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2018-19 Mojave Wrestling Capsule

MOJAVE

Head coach: Joseph Sisneros, first season

Returning lettermen: Five

Top wrestlers: Sebastian James (Jr.), Ivan Parra (Sr.)

Outlook: Parra, who likely will wrestle at 285 pounds again this year, finished third in last year’s Class 3A state meet.

James (160) was a state meet quarterfinalist.

They’re among five returning lettermen for the Rattlers.

“We hope to be competitive in league, regional and state,” Sisneros said.

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