Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
Tehachapi's Online Community News & Entertainment Guide
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Tehachapi Valley Wrestling Club has been busy the last two weeks bringing home trophies and medals. April 20-22 TVWC wrestlers took it to the mat at the California State Kids Greco Tournament held in Fresno. "This was the first time our wrestlers competed in Greco- Roman style of wrestling," said Coach Curtis Nelson. Greco varies from other styles in that a wrestler can only attack above the waist. Bringing home a much sought-after "California State Bear" was Kayden Gonzales placing third. "He b...
Tehachapi Valley Wrestling Club took part in the KCWA Salute to Veterans on April 14 at North High School. "We feel it is important to honor our Kern County Veterans and we do this with this tournament," said KCWA Director Curtis Nelson. "We selected nine veterans that we presented, thanking them for their service to our country, with a special trophy. TVWC Coach, Gabe Medina was one such honored Veteran." TVWC had 19 wrestlers competing in various age groups and weights, bring home Individual...
Tehachapi Valley Wrestling Club sent six wrestlers to the 2018 California Kids Folkstyle Championships on March 17 and 18 in Fresno. Earning his way to a third-place finish and getting his California Bear Trophy, was Novice age group, 117 pounder, Michael Murillo. "Michael lost a close semi-final match but battled back to get on the podium," said Coach Curtis Nelson. Jairdan Medina had a long day of matches in the Middle School, 80-pound division and was able to place 5th. "Jairdan lost an...
Tehachapi Valley Wrestling Club has begun their Freestyle wrestling season with the Kern County Wrestling Association, competing in the KCWA Eastern Sabers Tournament, March 10 at East High School. Bringing home Gold Medals were Levi Hart, Schoolboy Division and Kayden Gonzales, Intermediate Division. "Both wrestlers have moved up an age division and wrestled great," said Coach Curt Nelson. Myles Baga and Jordan Cardenas both placed 2nd in their weight classes of the Rookie Division, also...
Local BMX racer Alex Howard recently moved up to the Expert Division of the 9-year-old age group. Winning his 12th race at Bakersfield Metro race track on March 2. Alex had been competing in the Intermediate Division which is where racers learn to use clip pedals and start to upgrade their bikes. Alex had competed at the Winter Nationals in Las Vegas in January and brought home first place trophies. Alex puts a lot of time in training, he does various strength workouts with his bike and hones...
Tehachapi was well represented at the Bakersfield Metro BMX, "Northern Calif. Vs Southern Calif" race on August 20. With over 200 BMX riders from throughout California, this was one of the biggest races Metro has had on their newly designed and improved track. Local 8-year-old racer Alex Howard competed in the 8 and under Intermediate Division and finished with a 1st place license plate award. Alex is tied for first place in points and will be traveling to Perris, Ca. for the State Championships...
Tehachapi Valley Wrestling Club has been busy competing in the Kern County Wrestling Association tournament schedule. Two outstanding wrestlers have gone undefeated in the KCWA meets so far this year, Jacob Cardenas, Rookie 55lb and Bill Takara 100lb Novice. April 16, TVWC competed at Arvin Grizzlies Tournament with Jacob Cardenas and Jairden Medina placing first in their Divisions. Levi Hart, Elijah Graves and Stephan Meek took 2nd place and Cayden Castrellon placed 5th. The same weekend was the California Greco State and Cadet Freestyle Tourn...
