Camarillo this weekend. The boys will also host Morro Bay and Pioneer Valley in a double dual Wednesday at 5 p.m. The girls’ team will compete in a county tournament at Nipomo High School on the same day.
