BOYS’ WRESTLING 1994-1995: WRESTLING PREVIEW : Six Teams to Watch : IRVINE
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Coach: John Phillips (eighth year).
1993-94: 15-3-1, 6-0-1 in the Sea View League; although University was the league favorite in preseason polls, Irvine won its second consecutive title and was second to Calvary Chapel at Southern Section Division III championships.
Key returners: Jeremy Brown, Sr., 125; Peter Hamilton, Jr., 112; Justin Meier, Sr., 135; Steve Ruiz, Sr., 189; Alan Rush, Jr., 140; Cris Testerman, Sr., 140.
Key newcomers: Andrew Pena, So., 119; Zak Stevens, So., 135; Tim Testerman, So., 145.
Outlook: Now that Calvary Chapel has moved to Division I and University is in the Pacific Coast League, Phillips thinks the Vaqueros can not only win their third consecutive league title but also have a shot at the Division II championship. Irvine, which lost only three starters from last year, is led by Meier, who qualified for the state championships, and Ruiz, who finished fourth in the section Division III finals. Phillips also has high expectations for league champions Testerman and Hamilton.
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