Valencia wrestling takes home first CIF-SS title
The Valencia wrestling team poses after winning the CIF-Southern Section title at Redondo Union High School on Saturday, Feb. 3. Courtesy photo.

Valencia wrestling takes home first CIF-SS title

When Brian Peterson first began the Valencia wrestling program, he promised school administration that his team would win a CIF-Southern Section championship crown in four years. On Saturday, Peterson made…

Valencia wrestler America Lopez making waves as a freshman
Valencia's America Lopez poses for a picture at Peterson Grapplers in Valencia on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. She is a freshman in the 170-pound division. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Valencia wrestler America Lopez making waves as a freshman

Valencia freshman America Lopez has already become somewhat of a viral sensation in the California wrestling community. Participating in her first tournament in a boys division — the Thousand Oaks…

Valencia wrestler Israel Galvan on track for pro MMA career
Israel Galvan poses after a Valencia wrestling match this season. Galvan is ranked as California’s 13th-best wrestler for the 113-pound weight class, per California Wrestler. Photo courtesy Josue Galvan.

Valencia wrestler Israel Galvan on track for pro MMA career

As 10-year-old Israel Galvan trotted across the stage for his fifth-grade graduation at Hubbard Elementary in Sylmar, he was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up. Astronaut,…

Valencia wrestling has title on its mind with loaded group of returners
Valencia wrestlers (left to right) Derrick Top, Chance Rich, Israel Galvan and Ben Gould all placed fourth or higher at the CIF-SS Individual Championships. Courtesy photo

Valencia wrestling has title on its mind with loaded group of returners

They don’t have the numbers and certainly don’t have the resources of their counterparts, but Valencia wrestling coach Brian Peterson is adamant his team will contend for a Southern Section…

Rich makes the most of his Chance, places 6th at state
Valencia's Chance Rich stands in the 6th place spot on the podium at the CIF state tournament on Saturday, March 4 at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. Courtesy photo

Rich makes the most of his Chance, places 6th at state

Since he was 7 years old, Chance Rich has been working with Valencia High wrestling coach Brian Peterson. From the start, Peterson knew that Rich would be a state medalist.…

Chance Rich becomes Valencia wrestling’s first state medalist
Valencia wrestler Chance Rich runs warm up drills at Peterson Grapplers in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

Chance Rich becomes Valencia wrestling’s first state medalist

Valencia High wrestling's Chance Rich placed sixth in the 120-pound weight class at the CIF state tournament on Saturday, making him the Vikings' first medalist in program history. Rich entered…

After successful CIF-SS Masters weekend, Valencia wrestling ready for next step
Valencia's Chance Rich (third from right) stands on the podium after taking fifth place in the 120 pound weight class at the CIF-SS Masters tournament at Ontario Business Bank Arena this past weekend. Courtesy photo

After successful CIF-SS Masters weekend, Valencia wrestling ready for next step

For Valencia High wrestling, it’s all about getting better by one percent every day. “That way it adds up by the next year,” said coach Brian Peterson. “We end up…

4 Valencia wrestlers qualify for CIF-SS Masters Championships
Valencia wrestlers (left to right) Derrick Top, Chance Rich, Israel Galvan and Ben Gould all placed fourth or higher at the CIF-SS Individual Championships. Courtesy photo

4 Valencia wrestlers qualify for CIF-SS Masters Championships

Evidence indicating Valencia High wrestling is rapidly improving has turned up again and again this season. The results of the CIF-Southern Section Individual Championships, which took place on Feb. 17…

Valencia wrestling earns second at CIF-SS Team Championships
The Valencia wrestling team poses with their second place trophy at the CIF-SS Team Dual Championships at Redondo Union High on Saturday.

Valencia wrestling earns second at CIF-SS Team Championships

With his team surrounding him on the mat, Valencia wrestling coach Brian Peterson had a lot to go over at practice Monday, but the most important topic was saved for…

Valencia wrestling ready for league title
Valencia Vikings wrestling coach Brian Peterson, right, instructs wrestlers Jared Rodriguez and Peyton Kirk at Peterson Grapplers in Valencia on Thursday. Dan Watson/The Signal

Valencia wrestling ready for league title

Valencia High wrestling coach Brian Peterson thinks in the past, present and future at the same time. “We knew that this year was going to be better than last year…

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