We are set to start the 152 pound match. Morgan McIntosh's finals match is getting closer. I can sense it. Here is the list of winners so far

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Here is how the team race is shaking out as we await the start of the finals. Memo to the state, there is still too much empty space on the floor. Just trust me on this.Now, the standings:

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The medal rounds are done and the process of getting things set up for the finals are underway. There's tractors, trailers, kids rolling up matches ...this place is insane.There are seven county medalists (excluding Morgan McIntosh) and here they are ....

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First, Mitch Newcomer is going for third place after defeating Nathan Zarate of Selma at 135s. Anthony Duarte (171) and Tank Knowles (215) are going for third as well.

Tigran Adzhemyan is gunning for fifth.

Juan Jaime (112), Bobby Morales (119), Kyle Chene (140) are all going for seventh.

Now, here are your state finalists (with their state ranking):

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That's because Tank Knowles (215) is on the mat in front of me for a consolation match and Morgan McIntosh (171) is on the mat to my left in a championship semifinal. Busy moment for the coaching staff, lets see which coach goes where  ...

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Have you ever seen Calvary Chapel coach Arsen Aleksanyan without a cup of coffee? Think about that. While he was coaching Tigran Adzhemyan in his 152-pound final against Chris Urquizo, he sat the cup behind his chair. I see it.

Speaking of Adzhemyan's match ....

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Mitch Newcomer defeated Conrad Snell of Poway in the finals at Five Counties. The two met again with a trip to the state finals on the table.

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According to Fountain Valley coach Brad Woodbury, the last time the Barons had a state placer was 1985. Well, Anthony Duarte just took care of that. Duarte pinned Zach Belway in about 20 seconds or so it seemed.

Now, for our Calvary Chapel segment of the consolation show ....

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Kyle Chene scored an escape in the second period in his match against Robbie Avery to win , 1-0 and himself a place in the top 8 at 140s.

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Juan Jaime (Laguna Hills) snapped a scoreless tie against Marc Collier with a three-point near fall to get a 3-0 decision and earned him a spot somewhere in the top 8 in the state at 112s.

Meanwhile, across the gym, Jaime's teammate Bobby Morales (119) defeated Chase Aura, 8-3.

That's three state placers for Laguna Hills. As you know Mitch Newcomer is in the semis at 135.

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Yesterday the refs were wearing black shirts, today, they're in the traditional gray. Now, they're all standing around doing nothing. Let's get this party started.

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I'm back for day 2 here at the Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. A lot of wrestlers are going through light workouts right now. The competition resumes in about 20 minutes.The wrestlers have just been given 5 off warning....five more minutes and get off.

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