Cuesta College hosted No. 5 Lemoore for a SouthEast Conference dual wrestling meet on October 30, 2026. The Lemoore wrestling team defeated the Cuesta College Cougars men’s wrestling team 33-24 at Cuesta College.
The match started at the 197-pound division with Cuesta losing two of the first three bouts. Heavyweight Khash DeMartini recorded a pin at 285 pounds, keeping the Cougars close early with a 10-6 score.
Cuesta then took control of the match with first-period pins by Spencer Madson-Castillo (2:22) and Drake Mello (1:34), building an 18-10 lead at the halfway point. Lemoore responded with three pins and a technical fall to pull ahead 33-18 before the final bout.
Freshman Pedro Coronado pinned his opponent in the closing match, scoring six points and narrowing the margin to 33-24.
The Cougars now stand at 2-2 in dual meets this season and will face Victor Valley for their final SEC dual next Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Victorville.
CSB Take
Cuesta College showcased resilience and competitive spirit against a top-five ranked opponent in Lemoore, with strong performances from key wrestlers including Khash DeMartini, Spencer Madson-Castillo, Drake Mello, and freshman Pedro Coronado. While the Cougars fell short, their ability to remain close throughout the match signals potential for growth. The upcoming final dual against Victor Valley will be important for Cuesta to build momentum in the SouthEast Conference and end their dual meet schedule on a positive note.
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