(Monterey Park, CA) The Mt. SAC Men's Wrestling Team posted another strong showing, placing 3rd overall at the Southern California Community College Wrestling Championships, which were held this past weekend at East Los Angeles College. For the Mounties, Kenny Breaux (SO, Carter H.S.) took home the individual championship at 184 lbs., while Alex Cruz (SO, Bloomington H.S.) placed 2nd at 165 lbs. and George Pachecho (SO, Fullerton H.S.) placed 3rd in the heavyweight division. Six other Mounties qualified for the State Championships, which will be held this Friday and Saturday, December 7th and 8th at West Hills College in Lemoore.

For more information on the 2012 CCCAA Wrestling Championships please visit

http://www.cccaasports.org/wrestling/men/

For additional information, please contact the Mt. SAC Sports Information Office at 909.274.4630 or visit the Athletics Website at

http://athletics.mtsac.edu

Mt. SAC Wrestling Results by Weight Class

Christian Betancourt 4th

125 lbs.

141 lbs
Steve Melara 5th

149 lbs.
Jose Raguma 4th

157 lbs.
Alex Cruz 2nd

165 lbs.
Sergio Guerrero 5th

174 lbs.
Brody Goens 4th

184 lbs.
Kenny Breaux Champion

197 lbs.
Jared Matanane 6th

285 lbs.
George Pacheco 3rd

Finals Team Scores
1. West Hills 141.5
2. Santa Ana 119
3. MT.SAC 118
4. Palomar 117
5. Cerritos 94.5
6. Rio Hondo 81
7. East LA 80
8. Cuesta 79
9. Bakersfield 54.5
10. Victor Valley 27