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In Costa Mesa, Abbeygael Cabuag has achieved a remarkable milestone as she is named Women’s Wrestler of the Year by the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. This honor highlights her impressive record of 9 wins and 3 losses at Vanguard University, where she also won the MPSF 103-pound championship. Meanwhile, the Costa Mesa soccer teams celebrated significant victories, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams defeating their rivals Estancia to bring home the Bell for the first time in over a decade. The achievements underscore the vibrant athletic spirit within the community.

Exciting Times in Costa Mesa: Cabuag Shines in Wrestling and Soccer Teams Celebrate Big Wins

On the bustling sports scene of Costa Mesa, exciting developments are unfolding as the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation has just announced its inaugural wrestling awards. The spotlight is shining bright on Abbeygael Cabuag, a talented sophomore from Vanguard University, who has been named the Women’s Wrestler of the Year.

This recognition marks a significant milestone for Cabuag, who has made quite the impact during her time at Vanguard. With a record of 9 wins and 3 losses and one tournament remaining, she stands as the top wrestler on the Vanguard roster. Her hard work and dedication are evident, as she has achieved 4 pins and 1 technical fall victory this season alone. Cabuag’s performance truly reached a peak when she claimed the MPSF 103-pound championship, triumphantly defeating Menlo’s Angelique Cervantes with a nail-biting score of 8-7.

Costa Mesa Soccer Teams Bring Home the Bell

Noe Martinez emerged as a star by scoring two crucial first-half goals for Costa Mesa, helping secure a 2-1 victory. Notably, one of his goals came from a penalty kick—a display of nerves and precision that thrilled fans.

The defensive prowess of Carlos Alcala also played a crucial role in this win, as he held the line against Estancia’s attacks, ensuring that Costa Mesa emerged victorious. With this triumph, the Costa Mesa boys’ soccer team claimed the Bell for boys’ soccer, a victory that symbolizes their hard work after previously missing out for a staggering seven years. To make the moment even sweeter, this win followed a similar achievement by the girls’ team, who had also beaten Estancia 2-1, marking the first time both teams have won the Bell in over a decade.

With a record of 1-3-2 for the season, the boys’ soccer team is clearly building momentum as they move forward, motivated by their recent successes. However, it wouldn’t be a soccer match without its challenges. Estancia faced a tough time during the game, losing two players to concussions. In a twist of fate, they managed to find the back of the net when an indirect free kick led to a solitary goal from Axel Mejia, a small glimmer of hope in an otherwise challenging match.

Assistant coach Miguel Espinoza mentioned that the strategy of the Costa Mesa team was influenced by the mounting pressure from Estancia, but they rose to the occasion, demonstrating teamwork and resilience.

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