BOYS’ WRESTLING: 1995-1996 WRESTLING PREVIEW : SIX TEAMS TO WATCH : EL MODENA
Coach: Alan Clinton (11th year).
1994-95: 18-5, 4-1 in the Century League; opened season against Calvary Chapel and took a beating, but picked up momentum later to win the league title.
Key returners: Chad Adams, Sr., 215; Chris Elder, Sr., 140; Grant Gardner, Jr., 135; Dan Kingman, Sr., 189; Nick Long, Sr., 160; Jeff Sacramento, Sr., 119; Aaron Santana, Sr., 171; David Saudo, Sr., heavyweight; Nathan Stauber, Sr., 152.
Key newcomers: Nick Bradley, Jr., 130; Mike Vaun, Sr., 112; Ceasar Vasquez, Jr., 145; Nik Wassiliew, Jr., 125; Charlie Williams, So., 145.
Outlook: Vanguards’ first big test comes mid-December at the Silverado tournament in Las Vegas. “A lot of talent will be there, including Calvary Chapel, and that will be a good test for us,” Clinton said. With a record number of wrestlers coming out for the team, Clinton is excited and thinks the Vanguards are loaded with talent. Watch for Kingman and Long to be serious contenders at Southern Section and State finals. Also look for Gardner, whom Clinton calls a diamond in the rough.
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