When Scott Glabb walked back into the Santa Ana High School wrestling room for the 2025-2026 season, the landscape looked drastically different than the empire he had built decades prior. On his second day back after a five-year hiatus, several varsity wrestlers quit, leaving him with a roster of 18 boys—17 of whom had little…

As we gear up for another intense season on the mats, the landscape of Southern Section wrestling is already taking shape. After decades of covering the highs and lows of California high school wrestling, one thing remains constant: the Southern Section never rebuilds; it reloads. Looking ahead to the 2026-2027 season, the battle for team…

As the 2026–2027 CIF Los Angeles City Section wrestling season approaches, the speculation surrounding which programs have the firepower to capture the team title is already heating up. While the offseason rumor mill is often dominated by talk of high-profile transfers and phenom incoming freshmen, true program strength is built on development and retention. Cutting…

Clovis, CA – The Central Valley has long been a hotbed for elite amateur wrestling, but a powerhouse training center is rapidly cementing its presence on the national and world stage. Founded in January 2025 and officially opening its doors in Clovis, California, on May 1st of that year, the SilvaBack Training Center (SBTC) was…

Taya Maumausolo Matagi Captures National Title as Team California Takes Fifth in 16U Women’s Division FARGO, N.D. — Following a strong showing in the Junior ranks, Team California’s 16U Women’s squad delivered a spectacular performance of their own inside the Fargodome. Driven by an individual national championship and a deep roster of podium finishers, California…

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…

FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA — The U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo is widely considered the ultimate proving ground for the nation’s elite high school wrestlers. This year, the Girls 16U division showcased exceptional talent from across the country, but it was the contingent from California that consistently turned heads, placing multiple athletes deep into…

Fargo, North Dakota – The Golden State is making a massive statement on the national wrestling stage. As the 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals head into their final day, California has officially locked in 10 All-American honors in the Junior Girls division. With the semifinals and finals slated for tomorrow, the stage is set…

Fargo, North Dakota — Greco-Roman wrestling is widely considered one of the oldest and most demanding forms of wrestling in the world. As one of only two styles contested at the Olympic Games, it holds a revered place in the history of combat sports. For fans of the sport, there is nothing quite like it.…

FARGO, N.D. — Team California made a resounding statement on the national stage, securing a third-place team finish in the highly competitive 16U Division at the 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals. Finishing only behind tournament champion Pennsylvania and runner-up Iowa, the California squad relied on top-tier finals performances and deep runs through the consolation…