CRIMINALS

bit, focused on scoring and took control back in the match. He eventually took a lead before pinning Howard in the second round.

“Once it was tied up I knew I had to do it right now,” Dobson said. “It was all heart. I went out there, caught him slipping and pinned him.”

Dobson, who is only a sophomore, spent a large part of the season at 220, but he slowly cut weight to get to this point.

He says he didn’t like it, but he gets it now.

“I just worked hard every day,” he said. “During the season I woke up every morning at 5 a.m. I had to skip some meals to cut down from 220 to 195. It • • • Jonathan Ruiz (2017, 2018) • Oscar Vega (2018) • Johnny Hurtado (1995, 1996) • Chance Farrar (1994) • Ernesto Moreno (1991, 1992) • Nick Perez (1991) • Dan Cabanillas (1989) • John Delgadillo (1989) • Jesus Valadez (1987) • Eddie Macias (1982) • Charlie Gonzales (1969)

was all worth it.

“I hated it a lot, but in the end I knew it was worth it. I knew my coaches were doing it for me. In the end I think it was best for me. It all paid off. It was all worth it.” • Walt Perius (1964) • Curly Culp (1963, 1964) • Joe Burrow (1963) • Sonny McCollough (1962) • Hayward McFadden (1960) • Steve Pope (1959) • Ed Gomez (1959) • Bill Fregoza (1957) • John Rodriguez (1956) • Frank Hankin (1956) • Jerry Headington (1953, 1955, 1956)

Other Criminals to place were sophomore Erick Cervantes (3rd at 152), senior Aidan Irwin (3rd at 170), sophomore Mario Bugarin (4th at 113) and senior Shane Garcia (4th at 285).