CAGWA

03/12/2026

What do you think? Is he on point or nah?

03/12/2026

Pretty cool to see how wrestling comes full circle. From youth tournaments across Southern California to the NCAA Championships, many of these 2026 California NCAA Division I qualifiers likely crossed paths years ago competing on the same mats in local associations like ours. Long weekends at tournaments, countless hours in the gym and battles that started when they were just kids.

That’s what makes this sport special, watching wrestlers grow from the youth circuit to representing programs across the country on the NCAA stage.

Congratulations to all the California wrestlers competing at NCAAs this year. Southern California wrestling is proud of you.
— CAGWA

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

In honor of the winning league finals: A little California Grapplers history.

Following the close of SGV Kids WC, California Grapplers stepped forward and began writing its own chapter. This league championship was one of the early milestones that showed the strength of the families, coaches and athletes behind the program.

Take a second and scan the photo.
You’ll see future coaches, leaders, and mentors, many still shaping wrestling in our area today.

More than a team picture. It’s a snapshot of a community continuing forward.

02/25/2026

Years of sacrifice, early mornings and trust in the process, the Lazaro family continues to raise the standard.

With Coach Roy leading the way as a father, mentor and constant supporter, the impact is undeniable. Lani paved the path and now competes at Menlo College. Sumaya, a senior, returns to the State tournament as a title contender at 140 (yes 140… not 240 — still recovering from that typo 🤦‍♂️), showing the resilience that’s defined her journey….And now Sophia steps onto the State stage for the first time as a freshman contender at 105, adding another chapter to a family built on toughness and consistency.

From youth tournaments to the biggest stage in California, this moment has been earned. Best of luck this weekend at State, the community is proud.

02/25/2026

League finals doesn’t happen without leadership, structure, and people who genuinely care about the kids.

As we wrap up the season, we want to recognize Coach Jose “Zero” Garcia - our league president - for the countless hours he dedicates to growing and organizing youth wrestling across Southern California. His vision has always been simple: create opportunities, run quality events and give kids and families the best experience possible while helping them fall in love with the sport.

Behind the scenes he wears many hats. Leadership isn’t always easy, sometimes that means enforcing rules, making tough decisions and being the one who holds the standard…but it always comes from a place of protecting the athletes, preserving the integrity of the sport and continuing to improve the league.

From building structure within our competitions to contributing internationally through his involvement with the Mexican National Team, Coach Zero’s impact continues to reach far beyond the mats.

We’re grateful for the leadership, the effort, and the constant push to grow. Thank you Coach Zero, looking forward to continuing to build and improve together next season.

02/08/2026

6 Former Wrestlers Competing at Super Bowl LX 🏈

Seahawks No.39 Ty Okada, Safety: 2x Minnesota State Qualifier, Placed 6th at State

Seahawks No.95 Brandon Pili, Defensive Tackle: 2x Alaska State Placer, Runner-Up Senior Year

Seahawks No.9 Kenneth Walker III, Running Back - Youth State Champion

Seahawks No.64 Christian Haynes, Guard: High School Wrestler

Seahawks No.88 AJ Barner, Tight End: High School Wrestler

Seahawks No.40 Robbie Ouzts, Fullback: High School Wrestler

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01/11/2026

🏆 CAGWA PROUDLY PRESENTS CST16 🏆

📍 California Super Tournament (CST16)
📍 Mt. San Antonio College – Walnut, CA

CAGWA is excited to bring CST16 to the beautiful campus of Mt. SAC, giving our young wrestlers the opportunity to compete in a true college-style atmosphere inside a premier facility.

🔥 WHY CST16 IS DIFFERENT?
• 🏆 Custom VARSITY Championship Belts
• 🎟️ FREE entry to CA-USAW Kids State Finals for all Varsity Champs
• 👧 ALL-GIRLS DIVISIONS for 12U, 14U, 16U (VARSITY ONLY – no JV girls)

• 🆕 FIRST TIME EVER: JV BELTS for all JV Champions
• ⚠️ Varsity wrestlers placed in a JV bracket = DISQUALIFICATION / NO REFUNDS

SUNDAY SETUP
• 6 full mats – Main Gym
• 3 full mats – Auxiliary Gym (down the hallway)
🚫 CASHLESS EVENT – NO REFUNDS
💳 Credit/Debit only for ALL payments

⚖️ WEIGH-INS (ALL at Mt. SAC)
FRIDAY (All Divisions): 5:00–7:00 PM
👉 Strongly encouraged for smooth starts Sat & Sun
SATURDAY
• 7:00–7:30 AM → 6U & 8U
• 10:00–10:30 AM → 10U
• 10:30–11:00 AM → 12U, 14U, 16U (NON-HS) weigh-in only
SUNDAY
• 7:00–7:30 AM → 12U
• 11:00–11:30 AM → 14U & 16U (NON-HS)

🤼‍♂️ START TIMES
SATURDAY
• 6U & 8U – 9:00 AM
• 10U – 12:00 PM
SUNDAY
• 12U – 9:00 AM
• 14U & 16U (NON-HS) – 1:00 PM

🏅 DIVISIONS
• Weights & brackets posted on the Welcome Page
• Girls brackets on Welcome Page & USA Bracketing
• Girls divisions are VARSITY (Varsity belt + FREE CA-USAW State entry)
• JV Champs receive a JV belt

💲 FEES
• Pre-Reg Varsity: $60
• Pre-Reg JV: $30
• ALL Walk-Ups: $75 (Credit/Debit only)
🎟️ ADMISSION (Credit/Debit Only)
• Adults: $15
• Kids: $8

COACHES
• USA Coaches Card + Certification: FREE (request band on usabracketing.com)
• No USA Card: $100 onsite

📍 LOCATION
Gymnasium Building 720
1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789
Corner of Temple Ave & Bonita Dr
⚠️ REQUIRED GEAR
Headgear • Singlet • Wrestling Shoes
Mouthguards REQUIRED for kids with braces
🏆 NEW JV BELTS THIS YEAR
College vibes. Big brackets. Championship hardware.
👉 Pre-registering opens Monday January 19 click the link on our bio for more info.