Clovis has not lost to Buchanan or any other team in the entire state of California since 2007. That’s a lot of years of dominance, especially over their rivals, Buchanan. 

Like any dual, it’s all about match-ups. The line-ups will obviously be juggled and moved around, probably more so by Clovis. The Cougars have been without #2-Justin Mejia since he was injured in his first match at the Doc Buchanan Invitational and there’s no telling if he will be ready to go on Thursday night. They also gave up a forfeit at 138-pounds in every dual they had to Who’s #1 Duals so whether or not that hole is filled is yet to be determined as well.

But the bonus points will be of the essence and truly hard to come by as these teams lay it all on the line. 

Who are you taking? Will Buchanan make California wrestling history or will the Courgars’ streak continue?

Vote on your team and comment below with your final team scores.

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106
The Match-up: Brandon Betancourt, Clovis vs Matt Olguin, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Olguin by major
 
 
113
The Match-up: Wyatt Cornelison vs Ethan Leake, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Leake by dec.
 
 
120
The Match-up: #2-Justin Mejia, Clovis vs Chris Gaxiola, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Mejia by fall
 
 
126
The Match-up: Brandon Rhoads, Clovis vs Brett Villarreal, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Villarreal by dec.
 
 
132
The Match-up: Jordan Geiger, Clovis vs #11-Durbin Lloren, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Lloren by fall
 
 
138
The Match-up: Dylan Martinez, Clovis vs Joel Romero, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Martinez by dec.
 
 
145
The Match-up: Brandon Martino, Clovis vs Tristan Zamilpa, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Martino by dec.
 
 
152
The Match-up: Jared Hill, Clovis vs Greg Gaxiola, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Gaxiola by major
 
 
160
The Match-up: Victor Vargas, Clovis vs Abner Romero, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Romero by dec.
 
 
 170
The Match-up: Ruger Wyneken, Clovis vs Cade Belshay, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Belshay by dec.
 
 
182
The Match-up: #9 at 195-Josh Hokit, Clovis vs Anthony Montalvo, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Hokit by dec.
 
 
195
The Match-up: #14 at 220-AJ Nevills, Clovis vs Trevor Ervin, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Nevills by dec.
 
 
220
The Match-up: Tyler Collier, Clovis vs Zak Levatino, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Levatino by dec.
 
 
285
The Match-up: #6-Seth Nevills, Clovis vs Isaiah Ortiz, Buchanan
 
Holmes’ Pick: Nevills by fall
 
 
Holmes’ Analysis:  It will not be easy, but Buchanan will be making California wrestling history. Clovis may have the most solid core of big men in the country that just got stronger with Hokit and Nevills dropping and Collier sliding in at 220 to complete the fearsome foursome with Seth Nevills cleaning things up at 285 still. Mejia returning to the line-up is also extremely crucial, but Clovis will need to pull an upset or two to get the job done. If this dual meet is wrestled straight up starting at 106, the key matches will be 126 and 220. I’ve got both going in Buchanan’s favor, but if Collier was to defeat Levatino I would not be surprised. Final Score: Buchanan, 29-24.