2026 Masters: LBHS Qualifies First-Ever Pair

Head Coach Barron Zepeda, Junior Xavier Brooks, Junior Alek Ramires and Coach Boccy Impson

Laguna Beach High School wrestlers Xavier Brooks and Alek Ramirez both qualified for the 2026 CIF Southern Section Masters Meet, marking the first time in program history that two Breakers have advanced to Masters in the same season.

The milestone comes in season one under head coach Barron Zepeda and assistant coach Bobby Impson, who have guided Laguna Beach Wrestling through one of California’s deepest season structures and helped elevate the program to new heights.

Widely considered one of the toughest state qualifiers in the country, the Wrestling Masters Meet brings together only the top finishers from each CIF divisional championship, placing Brooks and Ramirez among Southern California’s elite competitors. Brooks arrives at Masters as a sectional champion, while Ramirez enters battle-tested after successfully navigating one of CIFs most demanding paths to placement.

Brooks and Ramirez's postseason progression has moved from League Champions to CIF Southern Section Championship placers, followed by Wrestling Masters Meet, and ultimately the CIF State Wrestling Championships, the final stage of the high school wrestling season.

Held Friday, February 20, 2026, at Sonora High School in La Habra, the 2026 Masters Meet began at 9:00 a.m. and served as the final qualifying tournament for the CIF State Wrestling Championships in Bakersfield. The top five finishers in each weight class earned advancement to the state tournament, one of the most competitive high school wrestling events in the nation.

Xavier Brooks — CIF Southern Section Champion (Upper Weight MVP),  Masters Qualifier

Brooks enters Masters following a dominant postseason performance, capturing the CIF Southern Section championship and earning Upper Weight MVP honors while recording four pins in five matches.

Junior Xavier Brooks receives his First Place Medal

CIF Tournament Match Results

• Win — Fall

• Win — Fall

• Bye

• Win — Fall

• Win — Fall

2026 Season Results (Chronological)

• 1st — Westminster Cossarek Classic (Upper Weight MVP)

• 1st — Marina Mann Classic (Upper Weight MVP)

• 1st — Western Dahlem Memorial

• 2–2 — Five Counties Tournament (Quarterfinalist)

• 3rd — Laguna Hills Invitational

• 1st — Pacific Coast League Champion

• 1st — CIF Southern Section Champion (Upper Weight MVP)

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Alek Ramirez — CIF Southern Section 4th place, Masters Qualifier

Ramirez secured his first Masters qualification with a fourth-place finish at CIF, advancing through seven matches to reach the podium.

Junior Alek Ramierz takes 4th place at CIF

CIF Tournament Match Results

• Win — Technical Fall (18–1)

• Win — Decision

• Loss

• Win — Major Decision (9–1)

• Win — Decision

• Win — Decision

• Loss

2026 Season Results (Chronological)

• 2nd — Newport Harbor Classic

• 3rd — Westminster Cossarek Classic

• 7th — Marina Mann Classic

• 2nd — Western Dahlem Memorial

• 4–2 — Five Counties Tournament

• 2nd — Laguna Hills Invitational

• 1st — Pacific Coast League Champion

• 4th — CIF Southern Section Championships

  
  

Laguna Beach Wrestling encourages LBUSD students interested in joining Breakers wrestling to contact LBHS Athletic Director, Dr. Sebie, dselbe@lbusd.org or head Coach Barron Zepeda, bzepeda@lbusd.org for more information.