OCVarsity’s list of the top five girls wrestlers to watch in the 2016-17 season:
Lorena Egea, University: Egea finished fifth at regionals and CIF championships last year. Egea also went 1-2 at the state tournament at 131 pounds.
Karamia Guzman, Cypress: Guzman (137) finished top 12 at the state tournament last year. She also posted fourth- and fifth-place finishes at the regionals and CIF championships.
Amara Devericks, San Clemente: The sophomore, who wrestles at 189 pounds, will be looking to improve on a freshman year that saw her finish third at regionals, seventh at CIF and top 12 at the state tournament.
Gwen McDonald, Esperanza: Last year, McDonald (116) finished first at the regionals and seventh at CIF. She went 0-2 at state. Look for her to make a big jump this season.
Samantha Salas, Godinez: The senior finished fourth at regionals and fifth at CIF last year. Salas (150) finished in the top 12 at the state tournament.
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WRESTLING PREVIEW
- Preview: Top 5 wrestlers to watch
- Preview: Preseason O.C. top 10
- Preview: Santa Ana’s Daniel motivated to keep improving
- Preview: Other wrestlers to watch
- Preview: Important dates
- Preview: Top 5 girls wrestlers to watch
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