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California NCAA Division II Wrestling: A Legacy of Dynasties, Champions, and Perfection.

By Al Fontes, NWHOF Writer

California has long stood as one of the defining powers in collegiate wrestling, producing championship dynasties, iconic individuals, and generations of NCAA Division II All-Americans whose influence extended far beyond their division. From the dominant run of the 1960s and 1970s to modern-era perfection at the national level, the Golden State built a competitive tradition that consistently bridged Division II excellence with Division I relevance.

What makes California’s Division II history unique is not just its championships, but its role as a proving ground—where elite programs developed athletes capable of competing at the highest levels of NCAA wrestling. Across multiple decades, California did not merely participate in Division II wrestling; it helped define its competitive standard.

Cal Poly, SLO, 1969 Championship Team (photo – Cal Poly, SLO Athletics)
1974 NCAA Division II Champions: Cal Poly’s Cliff Hatch, 158s (back, far right) and Keith Leland, 190s (back, second to right). (photo – NCAA archives)

Cal Poly and the Foundation of a Dynasty

The modern foundation of California’s Division II dominance was established by the historic Cal Poly San Luis Obispo program under Hall of Fame coach Vaughn Hitchcock. From 1966 through 1974, the Mustangs built one of the most sustained championship runs in NCAA history, capturing eight national titles (1966, 1968–1974) and setting a benchmark for program excellence.

Powered by standout wrestlers such as Mike Remer, Tom Kline, Glenn Anderson, Larry Morgan, John Finch, Gary McBride, and Keith LeLand, Cal Poly combined technical precision with depth rarely matched at the time. Many of its champions not only succeeded at the Division II level but also earned NCAA Division I All-American honors, reinforcing the program’s legitimacy against the sport’s highest tier.

One of the most remarkable examples of this era was Cliff Hatch, a Division II champion who advanced to the NCAA Division I national finals—an achievement that underscored how closely California’s top Division II talent tracked with the national elite.

During this period, it was not uncommon for California Division II athletes to qualify for and place at Division I nationals, signaling that the West Coast had become a legitimate force in collegiate wrestling.

That dominance ultimately elevated Cal Poly into NCAA Division I competition following the 1974 season. Its legacy was further cemented in 1979, when Cal Poly delivered one of the most iconic upsets in program history by defeating top-ranked Iowa in a landmark dual meet.

CSU Bakersfield and the Era of Physical Dominance

As Cal Poly’s dynasty transitioned, California’s next great force emerged in the form of California State University, Bakersfield, under Hall of Fame coach Joe Seay.

From 1976 through 1987, the Roadrunners established themselves as one of the most dominant physical wrestling programs in the nation, capturing eight NCAA Division II national championships (1976, 1977, 1979–1983, 1987). Their success was defined not only by winning, but by an identity built on relentless pressure, conditioning, and depth.

CSU Bakersfield’s championship core included Joe Gonzales, John Azevedo, Adam Cuestas, Dan Cuestas, Darryl Pope, Pat Huyck, and Steve Markey, along with later standouts such as Jesse Reyes, Kevin Dugan, Tom Gongora, and Mike Bull. Collectively, they formed one of the most complete championship rosters in Division II history.

Several Roadrunners also earned NCAA Division I All-American honors, further reinforcing the program’s role as a national talent pipeline capable of competing beyond its division.

San Francisco State and the 1997 Championship Breakthrough

California’s next major resurgence arrived in 1997, when San Francisco State captured the NCAA Division II national championship under Hall of Fame coach Lars Jensen.

The Gators delivered one of the most efficient championship performances in Division II history, producing three individual national champions and six All-Americans. Damon Broadbent, Greg Jackson, and Lee Lofton each claimed national titles, anchoring a team that combined depth, balance, and peak performance at the right moment.

That championship marked the pinnacle of a long developmental arc for the program, which had steadily built competitiveness through multiple eras of NCAA Division II wrestling.

Beyond the title team, San Francisco State maintained a consistent tradition of producing All-Americans and national qualifiers, with athletes such as Rich Goodwin, Morris Johnson, Steve Hills, Francis Aquino, and brothers Donald and Ben Lockett contributing to its sustained national relevance.

Coach Jensen’s leadership earned NCAA Division II Coach of the Year honors, and the program continued to produce competitive athletes into subsequent decades, including Mauricio Wright, Terry Tuzzolino, Pacifico Garcia, Naveed Bagheri, and Johnny Lopez.

Out-of-State Impact: Elevating California’s Ceiling

While California developed strong homegrown talent, many of its most successful Division II teams were strengthened by elite out-of-state wrestlers who chose California programs and elevated them on the national stage.

At Cal Poly, CSU Bakersfield, and San Francisco State, out-of-state athletes frequently filled critical lineup positions, adding national experience, stylistic diversity, and depth. Their presence reflected California’s reputation not only as a talent producer, but as a destination for top-tier collegiate wrestlers from across the country.

These athletes were often central to championship runs, reinforcing a consistent theme in California Division II wrestling: success was built through both local development and national recruitment working in tandem.

Chico State Teams of the 1980s (photo – Chico State Wrestling archives)

Legacy Programs: Chico State, Sacramento State, UC Davis, and Long Beach State

Beyond championship dynasties, several California programs played a crucial role in expanding the state’s Division II footprint and developing All-American talent before transitioning or discontinuing wrestling.

Chico State produced a steady stream of NCAA Division II All-Americans who consistently competed at the national level, helping establish Northern California as a competitive wrestling region.

Cal State Sacramento similarly contributed to the state’s depth, producing nationally competitive individuals who strengthened California’s presence in Division II wrestling throughout their era.

UC Davis, before its elevation to NCAA Division I status, developed multiple Division II All-Americans and helped establish one of the most respected collegiate wrestling cultures in the state.

Long Beach State also contributed to California’s broader wrestling legacy during its transitional competitive era, helping shape Southern California’s collegiate wrestling identity before its full Division I emergence.

Although these programs no longer compete in Division II wrestling, their historical impact remains a foundational part of California’s overall wrestling legacy.

A Statewide Pipeline of Elite Talent

Across decades, California consistently produced one of the deepest talent pools in NCAA Division II wrestling. From the Central Valley to the Bay Area and Southern California, the state generated a continuous pipeline of All-Americans and national qualifiers.

Wrestlers such as Abner Romero, Daxton Gordon, Victor Carazo, Todd Wilcox, Mauricio Wright, Terry Tuzzolino, and Johnny Lopez reflected the breadth and consistency of California’s development system.

This sustained output established California not only as a championship state, but as one of the most reliable producers of nationally competitive collegiate wrestlers in the country.

Joey Davis and the Standard of Perfection

Yet within this long and distinguished history, one career stands alone.

Joey Davis of Notre Dame College achieved one of the rarest feats in all of collegiate athletics: a perfect 133–0 career record with four consecutive NCAA Division II national championships from 2013 to 2016.

Across four seasons, Davis never lost a match and never finished anywhere but first. His dominance spanned multiple weight classes, including 165, 174, and 184 pounds, demonstrating not only superiority but adaptability at the highest level.

Only a select few wrestlers in NCAA history have completed undefeated championship careers across all divisions. Davis stands alone as the only wrestler in NCAA Division II history to accomplish the feat, placing him in the most exclusive tier the sport has to offer.

His legacy is defined not simply by dominance, but by sustained perfection under the pressures of elite competition—season after season, opponent after opponent.

Each year ended the same way: Davis alone at the top of the podium.

Conclusion: A Legacy Without Equal

The history of NCAA Division II wrestling in California is ultimately a story of dynasties, evolution, and sustained excellence across generations.

Cal Poly Mustangs established the standard.
CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners expanded it.
San Francisco State Gators reinforced it.

Together, they built a competitive identity defined by depth, toughness, and national relevance.

But above all eras and programs stands one unmatched career—Joey Davis, 133–0, four-time national champion, and the only Division II wrestler to complete a flawless championship journey from start to finish.

His career does not simply belong to California wrestling history.

It defines its highest possible standard.

INDIVIDUAL NCAA CHAMPIONS

141 – Johnny Lopez (San Francisco State/Poway HS, SD), 2025

174 – Abner Romero (Lindenwood University/Buchanan, CS), 2021

149 – Daxton Gordon (Cal Baptist/Brawley HS, SD) 2018 

184 – Joey Davis (Notre Dame College/Santa Fe HS, S), 2016 (OW)

174 – Joey Davis (Notre Dame College/Santa Fe HS, S), 2015

174 – Joey Davis (Notre Dame College/Santa Fe HS, S), 2014

141 – Naveed Bagheri (San Francisco State/Los Gatos HS, CC), 2013

165 – Joey Davis (Notre Dame College/Santa Fe HS, S), 2013

174 – Victor Carazo (Grand Canyon/Grace Davis HS, SJ), 2012

133 – Todd Wilcox (Grand Canyon/Folsom HS, SJ), 2011

149 – Pacifico Garcia (San Francisco State/Clovis HS, CS), 2005

184 – Mauricio Wright (San Francisco State/Folsom HS, SJ), 2003

184 – Mauricio Wright (San Francisco State/Folsom HS, SJ), 2002

197 – Terry Tuzzolino (San Francisco State/Capistrano Valley HS, S), 2000

118 – Damon Broadbent (San Francisco State/Elsinore H.S., S), 1997

158 – Greg Jackson (San Francisco State/Santa Monica HS, S), 1997

190 – Lee Lofton (San Francisco State/American HS, NC), 1997

275 – Luke Parham (Humboldt State/Cajon HS, S), 1991

275 – Matt Blevin (San Francisco State/Mt. View HS, CC), 1990

158 – Tim Briggs (North Dakota/Granite Hills HS, SD), 1989

142 – Junior Saunders (Cal State Bakersfield/Torrance HS, S), 1987

177 – Darryl Pope (Cal State Bakersfield/Escalon HS, SJ), 1987

190 – Eric Mittlestead (Cal State Bakersfield/Branham HS, CC), 1987

158 – Pat Huyck (Cal State Bakersfield/Lompoc HS, CS), 1986

167 – Darryl Pope (Cal State Bakersfield/Escalon HS, SJ), 1986 (Div. I AA)

177 – Marvin Jones (Cal State Bakersfield/Santa Ana HS, S), 1986 (Div. I AA)

142 – Eric Lessley (Humboldt State/San Marin HS, NC), 1985

134 – Steve Markey (Cal State Bakersfield/Alameda HS, NC), 1984

142 – Jesse Reyes (Cal State Bakersfield/Bakersfield HS, CS), 1984 (Div. I AA)

285 – Morris Johnson (San Francisco State/Sacramento HS, SJ), 1984 

118 – Adam Cuestas (Cal State Bakersfield/Merced HS, SJ), 1983 (Div. I AA)

142 – Jesse Reyes (Cal State Bakersfield/Bakersfield HS, CS), 1983 

118 – Adam Cuestas (Cal State Bakersfield/Merced HS, SJ), 1982 

126 – Dan Cuestas (Cal State Bakersfield/Merced HS, SJ), 1982 (Div. I AA)

158 – Perry Shea (Cal State Bakersfield/Bellflower HS, S), 1982 (Div. I AA)

177 – Mark Loomis (Cal State Bakersfield/Bella Vista HS, SJ), 1982 

118 – Adam Cuestas (Cal State Bakersfield/Merced HS, SJ), 1981

126 – Dan Cuestas (Cal State Bakersfield/Merced HS, SJ), 1981 (Div. I AA)

150 – Glenn Cooper (Cal State Bakersfield/San Juan HS, SJ), 1981

158 – Perry Shea (Cal State Bakersfield/Bellflower HS, S), 1981

118 – Joe Gonzales (Cal State Bakersfield/Montebello HS, S), 1980 (Div. I AA)

126 – John Azevedo (Cal State Bakersfield/Grace Davis HS, SJ), 1980 (Div. I AA)

118 – Joe Gonzales (Cal State Bakersfield/Montebello HS, S), 1979 (Div. I AA)

126 – John Azevedo (Cal State Bakersfield/Grace Davis HS, SJ), 1979 (Div. I AA)

142 – Tom Gongora (Cal State Bakersfield/Clovis HS, CS), 1979

118 – John Azevedo (Cal State Bakersfield/Grace Davis HS, SJ), 1978 (Div. I AA)

134 – Frank Gonzales (Nebraska-Omaha/Santa Ana CC), 1978

177 – Steve Draper (Cal State Bakersfield/Mission Viejo HS, S), 1978

134 – Franc Affentranger (Cal State Bakersfield/Shafter HS, CS), 1977  (Div. I AA)

167 – Flo Rocha (Cal State Bakersfield/Bakersfield HS, CS), 1977

150 – Dan Houtchens (Cal State Bakersfield/Hughson HS, SJ), 1976

190 – Mike Bull (Cal State Bakersfield/So. Bakersfield HS, CS), 1976

285 – Bill Van Worth (Cal State Bakersfield/So. Bakersfield HS, CS), 1976

126 – Alex Gonzales (San Francisco State/Hogan HS, SJ), 1975

167 – Lloyd Teasley (San Francisco State/Kennedy HS, NC), 1975

158 – Cliff Hatch (Cal Poly, SLO/Ygnacio Valley HS, NC), 1974 (Div. I AA)

190 – Keith LeLand (Cal Poly, SLO/Ukiah HS, NC), 1974

134 – Larry Morgan (Cal Poly, SLO/East Bakersfield HS, CS), 1973

150 – Glenn Anderson (Cal Poly, SLO/Fountain Valley HS, S), 1973

142 – Glenn Anderson (Cal Poly, SLO/Fountain Valley HS, S), 1972

118 – Gary McBride (Cal Poly, SLO/Ceres HS, SJ), 1971

285 – Tim Kopitar (Cal Poly, SLO/Pacific, NC), 1971

118 – Terry Hall (Cal Poly, SLO/San Bernardino CC), 1970

115 – Terry Hall (Cal Poly, SLO/San Bernardino CC), 1969 (Div. I AA)

167 – John Woods (Cal Poly, SLO/Redwood HS, CS), 1969 (Div. I AA)

177 – Ken Bos (Cal Poly, SLO/Artesia HS, S), 1969 (Div. I AA)

191 – Tom Kline (Cal Poly, SLO/Las Lomas HS, NC), 1969 (Div. I AA)

145 – Kent Wyatt (Cal Poly, SLO/Mira Costa HS, S), 1968 (Div. I AA)

152 – John Finch (Cal Poly, SLO/Acalanes HS, NC), 1968

167 – Mike Gallego (Fresno State/Pacific Grove HS, CC), 1968 (Div. I AA)

191 – Tom Kline (Cal Poly, SLO/Las Lomas HS, NC), 1968 (Div. I AA)

167 – Mike Gallego (Fresno State/Pacific Grove HS, CC), 1967 (Div. I AA)

115 – Mike Remer (Cal Poly, SLO/Castro Valley HS, NC), 1966 (Div. I AA)

145 – Dennis Downing (Cal Poly, SLO/Bell Gardens HS, S), 1966

115 – Steve Johansen (Fresno State/Madera HS, CS), 1965

177 – Phillip Sullivan (Cal Poly, SLO/Tulare Western HS, CS), 1965

2026 ALL-AMERICANS

133 – Zackary Parker (Glennville State/Fountain Valley HS, S): 5th Place

141 – Sean Solis (University of Mary/Fountain Valley HS, S): 4th Place

165 – Trenton Munoz (Nebraska-Kearney/Valencia HS, S): 2nd Place

174 – Kydyn Lima (San Francisco State/Milikan HS, S): 6th Place

2025 ALL-AMERICANS 

133 – Sean Solis (University of Mary/Fountain Valley HS, S): 3rd Place

141 – Johnny Lopez (San Francisco State/Poway HS, SD): NATIONAL CHAMPION

2023 ALL-AMERICANS (1)

174 – Abner Romero (St. Cloud State/Buchanan, CS): 2nd Place 

2021 ALL-AMERICAN 

174 – Abner Romero (Lindenwood University/Buchanan, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION

2019 ALL-AMERICANS 

133 – Jordan Gurrola (San Francisco State/N. Torrance, S): 4th Place

184 – Justin Pichedwatana (San Francisco State/Mayfair, S): 7th Place

2018 ALL-AMERICANS 

133 – Dustin Kirk (King University/Elsinore HS, S): 8th Place

149 – Daxton Gordon (Cal Baptist/Brawley HS, SD):  NATIONAL CHAMPION

149 – Navonte Demison (Adams State/Bakersfield HS, CS): 7th Place

165 – Christian Smith (Cal Baptist/Rim of the World HS, S): 2nd Place

174 – Nolan Kistler (Cal Baptist/ML King HS, S): 2nd Place

184 – Nicholas Fiegener (Cal Baptist/Folsom HS, SJ): 4th Place

2017 ALL-AMERICANS 

133 – Dustin Kirk (King University/Elsinore HS, S): 3rd Place

184 – Nicholas Fiegener (Cal Baptist/Folsom HS, SJ): 2nd Place

174 – Nolan Kistler (Cal Baptist/ML King HS, S): 4th Place

285 – Michael Lowman (Augustana University/Foothill HS, SJ): 4th Place

2016 ALL-AMERICANS 

184 – Joey Davis (Notre Dame College/Santa Fe HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION (OW)

133 – Martin Ramirez (Adams State/Elk Grove HS, SJ): 8th Place

157 – Brady Bersano (Cal Baptist/Clovis HS, CS): 2nd Place

165 – Nolan Kistler (Cal Baptist/ML King HS, S):  7th Place

2015 ALL-AMERICANS 

174 – Joey Davis (Notre Dame College/Santa Fe HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

285 – Peter Anquiano (Western State/Franklin HS, SJ): 7th Place

2014 ALL-AMERICANS 

125 – Bryden Lazaro (Cal Baptist/Bella Vista HS, SJ): 5th Place

133 – Isaiah Hurtado (San Francisco State/Sheldon HS, SJ): 8th Place

141 – Bradford Gerl (Cal Baptist/Calvary Chapel-Downey, S): 5th Place

174 – Joey Davis (Notre Dame College/Santa Fe HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

174 – Patrick Martinez (Nebraska-Kearney/Temecula Valley HS, S): 3rd Place

2013 ALL-AMERICANS 

141 – Naveed Bagheri (San Francisco State/Los Gatos HS, CC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

141 – Ryan Fillingame (Adams State/Sultana HS, S): 2nd Place

165 – Joey Davis (Notre Dame College/Santa Fe HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

165 – Isaiah Jimenez (San Francisco State/Palma HS, CC): 5th Place

174 – Patrick Martinez (Nebraska-Kearney/Temecula Valley HS, S): 5th Place

2012 ALL-AMERICANS 

133 – Ryan Fillingame (Adams State/Sultana HS, S): 3rd Place

165 – Joey Wilson (Nebraska-Kearney/Half Moon Bay HS, CC): 4th Place

174 – Victor Carazo (Grand Canyon/Grace Davis HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

2011 ALL-AMERICANS 

133 – Todd Wilcox (Grand Canyon/Folsom HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

141 – Naveed Bagheri (San Francisco State/Los Gatos HS, CC): 5th Place

141 – Jimmy Savala (Chardon State/Clovis HS, CS): 7th Place

157 – Teddy Bristol (Grand Canyon University/Temecula Valley HS, S): 5th Place

157 – Joshua Nolan (San Francisco State/Quincy HS, N): 8th Place

165 – Joey Wilson (Nebraska-Kearney/Half Moon Bay HS, CC): 4th Place

174 – Victor Carazo (Grand Canyon University/Grace Davis HS, SJ): 3rd Place

174 – Gene Choi (San Francisco State/North Torrance HS, S): 8th Place

2010 ALL-AMERICANS 

165 – Victor Carazo (Grand Canyon/Grace Davis HS, SJ): 4th Place

285 – Steve Franklin (San Francisco State/Middleton HS, NC): 6th Place

2009 ALL-AMERICANS 

125 – Curtis Schurkamp (San Francisco State/Escalon HS, SJ): 7th Place

133 – Naveed Bagheri (San Francisco State/Los Gatos HS, CC): 5th Place

141 – Ben Lockett (San Francisco State/George Washington HS, SF): 6th Place

285 – Steve Franklin (San Francisco State/Middleton HS, NC): 6th Place

2008 ALL-AMERICAN 

125 – Curtis Schurkamp (San Francisco State/Escalon HS, SJ): 3rd Place

2005 ALL-AMERICANS 

141 – Donald Lockett (San Francisco State/Lowell HS, SF): 3rd Place

149 – Pacifico Garcia (San Francisco State/Clovis HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION

2004 ALL-AMERICAN 

133 – Donald Lockett (San Francisco State/Lowell HS, SF): 2nd Place

2003 ALL-AMERICANS 

141 – Pacifico Garcia (San Francisco State/Clovis HS, CS): 7th Place

149 – Luke Santos (San Francisco State/North Torrance HS, S): 5th Place

184 – Mauricio Wright (San Francisco State/Folsom HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

197 – Drew Dunbar (San Francisco State/Miramonte HS, NC): 6th Place

2002 ALL-AMERICANS 

149 – Ricky Garcia (San Francisco State/Santa Fe HS, S): 5th Place

184 – Mauricio Wright (San Francisco State/Folsom HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

197 – Drew Dunbar (San Francisco State/Miramonte HS, NC): 8th Place

2001 ALL-AMERICANS 

174 – Mauricio Wright (San Francisco State/Folsom HS, SJ): 3rd Place

2000 ALL-AMERICANS 

174 – Mauricio Wright (San Francisco State/Folsom HS, SJ): 7th Place

197 – Terry Tuzzolino (San Francisco St./Capistrano Valley HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

1999 ALL-AMERICAN 

125 – Max Schurkamp (San Francisco State/Escalon HS, SJ): 4th Place

1998 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Damon Broadbent (San Francisco State/Elsinore HS, S): 2nd Place

158 – Greg Jackson (San Francisco State/Santa Monica HS, S): 3rd Place

1997 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Damon Broadbent (San Francisco State/Elsinore H.S., S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

118 – Erin Razo (University of North Dakota/Trinity HS, N): 4th Place

134 – Francis Aquino (San Francisco State/Vintage HS, SJ): 2nd Place

142 – Steve Hilas (San Francisco State/Vacaville HS, SJ): 4th Place

158 – Greg Jackson (San Francisco State/Santa Monica HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

167 – Paul Healy (San Francisco State/Downey HS, S): 5th Place

190 – Lee Lofton (San Francisco State/American HS, NC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

1996 ALL-AMERICANS 

126 – Carlos Sumulong (San Francisco State/Northgate HS, NC): 5th Place

134 – Richard Guiterrez (San Francisco State/Overfelt HS, CC): 4th Place

142 – Steve Hilas (San Francisco State/Vacaville HS, SJ): 3rd Place

190 – Lee Lofton (San Francisco State/American HS, NC): 6th Place

1995 ALL-AMERICANS 

134 – Francis Aquino (San Francisco State/Vintage HS, SJ): 4th Place

158 – John Guiffre (San Francisco State/Tokay HS, SJ): 6th Place

167 – Polo Ornellas (San Francisco State/Alhambra HS, S): 5th Place

1994 ALL-AMERICAN 

134 – Francis Aquino (San Francisco State/Vintage HS, SJ): 5th Place

1993 ALL-AMERICAN 

126 – Francis Aquino (San Francisco State/Vintage HS, SJ): 8th Place

1992 ALL-AMERICANS 

134 – Matt Ming (UC Davis/Elk Grove HS, SJ): 7th Place

142 – Tim Cano (UC Davis/Santa Teresa HS, CC): 6th Place

150 – Dwight Weevie (UC Davis/Vista HS, SD): 8th Place

158 – Eustacio Torres (San Francisco State/Alhambra HS, NC): 4th Place

1991 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Brett Southwick (Chico State/Paradise HS, N): 4th Place

126 – Casey Hankin (Chico State/San Marcos HS, SD): 6th Place

134 – Don Garriott (Chico State/West Torrance HS, S): 5th Place,

150 – Blu Taylor (UC Davis/El Camino HS, SJ): 7th Place

158 – Scott Horrillo (Chico State/Roseville HS, SJ): 8th Place

190 – Tony Darone (Chico State/Liberty HS, NC): 4th Place

275 – Luke Parham (Humboldt State/Cajon HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

275 – Matt Blevin (San Francisco State/Mt. View HS, CC): 3rd Place

1990 ALL-AMERICANS 

126 – Rick Goodwin (San Francisco State/Oceana HS, CC): 5th Place

142 – Marty Kouyoumtjian (Chico State/Rosemead HS, S): 6th Place

158 – Tim Briggs (North Dakota/Granite Hills HS, SD): 3rd Place

275 – Matt Blevin (San Francisco State/Mt. View HS, CC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

1989 ALL-AMERICANS 

150 – Tim Monahan (Humboldt State): 3rd Place

158 – Tim Briggs (North Dakota/Granite Hills HS, SD): NATIONAL CHAMPION

177 – Don Zeman (UC Davis): 5th Place

190 – Raybon Johnson (Chico State/Milpitas HS, CC): 5th Place

1988 ALL-AMERICANS 

126 – Tony Ramirez (Chico State/Arvin HS, CS): 5th Place

134 – Walter Ulrich (Chico State/Corning HS, N): 4th Place

177 – Don Zeman (UC Davis): 8th Place

275 – Tim Lajcik (UC Davis/Thousand Oaks HS, S): 5th Place

1987 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Tony Ramirez (Chico State/Arvin HS, CS): 7th Place

118 – Rick Goodwin (San Francisco State/Oceana HS, CC): 8th Place

126 – Mike Dallas (Cal State Bakersfield/Foothill HS, CS): 2nd Place

126 – Cliff Lentz (San Francisco State/El Camino HS, CC): 3rd Place

134 – Walter Ulrich (Chico State/Corning HS, N): 8th Place

142 – Junior Saunders (Cal State Bakersfield/Torrance HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

150 – Carlos Levexier (San Francisco State/Balboa HS, SF): 2nd Place,

158 – Craig Settles (San Francisco State/Tokay HS, SJ): 8th Place

167 – Robert Watkins (Humboldt State/Mission San Jose HS, NC): 4th Place

177 – Darryl Pope (Cal State Bakersfield/Escalon HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

177 – Phil Scott (Chico State/Fairfield HS, SJ): 8th Place

190 – Eric Mittlestead (Cal State Bakersfield/Branham HS, CC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

275 – Mike Monroe (Cal State Bakersfield/Woodland HS, SJ): 3rd Place

275 – Tim Lajcik (UC Davis/Thousand Oaks HS, S): 8th Place

1986 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Brett McNamar (Chico State/Clayton Valley HS, NC): 4th Place

118 – Rick Goodwin (San Francisco State/Oceana HS, CC): 8th Place

134 – Richard Ellingsen (San Francisco State/Capuchino HS, CC): 5th Place

134 – Tony Trabucco (Chico State/Torrance HS, S): 7th Place

142 – Bill Newton (Cal State Bakersfield/North Salinas HS, CC): 8th Place

150 – Matt Olejnik (Cal State Bakersfield/Cupertino HS, CC): 4th Place

158 – Pat Huyck (Cal State Bakersfield/Lompoc HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION

167 – Darryl Pope (Cal State Bakersfield/Escalon HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

177 – Marvin Jones (CSU Bakersfield/Santa Ana HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

190 – Tim Gleeson (San Francisco State/El Camino HS, CC): 4th Place

285 – Alex Koehler (San Francisco State/McAteer HS, SF): 6th Place

1985 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Bret McNamar (Chico State/Clayton Valley HS, NC): 4th Place

134 – Steve Meckel (Humboldt State/Coeur d’Alene HS, Idaho): 4th Place

134 – Richard Elingsen (San Francisco State/Capuchino HS, CC): 7th Place

142 – Eric Lessley (Humboldt State/San Marin HS, NC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

150 – Chuck Justice (Cal State Bakersfield/San Ramon Valley HS, NC): 5th Place

150 – Todd Goerts (UC Davis): 8th Place

167 – Howard Lawson (Cal State Bakersfield/El Dorado HS, S): 2nd Place

167 – Andrew Steffen (San Francisco State/So. San Francisco HS, CC): 3rd Place

285 – Rod Prnjak (Humboldt State/Watsonville HS, CC): 4th Place

285 – Mike Monroe (Cal State Bakersfield/Woodland HS, SJ): 7th Place

1984 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Jose Martinez (UC Davis): 4th Place

126 – John Loomis (Cal State Bakersfield/Bella Vista HS, SJ): 2nd Place (Div. I AA)

126 – George Acosta (Chico State/Lawndale HS, S): 8th Place

134 – Steve Markey (Cal State Bakersfield/Alameda HS, NC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

142 – Jesse Reyes (CSU Bakersfield/Bakersfield HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

142 – Eric Lessley (Humboldt State/San Marin HS, NC): 6th Place

150 – Terry Osborne (Cal State Bakersfield/South Hills HS, S): 6th Place

158 – Brad Dodds (Humboldt State): 4th Place

167 – Dale Delaney (Humboldt State): 6th Place

190 – Russ Jones (Cal State Sacramento/Roseville HS, SJ): 5th Place

285 – Morris Johnson (San Francisco State/Sacramento HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

1983 ALL-AMERICANS

118 – Adam Cuestas (CSU Bakersfield/Merced HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

118 – Jose Martinez (UC Davis): 4th Place

126 – John Loomis (Cal State Bakersfield/Bella Vista HS, SJ): 3rd Place

134 – Mario Decaro (San Francisco State/Terra Nova HS, CC): 8th Place

142 – Jesse Reyes (Cal State Bakersfield/Bakersfield HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION

158 – Craig Noble (Cal State Bakersfield/ Arizona Western CC): 4th Place

177 – Mark Loomis (Cal State Bakersfield/Bella Vista HS, SJ): 3rd Place

190 – Mike Blaske (Cal State Bakersfield/Bismark HS, North Dakota): 2nd Place

190 – Russ Jones (Cal State Sacramento/Roseville HS, SJ): 6th Place,

285 – Morris Johnson (San Francisco State/Sacramento HS, SJ): 2nd Place

285 – Roger Herrera (Cal State Bakersfield/Fremont-Sunnyvale, CC): 4th Place

1982 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Adam Cuestas (Cal State Bakersfield/Merced HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

118 – Alfred Gonzales (Cal State Sacramento/Highland HS, CS): 8th Place

126 – Dan Cuestas (CSU Bakersfield/Merced HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

126 – Adrian Levexier (San Francisco State/Balboa HS, SF): 7th Place

134 – Charley Cheney (Cal State Bakersfield/Lompoc HS, S): 2nd Place

134 – Mario Decaro (San Francisco State/Terra Nova HS, CC): 8th Place

142 – Steve Nickell (Cal State Bakersfield/East Bakersfield HS, CS): 2nd Place

142 – Don Williams (Chico State/Mesa Verde HS, SJ): 6th Place

150 – Robert Kuintzle (Chico State/Ukiah HS, NC): 6th Place

150 – William Weiskopf (UC Davis/El Dorado HS, S): 8th Place

158 – Perry Shea (Cal State Bakersfield/Bellflower HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

158 – Kevin Newsome (San Francisco State/Vacaville HS, SJ): 2nd Place

167 – Eric Gritz (UC Davis/El Capitan HS, SD): 2nd Place

167 – Scott Tueuscher (Cal State Bakersfield/Woodland HS, SJ): 6th Place

177 – Mark Loomis (Cal State Bakersfield/Bella Vista HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

190 – Garen McDonald (Cal State Bakersfield/Livermore HS, NC): 5th Place

190 – Steven Bailey (Humboldt State): 7th Place

285 – Roger Herrera (Cal State Bakersfield/Fremont-Oakland, O): 4th Place

285 – Bill Kropoq (Chico State): 6th Place

1981 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Adam Cuestas (Cal State Bakersfield/Merced HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

118 – Alfred Gonzalez (Cal State Sacramento/Highland HS, CS): 7th Place

126 – Dan Cuestas (CSU Bakersfield/Merced HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

126 – Marty Nellis (Humboldt State/Poway HS, SD): 2nd Place

126 – Antonio Lopez (Cal State Sacramento/Ukiah HS, NC): 8th Place

134 – Kevin Smith (UC Davis): 5th Place

142 – John Monolakis (San Francisco State/Hillsdale HS, CC): 5th Place

142 – Don Williams (Chico State/Mesa Verde HS, SJ): 6th Place

142 – Steve Nickell (Cal State Bakersfield/East Bakersfield HS, CS): 7th Place

150 – Glenn Cooper (Cal State Bakersfield/San Juan HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

150 – Robert Kuintzle (Chico State/Ukiah HS, NC): 7th Place

158 – Perry Shea (Cal State Bakersfield/Bellflower HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

158 – Adrian Smedley (Humboldt State/Elk Grove HS, SJ): 3rd Place

158 – Bob McLaughlin (Chico State/Alameda HS, NC): 7th Place

167 – Eric Gritz (UC Davis/El Capitan HS, SD): 4th Place, 1981

167 – Richard Sykes (Humboldt State/Hogan HS, SJ): 2nd Place, 1981

177 – Mark Loomis (Cal State Bakersfield/Bella Vista HS, SJ): 3rd Place, 1981

190 – Mark Hall (Cal State Bakersfield/Lompoc HS, S): 3rd Place, 1981

285 – Craig Schoene (Cal State Bakersfield/Crestmoor HS, CC): 3rd Place, 1981

285 – Larry Lee (Cal State Sacramento): 8th Place, 1981

1980 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Joe Gonzales (CSU Bakersfield/Montebello HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

118 – Eddie Franco (Cal State Sacramento/East Union HS, SJ): 4th Place

126 – John Azevedo (CSU Bakersfield/Grace Davis HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMP (Div. I AA)

126 – Brad Morton (Chico State/Mira Costa HS, S): 4th Place

134 – Jesse Reyes (Cal State Bakersfield/Bakersfield HS, CS): 4th Place

142 – John Monolakis (San Francisco State/Hillsdale HS, CC): 4th Place

142 – Lee Noble (Cal State Bakersfield/Del Valle HS, NC): 5th Place

150 – Marty Maciel (Cal State Bakersfield/Paramount HS, S): 3rd Place

158 – Kevin Dugan (Cal State Bakersfield/Dublin HS, NC): 2nd Place

158 – Kevin Newsome (San Francisco State/Vacaville HS, SJ): 4th Place

167 – Mark Hall (Cal State Bakersfield/Lompoc HS, S): 5th Place

1979 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Joe Gonzales (CSU Bakersfield/Montebello HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

126 – John Azevedo (CSU Bakersfield/Grace Davis HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMP (Div. I AA)

126 – Fred Jenkins (UC Davis): 7th Place

134 – Joe Lopez (Cal State Bakersfield/Shafter HS, CS): 6th Place

134 – Don Stinewalt (Cal State Sacramento): 8th Place

142 – Tom Gongora (Cal State Bakersfield/Clovis HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION

150 – Marty Maciel (Cal State Bakersfield/Paramount HS, S): 4th Place

158 – Kevin Dugan (Cal State Bakersfield, Dublin HS, NC): 3rd Place

158 – Andy Wilson (Cal State Sacramento/Cordova HS, SJ): 7th Place

177 – Steve Draper (Cal State Bakersfield/Mission Viejo HS, S): 4th Place

1978 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – John Azevedo (CSU Bakersfield/Grace Davis HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMP (Div. I AA)

126 – Jene Burris (Chico State/Mira Loma HS, SJ): 2nd Place

134 – Frank Gonzales (Nebraska-Omaha/Santa Ana CC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

134 – Franc Affentranger (Cal State Bakersfield/Shafter HS, CS): 2nd Place (Div. I AA)

142 – Rod Balch (Cal State Bakersfield/Clovis HS, CS): 5th Place

150 – Tom Gongora (Cal State Bakersfield/Clovis HS, CS): 4th Place

150 – Andy Wilson (Cal State Sacramento/Cordova HS, SJ): 6th Place

158 – Dean Reichenberg (Cal State Sacramento/Elk Grove HS, SJ): 4th Place

158 – Steve Cook (San Francisco State/Crestmoor HS, CC): 5th Place

177 – Steve Draper (Cal State Bakersfield/Mission Viejo HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

190 – Mike Johnson (Cal State Bakersfield/Santa Maria HS, S): 4th Place

1977 ALL-AMERICANS 

134 – Franc Affentranger (CSU Bakersfield/Shafter HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMP (Div. I AA)

134 – Dave Nelson (San Francisco State/Vacaville HS, SJ): 5th Place

142 – Ray Yocum (Cal State Bakersfield/Antelope HS, SJ): 3rd Place

150 – Rod Balch (Cal State Bakersfield/Clovis HS, CS): 2nd Place

158 – Bob Rinehart (Chico State/Royal HS, S): 3rd Place

167 – Flo Rocha (Cal State Bakersfield/Bakersfield HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION

177 – Mike Anderson (Cal State Bakersfield/Foothill HS, CS): 2nd Place

190 – Mike Bull (Cal State Bakersfield/South Bakersfield HS, CS): 2nd Place

1976 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Rich Molina (Cal State Bakersfield/So. Bakersfield HS, CS): 3rd Place

118 – Jene Burris (Chico State/Mira Loma HS, SJ): 4th Place

126 – Alex Gonzales (San Francisco State/Hogan HS, SJ): 2nd Place

150 – Dan Houtchens (Cal State Bakersfield/Hughson HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

158 – Bob Rinehart (Chico State/Royal HS, S): 6th Place

167 – Flo Rocha (Cal State Bakersfield/Bakersfield HS, CS): 3rd Place

190 – Mike Bull (Cal State Bakersfield/So. Bakersfield HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION

285 – Bill Van Worth (Cal State Bakersfield/So. Bakersfield HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION

1975 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Rich Molina (Cal State Bakersfield/South Bakersfield HS, CS): 3rd Place

126 – Alex Gonzales (San Francisco State/Hogan HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

150 – Dan Houtchens (Cal State Bakersfield/Hughson HS, SJ): 6th Place

158 – Bill Kalivas (Cal State Bakersfield/Beverly Hills HS, S): 5th Place

167 – Lloyd Teasley (San Francisco State/Kennedy HS, NC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

190 – Mike Bull (Cal State Bakersfield/So. Bakersfield HS, CS): 4th Place

285 – Glenn Miolini (San Francisco State/Washington HS, SF): 4th Place

1974 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Rich Molina (Cal State Bakersfield/So. Bakersfield HS, CS): 4th Place

118 – Guy Greene (Cal Poly, SLO/Los Gatos HS, CC): 5th Place

126 – Leon Iannarelli (Cal Poly, SLO/Fairfield HS, SJ): 4th Place

134 – Grant Arnold (Cal Poly, SLO/Grace Davis HS, SJ): 2nd Place

134 – Percy Martinez (San Francisco State/Ceres HS, SJ): 4th Place

134 – Ed Maze (Cal State Bakersfield): 6th Place

142 – Ruben Ramos (Chico State): 4th Place

142 – Steve Gardner (Cal Poly, SLO/Chaffey HS, S): 5th Place

150 – Rodger Warner (Cal Poly, SLO/Campolindo HS, NC): 2nd Place (Div. I AA)

150 – Steve Tirapelle (Humboldt State/Ponderosa HS, SJ): 5th Place

158 – Cliff Hatch (Cal Poly, SLO/Ygnacio Valley HS, NC): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

167 – Bruce Lynn (Cal Poly, SLO/Los Gatos HS, CC): 2nd Place

167 – Lloyd Teasley (San Francisco State/Kennedy HS, NC): 3rd Place

167 – Bill Kalivas (Cal State Bakersfield/Beverly Hills HS, S): 5th Place

177 – Sythell Thompson (Cal Poly, SLO/Selma HS, CS): 3rd Place

190 – Doug Hilliard (Cal State Fullerton/Corona Del Mar HS, S): 6th Place

190 – Keith LeLand (Cal Poly, SLO/Ukiah HS, NC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

285 – Bill Van Worth (Humboldt State/So. Bakersfield HS, CS): 2nd Place

1973 ALL-AMERICANS

126 – Harold Wiley (Cal State Fullerton/Eisenhower HS, S): 2nd Place

134 – Larry Morgan (Cal Poly, SLO/East Bakersfield HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION

150 – Glenn Anderson (Cal Poly, SLO/Fountain Valley HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

158 – Allyn Cooke (Cal Poly, SLO/Tulare Union HS, CS): 2nd Place (Div. I AA)

167 – Doug Stone (Humboldt State/West Bakersfield HS, CS): 2nd Place

167 – Bert Dalton (Northern Colorado/Tennyson HS, NC): 3rd Place

177 – Gary West (Cal Poly, SLO): 4th Place

177 – Lloyd Teasley (San Francisco State/Kennedy HS, NC): 6th Place

190 – Keith Leland (Cal Poly, SLO/Ukiah HS, NC): 2nd Place

285 – Frank Barnhart (Cal Poly, SLO/Vista HS, SD): 3rd Place

1972 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Ray Hernandez (San Francisco State/Corcoran HS, CS): 2nd Place

118 – Gary McBride (Cal Poly, SLO/Ceres HS, SJ): 4th Place 

126 – John Wassum (Cal Poly, SLO/Hughson HS, SJ): 4th Place

134 – Larry Morgan (Cal Poly, SLO/East Bakersfield HS, CS): 2nd Place (Div. I AA)

142 – Glenn Anderson (Cal Poly, SLO/Fountain Valley HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

142 – Bob Manley (CS Fullerton): 6th Place

158 – Allyn Cooke (Cal Poly, SLO/Tulare Union HS, CS): 3rd Place

167 – Doug Stone (Humboldt State/West-Bakersfield HS, CS): 3rd Place

177 – Mike O’Brien (UC Davis/Grace Davis HS, SJ): 4th Place

190 – Keith LeLand (Cal Poly, SLO/Ukiah HS, NC): 4th Place

1971 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Gary McBride (Cal Poly, SLO/Ceres HS, SJ): NATIONAL CHAMPION

126 – Glenn Anderson (Cal Poly, SLO/Fountain Valley HS, S): 3rd Place

134 – Larry Morgan (Cal Poly, SLO/East Bakersfield HS, CS): 2nd Place

134 – John Norris (Chico State/Mira Costa HS, S): 5th Place

142 – Leandro Torres (Cal Poly, SLO/Roosevelt-Fresno HS, CS): 3rd Place (Div. I AA)

150 – Allyn Cooke (Cal Poly, SLO/Tulare Union HS, CS): 5th Place

158 – John Finch (Cal Poly, SLO/Acalanes HS, NC): 3rd Place (Div. I AA)

158 – Pat Miller (Humboldt State): 5th Place

177 – Pat Farner (Cal Poly, SLO/Vista HS, SD): 2nd Place

190 – Gary Maiolfi (Cal Poly, SLO/Dominguez HS, S): 2nd Place

190 – Dennis Scott (Chico State): 3rd Place

285 – Tim Kopitar (Cal Poly, SLO/Pacific, NC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

1970 ALL-AMERICANS 

118 – Terry Hall (Cal Poly, SLO/San Bernardino CC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

126 – Glenn Anderson (Cal Poly, SLO/Fountain Valley HS, S): 3rd Place

134 – John Norris (Chico State/Mira Costa HS, S): 3rd Place

150 – Leandro Torres (Cal Poly, SLO/Roosevelt HS, CS): 2nd Place (Div. I AA)

158 – John Finch (Cal Poly, SLO/Acalanes HS, NC): 2nd Place (Div. I AA)

177 – Rich Simmons (Cal Poly, SLO/So. Bakersfield HS, CS): 2nd Place

190 – Evan Weier (Chico State): 6th Place

1969 ALL-AMERICANS 

115 – Terry Hall (Cal Poly, SLO/San Bernardino CC): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

115 – John Anderson (San Francisco State/Oakland Tech, O): 6th Place

123 – Art Chavez (San Francisco State/So. Bakersfield HS, CS): 5th Place

130 – Jesse Flores (Cal Poly, SLO/East-Bakersfield HS, CS): 5th Place

145 – John Fern (Humboldt State/Arroyo HS, NC): 2nd Place

145 – Steve Johnson (Cal Poly, SLO/Bellflower HS, S): 3rd Place

152 – John Finch (Cal Poly, SLO/Acalanes HS, NC): 2nd Place

160 – Richard Arnold (Cal Poly, SLO/Los Lomas HS, NC): 2nd Place

167 – John Woods (Cal Poly, SLO/Redwood HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

177 – Ken Bos (Cal Poly, SLO/Artesia HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

177 – Kemper Chafin (UC Davis): 2nd Place

191 – Tom Kline (Cal Poly, SLO/Las Lomas HS, NC): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

191 – Bob Buehler (San Francisco State/James Logan HS, NC): 3rd Place (Div. I AA)

285 – Dennis Petracek (Cal Poly, SLO): 3rd Place

1968 ALL-AMERICANS

123 – Sam King (Cal Poly, SLO/Madera HS, CS): 3rd Place

137 – John Geyer (Long Beach State/Corona Del Mar HS, S): 4th Place

145 – Kent Wyatt (Cal Poly, SLO/Mira Costa HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

152 – John Finch (Cal Poly, SLO/Acalanes HS, NC): NATIONAL CHAMPION

160 – Ashlee Sherman (San Francisco State/McClymonds HS, O): 6th Place

167 – Mike Gallego (Fresno State/Pacific Grove HS, CC): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

160 – John Woods (Cal Poly, SLO/Redwood HS, CS): 2nd Place

177 – Ken Bos (Cal Poly, SLO/Artesia HS, S): 3rd Place

191 – Tom Kline (Cal Poly, SLO/Las Lomas HS, NC): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

1967 ALL-AMERICANS 

115 – John Garcia (Cal Poly, SLO/Hayward HS, NC): 2nd Place

145 – Kent Wyatt (Cal Poly, SLO/Mira Costa HS, S): 6th Place

152 – John Miller (Cal Poly, SLO/North Bakersfield HS, CS): 5th Place

167 – Mike Gallego (Fresno State/Pacific Grove HS, CC): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

191 – Tom Kline (Cal Poly, SLO/Las Lomas HS, NC): 3rd Place

285 – Storm Goranson (San Francisco State/Terra Nova HS, NC): 5th Place

1966 ALL-AMERICANS 

115 – Mike Remer (Cal Poly, SLO/Castro Valley HS, NC): NATIONAL CHAMPION (Div. I AA)

115 – Steve Johansen (Fresno State/Madera HS, CS): 2nd Place

130 – Lennis Cowell (Cal Poly, SLO/Pleasant Hill HS, NC): 4th Place

145 – Dennis Downing (Cal Poly, SLO/Bell Gardens HS, S): NATIONAL CHAMPION

152 – John Miller (Cal Poly, SLO/North Bakersfield HS, CS): 2nd Place

152 – Mike Gallego (Fresno State/Pacific Grove HS, CC): 6th Place

191 – Grover Ford (UC Davis): 3rd Place

285 – Richard Birbeck (Fresno State): 3rd Place

1965 ALL-AMERICANS 

115 – Steve Johansen (Fresno State/Madera HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION

115 – Mike Remer (Cal Poly, SLO/Castro Valley HS, NC): 4th Place

123 – John Garcia (Cal Poly, SLO/Hayward HS, NC): 3rd Place

130 – Lennis Cowell (Cal Poly, SLO/Pleasant Hill HS, NC): 3rd Place

147 – Jim Teem (Cal Poly, SLO/Lodi HS, SJ): 2nd Place

167 – Sam Cereceres (Cal Poly, SLO/San Clemente HS, S): 2nd Place

177 – Phillip Sullivan (Cal Poly, SLO/Tulare Western HS, CS): NATIONAL CHAMPION

1964 ALL-AMERICANS 

123 – Roy Stuckey (Fresno State/Madera HS, CS): 3rd Place

130 – Jim Teem (Cal Poly, SLO/Lodi HS, SJ): 4th Place

191 – Bill Fife (Cal Poly, SLO): 2nd Place

1963 ALL-AMERICAN 

115 – Dale Deffner (Long Beach State/Morningside HS, S): 4th Place

OUT OF STATE WRESTERS EARNING ALL-AMERICAN HONORS (CALIF. COLLEGES)

197 – Jacob Waste (Cal Baptist/Apple Valley HS, MN): NATIONAL CHAMPION, 2017

285 – Joseph Fagiano (Cal Baptist/St. Patricks HS, IL): NATIONAL CHAMPION, 2016

184 – Jacob Waste (Cal Baptist/Apple Valley HS, MN): 3rd Place, 2016

184 – Jacob Waste (Cal Baptist/Apple Valley HS, MN): 5th Place, 2015

285 – Jacob Mitchell (Cal Baptist/Jefferson HS, Oregon): 2nd Place, 2014

125 – Joey Bareng (San Francisco State/Moanalua HS, HI): 5th Place, 2004

118 – Travis Phippen (San Francisco State/Bishop Miege HS, KS): 5th Place, 1996

177 – Keith Spataro (San Francisco State/Seminole HS, FL): 8th Place, 1993

177 – Keith Spataro (San Francisco State/Seminole HS, FL): 8th Place, 1992

150 – Dean Henderson (Humboldt State/North Kitsap HS, WA): 8th Place, 1991

126 – David Rowan (Chico State/Holy Cross HS, LA): 3rd Place, 1990

126 – David Rowan (Chico State/Holy Cross HS, LA): 4th Place, 1989

126 – Alan Paradise (Cal State Bakersfield/Iowa City HS, IA): 8th Place, 1986

118 – Eddie Woodburn (Cal State Bakersfield/La Grande HS, OR): 5th Place, 1985

126 – Reza Abedi (Cal State Bakersfield/Iran): 5th Place, 1985

158 – Ardeshir Asgari (Cal State Bakersfield/Iran): 7th Place, 1985

134 – Dave Navarre (Humboldt State/Kenai HS, AK): 5th Place, 1984

285 – Mike Blaske (Cal State Bakersfield/Ossesa HS, MN): 2nd Place, 1984

177 – Bob Button (Cal State Bakersfield/Newark HS, NY): 5th Place, 1984

134 – Dave Navarre (Humboldt State/Kenai HS, Ak): 5th Place, 1983

150 – Craig Noble (Cal State Bakersfield/Arizona Western CC): 2nd Place, 1982

177 – Bill Leveille (Cal State Sacramento/Reed HS, NV): 4th Place, 1982

285 – Chris Weeres (Cal State Bakersfield/Cold Springs HS, MN): 7th Place, 1979

158 – Jerry Esses (San Francisco State/Montesano HS, WA 4th Place, 1977

285 – Doug Dressler (Chico State/Las Vegas HS, NV): 4th Place, 1970

157 – Jim Burke (San Francisco State/Boulder HS, CO): NATIONAL CHAMPION, 1965

Photo images: King University, Cal Baptist, and Chico State athletics.

Feature photo: 4x NCAA Champion, Joey Davis (Notre Dame College Athletics).

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