Wrestling Advanced to CIF, Senior Stephan Ovsepian moved on to Masters Meet

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NATE GARCIA
Assistant Sports Editor

The varsity wrestling team has sent seven wrestlers to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Two seniors, Michael Robles and Stephan Ovsepian, placed at the CIF matches.
Robles, who placed sixth in the first round, had a league record of 4-1, while Ovsepian, who finished in second place, had a league record of 5-0. Ovsepian made it past the first round of CIF, which took place on Feb. 15, and moved on to compete in the masters meet on Feb. 22, where he ended his CIF run, placing in the top 19 of the meet.
“[This season] was fun while it lasted; I really enjoyed it for my last year, but with all the time and work I put into my wrestling, I really thought I was going to go further than I did. [However], now I know and understand that things don’t always go as planned […]” Robles said.
The wrestlers who were able to who made it to the first round included Eric Garcia, Ruben Garcia, Aaron Logan, Michael Median, Ovsepian, Robles and Peter Sosa. The small team size had little effect on the few individuals who made it to CIF and have continued their success from previous years.
“It’s really an honor to finish out my high school career with [Head Coach Michael] Williams and this year’s team. I attribute my ability of going to masters to the comradery and support of my fellow wrestlers,” Ovsepian said.
Despite not being able to continue in higher rounds of CIF, the team has high expectations for next year as they hope to become stronger. Overall, the Moors have fought hard this season and worked diligently in league and the CIF rounds.