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Here are some of the local wrestling highlights from this past weekend:

-- Laguna Hills, the top-ranked team in Southern Section Division II, got off to a strong start with a runaway victory at the Carter Invitational. The Hawks finished with 302 points, followed by Northview with 252 and Redlands East Valley with 178.

-- Ventura, ranked No. 6 in Division III, downed Bishop Amat, the top-ranked team in Division V, 40-33, in the championship of the Downey duals. The Cougars also beat Fountain Valley, Downey and Glenn en route to the title match.

-- The Eisenhower Inland Empire Championships saw two of the top-ranked Division VI teams finish in first and second place, with third-ranked San Jacinto edging second-ranked Magnolia, 239-237.5. Perris, ranked No. 10 in the same division, was third with 166 points.

More details on those meets (and lots of other wrestling stuff) on The California Wrestler.

--Chuck Schilken, guest blogger

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