Male wrestler of the week goes to junior Devin Atencio out of Española Valley High School. Atencio had a great performance this past weekend wrestling seven matches at the Robertson Cardinal Classic which is considered to be one of the toughest tournaments of the season. Atencio left the tournament with an impressive record of 20-2. Ranked as the #3 wrestler in the state, adding the tournament win to his collection Atencio has shifted some momentum in his favor as the state tournament approaches.


Devin Atencio - Robertson Cardinal Classic Bout Sheet

Round 1 - Devin Atencio (Española Valley) Bye

Round 2 - Devin Atencio (Española Valley) Win By Fall VS Santiago Duran (St. Michael's)

Round 3 - Devin Atencio (Espanola Valley) Win By Fall VS Damon Adkins (Grants)

Round 4 - Devin Atencio (Espanola Valley) Win By Fall VS Jeffery Zamora (Valencia)

Round 5 - Devin Atencio (Española Valley) Win By Major Decision 12-3 VS Branden Martinez (Robertson)

Quarter Final - Devin Atencio (Española Valley) Win By Major Decision 9-1 VS Christopher Ortiz (Pecos)

Semi Final - Devin Atencio (Española Valley) Win By Decision 3-2 VS Jeremiah Padilla (Santa Fe)

Final - Devin Atencio (Española Valley) Win By Decision 6-1 VS Dominic Duran (Piedra Vista)


The Female wrestler of the week goes to senior Desirae Archuleta out of Atrisco Heritage Highs School. Archuleta is the #1 ranked wrestler in the state at 113-pounds with a flawless record of 15-0. This past weekend Archuleta continued to impress at the APS All-Girl Invitational as tournament champion. With a great performance and a flawless record Archuleta is a high favorite contender going into this years all-girl state tournament.


Desirae Archuleta - APS All Girl Invitational Bout Sheet

Round 1 - Desirae Archuleta (Atrisco Heritage) Win By Fall VS Jennifer Favela (Highland)

Semi Final - Desirae Archuleta (Atrisco Heritage) Win By Fall VS Kira Etsitty (Volcano Vista)

Final - Desirae Archuleta (Atrisco Heritage) Win By Major Decision VS Ericka Villarreal (Manzano)