Local wrestlers Chad Lampe and Howie Dougherty found success for Anacondas Wrestling Club at the California State Tournament, with Lampe qualifying to represent California at Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota this July.
Dougherty took first place in Schoolboy Greco-Roman (12 and 13 year olds).
Lampe was third in the Cadet division amongst 14 and 15 year olds. He reeled off 6 straight wins and lost in his pool finals. He beat the second-place finisher in the other pool to secure third place.
The tournament was in Fresno on the weekend of April 29.
Cadet Boys – 119 Results
Guaranteed Places
1st Place – Aaron Pico of Valentin Kalika Wrestling
2nd Place – Nathan McInturf of OROVILLE FREESTYLE CLUB/TEAM T
3rd Place – Robert Lampe of Anacondas
4th Place – Marc Wilhelm of Pleasant Hill Wrestling Club
5th Place – Rafal Herrera of Turlock Wrestling
6th Place – Caleb Patrick of Argonaut Mustangs
7th Place – Jacob Thalin of Live Oak
8th Place – John Zanarini of Delta Wrestling Club
Schoolboy – 175 Results
Guaranteed Places
1st Place – Howard Dougherty of Anacondas
2nd Place – Angelo Carranza of stockton rampage
3rd Place – Tristan Smith of Ripon Tribe
Round Robin Matches
Howard Dougherty (Anacondas) over Tristan Smith (Ripon Tribe) Fall 2-0,1:13
Howard Dougherty (Anacondas) over Angelo Carranza (stockton rampage) Dec 7-3,4-3
Angelo Carranza (stockton rampage) over Tristan Smith (Ripon Tribe) Dec 1-0,4-3