WHEREAS, the Central High School Wrestling Team demonstrated extraordinary athletic achievement during the 2025–2026 season by completing an undefeated 21-0 dual season record while representing their school and the Fresno community with discipline, determination, sportsmanship, and pride; and
WHEREAS, after moving up from Division 4 to Division 3, the team captured the Division 3 Section Dual Championship with commanding victories of 72-6 and 52-12, proving their ability to compete and succeed at a higher level of competition; and
WHEREAS, the program also earned the Division 4 Section Individual Tournament Championship by an impressive 58-point margin and produced five individual section champions, establishing itself as one of the premier wrestling programs in Central California; and
WHEREAS, the team produced 10 All-League wrestlers in the North Yosemite League (NYL), including both the boys’ and girls’ NYL Wrestlers of the Year, while advancing three student-athletes to the state tournament and earning Valley-wide recognition for outstanding individual performances; and
WHEREAS, members of the program earned statewide recognition for demonstrating exceptional sportsmanship, leadership, integrity, and character both on and off the mat, reflecting the values and excellence of Central High School and its athletic community; and
WHEREAS, the Central High School Wrestling Team excelled academically by earning the Division 4 Academic Team Championship with a cumulative GPA of 3.53 and achieving the third highest wrestling team GPA in the Valley during the program’s first year back after a 30- year absence, demonstrating resilience and excellence in both athletics and education.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, Mayor Jerry P . Dyer, Councilmember Annalisa Perea and the Fresno City Councilmembers hereby recognize and honor the Central High School Wrestling Team for their outstanding accomplishments, dedication, academic excellence, and positive representation of Central High School and the Fresno community and proclaim Thursday, May 21, 2026, as:
“Central High School Wrestling Team Day”
in the City of Fresno.