Wrestling team proves to be masters of the mat

By Miranda Hernandez ’24

Hearing the word “wrestling” conjures images of takedowns and other physical engagements, but there’s so much more to wrestling than that.

“The wrestling team just completed their first FULL season since COVID! We began the wrestling season with zero returning varsity wrestlers and finished our season with 23 boys and 9 girls earning their Varsity block,” said Coach Jack Schindler.

“The men’s varsity team went to seven wrestling tournaments, and the girls went to six. A team highlight was a 39-34 victory over SHC,” he added.

Jose Aguilar ’23 and Mark

Balestier ’23 finished in 3rd place in the WCAL.

“The women’s program fought hard to capture the first WCAL Women’s Championship banner and finished in 2nd place,” Schindler said.

In addition, 16 wrestlers qualified for the CCS regional meet. Four girls finished in the top 8 in their weight class in CCS Masters.

The winners were Aaron Peaks ’25, Andrea Aguilar ’24, Marcella Fabre ’23, Jose Aguilar ’23, Katie McGoldrick ’26, Hana Wadlow

Please see “Wrestling” on page 19