Where champions are made
Dozens of wrestlers have earned championships at the league, regional and state level as La Costa Canyon High School Mavericks. Ryan Williams was the first Maverick wrestler to capture a California State Championship in 2004. He was followed in 2010 by Bryan Grubbs. Several other La Costa Canyon wrestlers have placed at the state tournament, for which 33 have qualified since 1996. State Champions Ryan Williams (2004) Bryan Grubbs (2010) State Placers Ryan Williams (1, 3, 4) Bryan Grubbs (1, 3) Elliott Dennis (2) Jeff May (2) Kyle Switzler (4) Leo Perez (8) State … Read more
Mavericks Capture Third in La Costa Classic
The La Costa Canyon Wrestling Team hosted the La Costa Canyon Classic “Jimmy Hamada Memorial,” a two-day tournament in memory of the local wrestling legend, Dec. 9 and 10. Thirty-eight teams from California, Nevada and Colorado attended. La Costa Canyon finished the tournament in third place, outranking all teams from San Diego County. First and second place went to Green Valley High School from Henderson, Nev., and Servite High School from Los Angeles. La Costa Canyon senior T.J. Grisafe beat Nevada’s state champion for first place at 138 lbs. Paul Head, senior, also earned gold … Read more
Motivation
The Fighter’s Mind: Inside the Mental Game
Looking for a good summer read? Try “The Fighter’s Mind,” by Sam Sheridan. He interviews world-class martial artists, including legendary Iowa wrestler Dan Gable, who share their perspectives on how they mentally prepare for one-on-one matches.
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Mavericks Capture Third in La Costa Classic
The La Costa Canyon Wrestling Team hosted the La Costa Canyon Classic “Jimmy Hamada Memorial,” a two-day tournament in memory of the local wrestling legend, Dec. 9 and 10. Thirty-eight teams from California, Nevada and Colorado attended. La Costa Canyon finished the tournament in third place, outranking all teams from San Diego County. First and [...]
