KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville High School wrestling team sent its boys and girls squads to separate competitions last Saturday.

The boys went to San Marin High School for the Green & Gold wrestling tournament while the Lady Knights traveled to El Dorado High School for the Queen of the Mountain tournament.

At the Green & Gold tourney, Kelseyville’s team placed ninth overall.

“I was pleased to see our top wrestlers as medalists with the other team members contributing to our team score,” said Coach Adam Garcia. “We have some new faces to our lineup that added some points but battled close in all of their matches and lost from some mistakes.”

He said the group is eager to learn from their mistakes and work on improving it going forward. “I'm really pleased with the work ethic our whole team has brought to our wrestling room,” he said.

Alex Garcia ran through all of his opponents with an emphasis on scoring bonus points for the team scores.

Bryan Carrillo's lone loss was a 1-0 decision in the semifinal match vs Ukiah.

Garcia said the Lady Knights also had a strong showing in Placerville.

Kylie Marlin Ambriz’s only loss was a 9-7 decision that went back in forth and wasn't decided until the final seconds. Bailey Huggins cruised to another first place medal.

Jasmin Clarke is trying to return to form and was pinned in her championship match.

Placers were as follows.

Boys

– Alex Garcia, 4-0, first place, 160 pounds.
– Bryan Carrillo, 4-1, third place, 180 pounds.
– Javante Gregoire, 3-1, third place, 220 pounds.
– Jacob Jensen, 1-2, DNP, 132 pounds.
– Jayto Bonson, 1-2, DNP, 145 pounds.
– Micheal Beverlin, 1-2, DNP, 126 pounds.
– Justin Gentle, 0-2, DNP, 170 pounds.
– Tyler Stottsberry, 0-2, DNP, 285 pounds.

Lady Knights

– Bailey Huggins, 3-0, first place, 126 pounds.
– Brianna Thomas, 2-1, second place, 126 pounds.
– Kylie Marlin-Ambriz, 2-1, second place, 105 pounds.
– Elisa Jaquez, 2-1, second place, 137 pounds.
– Vanessa Gonzalez, 1-2, third place, 160 pounds.
– Jasmine Clarke, 2-1, second place, 235 pounds.