Renegades Shine at 3C2A Women’s Wrestling State Championships

Renegades Shine at 3C2A Women’s Wrestling State Championships

FRESNO, CA - Competing at the 3C2A Women's State Championships hosted by Fresno City College, Bakersfield College delivered an impressive showing against the state's top competition, highlighted by two All-American performances. 

Leading the way for the Renegades, Celia Esquivel (103 lbs) put together a dominant run to the finals, recording two falls and a decision victory along the way. Her aggressive style and ability to finish matches early helped her secure a runner-up finish and All-American honors.

At 110 lbs, Mikayla Weller matched that effort with an equally strong performance. Weller powered through her bracket with two technical falls and a decisive semifinal win, showcasing her control and scoring ability before finishing second overall to earn All-American recognition.

Also contributing to the team's success, Jennifer Salinas Cisneros (110 lbs) battled through the consolation rounds to place 8th. She picked up two key wins by fall, demonstrating resilience and determination after an early setback in the championship bracket.

At 145 lbs, Cristal Chavez added to the Renegades' performance with a strong effort, earning a fall in the consolation bracket and valuable team points.

Full results: 

103 Celia Esquivel (3-1) placed 2nd and scored 19.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Celia Esquivel (Bakersfield College) 3-1 won by fall over Ashley Maldonado (Santa Ana College) 3-7 (Fall 1:59) Quarterfinal - Celia Esquivel (Bakersfield College) 3-1 won by decision over Marisa Alvarez (Cerritos College) 15-9 (Dec 7-4) Semifinal - Celia Esquivel (Bakersfield College) 3-1 won by fall over Samantha Gutierrez (Sacramento City College) 12-13 (Fall 1:15) 1st Place Match - Sienna Montanez (Mt. San Antonio College) 18-2 won by fall over Celia Esquivel (Bakersfield College) 3-1 (Fall 1:59)

110 Jennifer Salinas Cisneros (2-3) placed 8th and scored 8.5 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Jennifer Salinas Cisneros (Bakersfield College) 2-3 won by fall over Emerith Ceron (Victor Valley College) 4-9 (Fall 0:46) Quarterfinal - Megan Sognefest (Cerritos College) 9-8 won by tech fall over Jennifer Salinas Cisneros (Bakersfield College) 2-3 (TF-1.5 4:00 (10-0)) Cons. Round 2 - Jennifer Salinas Cisneros (Bakersfield College) 2-3 won by fall over Anika Del Castillo (Mt. San Antonio College) 9-12 (Fall 3:45) Cons. Round 3 - Caylee Reyes (Mt. San Antonio College) 16-8 won by fall over Jennifer Salinas Cisneros (Bakersfield College) 2-3 (Fall 2:03) 7th Place Match - Alyssa Marquez (East Los Angeles College) 3-2 won by tech fall over Jennifer Salinas Cisneros (Bakersfield College) 2-3 (TF-1.5 5:01 (10-0))

110 Mikayla Weller (3-1) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Mikayla Weller (Bakersfield College) 3-1 won by tech fall over Alondra Avila (Moorpark College) 0-2 (TF-1.5 1:23 (10-0)) Quarterfinal - Mikayla Weller (Bakersfield College) 3-1 won by decision over Ashley Orozco (Victor Valley College) 10-6 (Dec 12-8) Semifinal - Mikayla Weller (Bakersfield College) 3-1 won by tech fall over Charis Tolentino (Palomar College) 18-8 (TF-1.5 5:17 (12-2)) 1st Place Match - Rebekah Jimenez (Cerritos College) 4-0 won by fall over Mikayla Weller (Bakersfield College) 3-1 (Fall 2:12)

145 Cristal Chavez (1-2) place is unknown and scored 2.5 team points. Champ. Round 1 - Jasmine Vo (Santa Rosa College) 2-3 won by fall over Cristal Chavez (Bakersfield College) 1-2 (Fall 1:30) Cons. Round 1 - Cristal Chavez (Bakersfield College) 1-2 won by fall over Jocelyn Armenta (Fresno City College) 5-15 (Fall 3:40) Cons. Round 2 - Haley Rivera (Cerritos College) 7-8 won by tech fall over Cristal Chavez (Bakersfield College) 1-2 (TF-1.5 2:53 (10-0))