Mae Hensley Jr. High’s wrestling program enjoyed one of its most successful seasons to date this year.

The Warriors won all 10 of their duals.

Mae Hensley finished first at its home tournament and had multiple champions and placers at two other events.

Damian Jackson and Atreyu Banks both claimed three tournament titles.

“This team continued to impress me throughout the season in so many ways,”  said Coach Steve Festa. “I challenged them to win our home Mayhem Tournament and they did. I challenged them to be the best team and finish undefeated and they did.”

“We want all of our wrestlers to be winners on and off the mat. I want them all to be remembered for the right reasons.”

The Warriors closed out the 2022-23 campaign by winning 25 of 30 individual matches at Dutcher on March 30 in Turlock.

Mae Hensley accomplished its goal of finishing the season unbeaten versus dual-meet competition.

The Warriors topped Somerset, Salida, Creekside, Ustach, Whitmore Charter, Blaker-Kinser, Cesar Chavez, Turlock, Hilmar and Dutcher.

Mae Hensley finished 9-1 and second at the Mayhem Tournament during the 2021-22 school year.

“I wrestled for Mae Hensley, have coached here for many years and have never had a team be undefeated." 

The Warriors’ roster consisted of 29 grapplers, including Jackson, Banks, James Roark, Alijah Jackson, Ethan Salmon, Bailey Roberts, Chase Borges, Michael King, Aiden Cisneros, Abrianna Bautista, Moragan Williams, Jazlyn Cisneros, Madelyn Morales, Abigail Schultz, Braelyn Avila, Aashish Julka, Sean Standley, Enrique Lopez, Canaan Patino, Caelen Eskridge, Jonathan Garcia, Malyki Reedy, Dorian King, Eli Swartz, Jade Perez, Natalie Miranda, Anjali Julka, Mahkienna Flores and Isabella Sabala.

“I’ll always cherish the time we have together. I know it might only be for one year sometimes but I’ll always try to recreate the great, great experience I had with my coaches and teammates.”