Central Valley's and Ceres High's varsity wrestling programs won trophies and medals while participating at the Bear Creek Invitational last week.
The Hawks finished in second place with a 4-1 record during the dual-meet portion of the 12-team tournament on Friday.
Central Valley, which started competing at the varsity level in 2006-07, finally won a team trophy.
The Hawks made history thanks in large part to their talent and depth.
"We surprised a lot of people," head coach Rob Beckhart said. "I'm excited for the kids. It's just one small step."
Paradise edged out Central Valley 43-30 for the title.
The Hawks beat Edison (63-18), Atwater (40-32), Lincoln (48-18) and Rodriguez (48-24).
Jeff Phetsomphou (112 pounds, 4-0), Alex Alvarez (119, 3-1), Vincent Martinez (125, 3-2), Nestor Berumen (135, 3-2), Jaime Lomeli (152, 4-0) and Jaime Tadeo (160, 3-1) all had winning records.
"We were close to taking the whole thing," Beckhart said. "We lost by 13 points in the finals."
Ceres High placed third with a 4-1 mark.
The Bulldogs bested Edison (54-30), Chavez (42-31), West Campus (57-21) and St. Mary's (61-18).
Ceres High lost to Paradise (54-21) in the semifinals.
"The kids did a great job," Bulldogs head coach Jon Nowicki said.
Four of Ceres High's six wrestlers placed during the individual competition at Bear Creek on Saturday.
Sophomore Gabe Balderas won the 112-pound title. He posted a 4-0 record.
Sophomore Brandon Christeson tied for third (4-1) at 119 pounds.
Wesley Schwieger (125, 3-2) and Andrew Cefre (140, 3-2) both finished in fourth place in their respective weight classes.
Central Valley had three seconds, one third and two fourths.
Jaime Lomeli (152, 3-1), Malynda Lomeli (125, 4-1) and Alex Alvarez (119, 3-1) all won silver.
Anthony Centeno (145, 4-1) brought home a bronze medal.
Josue Hernandez (171, 1-2) and Jamie Tadeo (152, 2-2) both finished in fourth place.
Malynda Lomeli competed in the all-girls bracket.
She lost 4-1 in the finals to Enochs' Samantha Seift.
"She dominated most of her opponents," Beckhart said. "It was a great experience for her."
Central Valley (5-1) and Ceres High (4-2) will battle today at Phil de la Porte Gymnasium.
The Western Athletic Conference dual meet will get underway at 6 p.m.
The host Bulldogs pounded the Hawks, 72-4, last season.
"It should be competitive," Bulldogs assistant coach Steve Festa said. "We'll be prepared."
The Hawks finished in second place with a 4-1 record during the dual-meet portion of the 12-team tournament on Friday.
Central Valley, which started competing at the varsity level in 2006-07, finally won a team trophy.
The Hawks made history thanks in large part to their talent and depth.
"We surprised a lot of people," head coach Rob Beckhart said. "I'm excited for the kids. It's just one small step."
Paradise edged out Central Valley 43-30 for the title.
The Hawks beat Edison (63-18), Atwater (40-32), Lincoln (48-18) and Rodriguez (48-24).
Jeff Phetsomphou (112 pounds, 4-0), Alex Alvarez (119, 3-1), Vincent Martinez (125, 3-2), Nestor Berumen (135, 3-2), Jaime Lomeli (152, 4-0) and Jaime Tadeo (160, 3-1) all had winning records.
"We were close to taking the whole thing," Beckhart said. "We lost by 13 points in the finals."
Ceres High placed third with a 4-1 mark.
The Bulldogs bested Edison (54-30), Chavez (42-31), West Campus (57-21) and St. Mary's (61-18).
Ceres High lost to Paradise (54-21) in the semifinals.
"The kids did a great job," Bulldogs head coach Jon Nowicki said.
Four of Ceres High's six wrestlers placed during the individual competition at Bear Creek on Saturday.
Sophomore Gabe Balderas won the 112-pound title. He posted a 4-0 record.
Sophomore Brandon Christeson tied for third (4-1) at 119 pounds.
Wesley Schwieger (125, 3-2) and Andrew Cefre (140, 3-2) both finished in fourth place in their respective weight classes.
Central Valley had three seconds, one third and two fourths.
Jaime Lomeli (152, 3-1), Malynda Lomeli (125, 4-1) and Alex Alvarez (119, 3-1) all won silver.
Anthony Centeno (145, 4-1) brought home a bronze medal.
Josue Hernandez (171, 1-2) and Jamie Tadeo (152, 2-2) both finished in fourth place.
Malynda Lomeli competed in the all-girls bracket.
She lost 4-1 in the finals to Enochs' Samantha Seift.
"She dominated most of her opponents," Beckhart said. "It was a great experience for her."
Central Valley (5-1) and Ceres High (4-2) will battle today at Phil de la Porte Gymnasium.
The Western Athletic Conference dual meet will get underway at 6 p.m.
The host Bulldogs pounded the Hawks, 72-4, last season.
"It should be competitive," Bulldogs assistant coach Steve Festa said. "We'll be prepared."
