End Of An Era
Head On Over To Instagram To Read Coach's Farewell Statement
Lady Wildcats Overcome Facility Fire To Place At State
Academy Wrestlers Take Shot At Rekindling Winter League
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In December we held the Winter League Championships in an intra-squad format in hopes of keeping the long standing event alive.
The event which began in 1970 as the Stanley Invitational has been held every year except for 2020 during the covid lockdowns! We were pleased to see our Wildcats back in the competitive sphere and crowned the champions you see in the the Vallejo Times-Herald Article! May 2022 see even more action for this great group of Vallejo Kids! |
Wildcat Wrestling Alum Makes History
Nilla Marie Mercado makes history by becoming the 1st Women's Wrestling Coach at Justin-Siena HS in Napa, CA
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Calling All Wildcat Alums!!!
We're Back
Our returning 8th graders are ready for whatever lies ahead as we forge ahead here in the Covid-Era!
CHeck out their messages of hope on IG @wildcatwrestlers
CHeck out their messages of hope on IG @wildcatwrestlers
Springstowne Wrestling Legend MMA Fight Interview
Ricky Abdelaziz is headed back into the MMA Cage at Kezar Pavilion on August 28th!!!
Our 1st Time Back Since Covid!
On April 20, 2021 our Wildcat Wrestlers returned to School for the 1st time. Though contact is limited our legendary Coach Trave led the kids in stretches and we ran our 1st cross-country! Keeping the Faith!
2020-2021 Season Begins Virtually
Our program is currently trying to navigate its way in the "Covid-Era" ... our staff has been trying to instill our Wildcat Nation Mojo using technology. Should be interesting ... stay tuned!!!
Coaches Working To Bring Joy
Coach Trave and Coach Guiducci At The Mini-Promotion
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Our Coaching Staff has been working double time to try to cheer up the Wildcat Nation! From delivering care packages to our Wildcat Nation, to holding a Matroom drop-ins, a mini-promotion ceremony and "Adopting" Alumni Seniors we've tried to make the best of this unprecedented year! Click Here To Read Times-Herald Article |
Wildcat Nation Address On Corona Virus
Our Wildcat Boys Encouraged To Keep Their Heads High
With concerns about about the COVID-19 aka Coronavirus looming we began taking early steps from increased daily hygiene talks, extra cleansing of mats, staging hand wipes in all areas of our matroom and even decreasing contact drills.
As things locally and nationally seemed to be growing we decided not to host the USGWA Nor-Cals on 3-12-20 and to cancel our Wildcat Nation Boys Travel Trip to Louisiana set to occur on 3-13-20. All wrestling action is on hold until we know more as information seems to change by the minute!
We love our Wildcats and felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation. There is much sadness amongst our Academy Wrestlers at missing out on a sport they cherish, but we know it’s the right decision based on the information we have today.
Be Safe and We Will Stay In Touch!
As things locally and nationally seemed to be growing we decided not to host the USGWA Nor-Cals on 3-12-20 and to cancel our Wildcat Nation Boys Travel Trip to Louisiana set to occur on 3-13-20. All wrestling action is on hold until we know more as information seems to change by the minute!
We love our Wildcats and felt this was the best way to proceed during such an unprecedented global situation. There is much sadness amongst our Academy Wrestlers at missing out on a sport they cherish, but we know it’s the right decision based on the information we have today.
Be Safe and We Will Stay In Touch!
An Inspirational Hoang Van Thu Classic
Our Vietnamese-American Wildcats Represent At Classic
The 11th Hoang Van Thu Classic, which is held in memory of Vietnam Veteran James P. Guiducci, drew a packed house as the Wildcats squared off with Bancroft of San Leandro and the Napa SAL at the Goodwill event to help support Hoang Van Thu School in Viet Nam!
Prior the event HMS students were awarded Wildcat Wrestling Tee-Shirts for their Inspiration Award in memory of Trinh and Tram Tran after leading the National Anthem. A great evening of wrestling followed!!!
Prior the event HMS students were awarded Wildcat Wrestling Tee-Shirts for their Inspiration Award in memory of Trinh and Tram Tran after leading the National Anthem. A great evening of wrestling followed!!!
Inspiration Awards Presented In Memory of Trinh and Tram Tran
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Devean Allen Battles Mean Gene Pequeno Of Napa SAL
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Alumni Ref Monica Leones '08 Declares Emily The Winner
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Bancroft and Napa SAL Back For Annual Tri-Scrimmage
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Our friendly rivals from San Leandro and Napa traveled to Vallejo for our Annual Scrimmage. Both team offered us a great challenge and our Wildcats responded well! On the boys side DeAngelo Limutau and Makaio Jimenez-Diolanto both went 3 and 0 with scoring 3 pins each!!! Madison Embuscado led the Lady Wildcats tallying a 2 and 0 record on the evening! |
Tough Night Of Wrestling vs Jepson-Vacaville
The Jepson Jaguars of Vacaville traveled to Vallejo for a Dual and showed why they are one of the top teams in California winning out scoring the Wildcats 99-6!
Vicente Rodarte picked up the Academy's only points scoring a :45 pin in the 116 pound class.
In exhibition action we found some success as John Reg and Rodarte went 2-0, while Aggy Alansalon, Jhay Pedeglorio, Alex Pepito and Daniel Bruce-Fielding were able to tally pins.
Vicente Rodarte picked up the Academy's only points scoring a :45 pin in the 116 pound class.
In exhibition action we found some success as John Reg and Rodarte went 2-0, while Aggy Alansalon, Jhay Pedeglorio, Alex Pepito and Daniel Bruce-Fielding were able to tally pins.
Academy Wrestlers Kick-Off New Year
We kicked off the new decade on January 9th 2020 with our Lady Wildcats scoring their 12th Solano County Girls Championship, while our boys performed well in their New Year's Kickoff!
Our girls notched 5 golds in a tough field that saw competitors from Napa, Elk Grove, Dixon and Yolo County. Jaedyn Strebel, Emily Apliado, Natalie Pique, Jazmin Chi Cruz and Ximena Flores took 1st in their classes to lead the way. On the boys side Makaio Diolano, Bruce Bande, Vicente Rodarte, Henric Duropan, Dominic Ramirez, DeAngelo Limutau and Devean Allen all placed 1st!
Our girls notched 5 golds in a tough field that saw competitors from Napa, Elk Grove, Dixon and Yolo County. Jaedyn Strebel, Emily Apliado, Natalie Pique, Jazmin Chi Cruz and Ximena Flores took 1st in their classes to lead the way. On the boys side Makaio Diolano, Bruce Bande, Vicente Rodarte, Henric Duropan, Dominic Ramirez, DeAngelo Limutau and Devean Allen all placed 1st!
Wildcats Shine In Their Last Tournament Of The Decade
The Springstowne Wildcat Wrestling Academy won their 19th Winter League Championship out distancing Benicia(2nd) and the Napa Sheriff's Activities League(3rd).
Paving the way with Gold Medal performances were Lady Wildcats Vy Tran, Jaedyn Strebel, Kaileah Ramos Wong, Emily Apilado, Natalie Pique, Aggy Alansalon, Kamarra Harris, Kiarra Deleon, Aariyana Scott, Madison Embuscado, Ximena Flores and Wildcat boys John Reg, AJ Caberto, Daniel Feria, DeAngelo Limutau and Matthew Palacios.
Paving the way with Gold Medal performances were Lady Wildcats Vy Tran, Jaedyn Strebel, Kaileah Ramos Wong, Emily Apilado, Natalie Pique, Aggy Alansalon, Kamarra Harris, Kiarra Deleon, Aariyana Scott, Madison Embuscado, Ximena Flores and Wildcat boys John Reg, AJ Caberto, Daniel Feria, DeAngelo Limutau and Matthew Palacios.
6 In A Row For The Wildcats
The Wildcats strength in numbers prevailed again as they won their 6th straight North Bay Invitational on 11-14-19 besting two smaller yet very talented squads in Benicia(2nd Place) and the Napa SAL(3rd Place)
Pacing our Academy were 8th Graders Marvin Capiral, DeAngelo Limutau, Timothy Kijjambu, Alex Pepito, Henric Duropan, Angelina Somera, Ximena Flores, Kamarra Harris, Jessica Mendoza, Jaedyn Strebel, Natalie Pique, Vy Tran, Emily Apilado and Kaycee Lagmay. Their gold medal performance paved the way to victory.
Also chipping in golds were 7th graders John Reg, Makaio Jimenez-Diolanto, Dominic Ramirez, Aariyana Scott and 6th grader Maikah Jimenez-Diolanto!
The Wildcat Victory was dedicated to Joey Mesa, avid Springstowne Wrestling Supporter and proprietor of Vallejo's Keepin' It Island BBQ who passed recently!!!
Pacing our Academy were 8th Graders Marvin Capiral, DeAngelo Limutau, Timothy Kijjambu, Alex Pepito, Henric Duropan, Angelina Somera, Ximena Flores, Kamarra Harris, Jessica Mendoza, Jaedyn Strebel, Natalie Pique, Vy Tran, Emily Apilado and Kaycee Lagmay. Their gold medal performance paved the way to victory.
Also chipping in golds were 7th graders John Reg, Makaio Jimenez-Diolanto, Dominic Ramirez, Aariyana Scott and 6th grader Maikah Jimenez-Diolanto!
The Wildcat Victory was dedicated to Joey Mesa, avid Springstowne Wrestling Supporter and proprietor of Vallejo's Keepin' It Island BBQ who passed recently!!!
Wildcats Kickoff 2019-2020 Season
Jose Maniego and Anh Khoa Ho Face Off
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Our Academy Wrestlers took the mat as a whole unit today to Kickoff the season with our annual Intra-Squad Scrimmage!
Even while shaking out the rust there were some fine performances as newcomer Zachery Craig notched a 2-0 record for the Wildcat boys and 3rd year veteran Ximena Flores went 2 and 0 for the Lady Wildcats. Our fastest pins in each class came as AJ Caberto zapped a :17 second pin and Jaedyn Strebel tallied a :42 second pinfall! |
15th Annual Wildcat Wrestling Alumni Clinic
Takedown Tournament Champions
Ten Academy Alumni returned to help facilitate our Alumni Clinic in an effort to educate our current Wildcats to further advance their skills.
At the close of the event we crowned our mini-takedown tournament champions Bruce Bande, John Reg, Vicente Rodarte, Marvin Capiral, Ximena Flores, Emily Apilado. Kiarra Deleon, Natalie Pique and Kamarra Harris!
We were also thrilled to have three participants in our "Future Wildcat Clinic."
Irene Nansubuga. Aliah Pepito and Tia Limutau earned medals for their efforts!
At the close of the event we crowned our mini-takedown tournament champions Bruce Bande, John Reg, Vicente Rodarte, Marvin Capiral, Ximena Flores, Emily Apilado. Kiarra Deleon, Natalie Pique and Kamarra Harris!
We were also thrilled to have three participants in our "Future Wildcat Clinic."
Irene Nansubuga. Aliah Pepito and Tia Limutau earned medals for their efforts!
Our Clinicians
Top Row: Crystal Fraire '19, Sara Armenta '19, Alyssa Wong '08, DJ Avelino '19, Jacob Louie '19, Amanda Avelino '09 and Matthew Avelino '11!
Bottom Row: Daisy Huerta '19, Delaney W0ng '10, Franklin Avelino '10 and Monica Leones '08
Bottom Row: Daisy Huerta '19, Delaney W0ng '10, Franklin Avelino '10 and Monica Leones '08
Another Successful Showcase
Makaio Diolanto takes down his opponent
Scores of Wildcats took to the mat for the 9th Annual Philippines Wrestling Showcase. Our Springstowne Wrestling Academy flooded the field in the middle school class, while the high school open division also brought in competitors from American Canyon and Benicia!
Wildcats 14th Annual Kickoff Potluck A Star Studded Endeavor
Our 8th Graders Display Their Travel Trip Invites
Scores of Wildcats turned out for the amazing Festival of Nations Cuisine as out 8th grade Wildcat Boys learned they will be traveling to Louisiana and our Lady Wildcats are headed to Mississippi to represent on their Wildcat Nation Travel Trips!
We also honored several supportive individuals in Alum Monica Leones '08, ESPN writer Michelle Smith-McDonald, Alum John Jackson '06 and Solano County Supervisor Monica Brown.
Leones will begin teaching at HMS this year while Jackson led Bethel HS to the school's 1st ever Wrestling League Championship. Smith-McDonald has covered our program for ESPN in the past and Brown is currently leading a campaign to bring new mats to our Springstowne Academy Wrestlers!!!
We also honored several supportive individuals in Alum Monica Leones '08, ESPN writer Michelle Smith-McDonald, Alum John Jackson '06 and Solano County Supervisor Monica Brown.
Leones will begin teaching at HMS this year while Jackson led Bethel HS to the school's 1st ever Wrestling League Championship. Smith-McDonald has covered our program for ESPN in the past and Brown is currently leading a campaign to bring new mats to our Springstowne Academy Wrestlers!!!
Envoy Travels To Navajo Nation
On July 17th Lady Wildcats Vy Tran and Jaedyn Strebel accompanied Coach Guiducci's Family to Shiprock, New Mexico of the Navajo Nation to put on a "Wrestling For Fun" Clinic in memory of Lady Wildcat Alums Trinh and Tram Tran!
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