FARGO, N.D. — The grueling mats of the Fargodome once again tested the nation’s elite amateur wrestlers, and Team California answered the call. Showcasing depth, grit, and high-level technique, California captured a hard-fought fifth-place team finish in the highly competitive Women’s Junior Division.

The Golden State squad’s top five national finish was powered by an outstanding nine wrestlers who fought their way to the podium to earn prestigious All-American honors.

Leading the Charge on the Podium

Aubree Gutierrez led the way for California with a spectacular run at 120 pounds, securing the team’s highest individual placement by bringing home the bronze (3rd place).

The upper weights also proved to be a major source of team points for California. At 155 pounds, the state double-placed with Symone Jewell battling to a 4th place finish and Mary Snider securing 6th. Isabella Lorenzana added another strong 4th place finish in the 207-pound bracket, showcasing California’s strength in the heavier divisions.

California’s 2026 Junior Women’s All-Americans

To earn All-American status at Fargo requires surviving one of the largest and most demanding brackets in high school wrestling. Here are the nine athletes who secured their spot on the national podium:

With nine athletes bringing home hardware and a top five team trophy secured, Team California has once again cemented its reputation as a premier developmental powerhouse in women’s freestyle wrestling. The impressive spread of medalists—from 105 pounds all the way up to 235 pounds—highlights a well-rounded program that will undoubtedly continue to produce top-tier collegiate recruits in the years to come.

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