Rio Grande High School - Po Ye Da Yearbook (Albuquerque, NM)

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Paul Valles pinned his Las Cruces opponent to help Rio tie them 20-20. A reverse is attempted by Ken Bamcastle as Rio Grande Grapplers tie to keep their unbeaten record. Paul Valles goes for a pin on his way to the 1965 State Championships At 120 pounds Charles Velasquez struggles for a win.

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As Las Cruces works to tie the match score, Joe Torres tries for a takedown against his opponent. Rio Crande's State Champion at 103, Art Simoni, goes for a take- down during the state championship match. Art pinned his man in the third round of the match. I84 As a third year wrestler, Tim Washington, wrestles the man defeated for the state championship in the 165 pound In the Las Cruces match Tim fought to a decision over opponent. Ralph Force, as a third year wrestler, is shown here winning District Championship from a Las Cruces matman.

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funior Varsity First row, left to right: Don Sherwood, Richard Sanchez, Elias Martinez, Joe Montoya, Johnny Valdez, Charlie Cordova, Ignacio Aragon, and John Sena. Second row: Ronnie Montoya, Steve Moya, Alan Brockmeier, Larry Haagenson, David Reed, Buddy Van Blaricom, Pete Rael, Don Lovato, and Sonny Chavez. DUAL MEET RECORD 10 wins 0 losses 0 ties Practicing holds is a favorite pastime of Rio wrestlers. Using your head is very important in wrestling. l86