SO. SECTION WRESTLING: LEAGUE RIVALS HEAD TO HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN.Byline: Gideon Rubin Staff Writer CHINO HILLS - Joseph Jones is an unknown wrestler from an unheralded Lancaster High program. Jess Garcia is a seasoned product of Highland of Palmdale, arguably one of Southern California' most respected programs. But as fate would have it "As Fate Would Have It" is an episode of the science fiction television series The 4400. Synopsis NTAC offers Jordan Collier protection when Maia has a morbid premonition. , the two Golden League wrestlers will meet in the heavyweight division of the Southern Section Inland Division semifinals at Ayala High of Chino Hills when the two-day individual competition continues at 11 a.m. today. At stake for both wrestlers is an opportunity to advance to next weekend's Masters tournament Masters Tournament Invitational golf competition held annually since 1934 at the Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Ga., U.S. One of the world's most prestigious golf contests, it comprises 72 holes of stroke play (the player with the lowest score wins). , which will be held at Fountain Valley Fountain Valley, city (1990 pop. 53,691), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1957. Chiefly residential, Fountain Valley also has diverse manufactures, including apparel, computer equipment, semiconductors, and medical equipment. A U.S. navy helicopter facility is there. High. Jones, a senior who didn't even begin competing in freestyle events until last fall, came out of nowhere to emerge as one of the section's most intriguing stories. He entered Friday's competition as the No. 2 seed after winning the league's individual title and improved to 30-6 after winning both matches, highlighted by pinning Buena Park's Alex Cruz
``Nobody expected this,'' Lancaster coach Pat Hayhurst said. ``This is just sheer determination and guts.'' Garcia (28-7), a third seed, also went 2-0 and pinned quarterfinal opponent Lenny Romero of Santa Fe Springs Santa Fe Springs, city (1990 pop. 15,520), Los Angeles co., SW Calif., inc. 1957. The city lies in an oil and natural gas region and has diversified manufacturing. in 2:50. Garcia is among three Highland quarterfinal winners and 10 Bulldogs wrestlers overall who advance to Day 2 of the competition. Seven are in the consolation round but still have a chance to medal by finishing among the top six, and to advance to Masters by finishing among the top five in their respective weight classes. ``I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. if we've ever had this many (advance to the second day of Southern Section competition), but it's a lot,'' Highland coach Mike Young said. Jeremiah McGuffee (152) and Taylor Parker (171) each won their quarterfinal matches for Highland, which is in third place with 78 team points. Ayala leads with 116, and Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley of Lancaster is 10th with 44. McGuffee (38-5) won his quarterfinal match via pin in 5:20 over Frank Rodriguez Frank Rodriguez may refer to:
Quartz Hill's Garrett Williams (160) pinned quarterfinal opponent Andy Buelher (California of Whittier) in 3:36. He improved to 40-0 and is believed to be the school's first wrestler in decades to advance to the semifinals undefeated. Gideon Rubin (818)713-3607 gideon.rubin(at)dailynews.com |
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