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Wrestling has lost one of their own. Jose Cortez, 25, father, son, brother and friend passed away on January 29, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Jose, an accomplished wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter, died last weekend after a two-year battle with germ cell cancer. His six-year old daughter, mother and father, two brothers, a sister and countless friends and supporters survive him. Jose was a graduate of Maryvale High School in Phoenix where he placed 4th in the state in 2002, 3rd in 2003 and won the state championship during his senior year i...

Tulare, Calif. - January. 6, 2011 – California USA Wrestling is offering a unique opportunity for all current USA Wrestling members to participate in specialized wrestling clinics led by the highly-respected Azevedo Hitchcock organization. Azevedo Hitchcock Wrestling Camps, known for superior training and skill development, will provide direction on becoming a well-rounded wrestler through tips on all facets of the sport including technique and motivation. The clinics will be run as a series and conducted before each of California USA Wre...

Fresno, Calif. – November 17, 2010 – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) and California USA Wrestling are hosting the 45th Annual NWCA All-Star Classic presented by the Marines as a fundraiser to assist in the preservation and development of collegiate wrestling in California. The NWCA All-Star Classic is built on 45 years of tradition and is unique from other wrestling tournaments. The Classic has evolved over the years, becoming a kick-off event for the college-wrestling season. It consistently draws wrestling enthus...

Wrestling matchups for the 45th Annual NWCA All-Star Classic presented by the Marines are revealed. Fresno, Calif. – November 11, 2010 – California USA Wrestling and the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) are teaming up to host the 45th Annual NWCA All-Star Classic presented by The Marines on November 21, 2010 in Fresno, California at the Selland Arena. The highest-ranked collegiate wrestlers from across the nation will compete in the time-honored event. The event features compelling matchups at each weight class as indiv...

David S. Pottruck and Henry Cejudo to speak at NWCA All-Star Classic fundraising luncheon. Fresno, Calif. – October 28, 2010 – The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) and California USA Wrestling are hosting the 45th Annual NWCA All-Star Classic presented by the Marines as a fundraiser to assist in the preservation and development of collegiate wrestling in California. The NWCA All-Star Classic is built on 45 years of tradition and is unique from other wrestling tournaments. The Classic has evolved over the years, becoming...

The Marines Assist California Collegiate Wrestling Programs in Jeopardy The Marines help California Division I Schools as a Partner with the NWCA for the 45th Annual NWCA All-Star Classic. Fresno, Calif. – October 25, 2010 – The United States Marine Corps has an established and honored history of not only protecting the country with distinction and devotion, but also serving their communities with charity and integrity. Staying true to their principles, the Marines have joined forces with the National Wrestling Coaches Association (...

California USA Wrestling and NWCA will use proceeds from the 45th Annual NWCA All-Star Classic Presented by The Marines to help save wrestling programs. Fresno, Calif. – October 19, 2010 – California USA Wrestling and the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) are teaming up to host the 45th Annual NWCA All-Star Classic Presented by The Marines on November 21, 2010 in Fresno, California at the Selland Arena. The highest-ranked collegiate wrestlers from across the nation will compete in the time-honored event. The intense matc...

Popular Sports Apparel Company to Design and Sell Branded Gear for California USA Wrestling Fresno, Calif. - Oct. 14, 2010 – California USA Wrestling and Clinch Gear have teamed up to establish a partnership with powerful potential. Clinch Gear, the popular performance apparel company, is now the official and exclusive provider of wrestling equipment, clothing and accessories for California USA Wrestling. Clinch Gear will develop, market and distribute uniquely engineered and custom-designed clothing, equipment and accessories for elite a...

Fresno, CA – September 17, 2010 – California USA Wrestling Inc., a non-profit corporation that promotes amateur wrestling in the state of California, announced today that they have appointed Scottsdale, Arizona based Novuss Media Inc. as their official media management firm. The firm will spearhead the organization’s efforts to re-instate the University of California, Davis wrestling program. Duane Morgan, state chair for California USA Wrestling, had this to say, “Earlier this year we partnered with the National Wrestli...