Buchanan boys and girls leads after Day 1 at Central Section Masters. See photos
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- Buchanan leads after Day 1 with 13 semifinalists and scoring depth.
- Clovis North holds second with 10 semifinalists, within striking distance.
- Saturday medal rounds and bonus points could decide the team crown.
The opening day of the Central Section Wrestling Masters took place Friday at Selland Arena, setting the stage for a highly competitive championship Saturday.
By the end of the session, both boys’ and girls’ semifinalists had been determined, clarifying the team race and individual title paths.
Defending state champion Buchanan High positioned itself firmly atop the standings heading into the final round, reinforcing its reputation as a postseason powerhouse.
The Bears advanced 13 wrestlers to the semifinals, giving them both scoring depth and multiple championship opportunities.
Clovis remains within striking distance with 10 semifinalists, keeping pressure on Buchanan in what shapes up to be a compelling finish.
Buchanan girls lead as well.
With bonus points and head-to-head matchups looming large, Saturday’s medal rounds could quickly shift the team dynamic. Clovis North is second.
The championship finals are scheduled to begin at 3 p.m., where individual titles — and ultimately the team crown — will be decided.
Here are photos from Day 1.