1966

• Wrestling became the first CCS competition after the section’s split from the North Coast Section. Fremont High took the team title at Overfelt High School. Lick’s Jim Plunkett, who later gained fame as a college and pro football quarterback, won the 194-pound title.

  • 98-Armand Brett, South San Francisco

    106-Bernie Olmos, Mountain View

    115-Dick Furuya, Los Altos

    120-Terry Vierra, Westmont

    130-Steve Sollitti, Del Mar

    136-Eli Carrasco, Overfelt

    141-Dave Kendrall, Sunnyvale

    148-Ron Taylor, Camden

    157-John Hammon, Wilcox

    168-Dave Brigham, Homestead

    178-Bob Koloz, Camden

    194-Jim Plunkett, Lick

    Hwt-Mark Sindel, Salinas

    Team-Fremont, 41; South San Francisco, 34

1967

• Fremont High wrestlers won five individual titles as the Indians took their second successive title in matches at South San Francisco High School. The Fremont wins came in all the weight classes from 148-pound on up except for the 194-pound division.

  • 95-John Grijalva, Lick

    103-Armand Brett, South San Francisco

    112-Bernie Olmos, Mountain View

    120-Hector Montez, Gilroy

    127-Ray Jiminez, Hill

    133-Ken Wright, Capuchino

    138-Ed Prado, Menlo-Atherton

    145-Allen Dunn, Fremont

    154-Brendt Noon, Fremont

    165-Larry Noon, Fremont

    178-Larry McCord, Fremont

    194-Bob Garcia, Cupertino

    Hwt-Steve Wilhelm, Fremont

    Team-Fremont, 86; North Salinas, 37

1968

• Fremont High wrestlers took their third consecutive CCS title. The Indians’ Brendt Noon took his second straight title in the 157-pound class.

  • 98-Guy Green, Los Gatos

    106-Siason, Gonzales

    115-Tom Morrison, Fremont

    120-Tom Robak, Los Gatos

    130-Manuel Sanchez, Mountain View

    136-Walt Nakabayashi, Fremont

    141-Don Cusimano, Mt. Pleasant

    148-Bruno Bicocca, Campbell

    157-Ron Alvarado, Overfelt

    168-Brendt Noon, Fremont

    178-Ron Lucas, North Salinas

    194-McBride, Westmont

    Hwt-Ray Selch, Seaside

    Unlimited-McGrady, Watsonville

    Team-Fremont, 59; Westmoor, 34

1969

• Los Gatos broke Fremont’s strangle-hold on the section’s wrestling crown by defeating the Indians, 60-51. Fremont had won the first three CCS titles.

  • 96-Mark DiGirolamo, Harbor

    106-Guy Green, Los Gatos

    115-Gonzales, Overfelt

    123-Mitch Pinney, Lynbrook

    130-Tom Robak, Los Gatos

    136-John Jacobo, San Jose

    141-Converse, Overfelt

    148-Kevin Fennell, Menlo-Atherton

    157-Casey Griffin, Awalt

    168-Mike Ruth, Mt. Pleasant

    178-Brendt Noon, Fremont

    194-Bob Kampa, Gilroy

    Hwt-McGrady, Watsonville

    Team-Los Gatos, 60; Fremont, 51

1970

• Lick High School heavyweight Albert Nanez ran his prep record to 39-0 as Los Gatos took the team title in a close contest over runner-up Lynbrook.

  • 98-Hal Lorber, Westmoor

    106-Mark DiGirolamo, Harbor

    115-Alex Gonzales, Hill

    123-B. Gonzales, Overfelt

    130-Tom Robak, Los Gatos

    136-Mitch Pinney, Lynbrook

    141-Brad Davis, Lynbrook

    148-Vic Robinson, Lick

    157-Bruce Lynn, Los Gatos

    168-Noble, Mt. Pleasant

    178-Calvin Tate, South San Francisco

    194-Eric Ekern, Fremont

    Hwt-Albert Nanez, Lick

    Unlimited-McGrady, Watsonville

    Team-Los Gatos, 45; Lynbrook, 39

1971

• Overfelt edged Saratoga, 50-49, to win team laurels at the CCS wrestling meet at Cabrillo College.

  • 98-Terry Devera, Overfelt

    107-Hal Lober, Westmoor

    115-Mark DiGirolamo, Harbor

    123-Carlos Rodriguez, Overfelt

    130-Alex Gonzales, Hill

    136-Rick Guynes, Lick

    141-Rich Elder, Saratoga

    148-Craig Deane, Santa Cruz

    157-Oscar Guardiola, Monterey

    168-Steve Morgan, Terra Nova

    178-Dan Lloyd, Lick

    194-Jim Brazil, Ayer

    Hwt-Art Kuehn, Cubberley

    Team-Overfelt, 50; Saratoga, 49

1972

• Led by first-place finishers Greg Hill (123-pound) and Kris Henry (157-pound), Cupertino took a one-sided victory over the field in the CCS championships.

  • 98-Barnachia, Salinas

    106-Terry Devera, Overfelt

    115-John Sha, Harbor

    123-Greg Hill, Cupertino

    130-Tihamer Toth-Fejel, St. Francis

    136-Greg Washe, Terra Nova

    141-Kyle Helmhout, Lick

    148-Gary Lynn, Los Gatos

    157-Kris Henry, Cupertino

    168-Kim Wasick, Gilroy

    178-Paul Accinelli, Capuchino

    194-Dan Lloyd, Lick

    Hwt-Jerry Bishop, Lynbrook

    Team-Cupertino. 75; Lick, 50

1973

• David Lamb won Overfelt’s only first place in the 141-pound class, but the Royals won the team title and sent a five-man team to the fist state wrestling meet.

  • 98-George Maldonado, Mountain View

    106-Dwight Miller, Gunn

    115-Andy Gonzalez, Yerba Buena

    123-Mike Prout, Lick

    130-Mark Hisatomi, Ayer

    136-Mark Matthews, Saratoga

    141-David Lamb, Overfelt

    148-Bob McDowell, Wilcox

    157-Bob Parker, Watsonville

    168-Gary Lynn, Los Gatos

    178-Fred DeLeon, Oak Grove

    194-Greg Fultcher, Oak Grove

    Hwt-Jerry Bishop, Lynbrook

    Team-Overfelt, 67.5; Los Gatos, 40

1974

• Andrew Hill wrestlers edged Mount Hamilton League rival Overfelt by one-half point to take the team title at Monta Vista High School.

  • 98-Al Bracamonte, Hill

    106-Joe Maldonado, Mountain View

    115-Dwight Miller, Gunn

    123-Bruce Burch, Overfelt

    130-Pete Lopez, Hill

    136-Kevin Heinal, Peterson

    141-Mike Gaynor, Lynbrook

    148-Bob McDowell, Wilcox

    157-Kim Johansen, Monta Vista

    168-Bill Marriott, Overfelt

    174-Gary Lynn, Los Gatos

    194-Greg Fultcher, Oak Grove

    Hwt-David Ceja, Alisal

    Team-Hill, 39.5 Overfelt, 39

1975

• David Ceja of Alisal defended the heavyweight title and led his school to the team title in section finals at Monta Vista High School.

  • 98-Alan Oka, North Salinas

    106-Terry Fujimoto, Awalt

    115-Dave Cotti, Overfelt

    123-Rick Bracamonte, Hill

    130-Ron Arata, Peterson

    136-Jim Spangler, Awalt

    141-Hector Vargas, Jefferson

    148-Paul Flores, Monterey

    157-Doug Johnson, Lick

    168-Kirk Poppay, Del Mar

    178-Steve Hosmer, Los Gatos

    194-Jim Brown, Peterson

    Hwt-Dave Ceja, Alisal

    Team-Alisal, 39.5; Overfelt, 32

1976

• Lick High School took the team title in competition at Monta Vista High. Rick Bracamonte of Hill was the only wrestler to defend his title, taking the 123-pound championship.

  • 98-Art Castillo, Overfelt

    106-Lyle Wilkes, Cupertino

    115-Gary Haraguchi, Blackford

    123-Rick Bracamonte, Hill

    130-Ryan Kawaoka, Lick

    136-Ron Arata, Peterson

    141-Dave Schultz, Palo Alto

    148-Steve Holt, Awalt

    157-Doug Johnson, Blackford

    168-Redmond Burke, Monta Vista

    178-Rocky Dumals, Ayer

    194-Ken Miller, Watsonville

    Hwt-Craig Schoene, Crestmoor

    Team-Lick, 74; Blackford, 45.5

1977

• Overfelt was the only school with two winners, Albert Perez (98-pound) and Arnold Bernal (106-pound), but Watsonville won a narrow team victory over Hill.

  • 98-Albert Perez, Overfelt

    106-Arnold Bernal, Overfelt

    115-Willie Gaxiola, Independence

    123-John Monolakis, Hillsdale

    130-Bob Arata, Peterson

    136-Fernando Tapiz, Watsonville

    141-Bruce Hedenberg, Menlo-Atherton

    148-Jerry Espinosa, Ayer

    157-Joe Guillory, Lick

    168-Dave Schultz, Palo Alto

    178-Bert Ekern, Fremont

    194-Mike Profit, Santa Teresa

    Hwt-George Achica, Hill

    Team-Watsonville, 88.5; Hill, 83.5

1978

• Hill wrestlers took individual titles in the 106-pound, 148-pound and heavyweight classes as the Falcons won the team crown at Independence High School.

  • 98-John Garcia, Gilroy

    106-Conrad Jiminez, Hill

    115-Albert Perez, Overfelt

    123-Arnold Perez, Overfelt

    130-Jim Hildebrand, Watsonville

    136-Pat O’Donnell, Pacific Grove

    141-Al Olmos, Mountain View

    148-Ernie Gonzales, Hill

    157-Mark Schultz, Palo Alto

    168-Youseff Abed, Aptos

    178-Scott Mariani, Fremont

    194-Steve Zankich, Fremont

    Hwt-George Achica, Hill

    Team-Hill, 95; Fremont, 68

1979

• Hill’s George Achica captured his third straight heavyweight title as his school won the team title over Overfelt in matches held at Independence High School.

  • 98-Adam Cohen, Riordan

    106-Rick Palomino, Independence

    115-Conrad Jiminez, Hill

    120-Arnold Perez, Overfelt

    127-J.D. Robbins, Buchser

    133-Dave Publicover, Blackford

    138-John Lopez, Lick

    145-Vince Canete, Alisal

    154-Adam Sanders, Cupertino

    165-Dan Gibben, Gunn

    175-Dan Chaid, Gunderson

    191-Jerry Morrison, Leland

    235-George Achica, Hill

    Team-Hill, 85.5; Overfelt, 77.5

1980

• Rick Palomino of Independence, Arnold Perez of Overfelt and Dan Chaid of Gunderson all won titles for the second year in a row. Gilroy defeated Overfelt for the team championship.

  • 95-Ruben Castillo, Overfelt

    103-Rick Palomino, Independence

    112-Brad Gustafson, Saratoga

    120-Cliff Gosse, Crestmoor

    127-Armando Gonzales, Lick

    133-Arnold Perez, Overfelt

    138-Randy Ratliff, Buchser

    145-Kerry Bisbee, Hill

    154-Dave Wilkinson, El Camino

    165-Anthony Garcia, Lincoln

    175-Dan Chaid, Gunderson

    191-Kurt Kniffen, Watsonville

    235-Pete Kampa, Gilroy

    Team-Gilroy, 82; Overfelt, 73

1981

• Rick Palomino of Independence and Dan Chaid of Gunderson won their third consecutive titles in the matches at West Valley College. Overfelt won the team crown.

  • 101-Gabriel Gonzalez, Milpitas

    108-Ruben Castillo, Overfelt

    115-Rick Palomino, Independence

    122-Ted Pettigrew, Buchser

    129-Adam Cohen, Riordan

    135-Robert Schrull, Gilroy

    141-Matt Oleynik, Cupertino

    148-Robert Ratliff, Buchser

    158-Mike Crivelco, Soquel

    170-Adam Lukeian, Monta Vista

    188-Dan Chaid, Gunderson

    203-Mark Gay, Peterson

    248-Matt Blevin, Mountain View

    Team-Overfelt, 83.5; Cupertino, 76

1982

• Dan Love of Monterey won the 129-pound title, leading his school to victory in the team competition at West Valley College.

  • 101-Craig Barker, Leland

    108-Rudy Perales, Gilroy

    115-Dan Cota, North Salinas

    122-Anthony Palomino, Independence

    129-Dan Love, Monterey

    135-Gus Paz, Watsonville

    141-Todd Geerts, St. Francis

    148-Russ Lujan, Oak Grove

    158-Lyndon Manigault, Monterey

    170-Eric Mittlestead, Branham

    188-Victor Ceja, Salinas

    203-Eric Brandenberg, Aptos

    248-Paul Portesi, Del Mar

    Team-Monterey, 118.5; Leland, 109.5

1983

• Led by Johnny Piccolotti (112-pound), Mickey Santiago (119-pound) and Robert Serafino (200-pound), Oceana gave San Mateo its first wrestling title.

  • 98-Rich Bailey, Monta Vista

    105-Craig Barker, Leland

    112-Johnny Piccolotti, Oceana

    119-Mickey Santiago, Oceana

    126-Joe Zamlick, Monta Vista

    132-Anthony Palomino, Independence

    138-Rich Moss, Aragon

    145-Paul Oleynik, Cupertino

    154-Fred Jackson, Overfelt

    167-Richard Popejoy, Los Gatos

    185-Dan Dodds, Branham

    200-Robert Serafino, Oceana

    245-Rich Dunne, St. Francis

    Team-Oceana, 150; Overfelt, 119

1984

• Mickey Santiago repeated as an individual champion as his Oceana High School team took the title again with a two-point win over Cupertino.

  • 98-Jim Walker, Los Gatos

    108-Victor Cobos, Gilroy

    115-Tony Leanos, Lincoln

    122-Mike Gilroy, Gilroy

    129-Mickey Santiago, Oceana

    135-Rick Ellingsen, Capuchino

    141-Bruce Holt, Monta Vista

    148-Paul Oleynik, Cupertino

    157-Frank Smith, Homestead

    168-David Nicholson, Live Oak

    178-Jeff Bernard, Oceana

    194-Joe Reidell, Jefferson

    Hwt-Eric Volta, Santa Clara

    Team-Oceana, 143; Cupertino, 141

1985

• Oceana won its third straight team title behind Rich Goodwin (98-pound), Alberto Valle (126-pound), Terry Powell (145-pound) and three-time champion Mickey Santiago (129-pound).

  • 98-Rich Goodwin, Oceana

    105-Chris Green, Leigh

    112-Victor Cobos, Gilroy

    119-Mickey Santiago, Oceana

    126-Alberto Valley, Oceana

    132 Steve Toves, St. Francis

    138-Jesse Sanchez, Overfelt

    145-Terry Powell, Oceana

    154-Frank Smith, Homestead

    165-Mike Halverson, Leigh

    175-Scott Benson, Lynbrook

    191-Tim Shirley, Soquel

    245-Leo Guzman, Watsonville

    Team-Oceana, 189.5; Gilroy, 125.5

1986

• Two-time winner Alberto Valle (126-pound) was the school’s only repeat champion as Oceana took an unprecedented fourth straight Central Coast Section team title.

  • 98-David Martinez, Overfelt

    105-Marco Sanchez, Independence

    112-Ahmed El Sokkary, Monta Vista

    119-Chris Green, Leigh

    126-Albert Valle, Oceana

    132-Guillermo Maldonado, Hollister

    138-Doug Hollen, Lincoln

    145-Dennis Maro, Lincoln

    154-Ed Lucero, Overfelt

    165-Sergio Garcia, Silver Creek

    175-Ivan Moseman, Capuchino

    191-Mike Scialabba, Los Gatos

    245-Leo Guzman, Watsonville

    Team-Oceana, 135.5; Overfelt, 128

1987

• Overfelt snapped Oceana’s four-year hold on the team championship, sweeping to an easy victory over runner-up Gilroy.

  • 98-Bradley Bautista, El Camino

    105-Adrian Correa, Watsonville

    112-Jason Rose, North Monterey County

    119-Marco Sanchez, Independence

    126-George Medrano, Overfelt

    132-Louie Cano, Oceana

    138-Kordell Baker, Gilroy

    145-Jessie Macias, Leland

    154-Ray Borba, Hill

    165-Canado Oceguerra, South San Francisco

    175-Dan Burgett, Serra

    191-Craig Gilbert, Overfelt

    245-Harold Bangher, Live Oak

    Team-Overfelt, 180; Gilroy, 121.5

1988

• The CCS inaugurated a new wrestling competition, crowning Oceana as its first dual meet champion. Independence won the traditional team title based on points accrued from individual matches.

  • 98-Rey Dommert, Gilroy

  • 105-Miguel Luna, Lincoln

  • 112-Charlie Rodriguez, Oceana

  • 119-Marco Sanchez, Independence

  • 126-Dan Araya, Silver Creek

  • 132-Rafael Salcedo, Hollister

  • 138-Ramon Macias, Leland

  • 145-Armando Delgado, Overfelt

  • 154-Ray Borba, Hill

  • 165-Matthew Sanchez, Independence

  • 175-Eric Schwartz, Soquel

  • 191-Ken Richardson, Monterey

  • 245-DeDon Prince, Menlo-Atherton

  • Team-Independence, 131.5; Oceana, 128.

  • Dual Meet-Oceana def. Independence, 38-16

1989

• Overfelt captured the championships in both competitions, winning over Bellarmine for the team title and defeating Oak Grove in the dual meet matches.

  • 98-Abraham Ross, Oak Grove

  • 105-Rey Dommert, Gilroy

  • 112-Rick Pham, Silver Creek

  • 119-Mohammad El Sokkary, Monta Vista

  • 126-Javier Gonzales, Overfelt

  • 132-Richard Guiterrez, Overfelt

  • 138-K. Arnold, Monterey

  • 145-Ramon Macias, Leland

  • 154-Carlos Salazar, Overfelt

  • 165-Conrado Oceguerra, South San Francisco

  • 175-David Polanco, Hollister

  • 191-David Popejoy, Bellarmine

  • 245-Tony Blackman, Oceana

  • Team-Overfelt, 155; Bellarmine, 110.

  • Dual Meet-Overfelt def. Oak Grove, 48-14

1990

• Overfelt won both team titles for the second consecutive year. Bellarmine’s David Popejoy was the repeat champion in the 191-pound class.

  • 98-Aki Yoshikawa, Cupertino

  • 105-Abram Ross, Oak Grove

  • 112-Bobby Soto, Fremont

  • 119-Matt Tyrrell, Oak Grove

  • 126-Tim Cano, Santa Teresa

  • 132-Mike Pechina, South San Francisco

  • 138-Theron Miller, Soquel

  • 145-Neil Jackson, Oak Grove

  • 154-Bryan Lindsey, Santa Teresa

  • 165-Eddie Luna, Overfelt

  • 175-Ricardo Garcia, Overfelt

  • 191-David Popejoy, Bellarmine

  • 245-Matt McGinn, Capuchino

  • Team-Overfelt, 169.5; Santa Teresa, 149.

  • Dual Meet-Overfelt def. Hollister, 40-21

1991

• Overfelt repeated as team champion. Oak Grove wrestlers Matt Tyrrell and Neil Jackson defended their individual titles.

  • 103-Aki Yoshikawa, Cupertino

  • 112-Tracy Brown, Santa Clara

  • 119-Saul Gomez, Branham

  • 125-Matt Tyrrell, Oak Grove

  • 130-Oliver Salud, Fremont

  • 135-Rafael Quintinar, South San Francisco

  • 140-Andre Mitchell, Bellarmine

  • 145-Jerry Rodriguez, Oak Grove

  • 152-Neil Jackson, Oak Grove

  • 160-Luke Corona, Gilroy

  • 171-Josh Kuersten, St. Francis

  • 189-John Sanchez, Overfelt

  • 275-Issac Alvarez, Hollister

  • Team-Overfelt, 175.5; Bellarmine, 161.

  • Dual Meet-Gilroy def. Oak Grove, 40-24

1992

• Tracy Brown of Santa Clara, Oliver Salud of Fremont, Neil Jackson of Oak Grove and Issac Alvarez of Gilroy all were repeat champions as Santa Clara won the team title. The dual meet competition was split into two divisions, with Hollister and St. Francis taking the titles.

  • 103-Edgar Bautista, Overfelt

  • 112-Eric Guerrero, Independence

  • 119-Chong Ki Yi, Santa Clara

  • 125-Tracy Brown, Santa Clara

  • 130-Derek Dominguez, Soquel

  • 135-Oliver Salud, Fremont

  • 140-Cayo Aranda, Watsonville

  • 145-Mike Perez, Cupertino

  • 152-Erick Vera, Serra

  • 160-Neil Jackson, Oak Grove

  • 171-Ivan Chacon, Riordan

  • 189-Troy LaCoursiere, Bellarmine

  • Hwt-Issac Alvarez, Gilroy

  • Team-Santa Clara 172.5; (tie) Bellarmine and Oak Grove, 129.

  • Dual Meet-Div. I: Hollister def. Gilroy, 25-24; Div. II: St. Francis def. Santa Clara, 36-28

1993

• Santa Clara’s Tracy Brown won his third consecutive championship as the Bruins captured the team title. Issac Alvarez of Gilroy won the heavyweight crown for the third year in-a-row, leading his school to the team title. Dual meet winners were Santa Clara and St. Francis.

  • 103-Bao Ngo, Cupertino

  • 112-Tony Gomez, Independence

  • 119-Junior Rayray, Watsonville

  • 125-Eric Guerrero, Independence

  • 130-Tracy Brown, Santa Clara

  • 135-Joe Macias, Independence

  • 140-George Mercado, Oak Grove

  • 145-Mike Corrales, Santa Teresa

  • 152-Mario Puentes, Watsonville

  • 160-Vince Scionti, Monta Vista

  • 171-Chris Delgado, Gilroy

  • 189-Donny Rider, Hollister

  • 275-Issac Alvarez, Gilroy

  • Team-Gilroy, 194; Hollister, 161.

  • Dual Meet-Div. I: Santa Clara def. Gilroy, 37-26; Div. II: St. Francis def. Cupertino, 40-21

1994

• Hollister won the team title and the dual meet Division I crown, while Santa Clara took the Division II dual meet championship. Repeat champions were Tony Gomez and Eric Guerrero of Independence, George Mercado of Oak Grove and Donny Rider of Hollister.

  • 105-Jeff Stewart, Hill

  • 112-Paul Gomez, North Monterey County

  • 119-Tony Gomez, Independence

  • 125-Ivan Ibarra, Watsonville

  • 130-Eric Guerrero, Independence

  • 135-George Mercado, Oak Grove

  • 140-David Salcedo, Hollister

  • 145-Adrian Garcia, Watsonville

  • 152-Dana Garcia, Independence

  • 160-A.J. Everslen, Monterey

  • 171-Oscar Gonzales, Independence

  • 189-Donny Rider, Hollister

  • 245-Bryan Yeager, Oak Grove

  • Team-Hollister, 187; Independence, 169.

  • Dual Meet-Div. I: Hollister def. Independence, 39-26; Div. II: Santa Clara def. Los Gatos, 34-30

1995

• Eric Guerrero of Independence became the first CCS wrestler to take four straight titles, leading the 76ers to a victory in the team competition. Independence also won the Division I dual meet title.

  • 105-Mario Solorio, Oak Grove

  • 114-Paul Gomez, North Monterey County

  • 121-Jason Palomino, Independence

  • 127-Tony Gomez, Independence

  • 132-Ken Alexander, Santa Teresa

  • 137-Eric Guerrero, Independence

  • 142-David Salcedo, Hollister

  • 147-Adrian Garcia, Watsonville

  • 154-Mario Castillo, Watsonville

  • 162-Dion Garza, Independence

  • 173-Miguel Rodriguez, Alisal

  • 191-Mark Pisoni, Palma

  • 277-Brian Yeager, Oak Grove

  • Team-Independence, 202; Watsonville, 170.

  • Dual Meet-Div. I: Independence def. Gilroy, 46-17; Div. II: Palma def. Gunderson, 33-31

1996

• One new weight class was added, bringing the total for individual competition to 14. The dual meet competition was dropped. Seven Independence wrestlers took individual titles as the 76ers repeated as team champion.
  • 103-Ralph Perez, Alisal

  • 112-Mario Solorio, Oak Grove

  • 119-Ivan Aguayo, Independence

  • 125-Tony Gomez, Independence

  • 130-Jason Palomino, Independence

  • 135-Gabe Araujo, Independence

  • 140-Saul Lucatero, Hollister

  • 145-Jason Olmos, St. Francis

  • 152-Dana Garcia, Independence

  • 160-Dion Garza, Independence

  • 171-Oscar Gonzales, Independence

  • 189-Miguel Rodriguez, Alisal

  • 215-Ben Wilson, Palma

  • 275-Narci Serra, North Salinas

  • Team-Independence, 269.5; Alisal, 156.5

1997

• Independence was team champion for the third straight year as 76ers Jason Palomino, Gabe Araujo and Dion Garza all repeated as individual champions.

  • 103-Kurt Lorenz, Oak Grove

  • 112-Danny Gonzales, Oak Grove

  • 119-Derrick Hayes, Monterey

  • 125-Jason Palomino, Independence

  • 130-Simon Lopez, Overfelt

  • 135-Gabe Araujo, Independence

  • 140-Tyler Dominguez, Harbor

  • 145-Jason Olmos, St. Francis

  • 152-Brian DiCarli, Palma

  • 160-Dion Garza, Independence

  • 171-Rohner Segnitz, Los Gatos

  • 189-Max Harris, Gilroy

  • 215-Mercedes Kinner, Del Mar

  • 245-Chris Evans, Hollister

  • Team-Independence, 187; Hollister, 141

1998    COMPLETE RESULTS

• Hollister broke a three-year hold on the team title by Independence. Oak Grove was runner-up with three individual champions: Kurt Lorenz, Diondre Garrison and Rafael Hernandez.

  • 105-Jacob Palomino, Independence

  • 114-Ray Salinas, Santa Teresa

  • 121-Kurt Lorenz, Oak Grove

  • 127-Diondre Garrison, Oak Grove

  • 132-Chris Valdez, Salinas

  • 137-Ricky Palomino, Independence

  • 142-Brian Cobb, Bellarmine

  • 147-Rafael Hernandez, Oak Grove 

  • 154-Bryan Campbell, San Lorenzo Valley

  • 162-Pavel Gonzalez, Palo Alto

  • 173-Rohner Segnitz, Los Gatos

  • 191-Robert Thomas, Palo Alto

  • 217-Billy Himan, Wilcox

  • 277-Chris Evans, Hollister

  • Team-Hollister, 148.5; Oak Grove, 146.5

1999    COMPLETE RESULTS

• Oak Grove’s Kurt Lorenz won his third straight individual championship and cousins Jacob and Ricky Palomino of Independence, plus Brian Cobb of Bellarmine and Robert Thomas of Palo Alto repeated their 1998 victories. Watsonville took the team title.

  • 105-Joe Streu, Silver Creek

  • 114-Jacob Palomino, Independence

  • 121-Jarrod Rothman, Monta Vista

  • 127-Kurt Lorenz, Oak Grove

  • 132-Nick Pena, Watsonville

  • 137-Ricky Palomino, Independence

  • 142-Brian Cobb, Bellarmine

  • 147-Mike Stratton, Soquel

  • 154-Eddie Lucatero, Hollister

  • 162-Robbie Burnbaca, San Lorenzo Valley

  • 173-Robert Thomas, Palo Alto

  • 191-Kevin Krall, Leigh

  • 217-Greg Woodland, Westmont

  • 277-Gonzalo Sanchez, Watsonville

  • Team-Watsonville, 178; Bellarmine, 125.5

2000    COMPLETE RESULTS

• Bellarmine’s Matt Sanchez upset two-time state champion Jacob Palomino of Independence in the 121-pound class as Hollister won the team title. Jarrod Rothman of Monta Vista was the only wrestler who repeated as an individual champion.

  • 105-Josh Lam, Wilcox

  • 114-Brandon Bautista, Gilroy

  • 121-Matt Sanchez, Bellarmine

  • 127-Jarrod Rothman, Monta Vista

  • 132-Adrian Velasquez, Hollister

  • 137-Anthony Baza, Fremont

  • 142-Raul Alvarez, Gilroy

  • 147-Peter Le, Santa Teresa

  • 154-Israel Trujillo, North Monterey County

  • 162-Joey Conley, Cupertino

  • 173-Tony Oka, Westmont

  • 191-David Galant, Del Mar

  • 217-Daniel Puder, Monta Vista

  • 277-Josh Downing, Monterey

  • Team-Hollister, 164; North Monterey County, 128

2001    COMPLETE RESULTS

• Jacob Palomino of Independence won his third title in four years and Fremont’s Anthony Baza was a repeat champion. Bellarmine captured its first team championship

  • 103-Adan Martinez, Aptos

  • 112-Joe Streu, Silver Creek

  • 119-Jacob Palomino, Independence

  • 125-Joe Rico, Silver Creek

  • 130-Drew Fredenberg, Live Oak

  • 135-Adam Baxter, Hollister

  • 140-Gus Palacios, North Monterey County

  • 145-Anthony Baza, Fremont

  • 152-Jesse Padilla, Monterey

  • 160-Greg Catton, Wilcox

  • 171-Jatinder Singh, Silver Creek

  • 189-Heath Ferreira, Valley Christian

  • 215-Apollo Johnsen, Oak Grove

  • 275-Pete Borba, Watsonville

  • Team-Bellarmine, 166; Silver Creek, 151

• Repeat champions were Joe Rico of Silver Creek and Drew Fredenburg of Live Oak. Hollister became the team champion for the fifth time and third in the past five years.
  • 105-Chris Jaworski, St. Francis
  • 114-Beto Gonzales, Seaside
  • 121-Marcus Pettis, Alvarez
  • 127-Gabriel Trujillo, Greenfield
  • 132-Ron Raquino, Santa Teresa
  • 137-Joe Rico, Silver Creek
  • 142-Drew Fredenburg, Live Oak
  • 147-Justin Carskadon, Wilcox
  • 154-Kenny Bertron, Oak Grove
  • 162-Daniel Atondo, Fremont
  • 173-Richard Escobar, Los Gatos
  • 191-Pat Varella, Alvarez
  • 217-Adam Beltran, North Monterey County
  • Hwt-Jimmy Hassett, Terra Nova
  • Team-Hollister, 153.5; Live Oak, 121.

• Gilroy High wrestlers took four individual titles as the Mustangs rolled to the team championship with 213 points. Silver Creek’s Joe Rico won his third straight section crown while Ron Raquino won his second straight.
  • 103-John Gurich, Gilroy;
  • 112-Bobby Rivera, Overfelt;
  • 119-Armando Gonzalez, Gilroy;
  • 125-Danny San Juan, Gilroy;
  • 130-Anthony Dariano, Oak Grove;
  • 135-Ron Raquino, Santa Teresa;
  • 140-Joe Rico, Silver Creek;
  • 145-Bobby Pease, Los Gatos;
  • 152-Eric Helmstreit, Terra Nova;
  • 160-Sam Temko, Half Moon Bay;
  • 171-Mark Zabala, Gilroy;
  • 189-Ben Reynolds, Cupertino;
  • 215-Tony Barrow, Mitty;
  • 275-Jerry Arreola, Santa Teresa;
  • Team-Gilroy, 213; Los Gatos, 153.5

• Gilroy High's John Gurich, Armando Gonzalez and Mark Zabala all were repeat champions as the Mustangs won their second consecutive team crown.  Bobby Pease of Los Gatos also won a title for the second straight year.
  • 103-Filip Novachkov, Fremont;
  • 112-John Gurich, Gilroy;
  • 119-Moses Guillardo, Bellarmine;
  • 125-Armando Gonzalez, Gilroy;
  • 130-Adan Marquez, Aptos;
  • 135-Tommy Machado, Oak Grove;
  • 140-Greg Crane, Fremont;
  • 145-Gabriel Trujillo, Greenfield;
  • 152-Bobby Pease, Los Gatos;
  • 160-Aleja Velasquez, Hollister (San Benito HS);
  • 171-Mark Zabala, Gilroy;
  • 189-Brent Walter, Saratoga;
  • 215-Paul Estrada, Gonzales;
  • 275-James McCluskey, Palo Alto;
  • Team-Gilroy, 211.5; Fremont 139

• Gilroy High took four individual titles as the school annexed the team title for the third consecutive year. the Mustangs' Armando Gonzalez won  for the third year in a row and two Fremont wrestlers, Flip Novachkov and Greg Cane, were repeant champions.
  • 103- Nicolo Naranjo, Gilroy
  • 112- Flip Novachkov, Fremont
  • 119- Eddy Ngo, Overfelt
  • 125- Daniel Summers, Bellarmine
  • 130- Adin Duenas, Gilroy
  • 135- Armando Gonzalez, Gilroy
  • 140- Aaron Palacios, North Monterey County
  • 145-Daniel Gutierrez, James Lick
  • 152- Greg Crane, Fremont
  • 160- Hunter Collins, Gilroy
  • 171- Caleb Orozco, Overfelt
  • 189- Julian Carbahal, Mount Pleasant
  • 215-Mark Tavares, Mount Pleasant
  • 275- Tommy James, Independence
  • Team- Gilroy, 186; Los Gatos, 176

• Gilroy High's Armando Gonzalez captured his fourth straight title as his teammates piked up more points to give the Mustangs the team championship for the fourth consecutive year. Fremont's Filip Novachkov and Greg Crane each won a third consecutive individual title. Repeat winners were Overfelt's Eddy Ngo and Gilroy's Nicolo Naranjo and Adin Duenas. 
  • 103-Boris Novachkov, Fremont
  • 112-Nicolo Naranjo, Gilroy
  • 119- Filip Novachkov
  • 125- Eddy Ngo, Overfelt
  • 130- Peter Hoang, Silver Creek 
  • 135- Adin Duenas, Gilroy 
  • 140- Armando Gonzalez, Gilroy 
  • 145- Chris Minafo, Monterey 
  • 152- Mikey Rico, Silver Creek 
  • 160- Greg Crane, Fremont 
  • 171- Hunter Collins, Gilroy 
  • 189- Andres Barragan, Gilroy 
  • 215- Ryan Dunn, Hollister 
  • 275- Genaro Redmond, Sobrato 
  • Team- Gilroy, 274.5; Fremont, 170.5

• Gilroy High won an unprecedented fifth straight team title as the Mustangs’ Hunter Collins captured his third consecutive CCS gold medal. Fremont”s Boris Novachkov was a repeat champion.
  • 105-Jesse Delgado, Gilroy;
  • 112-Mike Duran, Sobrato; 
  • 121-Andre Gonzalez, Silver Creek;
  • 127- Boris Novachkov, Fremont;
  • 132-Dane Stevens, Scott’s Valley;
  • 137-Dominic Kastl, St. Francis;
  • 142-Geoff Doss, Los Gatos; 
  • 147-Matthew Martinez, Watsonville 
  • 154-Joey Wilson, Half Moon Bay;
  • 162-Jonathan Garcia, Hill;
  • 173-Hunter Collins, Gilroy ;
  • 191-John Hall, Palo Alto;
  • 217-Davonte Carr, Oak Grove; 
  • 287- Joey Nigos, Oak Grove
  • Team-Gilroy, 237.5; Los Gatos 157

• Led by Hunter Collin's fourth straight title, Gilroy High won its sixth consecutive team championship. Repeat titles were won by Gilroy's Jess Delgado, Los Gatos' Geoff Doss and St. Francis' Dominic Kastl.
  • 103-Joshua Go, Overfelt
  • 112-Jesse Delgado, Gilroy
  • 119-Martin Gonzalez, Gilroy
  • 125-Robin Miranda, Watsonville
  • 130-Emmanuel Lanuza, Watsonville
  • 135-Calvin Hawkes, Los Gatos
  • 140-Dane Stevens, Scott's Valley
  • 145-Dominic Kastl, St. Francis
  • 152-Geoff Doss, Los Gatos
  • 160-Isaiah Jiminez, Palma
  • 171-Hunter Collins, Gilroy
  • 189-Hanna Malak, Serra
  • 215-Drew Meulman, St. Francis
  • 285-Luis Barragan, Gilroy
  • Team-Gilroy, 249.5; Hollister, 151