Wrestling: Solis wins fourth City title

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It had already been a great night for the San Fernando wrestling team, winning individual City Section titles at 103, 112, 119 and 125 pounds.

Mike Solis then added a touch of history. He defeated Oscar Aviles of Granada Hills, 6-0, to win the 140-pound championship.

Solis becomes the fourth Tigers wrestler to win four titles. Andy Moro, Wil German and Raphael Reynolds are the others.

‘It’s a big accomplishment,’ said Solis, who improved his record to 37-5. ‘I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my parents, my coaches, my brothers and sisters, and my girlfriend.’

I didn’t ask if or how he wrestled his girlfriend.

Other early San Fernando winners were Benito Mendez (103), Miguel Gallegos (112), Mike Le (119) and George Garcia (125).

-- Mike Terry