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
