Paw Paw Wrestlers Earn Wolverine Conference Placings

Kholby Armijo wins 165-pound title as Paw Paw wrestlers shine at conference meet.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Paw Paw High School's wrestling team had several standout performances at the recent Wolverine Conference varsity meet. Kholby Armijo won the 165-pound title, while Kameron Armijo and Gunner Gale each placed fourth in their respective weight classes. Head coach Victor Armijo was pleased with his team's results as they now look ahead to the upcoming district tournaments with hopes of advancing to regionals.

Why it matters

Wrestling is a popular high school sport in the Paw Paw area, and the team's success at the Wolverine Conference meet demonstrates their competitiveness within the league. Strong individual performances can help boost team morale and inspire younger wrestlers to continue developing their skills.

The details

Kholby Armijo won the 165-pound Wolverine Conference championship, pinning Aiden Beck in the semifinals and defeating Braylon Faile of Three Rivers 16-0 in the finals. Kameron Armijo placed fourth, while Gunner Gale also took fourth place after winning his first two matches. At 285 pounds, Aaron Quiles lost both of his matches on the day.

  • The Wolverine Conference varsity meet took place on Saturday.
  • Paw Paw will wrestle in team districts on Wednesday and individual districts on Saturday, with hopes of advancing to regionals next week.

The players

Kholby Armijo

The 165-pound Wolverine Conference champion and an all-conference selection.

Kameron Armijo

Placed fourth in his weight class at the Wolverine Conference meet.

Gunner Gale

Placed fourth in his weight class at the Wolverine Conference meet.

Victor Armijo

The head varsity wrestling coach for Paw Paw High School.

Aaron Quiles

Wrestled in the 285-pound weight class and lost both of his matches at the conference meet.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Paw Paw will wrestle in team districts on Wednesday and individual districts on Saturday, with hopes of advancing to regionals next week.

The takeaway

Paw Paw's wrestling team demonstrated its competitiveness within the Wolverine Conference, with several wrestlers earning place finishes and one individual conference champion. The team's success provides a boost of momentum as they prepare for the upcoming district tournaments, where they hope to continue their strong performances and advance to the regional level.