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Can Buchanan wrestling repeat as state champions? List of Fresno-area competitors

Buchanan High has produced 14 state individual wrestling champions, but most importantly, the Bears have won six state titles and will look to continue their streak this weekend.

The state championships take place at Bakersfield’s Mechanics Bank Arena, beginning on Thursday and lasting until Saturday evening.

The girls will get started with the championship rounds 1 and 2 beginning at 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The boys will begin at 1 p.m. and will go until 7:30 p.m. The consolation rounds and quarterfinals will take place at 9 a.m. Friday.

The boys and girls semifinals will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, with the championships taking place at 6:15 p.m.

Buchanan is top-ranked in California and aiming for a sixth straight state title. The Bears won the state title in 2006, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020; the 2021 state championships didn’t happen because of COVID-19.

Leading the way for Buchanan is Jack Gioffre (132 pounds), Joseph Martin (182) and Caden Rodgers (220), all ranked No. 1 in the state by Cal Grappler.

The Bears showed their might this month in a dual meet against second-ranked Poway at Veterans Memorial Stadium, won by Buchanan 50-9.

Another local boys wrestler ranked No. 1 in the state by Cal Grappler is Joey Cruz of Clovis North at 113.

On the girls side, Madison Avila of Madera is ranked No. 1 in the state at 101.

Here is a list of wrestlers from the Fresno area who will compete at the state championships.

Boys

106

Zane Cerda, Hoover

Anthony Harris, Buchanan

Nikade Zinkin, Clovis

Jason McDonald, Lemoore

Colton Kobashi, Clovis North

Jasias Gonzlez-Carrasco, Dinuba

113

Joey Cruz, Clovis North

Damian Alvarez, Selma

Leo Macias, Kingsburg

Leo Maestas, Clovis West

Koda Holeman, Clovis

Ray Ray Harris, Buchanan

Eczequiel Jaurrieta, Redwood

120

Zavier Cerda, Hoover

Nate Gonzalez, Selma

Ty Chandler, Clovis North

Xander Romero, Corcoran

Cisco Cabrera, Buchanan

Alek VanBebber, Kingsburg

Dylan McDonald, Lemoore

126

Abraham Cerda

Jacob Perez, Monache

Jesus Loreto, Dinuba

Gavin Bauder, Clovis North

George Rosas, Clovis

132

Wanderlei Whittington, Monache

Jack Gioffre, Buchanan

Anthony Vargas, Central

McKay Mauro, Clovis North

Dario Lemus, Clovis

138

Edgar Batres, Monache

Damien Montoya, Clovis North

Kimo Leia, Selma

Matthew Terrence, Clovis

Elijah Guzman, Chavez

Jose Farias, Kerman

Emmanuel Plascencia, Central

Michael Gioffre, Buchanan

145

Alejandro Bejarano, Clovis East

Anthony Estrada, Monache

Matthew Raucho, Central

Markez DelBosque, Clovis North

Kyler Lake, Buchanan

Phillip Arroyo, Reedley

Nicholas Coen Quintana, Dinuba

152

Jonathon Mendoza, McLane

Joseph Buck, Clovis

Ayden Cortez, Clovis West

Jacob Lopez, Clovis NOrth

Sloan Swan, Buchanan

Michael Kraemer, Hanford

160

Adrien Reyes, Clovis

Jackson Cinfel, Clovis

Ricardo Ugalde, Kingsburg

Mason Espinoza, Buchanan

170

Cameron Campos, Lemoore

Jadon Cordova, Tulare Union

Ricardo Trevino, Central

Wyatt Merkord, Clovis

Malachi Carrasco, Selma

Sergio Montoya, Clovis North

182

Joseph Martin, Buchanan

Trace Jackson, Kingsburg

Danny Olivera, Firebaugh

Tyler Hodges, Clovis

Ross Cinfel, Clovis North

195

Aidfan Zuniga, Exeter

Rocky Koontz, Clovis East

Evan Marquez, Clovis

Keanu Trelles, Buchanan

Zach Shoup, Clovis North

220

Caden Rodgers, Buchanan

David Ozuna, Clovis West

Mark Marin, Clovis

Ernie Alvarez, Golden West

285

Sergio Rios, Madera

Noah Duran, Clovis North

Ishaia Morales, Lemoore

Christian Smith, Clovis

Roman Torres, Bullard

Alec Dansby, Buchanan

Joey Chacon, Clovis West

Andres Rodriguez, Chavez

Javier Martinez, Dinuba

Girls

101

Megan Morales, Central

Madison Avila, Madera

Brenda Nunez, Buchanan

106

1. Paige Morales, Central

Josie Benitez, Kingsburg

Diana Oliarez-Gomez, Buchanan

111

None

116

Karma Pugh, Buchanan

Isabella Gonzales, Clovis East

Valerie Mendoza, Firebaugh

Ariena Arias, Selma

121

Melody Hernandez, Exeter

Jasmine Estrada, Buchanan

Devin Silva, Bullard

126

Viridiana Cedillo, Madera South

131

Mia Meno, Lemoore

Samantha Pina, Porterville

Kiley Langford, Redwood

137

Laila Reyes, Selma

Evelyn Garcia-Escobedo, Sanger

143

Ireri Mares, Selma

Drea Smith, Clovis East

Ashley Schletewitz, Sanger

150

Marina Hernandez, Selma

Mattea Monroe, Porterville

160

Audrey Segura, Redwood

Madalyn Luna, Golden West

Maya Blackman, Fresno

170

Linda Martinez, Firebaugh

Jacklyn Green, Golden West

189

None

235

Maria Arellano, Roosevelt

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