BULK BUT NO BACK SLIDE RIO MESA'S DAVIS SUCCEEDS AT 215 POUNDS.Byline: Gerry Gittelson Staff Writer OXNARD - Bigger usually doesn't mean better for high school wrestlers See
But senior Chris Davis Chris Davis is the name of a couple of people:
His dangerous headlock is still a terrific finishing move Finishing moves in video games are player character moves that often involve the violent and gory death of the enemy it is performed upon. The most (in)famous examples of these types of finishing moves are the "Fatalities" of the Mortal Kombat , and once Davis cinches it, it's almost impossible to escape no matter how big the opponent. Not that Davis could have remained at 189 even if he wanted to. He's gone through a rigorous daily workout/weightlifting program since falling one victory short of a berth in the state finals last winter. He's solid muscle with broad shoulders, bulging bulge n. 1. A protruding part; an outward curve or swelling. 2. Nautical A bilge. 3. A sudden, usually temporary increase in number or quantity: biceps and a trim waist. ``I've just been working on some different combinations of moves. So far, everything is working because I don't think 215-pounders are in as good a shape as 189-pounders,'' Davis said. ``My goal is to place (top eight) in state this year.'' What coach Steve Stoke stoke n. A unit of kinematic viscosity equal to that of a fluid with a viscosity of one poise and a density of one gram per milliliter. stoke likes about Davis is the way he rises to the level of competition. In fact, Stoke agrees that Davis' shocking pin of state favorite Mazi Burke of North Torrance at the CIF (1) (Common Intermediate Format) A standard video format used in videoconferencing. CIF formats are defined by their resolution, and standards both above and below the original resolution have been established. The original CIF is also known as Full CIF (FCIF). Masters meet last February might have been the biggest upset of the 2000-2001 season. ``Chris is just real competitive,'' Stoke said. ``The bigger the competition, the better he performs. Some get bothered in those kinds of situations, but not Chris.'' Davis works out with Rio Mesa heavyweight Mike Dominguez, who is having an excellent season, too. Dominguez, who weighs 228 pounds (47 below the heavyweight limit), finished second at Orange Glen as well, and he's 20-5 with 14 pins. ``We're best friends. After wrestling practice we lift weights together,'' Davis said. ``It's kind of tough to wrestle each other because we both know each other's moves so well.'' Davis and Dominguez also excelled in football this past season. Davis, a running back/linebacker, led the Spartans in rushing and scoring, and he was named first-team all-state by Cal-Hi Sports as a punter. Dominguez, a defensive lineman, registered a region-best 24 1/2 sacks. He's been offered football scholarships by Colorado State, Boise State and Iowa State. ``Actually, I'd like to play college football, too, hopefully Division I,'' Davis said. ``I've heard from schools like Azuza Pacific, University of San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , Southern Oregon This article is about the southern region of the U.S. state of Oregon. For the University, see Southern Oregon University. Southern Oregon is a region of the U.S. and Navy. Navy offered a scholarship but it's a nine-year commitment - four years of school, plus five years - and I didn't want to do that. ``I worked my butt off for football season, and football is probably more fulfilling than wrestling. But in wrestling, the further you go is all up to you. I like that part of it. If you mess up, there's no one to blame.'' When Davis and Dominguez aren't working out or embroiled em·broil tr.v. em·broiled, em·broil·ing, em·broils 1. To involve in argument, contention, or hostile actions: "Avoid . . . in what seems like endless practice matches between one another, they engage in a fierce video-game rivalry. Davis is also an avid fisherman. He caught a 175-pound marlin two summers ago in Cabo San Lucas Cabo San Lucas (popularly known as just Cabo) is a small city at the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula at , in the municipality of Los Cabos in the state of Baja California Sur, Mexico. , Mexico. For now, Davis is focused on wrestling. That's bad news for his opponents because no one is more fiery, competitive - or dangerous. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Wrestler Chris Davis is 22-3 with 18 pins this season for Rio Mesa High of Oxnard. Gerry Gittelson/Special to the Daily News |
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