Bakersfield, CA — The Bakersfield College wrestling team competed at the Bill Musick Memorial Tournament, showcasing strong individual performances while finishing 4th as a team out of 19 schools.

Several Renegade wrestlers recorded standout results:

• Giovanni Ruiz (165 lbs) had an impressive day, going undefeated with five wins, including a decision in the championship match, earning first place and contributing 25 team points.

• Luis Acosta-Tackett (141 lbs) advanced to the finals, capturing second place with multiple tech falls and major decisions, adding 20 points to BC's total.

• Jonathan Garcia (285 lbs) earned third place, including three falls and an injury default in the 3rd place match, contributing 21 team points.

• Santana Ugues (133 lbs) and Freddy Lee (133 lbs) both had strong showings in their brackets, scoring 6 and 5 team points, respectively, with multiple falls and tech falls before being eliminated.

• Brendon Ko (149 lbs) added 8 points with multiple wins in the consolation bracket, including two falls.

• Elijah Guzman (174 lbs) placed 8th, contributing 7.5 points, while others such as Kipp Tyler (184 lbs) added 2 points.

Several Renegades faced tough competition and early exits, including Joseph Gonzales (125 lbs), Jorge Mendoza (125 lbs), Miguel Barreto-Gonzalez (133 lbs), and Abran Gonzales (165 lbs), who all fought hard but did not place.

Despite challenges, Bakersfield College's wrestlers showed resilience across all weight classes, combining for a total team effort that earned 4th place out of 19 teams. The tournament served as an important test ahead of the SEConference Tournament, which BC will host on Nov. 15, 2025.

Full results below: 

Mens College 125

Joseph Gonzales's place is unknown and has scored 1.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Joseph Gonzales (Bakersfield College) won by decision over Izaiah Heredia (Unattached) (Dec 9-7)
• Champ. Round 2 - Daniel Alire (Arizona Christian) won by tech fall over Joseph Gonzales (Bakersfield College) (TF 15-0)
• Cons. Round 2 - Seth Grow (Utah Tech University) won by fall over Joseph Gonzales (Bakersfield College) (Fall 2:37)

Jorge Mendoza's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Manuel Martir (Mt San Antonio Community College) won by fall over Jorge Mendoza (Bakersfield College) (Fall 2:06)
• Cons. Round 1 - Nasier Parker (Cerritos College) won by tech fall over Jorge Mendoza (Bakersfield College) (TF 23-6)

Mens College 133

Santana Ugues's place is unknown and has scored 6.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Santana Ugues (Bakersfield College) won by fall over Nate Barrios (San Joaquin Delta) (Fall 2:38)
• Champ. Round 2 - Santana Ugues (Bakersfield College) won by fall over Kevin Garcia Mendoza (Modesto Junior College) (Fall 2:05)
• Quarterfinal - Cairo Plascencia (Fresno City College) won by fall over Santana Ugues (Bakersfield College) (Fall 6:13)
• Cons. Round 4 - Jay Everhart (Simpson University) won by injury default over Santana Ugues (Bakersfield College) (Inj. 0:00)

Freddy Lee's place is unknown and has scored 5.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Freddy Lee (Bakersfield College) won by fall over Leland Macias (Lassen) (Fall 2:15)
• Champ. Round 2 - Didi Cerda (Fresno City College) won by decision over Freddy Lee (Bakersfield College) (Dec 11-9)
• Cons. Round 2 - Freddy Lee (Bakersfield College) won by tech fall over Mario Escajeda (Lassen) (TF 19-2)
• Cons. Round 3 - Treyven Stevens (Utah Tech University) won by decision over Freddy Lee (Bakersfield College) (Dec 4-2)

Miguel Barreto-Gonzalez's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Davonne Dixon (Mt San Antonio Community College) won by tech fall over Miguel Barreto-Gonzalez (Bakersfield College) (TF 17-1)
• Cons. Round 1 - Adain Palacios (Simpson University) won by decision over Miguel Barreto-Gonzalez (Bakersfield College) (Dec 15-9)

Jesus Torres-Mendoza's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Nathaniel Guevara (Modesto Junior College) won by decision over Jesus Torres-Mendoza (Bakersfield College) (Dec 13-6)
• Cons. Round 1 - Eduardo Cruz (Moorpark CCC) won by injury default over Jesus Torres-Mendoza (Bakersfield College) (Inj. 0:00)

Mens College 141

Luis Acosta-Tackett's place is 2nd and has scored 20.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Luis Acosta-Tackett (Bakersfield College) won by tech fall over Carson Gonzalez (Menlo NWCA) (TF 19-4)
• Champ. Round 2 - Luis Acosta-Tackett (Bakersfield College) won by tech fall over Sam Rafa (Unattached) (TF 18-2)
• Quarterfinal - Luis Acosta-Tackett (Bakersfield College) won by major decision over Jake Topartzer (Cerritos College) (Maj 19-8)
• Semifinal - Luis Acosta-Tackett (Bakersfield College) won by decision over Haha Cerda (Fresno City College) (Dec 12-8)
• 1st Place Match - Isaac Gonzalez (Cerritos College) won by decision over Luis Acosta-Tackett (Bakersfield College) (Dec 10-3)

Mens College 149

Brendon Ko's place is unknown and has scored 8.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Brendon Ko (Bakersfield College) won by fall over Karsen Kosier (Arizona Christian) (Fall 3:41)
• Champ. Round 2 - Nicholas Rodriguez (Palomar College) won by decision over Brendon Ko (Bakersfield College) (Dec 2-1)
• Cons. Round 2 - Brendon Ko (Bakersfield College) won by fall over Christian Ramirez (Modesto Junior College) (Fall 2:58)
• Cons. Round 3 - Brendon Ko (Bakersfield College) won by fall over Ruben Ortiz (Mt San Antonio Community College) (Fall 5:24)
• Cons. Round 4 - Wylie Stone (Utah Tech University) won by decision over Brendon Ko (Bakersfield College) (Dec 11-10)

Mens College 157

Aaron Rodgers's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Noah Zuniga (Cerritos College) won by injury default over Aaron Rodgers (Bakersfield College) (Inj. 5:42)
• Cons. Round 1 - Craig Yangkaskas (Unattached) won by injury default over Aaron Rodgers (Bakersfield College) (Inj. 0:00)

Mens College 165

Abran Gonzales's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Abran Gonzales (Bakersfield College) received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 - Nathan Castellanos (Cerritos College) won by fall over Abran Gonzales (Bakersfield College) (Fall 1:53)
• Cons. Round 2 - Elijah Sudaria (Chabot College) won by tech fall over Abran Gonzales (Bakersfield College) (TF 17-0)

Giovanni Ruiz's place is 1st and has scored 25.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Giovanni Ruiz (Bakersfield College) won by fall over Joshua Rodriguez (Unattached) (Fall 1:22)
• Champ. Round 2 - Giovanni Ruiz (Bakersfield College) won by major decision over Daniel Armendarez (Fresno City College) (Maj 9-1)
• Quarterfinal - Giovanni Ruiz (Bakersfield College) won by major decision over Donovan Chavez (Cerritos College) (Maj 9-1)
• Semifinal - Giovanni Ruiz (Bakersfield College) won by major decision over Damien Valdez (Lemoore College) (Maj 11-2)
• 1st Place Match - Giovanni Ruiz (Bakersfield College) won by decision over Robbie Rael (Lemoore College) (Dec 11-9)

Mens College 174

Elijah Guzman's place is 8th and has scored 7.5 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Elijah Guzman (Bakersfield College) received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 - Elijah Guzman (Bakersfield College) won by decision over Conor Boyle (Lassen) (Dec 11-6)
• Quarterfinal - Abraham Galacia (Cerritos College) won by decision over Elijah Guzman (Bakersfield College) (Dec 7-0)
• Cons. Round 4 - Elijah Guzman (Bakersfield College) won by fall over Joey Clark (Lemoore College) (Fall 4:37)
• Cons. Semi - Rosalio Leal (Modesto Junior College) won in sudden victory - 1 over Elijah Guzman (Bakersfield College) (SV-1 5-2)
• 7th Place Match - Gabriel Luna (Fresno City College) and Elijah Guzman (Bakersfield College) (DFF)

Moises Moreno's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Moises Moreno (Bakersfield College) received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 - Carter Fawcett (Arizona Christian) won by decision over Moises Moreno (Bakersfield College) (Dec 7-3)
• Cons. Round 2 - Ben Kirk (Moorpark CCC) won by fall over Moises Moreno (Bakersfield College) (Fall 6:21)

Mens College 184

Kipp Tyler's place is unknown and has scored 2.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Kipp Tyler (Bakersfield College) received a bye () (Bye)
• Champ. Round 2 - Joshua Cortez (Lassen) won by tech fall over Kipp Tyler (Bakersfield College) (TF 19-4)
• Cons. Round 2 - Kipp Tyler (Bakersfield College) won by decision over Isaac Villalobos (Bakersfield College) (Dec 5-3)
• Cons. Round 3 - Kipp Tyler (Bakersfield College) won by major decision over Leonardo Merlo (Moorpark CCC) (Maj 16-6)
• Cons. Round 4 - Kevin Casillas (Unattached) won by major decision over Kipp Tyler (Bakersfield College) (Maj 14-4)

Isaac Villalobos's place is unknown and has scored 0.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Jacob Longcrier (Mt San Antonio Community College) won by fall over Isaac Villalobos (Bakersfield College) (Fall 1:37)
• Cons. Round 1 - Isaac Villalobos (Bakersfield College) received a bye () (Bye)
• Cons. Round 2 - Kipp Tyler (Bakersfield College) won by decision over Isaac Villalobos (Bakersfield College) (Dec 5-3)

Mens College 285

Jonathan Garcia's place is 3rd and has scored 21.0 team points.

• Champ. Round 1 - Jonathan Garcia (Bakersfield College) won by fall over Isaiah Ramirez (Lassen) (Fall 0:51)
• Champ. Round 2 - Jonathan Garcia (Bakersfield College) won by fall over Diego Velasquez (Victor Valley College) (Fall 1:20)
• Quarterfinal - Jonathan Garcia (Bakersfield College) won by fall over Erik Echiverri (Unattached) (Fall 1:00)
• Semifinal - Benjamin Vega-Sanchez (Simpson University) won by decision over Jonathan Garcia (Bakersfield College) (Dec 2-0)
• 3rd Place Match - Jonathan Garcia (Bakersfield College) won by injury default over David Rapp (Simpson University) (Inj. 3:00)