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 by defeating Servite’s 182-pounder. Ian Baker and Cody Williams took second place at 160 pounds and 220 pounds, respectively. Adam Ziegler placed third 285 pounds.

Six additional La Costa Canyon wrestlers placed in the top eight, including:
–Max Wittmack (106) seventh
–Tsune Ramirez (113), sixth
–Max Zimet (120) eighth
–Kyle Tincup (126) sixth
–David Shuman (126) eighth
–Connor Anderson (171) eighth
–Miles Curcic (195) fifth

Come check out the excitement and support our boys at the next home dual meet happening on Jan. 12 against Oceanside in the LCC gym.