Buena High School's wrestling team excelled at the 2026 League Championships, held at Santa Barbara High School, featuring competitors from eight schools. The tournament was pivotal for CIF playoff qualifications, with athletes needing to place in the top four. Buena celebrated five league champions, including two-time title defender Jr. Celeste Hindley and MVP Jr. Mia Bavero, who triumphed after moving up a weight class. Overall, the girls' team performed exceptionally well, with 10 out of 11 qualifying for CIF, while the boys secured several medals and titles as well.

By the Numbers
  • Five league champions: Celeste Hindley, Mia Bavero, Ryan Homan, Jesse Yost, and Frankie Segovia.
  • Ten out of eleven girls qualified for CIF; seven boys qualified directly.
State of Play
  • Buena's girls鈥� team will compete in CIF at Corona's Roosevelt High School.
  • The boys鈥� team is set to wrestle in Moreno Valley at Canyon Springs High School.
What's Next

Buena's wrestlers will focus on CIF competitions, aiming for strong performances to advance further in the playoffs. Both teams are expected to leverage their recent success and training to excel in upcoming matches.

Bottom Line

The impressive results at the League Championships underscore Buena High鈥檚 wrestling program's strength and potential for even greater achievements in this year's CIF playoffs.