Wrestling outlook

Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999 | 9:37 a.m.

Top Teams:

1. Cimarron-Memorial

Defending 4A champs have seven state qualifiers back in the fold, including two-time state champion Chris Harris and 1999 state titlist Rayes Gonzalez.

2. Bonanza

With five experienced seniors leading the way, Bengals might be the only team in town with a shot to knock off loaded Spartans.

3. Durango

Trailblazers made statement by winning preseason Clark Duals, but need to get healthy to challenge Bonanza in Southwest Division.

4. Las Vegas

Wildcats will likely battle Rancho for Northeast Division superiority.

5. Rancho

Expect Rams' "fab four" to dominate lighter weight classes.

Wrestlers to watch:

Bret Baumgardner, Green Valley, 112, Sr.; Travis Best, Bonanza, 152, Sr.; V.R. Bohman, Silverado, 275, Jr.; Michael Castle, Silverado, 112, So.; Josh Conte, Cheyenne, 160, Sr.; Chase Diller, Rancho, 112, Jr.; Willie Ealy, Mojave, 189, Sr.; Josh Fitzgerald, Cimarron, 140, Jr.; Mark Foster, Western, 189, Sr.; Brandon Garcia, Cimarron, 215, Jr; Rayes Gonzalez, Cimarron, 145, Jr.; Chris Harris, Cimarron, 135, Sr.; Curtis Johnson, Cimarron, 119, So.; Josh Leavitt, Bonanza, 135, Sr.; Scott Leavitt, Cimarron, 152, Sr.; Jared Medina, Rancho, 119, So.; Josh Medina, Rancho, 125, Jr.; Anthony Moon, Las Vegas, 145, Sr.; Jerek Padilla, Eldorado, 130, Sr.; Mike Peterson, Western, 125, Sr.; Billy Rosado, Rancho, 125, Jr.; Adam Seward, Bonanza, 275, Sr.; Anthony Sharron, Las Vegas, 160, Sr.; Anthony Sutton, Western, 160, Jr.; Brian Teel, Green Valley, 119, Sr.; Jeff Thomas, Durango, 125, Jr.; Joe Tussing, Cimarron, 171, Jr.