Kathy Garza-Gutierrez
In a riveting display of skill and determination, the Tiger Takedown Boys wrestling competition unfolded in Hidalgo, TX, featuring intense bouts in various weight classes. Here’s a detailed look at the 1st and 3rd place matches in selected weight categories:
106 Weight Class
1st Place: Jonathan Rodriguez of Edinburg
2nd Place: James Perez of Vanguard Academy Rembrandt-Pharr
3rd Place: Sebastian Olivera of Edinburg Economedes
In a closely contested 1st place match, Jonathan Rodriguez (Edinburg) secured victory over James Perez (Vanguard Academy Rembrandt-Pharr) with a decisive 6-3 decision. The battle for 3rd place saw Sebastian Olivera (Edinburg Economedes) triumphing over Isreal Briere (Mission Sharyland Pioneer) with a fall at 3:52.
113 Weight Class
1st Place: Kristoff Vasquez of Vanguard Academy Rembrandt-Pharr
2nd Place: Aiden Tamayo of Brownsville Veterans Memorial
3rd Place: Juan Velasquez of Rio Grande City Grulla
In a commanding performance, Kristoff Vasquez (Vanguard Academy Rembrandt-Pharr) claimed 1st place with a major decision victory (MD) of 8-0 over Aiden Tamayo (Brownsville Veterans Memorial). The 3rd place match witnessed Juan Velasquez (Rio Grande City Grulla) securing a decisive 8-1 victory over Jose Martinez (Edinburg Economedes).
120 Weight Class
1st Place: Luis Nieto of Vanguard Academy Rembrandt-Pharr
2nd Place: Bryan Duron of Edinburg
3rd Place: Alfredo Campos of Edcouch-Elsa
In a dominating performance, Luis Nieto (Vanguard Academy Rembrandt-Pharr) claimed 1st place by defeating Bryan Duron (Edinburg) with a fall at 5:13. The battle for 3rd place saw Alfredo Campos (Edcouch-Elsa) securing a victory over Julio Cabrera (Roma) with a fall at 2:14.
132 Weight Class
1st Place: Pedro Olivera Rivera of Edinburg Economedes
2nd Place: Gael Sifuentes of Brownsville Veterans Memorial
3rd Place: Juan Pintor of Pharr Valley View
In a thrilling 1st place match, Pedro Olivera Rivera (Edinburg Economedes) emerged victorious with a fall at 2:38 over Gael Sifuentes (Brownsville Veterans Memorial). The battle for 3rd place witnessed Juan Pintor (Pharr Valley View) securing a narrow 7-6 decision victory over Ediel Barrera (Rio Grande City).
These matches showcased the tenacity and skill of the participating wrestlers, adding an electrifying atmosphere to the Tiger Takedown Boys wrestling competition.
138 Weight Class
1st Place: Aiden Valdovinos of Rio Grande City
2nd Place: Diego Carmona of Edinburg Vela
3rd Place: Brandon Perez of La Joya
Aiden Valdovinos (Rio Grande City) asserted dominance in the 1st place match, securing a major decision (MD) victory of 14-2 over Diego Carmona (Edinburg Vela). In the battle for 3rd place, Brandon Perez (La Joya) exhibited skill, claiming a 2-0 decision victory over Raul Vasquez (Edinburg).
144 Weight Class
1st Place: Jaylen Rosillo of Pharr Valley View
2nd Place: Llian Escobar of Edinburg Economedes
3rd Place: Jonah Manuel of Harlingen South
Jaylen Rosillo (Pharr Valley View) emerged victorious in the 1st place match, securing a fall at 3:12 over Llian Escobar (Edinburg Economedes). The battle for 3rd place saw Jonah Manuel (Harlingen South) clinching victory in sudden victory-1 (SV-1) with an 8-6 decision over Mario Sanchez (Edinburg Vela).
150 Weight Class
1st Place: Angel Garza of Edcouch-Elsa
2nd Place: Jonatan Munoz of Weslaco East
3rd Place: Jayden Rosillo of Pharr Valley View
In a decisive 1st place match, Angel Garza (Edcouch-Elsa) claimed victory with a 4-0 decision over Jonatan Munoz (Weslaco East). The battle for 3rd place featured Jayden Rosillo (Pharr Valley View) securing a 5-1 decision victory over Edrick Pena (Rio Grande City).
157 Weight Class
1st Place: Eddie Rodriguez of Mission Sharyland Pioneer
2nd Place: Senon Moya of Edcouch-Elsa
3rd Place: Charles Cueva of Mission Veterans Memorial
Eddie Rodriguez (Mission Sharyland Pioneer) showcased his prowess in the 1st place match, securing an 8-3 decision victory over Senon Moya (Edcouch-Elsa). The battle for 3rd place witnessed Charles Cueva (Mission Veterans Memorial) claiming victory with a fall at 0:29 over William Teskey (Edinburg Vela).
165 Weight Class
1st Place: Diego Banda of Weslaco East
2nd Place: Angel Ochoa of Roma
3rd Place: Karmine Coronado of Harlingen South
In the 1st place match, Diego Banda (Weslaco East) asserted dominance with a fall at 3:26 over Angel Ochoa (Roma). The battle for 3rd place featured Karmine Coronado (Harlingen South) securing a fall at 2:09 over Maximiliano Reyna (Edinburg Economedes).
175 Weight Class
1st Place: Aiden Rodriguez of Edcouch-Elsa
2nd Place: Hector Rodriguez of Pharr Valley View
3rd Place: Oziel Perez of Donna North
Aiden Rodriguez (Edcouch-Elsa) claimed the 1st place title with a medical forfeit victory over Hector Rodriguez (Pharr Valley View). In the battle for 3rd place, Oziel Perez (Donna North) secured a 5-1 decision victory over Josiah Villarreal (Edinburg Economedes).
190 Weight Class
1st Place: Joaquin Cordero of Mission Veterans Memorial
2nd Place: Izaac Mendoza of Edinburg
3rd Place: Andrew Benitez of Rio Grande City
Joaquin Cordero (Mission Veterans Memorial) showcased his dominance in the 1st place match, securing victory with a forfeit over Izaac Mendoza (Edinburg). The battle for 3rd place saw Andrew Benitez (Rio Grande City) claiming a 7-2 decision victory over Alejandro Mireles (Vanguard Academy Mozart-Alamo).
215 Weight Class
1st Place: Gilbert Lerma of Harlingen South
2nd Place: Noah Segovia of Edinburg Vela
3rd Place: Aden Lopez of Rio Grande City Grulla
Gilbert Lerma (Harlingen South) secured the 1st place title with a fall at 2:20 over Noah Segovia (Edinburg Vela). In the battle for 3rd place, Aden Lopez (Rio Grande City Grulla) exhibited skill, securing a fall at 2:40 over Christopher Fuentes (Mission Sharyland Pioneer).
285 Weight Class
1st Place: Bernardo Elizondo of Edinburg
2nd Place: Tyson Tatum of Harlingen South
3rd Place: Jeremiah Sandoval of La Joya
In the highly contested 1st place match, Bernardo Elizondo (Edinburg) displayed his prowess, securing a victory with a fall at 3:09 over Tyson Tatum (Harlingen South). The battle for 3rd place witnessed Jeremiah Sandoval (La Joya) putting on a strong performance, claiming a major decision (MD) victory of 10-1 over Nathan Ascencio (Mission Veterans Memorial).
These impressive performances in the 285 weight class concluded the intense competition, showcasing the skill and determination of these athletes in the Tiger Takedown Boys tournament.00
