Temecula Valley Wrestler Ashton Lassig Named Inland Boys Athlete of the Week

Senior grappler secures fourth league title and helps team win section dual-meet championship.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Ashton Lassig, a senior wrestler at Temecula Valley High School, has been named the Inland boys athlete of the week. Lassig, who competes at 175 pounds, helped his team win the CIF Southern Section Division 2 dual-meet championship and also secured his fourth individual Southwestern League title.

Why it matters

Lassig's accomplishments highlight the strength of the Temecula Valley wrestling program, which has now won 19 section titles in the dual-meet format. His individual success also cements his status as one of the top 175-pound wrestlers in the state of California.

The details

In the CIF Southern Section Division 2 dual-meet championship match, Lassig pinned his opponent in the first period to help Temecula Valley cruise to a 49-15 victory over Victor Valley. Then, at the Southwestern League finals, Lassig pinned both of his opponents in a combined time of 1:54 to win his fourth individual league championship.

  • On February 10, 2026, Lassig was named the Inland boys athlete of the week.
  • Lassig helped Temecula Valley win the CIF Southern Section Division 2 dual-meet championship earlier this week.
  • Lassig won his fourth individual Southwestern League title this past weekend.

The players

Ashton Lassig

A senior wrestler at Temecula Valley High School who competes at 175 pounds.

Temecula Valley High School

A high school in Temecula, California with a successful wrestling program that has now won 19 CIF Southern Section dual-meet championships.

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What’s next

Lassig will look to continue his strong season as he prepares for the CIF Southern Section individual wrestling championships in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Ashton Lassig's dominant performances on the mat have cemented his status as one of the top wrestlers in the Inland region and the state of California, while also showcasing the sustained excellence of the Temecula Valley High School wrestling program.