Wrestling: Santa Ana Wins First-Ever California Community College State Dual Title, 34-6

November 18, 2005

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FULLERTON, CA – Second-ranked Santa Ana College won eight of 10 matches to claim its first- ever California Community College State Wrestling Dual Championship with a 34-6 win over Fresno City College in a match held at California State University, Fullerton, Friday. The Dons were led by Jose Hernandez and Mike O’Hara who are ranked first in the state at 125 and 149, respectively. Jose Hernandez controlled his match with Sabi Singh winning, 7-2, while O’Hara improved to 26-0 with a pin of Fresno City’s Steve George at the 3:34 mark. Santa Ana also received big wins from Brian Judd, ranked second in the state at 184, who wrestled at 197 and recorded a surprising pin of William Griffin, the state’s top-ranked grappler at that weight. Rudy Justo (133) used two takedowns, two escapes and riding time to decision Mike Waterston at 133 while Steve Schantin recorded a major decision over Mike Righi, 12-3, with five takedowns, an escape and riding time. O’Hara was leading 10-1 at 149 before pinning George early in the second period while Sabas Cruz overcame a 4-2, 6-4 first-period deficit by scoring 10 of the matches final 13 points to decision Siani Pezzatt, 14-9. Santa Ana’s Tom Eaton, at 174, sealed the state championship when he shutout Paul Lujano, 4-0. Next: Southern California Regional Wrestling Championships, Saturday, December 3, at Golden West College.

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Exercise Science Department  1530 W. 17th Street  Santa Ana, CA 92706  P: (714) 564-6900  F: (714) 564-6969 2-2-2-2-2 Santa Ana Wins First-Ever CCC State Dual Title

MEET RESULTS Santa Ana 34, Fresno City 6 125: Jose Hernandez (S) dec. Sabi Singh (F), 7-2 133: Rudy Justo (S) dec. Mike Waterston (F), 7-2 141: Steve Schantin (S) dec. Mike Righi (F), 12-3 149: Mike O’Hara (S) pinned Steve George (F), 3:34 157: Sabas Cruz (S) dec. Sinai Pezzat (F), 14-9 165: Jimmy Gallegos (F) dec. Matt Mungo (S), 9-6 174: Tom Eaton (S) dec. Paul Lujano (F), 4-0 184: Kyle McGraw (S) pinned Daniel Mercer (F), 2:10 197: Brian Judd (S) pinned William Griffin (F), 6:51 285: Brian Whetstone (F) dec. Johnny Rodriguez (S), 5-4

About the Rancho Santiago Community College District Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College are public community colleges of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, which serves the residents of Anaheim Hills, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin and Villa Park. Both colleges provide education for academic transfer and careers, courses for personal and professional development, and customized training for business and industry.

Exercise Science Department  1530 W. 17th Street  Santa Ana, CA 92706  P: (714) 564-6900  F: (714) 564-6969