Staff Report
The CCHS wrestling season began in earnest on December 5 and 6 at the Earl Wilkens Memorial Tournament right here in Fallon, Nevada. Twenty-three teams attended the two-day round out of over three hundred wrestlers.
The CCHS wrestling team faced five teams on Friday and five more on Saturday, finishing with a remarkable 9-1 record, losing only to Lowry in Winnemucca.
Coach Trevor deBraga stated that this kickoff tournament used a dual-wrestling format, with two teams going head-to-head in each weight class to determine the winner. Individual efforts were rewarded with team points that added to the team's score to determine the dual winner. A win is worth three points. A major decision (win by 8+ points) is worth four team points. A tech fall (win by 15+ points) is worth five points. A Pin or a forfeit is worth six team points.
Mat time and exposure to participants' individual wrestling styles are integral to this experience for the Greenwave wrestlers. The tournament provided valuable opportunities for the athletes to refine their techniques, adapt to different opponents, and build camaraderie within the squad.
Coach deBraga expressed enthusiasm about the team’s outlook for the season, noting a significant increase in participation, with thirty-nine boys and twelve girls representing The Greenwave. He views the Earl Wilkens Memorial Tournament as a key early-season milestone, offering athletes the chance to compete in up to ten matches—far more than most tournaments allow. While the team has made progress compared to previous years, deBraga emphasized that considerable work remains to develop skills, improve conditioning, and strengthen teamwork. Due to intense competition for spots in each weight class, the team will hold weekly wrestle-offs to determine varsity positions, keeping everyone motivated and engaged as the season progresses.
Highlights of the tournament include the following:
- Several Greenwave wrestlers remained undefeated over both days, showing dominance and consistency in their weight classes.
- The team’s only loss came in a hard-fought match against Lawry, with wrestlers showing resilience and determination until the final buzzer.
- Newcomers to the roster made notable contributions, earning crucial points and gaining experience that will serve them well in upcoming meets.
- The coaching staff praised the group’s focus and sportsmanship, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and preparation as the season progresses.
With this strong start, the Greenwave wrestlers have set a high bar for the rest of the season. Fans and supporters can look forward to more exciting matches as the team builds on its early success and continues to make waves in the Nevada wrestling community.
This year's roster includes:
Nathan Anderson
Manny Barros
Trey Bradley
Tabitha Brockelsby
Brayden Bryant
Braylon Byrd
Jayden Castillo
Avery Dealoia
Azalia Dent
Russ Downs
Tommie Fitzer
Evan Garcia
Katelyn Glinka
Andre Green
Cooper Gubler
Bartell Hammon
Rhett Hammond
Peyton Heckman
Owen Holcomb
Cassandra Hooper
Trayden Huckaby
Evan Innes
Alijah Juarez
Wyatt lambert
Zachary Lewis
Jason Lewis
Saraphine Luna
Evan Mackuliak
Tayven Martinez
Kelton McAfee
Ashton McCourtney
Neal McIntyre
Trace McKnight
Michael Melancon
Carson Melendy
Jonah Morgan
Cannon Phipps
Sara Poutree
Bailey Prinz
Lars Rasmussen
Zoe Rasmussen
Marlie Ricketts
Joseph Romero
Rio Segura
Dustin Stritenberger
Brady Sydney
McKayla Taylor
Carter Williams
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