Northern California has become a popular landing spot for Lowry High School graduates. Just this year, girls basketball players Jasmine Marchand and Alyssa Jones have announced that they are attending Feather River College and Lassen Community College, respectively, to play basketball.
Now, Gabe Molina is also headed to Susanville, Calif., to attend Lassen and wrestle for the Cougars. He will join high school teammate Tytin Johnson at the school as well.
Gabe Molina won a state title in his senior season at 132 pounds. Molina knocked off South Tahoe’s James Sorenson 12-3 in the semifinals and Western’s Alex Richardson 7-5 in the final. The senior also claimed the regional championship in his weight class.
In addition this past year, Molina finished fifth at the Sierra Nevada Classic in Reno. He wrestled eight times in the two days
In his sophomore season, Molina finished fourth at the state championships and in his junior year he was fourth as well at 138 pounds.
The Cougars are part of the California Community College Athletic Association. Lassen is coached by Francis Beaujon, who has more than 20 years experience as a coach. The Cougars finished 13th at the 2014 CCCAA State Wrestling Championships. Lassen had three wrestlers finish in the top seven in the tournament. The wrestling season begins in September and ends in November.
