KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Kelseyville High School split its wrestling squad last Saturday with the girls group traveling to Santa Rosa while the boys went to Fort Bragg.

At the Orange and Black Invitational at Santa Rosa High School, the Kelseyville High girls took second in the team standings.

First place medalists included Kylie Marlin-Ambriz, 101 pounds; Bailey Huggins, 126 pounds; Vanessa Gonzalez, 145 pounds; and Brianna Christian, 235 pounds.

Jasmin Clarke, at 235 pounds, took a second-place finish, while third place finishes were earned by Korbyn Marlin-Ambriz at 101 pounds and Brianna Thomas at 121 pounds.

Melanie Guerrero, 137 pounds, did not place but got her first career win at the Saturday event.

The boys group also had a successful run while traveling to the Holiday Bash in Fort Bragg, where they placed third as a team.

Alex Garcia, at 145 pounds, won first place, while second place Javontee Gregoire, 182 pounds, lost his finals match to Mike Cavender of Fort Bragg, the front runner in the league at that weight. Aaron Teal also a runner up at 195 pounds.

Third place finishers were Nika Metreveli, 138 pounds, and Bryan Carrillo, 170 pounds. Carrillo lost in the first round to a tough wrestler from Hoopa High School and was able to avenge that loss by meeting him again in the third place match in convincing fashion. 

Fourth place finishers were Bryce Mandaville, 126 pounds, and Patrick Mick, 152 pounds. Mick medically forfeited the third place match after injuring his shoulder in the consolation semifinals match from an illegal slam.  

Alex Garcia was voted the outstanding wrestler in the tournament's "lightweight" category.

Both squads are traveling to Brentwood on Dec. 22 and 23 for the Lou Bronzan Invitational tournament.