Stockton, CA - The Valley Christian High School varsity wrestling team kicked off it's wrestling season this weekend with a BANG. They traveled to neighboring Stockton, California, to participate in the 1st Annual Ronald McNair Wrestling Invitational. Although all six wrestlers had trained hard the last several weeks uncertainty loomed as each wrestler shifted up one weight-class to conform to the new hydration rules enacted this season. But neither the new rules, the San Juaquin fog, the train tracks, nor the heavy traffic on hwy 99 could stop our Warriors. All six of the Valley Christian wrestlers medaled in the competition.

Outstanding performances were delivered by Junior Charlie Galaviz and Sophmore Peipe James (LJ). Both wrestlers went undefeated and took first place in their respective weight classes. Charlie was also runner-up for the Most Valuable Wrestler award for pinning all his opponents in the first period. Other Valley wrestlers making their debut with honors:

1st Place – Charlie Galaviz (171 lbs)
1st Place – Peipe James (189 lbs)
3rd Place – Ryan Gardner (Heavyweight)
4th Place – Adam Crawley (140 lbs)
4th Place – CJ Van Elderen (145 lbs)
5th Place – Michael Sherwood (189 lbs)