Bonilla brings home Bronze
(l-r) Coach Ponce, Robert Bonilla (138 lbs took second place) and Coach Cal. Not pictured is George Orosco who took fifth place at 195 lbs.
(l-r) Coach Ponce, Robert Bonilla (138 lbs took second place) and Coach Cal. Not pictured is George Orosco who took fifth place at 195 lbs.
By Steve Conaway — Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
(l-r) Coach Ponce, Marco Vega (heavyweight took seventh place), Coach Cal, Robert Bonilla (132 lbs took third place), and Coach Froggy. It's been over ten years since a Fillmore wrestler placed at this tournament. There were over 20 schools participating.
(l-r) Coach Ponce, Marco Vega (heavyweight took seventh place), Coach Cal, Robert Bonilla (132 lbs took third place), and Coach Froggy. It's been over ten years since a Fillmore wrestler placed at this tournament. There were over 20 schools participating.

Fillmore Flashes Senior Robert Bonilla earns a bronze medal at the Gold Coast Classic.
Bonilla wrestled at 132 pounds and had a record of 3 wins, 1 loss. Bonilla won his first round with a Bye, due to tournament seeding. In his second match he pinned his opponent. Bonilla was pinned in his third round match for his only loss. Bonilla tech'ed his fourth round opponent with a score of 16 - 1. Outstanding performance by Bonilla.

Marco Vega, wrestling in the Heavy Weight Class, earned 7th place in the tournament.

Stay tuned for Match Highlight footage, coming soon.

Correction: The Gold Coast Classic is a one day tournament, not two day as previously reported.