Two LBHS Wrestlers California State Ranked - Mann Classic 2025 - 1st & 7th + MVP

California boasts more than 1,000 high school wrestling programs, creating an intensely competitive environment for state rankings. Achieving a ranked position elevates an athlete into the elite ranks of one of the most formidable wrestling states in the nation. Typically, only around 60 wrestlers per weight class make it onto official state or national ranking lists, underscoring the remarkable level of competition it takes to get there. With two LBHS wrestlers now ranked in California, the Breakers' wins at the Mann Classic have further solidified the program's upward trajectory within California high school wrestling.

LBHS Head Wrestling Coach Barron Zepeda ahead of Xavier Brooks’ next match at the 2025 Mann Classic

Breakers Make a Statement with Two Podium Finishes and Two New State Rankings

Two Breakers wrestlers entered their first week of competition after being recognized in the California state wrestler rankings. They competed against 44 high school wrestling programs at the Mann Classic, held on December 13–14, 2025, at Marina High School in Huntington Beach. In a tough bracket filled with ranked talent, the Breakers achieved two podium finishes.

Head Coach Barron Zepeda with 126-lb Breaker Alek Ramirez

Junior Alek Ramirez Extends Podium Streak and Earns State Honorable Mention

Now in his third year with the program, junior Alek Ramirez has made an impact in the 126-pound weight class, placing in three consecutive tournaments to open the season. At the Mann Classic, Ramirez secured 7th place, adding to his earlier podium finishes at the Cossarek Classic (3rd place) and the Newport Harbor Classic (2nd place). These back-to-back wins earned him an honorable mention in the California wrestler state rankings. He is now recognized as one of the top 60 wrestlers at 126lbs in the state.

Junior Alek Ramirez on the mat against Logan Moreo of Los Alamitos.

ALek Ramirez receives his medal at the Mann Classic

Mann Classic Wins:

• Tech-Fall 19–4 vs. Michael Mansour / Aliso Niguel

• Dec 15–8 vs. Isaac Ortega / Costa Mesa

• Dec 9–4 vs. Logan Moreo / Los Alamitos

• Dec 9–4 vs. David Golz / Trabuco Hills

Junior Xavier Brooks Claims Champion and MVP at 215 lbs

Entering the weekend ranked No. 38 in California, and fresh off a first-place win and Tournament MVP award at the 2025 Cossarek Classic, Xavier Brooks finished the Mann Classic by achieving a perfect 5–0 record, earning the 215-pound champion, and once again being named Tournament MVP. He pinned three opponents in the first period, won one match by major decision, and secured another by decision.

Junior Xavier Brooks pins his opponent.

Xavier Brooks receives his medal at the Mann Classic

Mann Classic Wins:

• Fall 0:25 vs. Jerin Grey / Royal

• MD 12–1 vs. Mikhail Kmin / Aliso Niguel

• Fall 1:59 vs. Nathaniel Flores / Paloma Valley

• Fall 2:32 vs. Aaron Heirigs / Santa Monica

• Dec 7–1 vs. Rocky Windrath / Fountain Valley

Breakers Make Their Mark in California Wrestling

As the season progresses, Laguna Beach High School Wrestling is making its mark in California's highly competitive high school wrestling scene. With talented athletes like Ramirez and Brooks making an impact early in the 2025 season, the program is establishing itself as a team to watch.