Maverick Wrestlers Capture CIF Title
A rebuilding year? Not for the ‘young’ La Costa Canyon Mavericks, who won the 2012 San Diego CIF Division II wrestling championships in a dominating performance Feb. 19 at Westview High. Seniors T.J. Grisafe (132), Paul Head (182) and Cody Williams (195) and junior Derrick Dotter (220) led the way by winning individual titles for the Mavericks, who sent six wrestlers into championship matches. It was the team’s second Division II title in the past three seasons and third overall. Junior Connor Anderson (172) and sophomore Ian Baker (154) took second place; seniors Adam Zeigler … Read more
Wrestling PE for strength and skill
Tell all LCC students -- Wrestling PE is the way to gain strength and self-defense skills. Every student has a choice for PE class next year -- and Wrestling PE is a great option, for boys and for girls. You don't have to be on the wrestling team to be in Wrestling PE. But you might want to be when you hang out with the defending Avocado League West and CIF Division II Champions! It's run like a martial arts class: You'll get strength training, learn how to take down an opponent, and develop the kind of self-discipline that will help you reach you goals, no matter what they … 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.
