BAKERSFIELD, CA - Bakersfield College turned in a strong team performance at the South East Conference Tournament, highlighted by two individual champions, several top-three finishes, and impressive depth across multiple weight classes.
At 141 pounds, Luis Acosta-Tackett dominated his bracket, rolling to a tech fall and a major decision to claim the conference title and score 18.5 points. Heavyweight Jonathan Garcia also secured a championship, earning a semifinal pin before taking the final by forfeit, with teammate Seth Seibert finishing right behind him in 2nd.
BC saw strong runner-up finishes from Brendon Ko (149) and Abran Gonzales (165), both of whom recorded big pins on their way to the finals. Elijah Guzman (174) and Camden Williams (157) each battled back for 3rd place, while Moises Moreno (184) added a 4th-place finish and Isaac Villalobos (197) claimed 5th.
In one of the day's notable twists, Williams and teammate Markis Gonzales faced off in the 157-pound consolation bracket, with Williams advancing and ultimately finishing on the podium.
Full Results:
- Quarterfinal - Jesus Gamboa (West Hills College) 2-2 won by tech fall over Joseph Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 0-3 (TF-1.5 6:34 (18-1))
- Cons. Round 1 - Joseph Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 0-3 received a bye (Bye)
- Cons. Semi - Logan Hansen (Moorpark College) 14-8 won by fall over Joseph Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 0-3 (Fall 0:30)
- 5th Place Match - Michael Manzano (Moorpark College) 10-7 won by tech fall over Joseph Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 0-3 (TF-1.5 1:20 (15-0))
- Quarterfinal - Luis Acosta-Tackett (Bakersfield College) 3-0 received a bye (Bye)
- Semifinal - Luis Acosta-Tackett (Bakersfield College) 3-0 won by tech fall over John Islas (East Los Angeles College) 1-2 (TF-1.5 3:20 (18-2))
- 1st Place Match - Luis Acosta-Tackett (Bakersfield College) 3-0 won by major decision over Jeo Navarrete (Cuesta College) 2-1 (MD 13-3)
- Quarterfinal - Brendon Ko (Bakersfield College) 2-1 won by fall over David Rivera (East Los Angeles College) 0-3 (Fall 1:51)
- Semifinal - Brendon Ko (Bakersfield College) 2-1 won by decision over Emilo Medina (Moorpark College) 16-7 (Dec 5-4)
- 1st Place Match - Angel Salgado (Victor Valley College) 26-5 won by decision over Brendon Ko (Bakersfield College) 2-1 (Dec 7-2)
- Quarterfinal - Grant Eklund (Cuesta College) 3-0 won by fall over Markis Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 1-3 (Fall 0:35)
- Cons. Round 1 - Markis Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 1-3 won by fall over Khamani Williams (West Hills College) 0-2 (Fall 6:02)
- Cons. Semi - Camden Williams (Bakersfield College) 3-1 won by fall over Markis Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 1-3 (Fall 2:31)
- 5th Place Match - Vicente Tizoc (Victor Valley College) 1-2 won by decision over Markis Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 1-3 (Dec 7-3)
- Quarterfinal - Camden Williams (Bakersfield College) 3-1 won by major decision over Vicente Tizoc (Victor Valley College) 1-2 (MD 13-2)
- Semifinal - Chris Guerrero (Victor Valley College) 24-4 won by tech fall over Camden Williams (Bakersfield College) 3-1 (TF-1.5 6:34 (20-5))
- Cons. Semi - Camden Williams (Bakersfield College) 3-1 won by fall over Markis Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 1-3 (Fall 2:31)
- 3rd Place Match - Camden Williams (Bakersfield College) 3-1 won by fall over Manuel Sandoval (East Los Angeles College) 2-2 (Fall 2:01)
- Quarterfinal - Abran Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 2-1 won by fall over Brandon Men (Victor Valley College) 6-9 (Fall 2:03)
- Semifinal - Abran Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 2-1 won by fall over Marshall Beecham (Cuesta College) 2-2 (Fall 1:57)
- 1st Place Match - Preston Scharf (Cuesta College) 3-0 won by fall over Abran Gonzales (Bakersfield College) 2-1 (Fall 1:40)
- Quarterfinal - Elijah Guzman (Bakersfield College) 2-1 received a bye (Bye)
- Semifinal - Kodie Cooks (Cuesta College) 3-0 won in sudden victory - 1 over Elijah Guzman (Bakersfield College) 2-1 (SV-1 4-1)
- Cons. Semi - Elijah Guzman (Bakersfield College) 2-1 won by fall over Emmanuel Sanchez (Victor Valley College) 3-13 (Fall 2:18)
- 3rd Place Match - Elijah Guzman (Bakersfield College) 2-1 won by decision over Nathaniel Dominguez (Moorpark College) 19-8 (Dec 11-10)
- Quarterfinal - Moises Moreno (Bakersfield College) 2-2 won by fall over Deegan Moreland (Moorpark College) 1-2 (Fall 4:33)
- Semifinal - Ricardo Trevino (West Hills College) 3-0 won by tech fall over Moises Moreno (Bakersfield College) 2-2 (TF-1.5 5:20 (19-2))
- Cons. Semi - Moises Moreno (Bakersfield College) 2-2 won by fall over Emiliano Flores (East Los Angeles College) 0-3 (Fall 1:05)
- 3rd Place Match - Ben Green (Cuesta College) 3-1 won by fall over Moises Moreno (Bakersfield College) 2-2 (Fall 6:29)
- Quarterfinal - Isaac Villalobos (Bakersfield College) 2-2 won by major decision over Dane Holm (Victor Valley College) 5-17 (MD 14-0)
- Semifinal - Chance Evans (Cuesta College) 2-1 won by fall over Isaac Villalobos (Bakersfield College) 2-2 (Fall 2:51)
- Cons. Semi - Drew Croft (Cuesta College) 3-1 won by fall over Isaac Villalobos (Bakersfield College) 2-2 (Fall 4:59)
- 5th Place Match - Isaac Villalobos (Bakersfield College) 2-2 won by decision over Dane Holm (Victor Valley College) 5-17 (Dec 7-1)
- Quarterfinal - Jonathan Garcia (Bakersfield College) 3-0 received a bye (Bye)
- Semifinal - Jonathan Garcia (Bakersfield College) 3-0 won by fall over Nathan Ramos (West Hills College) 1-2 (Fall 1:50)
- 1st Place Match - Jonathan Garcia (Bakersfield College) 3-0 won by forfeit over Seth Seibert (Bakersfield College) 2-1 (For.)
- Quarterfinal - Seth Seibert (Bakersfield College) 2-1 received a bye (Bye)
- Semifinal - Seth Seibert (Bakersfield College) 2-1 won by fall over Diego Nuno (West Hills College) 2-1 (Fall 3:31)
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1st Place Match - Jonathan Garcia (Bakersfield College) 3-0 won by forfeit over Seth Seibert (Bakersfield College) 2-1 (For.)