Mounties Wrestling begins defense of state title by winning Mt. SAC Duals

Mt. SAC Wrestling takes 1st Place at Duals (Photo Courtesy of DavesSportsImage)
Mt. SAC Wrestling takes 1st Place at Duals (Photo Courtesy of DavesSportsImage)

(Walnut, CA) The defending state champion Mt. San Antonio College Wrestling team (3-0) started its 2022 season by taking first place at the Mt. SAC Duals on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Mounties fielded two teams—Maroon and White—in the four-school, five-team round-robin tournament. Rio Hondo College finished second and Palomar College placed third.

The Maroon Team won each of its matches, defeating Palomar, 44-3, Sierra College, 47-3, and Rio Hondo, 60-0.

The White Team finished in fourth place, losing to Palomar, 31-18, and Rio Hondo, 27-26, and defeating Sierra, 36-15.

For a complete rundown of the meet's team and individual scoring, follow the results link.

Mt. SAC will travel to Lemoore, CA, to compete in the West Hills Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 24. The Mounties took first place in this tournament last year.

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For additional information, please contact the Mt. SAC Sports Information Office at 909.274.4630.