The Jesuit High School wrestling team delivered an outstanding performance on December 21, 2024, at their home quad meet, securing three dominant victories over Buhach Colony, Mira Loma, and Antelope high schools. The Marauders showcased their depth, skill, and preparation as they cruised to wins in all three duals.

Match 1: Jesuit Defeats Buhach Colony 59-24

Jesuit started the day strong with a decisive 59-24 victory over Buhach Colony. Key highlights included:

• Logan Nguyen '25 (215 lbs): Continued his undefeated season with a commanding pin over Anthony Ramirez in 1:13.

• Campbell McDowell '27 (126 lbs): Dominated with a 1:56 pin over Abram Mora.

• Titus Kessler '28 (144 lbs): Delivered a strong performance, pinning Landen Harvey in 2:38.

• Xavier Pizano '25 (165 lbs): Showcased his technical superiority with a 16-1 tech fall over Sonic Chao.

• Maximilian Troppmann '25 (175 lbs): Earned a quick 1:23 pin over Kurtis Gomes.

Match 2: Jesuit Overpowers Mira Loma 63-18

In the second round, Jesuit defeated Mira Loma with a commanding 63-18 score. Standout performances included:

• Maximilian Troppmann '25 (175 lbs): Battled for a 14-8 decision win over Jairo Diaz.

• Owen Groves '26 (190 lbs): Pinned Sami Ghayasi in 2:51.

• Campbell McDowell '27 (120 lbs): Made quick work of his opponent, pinning Tamim Habibi in just 0:27.

• Lorenzo Mabalot '27 (285 lbs): Led the way with another strong win, by pinning Anthony Ramirez in 1:13.

Match 3: Jesuit Tops Antelope 63-18

The Marauders closed out the meet with another 63-18 victory, this time over Antelope. Highlights from the final dual included:

• Owen Groves '26 (190 lbs): Pinned James Shkumbatyuk in 3:06.

• Logan Nguyen '25 (215 lbs): Continued his dominant season with a 3:04 pin over Adden Young.

• Dylan Yi '26 (138 lbs): Secured an impressive 2:42 pin over Manuel Avelar.

• Jacob Lerma '27 (157 lbs): Earned a hard-fought 13-7 decision over Ryan Hannigan.

• Maximilian Troppmann '25 (175 lbs): Pinned Angelo Leiva in 2:48 to cap off his stellar day.

Upcoming Competitions

Jesuit's wrestling team will next compete in another home quad meet on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 12 p.m. The Marauders will face Inderkum, Rio Americano, and Franklin high schools in what promises to be another exciting day of competition.

After that, the team will compete in the Christian Cotter Memorial Tournament at Hiram Johnson High School on Saturday, January 4, 2025. This prestigious event will provide another opportunity for Jesuit to test their skills against top competition.

Team Reflections

Head Coach Chris Carlino praised the team's effort and execution throughout the meet. "Our wrestlers showed a lot of heart and discipline today. From Nguyen and Mabalot anchoring the upper weights to strong performances by Kessler, McDowell, and Troppmann, it was a full team effort."

Nguyen remains undefeated on the season, boasting an impressive 15-0 record, with all wins by pin or tech fall. The meet also marked a day of growth for the team's younger wrestlers, with several gaining valuable experience and key victories.

The Marauders are looking forward to continuing their momentum as they gear up for these exciting upcoming events.