The mats across the Sac-Joaquin Section were absolute war zones this past weekend as the divisional championships determined who would survive and advance to the prestigious Masters Meet. From the wire-to-wire battle in Division I to the history-making point totals in Division III, here is your exhaustive, long-form look at the powerhouse performances that defined the tournament.

Division I: Folsom High Wins the Sprint

In what proved to be the most competitive team race of the weekend, Folsom High displayed incredible depth to edge out a legendary field. Folsom finished with 304 points, barely fending off a relentless Del Oro High squad that tallied 292.

The key to Folsom’s victory was their consistency across the board; the entire team qualified for the Masters Meet, a testament to the program’s conditioning and technical prowess.

The Bulldogs’ Golden Boys:

Kingston Cruzat (106 lbs): Set the tone early with a dominant performance in the lightweights.

Anthony Cruz (132 lbs): Displayed elite technical wrestling to secure his title.

Orion Hill (138 lbs): Fought through a tough bracket to stand atop the podium.

Kai Yi-Berg (144 lbs): Solidified the team title with an aggressive championship win.

The Top 5 D-I Standings:

Folsom High (304)

Del Oro High (292)

Elk Grove High (207.5)

Whitney High (152)

Lincoln High (112.5)

Division II: Pitman High Runs the Table

If Division I was a sprint, Division II was a statement. Pitman High delivered a commanding performance, scoring 308 points and distancing itself from the rest of the field. Like Folsom, Pitman successfully qualified their entire squad for the Masters Meet, sending a clear warning to the rest of the section.

The Pitman “Magnificent Seven”:

The Pride of Pitman saw an incredible seven individual champions crowned:

Ronaldo Wilharm (132), Edward Sheeran (144), Isaac Padilla (157), Xadian Padilla (165), Mason Ontiveros (175), Carter Vannest (190), and Troy Ceja (285).

Division II Leaderboard:

Runner-up: Ponderosa High (196)

3rd Place: Bella Vista (153.5)

4th Place: Turlock (149)

5th Place: Los Banos High (136)

Division III: The Oakdale & Vacaville Super-Show

Division III saw some of the highest-scoring wrestling in section history. The Oakdale High Mustangs were nothing short of a juggernaut, shattering expectations with a massive 439 points.

In an absurd display of dominance, 13 out of their 14 wrestlers finished in the top 3 of their weight classes. They aren’t just going to Masters; they are going as the heavy favorites to take the whole thing.

However, the Vacaville High Bulldogs were equally impressive, scoring 358.5 points—a total that would have won almost any other division. Vacaville matched the “perfect roster” feat by qualifying all 14 wrestlers for the Masters.

The D-III Power Results:

Oakdale High (439)

Vacaville High (358.5)

Central Catholic (339)

4th: Placer High (172)

5th: Nevada Union (112)

Division IV: El Dorado Claims the Crown

In Division IV, the El Dorado High squad proved that quality beats quantity. With 192 points, they secured the team title, led by a stellar performance from Isaac Gautschi at 157 pounds.

Gautschi’s individual championship was supported by six other grapplers who fought their way into the top four, securing seven total spots for El Dorado at the Masters.

The D-IV Top Five:

El Dorado High (192)

Central Valley Ceres (168) – Qualified 5 wrestlers

Sutter High (148.5)

Grace Davis High (121.5)

Amador High (107.5)

Division V: The Might of Calaveras

The “mighty” Calaveras High squad lived up to its nickname, triumphing in Division V with 203.5 points. Their victory was bolstered by three individual champions at 120, 165, and 175 pounds. Calaveras will be bringing a strong contingent of six qualifiers to the next level.

Hughson High pushed them until the very end, finishing as the runner-up with 176 points and matching Calaveras with six qualifiers of their own.

The D-V Final Standings:

Calaveras High (203.5)

 Hughson High (176)

Ripon High (160)

4th: Escalon High (157.5)

5th: Marysville High (135)

What’s at Stake?

For Divisions I, II, and III, the top 8 wrestlers per weight class have moved on. In Division IV, only the top 4 advanced. These athletes are now just one tournament away from the state finals in Bakersfield.