2026 Doc Buchanan Wrestling Tournament: Results and Highlights

The 2026 Doc Buchanan Wrestling Tournament is seeing thrilling performances as competitors vie for top honors. The event features numerous weight classes and talented wrestlers from various schools, showcasing their skills on a prominent stage.

Final Results from the 2026 Doc Buchanan Wrestling Tournament

• 109 lbs: Michael Bernabe (Clovis) defeated Thales Silva (Buchanan) with a decision of 6-1.
• 116 lbs: Jorge Rios (St. John Bosco) won against Anthony Garza (Clovis) with a score of 4-1.
• 123 lbs: Rocklin Zinkin (Buchanan) pinned Cameron Sontz (Delbarton NJ) in 5:02.
• 129 lbs: Ignacio Villasenor (Stillwater OK) narrowly defeated Freddy Bachmann (Faith Christian PA) 7-6 in sudden victory.
• 135 lbs: Ashton Besmer (Buchanan) achieved a major decision over Slater Hicks (Valencia) 10-2.
• 141 lbs: Moses Mendoza (Gilroy) won against Chris Lalonde (Roosevelt CO) by technical fall, 21-6.
• 147 lbs: Jesse Grajeda (St. John Bosco) secured a decision, beating Tommy Verrette (Edmond North OK) 7-3.
• 153 lbs: Michael Romero (St. John Bosco) won a close match against Joe Bachmann (Faith Christian PA), finishing 3-2.
• 160 lbs: Christopher Creason (El Diamante) earned a major decision over Austin Paris (Layton UT) 12-3.
• 168 lbs: Jayden James (Delbarton NJ) won decisively against Slava Shahbazyan (Birmingham), with a tech fall of 18-2.
• 178 lbs: Mario Carini (Poway) defeated Mason Ontiveros (Pitman) 8-1.
• 193 lbs: Adam Waters (Faith Christian PA) edged out Ladd Holman (Juab UT) with a score of 9-6.
• 218 lbs: Wes Burford (Oakdale) defeated David Calkins Jr. (Liberty-Brentwood) 8-5.
• 288 lbs: Mark Effendian (Faith Christian PA) pinned Zayne Candeleria (Sunnyside AZ) in 2:19.

Semifinal Highlights

• 109 lbs: Michael Bernabe (Clovis) won against Luke Loren (St. John Bosco) 6-3.
• 116 lbs: Jorge Rios (St. John Bosco) defeated Thiago Silva (Buchanan) 4-2.
• 123 lbs: Rocklin Zinkin (Buchanan) earned a major decision over Darion Johnson (West Linn OR) 11-0.
• 135 lbs: Ashton Besmer (Buchanan) pinned Sal Borrometi (St. Peter’s Prep NJ) in 5:08.

This year’s tournament has been marked by high-stakes matches and impressive displays of talent, setting a formidable standard for future competitions.