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California Dreamin' CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ A PANORAMIC LOOK AT THE LAST 40 PLUS YEARS By Al Fontes The state of California is generally known for its great beaches, weather, the entertainment industry, as well as being the agricultural “food basket” of the world, but unfortunately outside the confines of the wrestling circles many are not cognizant of the wealth of talent produced in the Golden State. Throughout the forty plus year history of the CIF State Championships, the Golden State has produced its share of the nation’s best high school wrestlers to ever compete on the mat, many going on to earn NCAA, World, and Olympic accolades. They include John Azevedo, Dave Schultz, Stephen Abas, Eric Guerrero, Adam Tirapelle, Darryl Vasquez, Jake Varner, and more recently, Aaron Pico, just to name a few. It has often been debated at great length within the California wrestling circles, who is the best high school wrestler to ever compete in California since the inaugural CIF State Championships in 1973? Who would be the top wrestler or wrestlers at each weight group, as well as most decorated decade, CIF Section, city, or school? Caving into my curiosity, I felt it was time to take a closer look, albeit a panoramic view of the last forty plus years. After several months of extensive research and a mass accumulation of detailed statistics, I have generated to my knowledge the state’s first All-State list consisting of a Dream Team, Second Team, Third Team, and honorable mentions (totaling 221 wrestlers), as well as a small group of “most improved wrestlers beyond the high school level.” With the exception of Aaron Pico, who is officially attending high school, but competing at the senior international level only, all wrestlers chosen for the All-State lists have graduated from high school. The following is a review of the top 3 in each respective weight group (based on the most popular weight groups competed in since 1973). Please note that the wrestlers selected for these teams were determined based on their accomplishments while competing in high school only (post season Freestyle and Greco-Roman accomplishments inclusive). WEIGHT-BY-WEIGHT REVIEW (top 3): 98 – This weight group consisted of the 95 and 98 pound categories and was competed in from 1973 to 1990. The California Dream Team leader here is SoCal’s BRUCE TERRY of Loara H.S. in Anaheim. Selected to the Wrestling USA Magazine Dream Team (WUSA) his senior year in 1979, Terry capped his high school career with back-to- back state championships. Close behind is second teamer CAN TRAN of Arroyo H.S. in El Monte. A 1990 graduate, Tran also won two state titles, received All-American honors at the NHSCA Senior Nationals, and was recognized an ASICS, as well as an Academic All-American with WUSA Magazine. At number three is state champion and two-time finalist, EDDIE GOMEZ of Caruthers H.S. in the Central Valley. A 1985 graduate, Gomez earned the honor of being selected to the WUSA Dream Team. 103 – Among the first group of California wrestlers to earn two state titles in the early 1970s, the top Dream Team choice is Merced’s ADAM CUESTAS (class of ’78). Along with two state titles, Cuestas also won the tough Junior Nationals in Freestyle and was selected to the WUSA Dream Team. Close behind is second teamer, JOHNSON MAI of North Torrance in SoCal (class of ’12). Earning two trips to the state finals, Mai achieved three Junior All-American honors in Freestyle, as well as a national championship. Other accolades include WUSA and Amateur Wrestling News Magazine (AWN) All-American honors and being nominated to two ASICS All-American teams. The third team pick goes to the first wrestler to win the CIF State Championships at this weight group in 1973, MIKE FLEMMING of El Dorado H.S. in Placentia. Considered among the top lightweights of his era (OW at 1973 State Championships), Flemming also earned All-American honors at the Junior Freestyle Nationals. 112 – The overwhelming Dream Team favorite at this weight is legendary high school coach and Olympian, JOHN AZEVEDO of Modesto’s Grace Davis H.S (class of ’75). Azevedo was the first Golden State wrestler to earn three state medals; winning states titles his junior and senior year. In addition, he won a Junior National title in Freestyle (co-OW with teammate Joe Gonzales), earned All-American honors twice, and received recognition with both WUSA and AWN Magazine All-American teams. Very close behind is second teamer, DAN CUESTAS of Merced H.S. (class of ’77). A two-time NCAA Champion at CS Bakersfield, Cuestas dominated his last two years of high school by winning back-to-back state titles and being recognized on both the WUSA and AWN News All- American teams. Arguably one of the top lightweights to compete in the new millennium, third teamer, BRIAN MORENO of Santa Ana’s Foothill H.S. (class of ’05) won three state titles and ended his prep career with a NHSCA Sr. National title and was selected to the AWN First Team, WUSA Dream Team, and received ASICS All-American honors. Solid group! 120 – Considered by many as one of the best takedown artists the country has ever known, James Logan’s STEPHEN ABAS (class of ’96) is the overwhelming Dream Team favorite at this weight. A member of the rare 4x state medal club, Abas earned three state titles, an NHSCA Sr. National Championship (OW), Junior National Freestyle title, and all the traditional accolades, which include three ASICS All-American teams and the WUSA Dream Team recognition, just to name a few. At number two is JACOB PALOMINO of Independence H.S. (class of ’01). First to win a state title as a freshman, Palomino made four trips to the state finals, winning three in the process. He also earned NHSCA, ASICS (3x), AWN, and WUSA Magazine All-American honors. Number three is 3x state finalist and one time champion, SHANE VALDEZ of Santa Ana’s Calvary Chapel (class of ’95). A 3x Cadet and Junior All-American, Valdez won the NHSCA Sr. Nationals and earned ASICS, AWN, and WUSA Academic Team honors. 127 – To date, only one wrestler in California history has earned a very rare four state titles and a handful has achieved four championship final appearances. During the 2001 state finals, the California fans witnessed Bakersfield’s DARRELL VASQUEZ deny Jacob Palomino of Independence from becoming the first and made history the following year when he dominated a competitive field to win his fourth. Along with four titles, Vasquez was well decorated by being selected to three ASICS All-American teams, WUSA Academic Team, AWN All-American, and earning All-American honors twice at the Junior Freestyle and NHSCA Sr. Nationals. A strong and well-decorated second teamer is BORIS NOVACHKOV of Fremont H.S. (class of ’07). Along with two state titles, Novachkov was a 6x Cadet and Junior All-American, winning four national titles in the process. In addition, he earned All-American honors twice with ASICS, NHSCA Sr. All-American, and was a First Team All-American with AWN Magazine. Among a handful of 3x state champions, JIMMY AGUIRRE of Clovis is a strong number three choice (class of ’91). In addition to his outstanding state performances, he was an NHSCA Sr. National Champion, Junior Freestyle All-American, 2x ASICS All-American, and was selected to the WUSA Magazine Dream Team. 133 – From top to bottom, this weight group is by far the strongest of them all. Although only competing at the high school ranks his freshman year in order to pursue senior international experience, AARON PICO of St. John Bosco is the Dream Team pick at this weight. Totally dominating his weight group in California and abroad, Pico was the undoubtedly the number one wrestler in the country during the 2013 season. Internationally, he won a Cadet World Championship, as well as two additional world medals at the junior level respectively. In addition, Pico won seven titles at both the Cadet and Junior levels, two Folkstyle National titles, and was selected to the ASICS and AWN Magazine First teams. Arguably, one of the best high school wrestlers to ever set foot on the mat in the Golden State, the number two pick is Santa Monica’s LAURENCE JACKSON (class of ’86). Along with winning three state titles, Jackson was a 5x Junior All-American, earning three titles in the process. His senior year, he was selected to the WUSA Dream Team, AWN magazine First Team, and earned ASICS “Wrestler of the Year.“ A strong number three is NATHAN MORGAN of Bakersfield (class of ’04). Also winning three state titles and a rare four trips to the finals, Morgan was a 4x Cadet and Junior All-American, earning at a national title at the Cadet level. Mirroring both Pico and Jackson, Morgan also earned ASICS All-American (3x), WUSA Dream Team, and AWN First Team honors. To emphasize the depth of talent at this weight group, the accolades for the group of ten honorable mention wrestlers include a total of 16 state titles, 28 state medals, 10 national championships, and 53 All-American honors. LOADED WEIGHT GROUP! 138 - The overwhelming favorite at this weight group is 3x state champion ERIC GUERRERO of Independence H.S. (class of ’95). Along with earning four state medals, Guerrero was a 2x junior National Champion and earned five All-American honors overall at the Cadet and Junior levels. His senior season he won the NHSCA Sr. Nationals (Outstanding Wrestler) and made the ASICS First team for the second time (3x AA), as well as earning AWN Magazine All-American and WUSA Dream Team honors.
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