GALT, CA (MPG) - The Liberty Ranch Hawks wrestling program is off to an impressive start this season, with the Lady Hawks dominating their first two tournaments while the boys’ squad shows encouraging signs despite a significant roster overhaul.

The Lady Hawks have been spectacular through the Galt Warrior Classic and Casa Roble Invite, posting results that suggest last year’s league championship was just the beginning of something special.

Leading the charge is senior Kaydince Silva, who has maintained a perfect record with devastating performances. Silva pinned every opponent until her championship match at Casa Roble, where she still won by decision to remain undefeated. Her dominance has set the tone for the entire squad.

 

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Jordan Gold has provided consistent firepower with first- and second-place finishes in the opening tournaments, while Amieleah Muela captured the Galt Warrior Classic before illness sidelined her at Casa Roble. Her return should only strengthen an already formidable lineup.

The most exciting development has been freshman Emma McLain’s emergence. After winning her debut JV tournament, McLain jumped to varsity and promptly captured the Casa Roble Invite, announcing herself as an immediate impact player for the Lady Hawks.

On the boys’ side, Liberty Ranch faces a different challenge. After losing 12 seniors from last year’s squad, the Hawks are navigating a rebuilding year with only three seniors on the roster. At their lone tournament so far – the Rod Gaines Invite at Tokay High School – Braden Salbeck led the way with a fifth-place finish, while Vincent Hernandez took second on the consolation side.

“We lost 12 seniors last year, so this is kind of a rebuilding year for our squad that has only three seniors,” said Head Coach Brian Robinson. “The new and freshman class of wrestlers seem to have stepped in nicely, with all of them winning medals in their first two tournaments, so that is a plus.”

The transition is particularly notable for the girls’ program. Last year, Liberty Ranch fielded the league’s largest girls’ team with 11 wrestlers and captured the league title in its inaugural year. This season’s roster has been trimmed to six athletes, but Robinson remains confident in their ability to defend the championship.

 

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“This year we only have six, but they all are progressing well and should repeat last year’s results,” Robinson said.

The early results support that optimism. With Silva’s undefeated run, Gold’s consistency, McLain’s breakthrough and Muela’s championship experience, the Lady Hawks appear poised to prove that quality can triumph over quantity.

As the season unfolds, Liberty Ranch will look to build on these foundations. The Lady Hawks aim to maintain their momentum and establish a dynasty, while the boys’ squad focuses on development and building chemistry among their young core. With several tournaments ahead, the Hawks have positioned themselves well for what promises to be a compelling season.