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25 Orange County wrestlers reach CIF State quarterfinals
The quarterfinals start Friday at Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Twenty-five wrestlers from Orange County, California have advanced to the quarterfinals of the CIF State Championships in Bakersfield. The quarterfinals are scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Friday at Dignity Health Arena. One of the girls' quarterfinal matches will feature two Orange County wrestlers competing against each other: Marina High School senior Rianna Bernal and an unnamed opponent.
Why it matters
The CIF State Championships are the culmination of the high school wrestling season in California, featuring the top wrestlers from across the state competing for state titles. Having 25 wrestlers from Orange County reach the quarterfinals is a strong showing for the region, highlighting the depth of talent in the area's wrestling programs.
The details
The CIF State Championships are taking place at Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield, California. The quarterfinal round is scheduled for Friday afternoon, with the semifinals and finals to follow over the weekend. One of the girls' quarterfinal matches will feature a matchup between two Orange County wrestlers: Marina High School senior Rianna Bernal and another unnamed opponent.
- The CIF State Championships are being held from February 27-29, 2026.
- The quarterfinal round is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2026.
The players
Rianna Bernal
A senior wrestler at Marina High School in Orange County, California.
What’s next
The winners of the quarterfinal matches will advance to the semifinal round on Saturday, February 29th, with the finals taking place later that day.
The takeaway
The strong showing by Orange County wrestlers at the CIF State Championships highlights the region's wrestling talent and the success of local high school programs in developing top-tier talent.
