Men's Wrestling
Slamming down an opponent, senior captain Pedro Coronado looks up with an adrenaline-filled stare, sticking his tongue out at the camera. Moments later, the referee raises Coronado’s arm in the air, signaling his win of the match and another milestone in his dominant season. At the start of the season Coronado was extremely focused on tournaments and improving the team. This focus paid off as the Bearcats attended 8 tournaments, bringing home numerous medals. “We all did our part, and I'm really happy we're doing it, everyone does their part and they're all hard working,” Coronado said. making the title of league champions right within grasp. The team has been undefeated this season but the commitment and effort go beyond just winning, they've created a tight knit community on and off the mat. The team spends hours together a week, practicing and perfecting their moves creating a close bond. my favorite part [of the season] was wrestling with close friends and my brother, it felt like family,” Senior Alan Melgar said. During the matches, the team can be found yelling helpful tips and encouragement mid-match, showcasing the support they have for each other as a team. As of Feb 5, 2026, the men’s wrestling team placed first in the Mountain League and went undefeated in their overall season.
Women's Wrestling
With swiftness and skill, junior Melanie Cerron earned two points for a takedown on January 14, 2026 for the PRHS women's wrestling team. “Inclusive, supportive, and dedicated” is what Cerron used to describe this year's women's wrestling team. She added that the team has seen a significant increase of women on the mat. This wouldn’t be achievable without many hours of time and effort put into their practices. The women's team practices six days a week to prepare the athletes for their individual matches. Despite the individuality of the sport, these women keep a very tight knit team, “Girls are now placing at many hard tournaments, it is so exciting” Cerron said. “We prayed together before our matches at tournaments and duals,” junior Perseuz Montoya said. Hearing different voices encouraging and advising her of what to do next, helps Montoya win the mental battle, ultimately resulting in a victory on the mat. As of February 10, 2026, the team finished off in Division 2, with four girls recieving medals in their final tournament.
Men's Soccer
Varsity men's soccer has powered through this winter with competitive determination. Junior varsity captain Peter Sandoval says that one of the team's greatest strengths is how close they have gotten as teammates. “I feel like we all came together as a family. We're all just figuring our things out together as a team still,” Sandoval commented. One of the team’s biggest highlights was during their rivalry game against the Atascadero hounds. The boys earned a memorable comeback, rallying from a 0-1 deficit to win 3–1. To other teams, losses may be seen as ultimate defeat, but losing makes the Bearcats come back even stronger as a team. “Losing together definitely brought us a lot closer. Knowing that it wasn't just anyone's fault and it was all our fault as a Team.” Said Sandoval. Sandoval leaves students wanting to play soccer a word of advice, “Always put in the work off the field. Don't stop training just because the season's over. And always find a way to stand out, especially to the freshmen that are trying to make Varsity.” Special shout out to Sophomore Drake Wilson, a JV striker who has broken the record for most goals in one season. Drake broke the original record of seventeen goals during their first league game against Santa Maria. He now has an ongoing count of twenty-one goals. “I couldn't have done it without my team.” said Wilson As of Feb. 10, 2026 they are fourth in the mountain league and 14 - 7 in their overall season.
Women's Soccer
Varsity women's soccer is finding its rhythm this season, fueled by team chemistry and strong leadership. Senior and captain, Caylee Lamb, says the team's greatest strength is its bond. “I think that we get along and this is probably one of the one teams that I've really been able to connect with and have a relationship with everybody,” Lamb said. Twenty-six players including four newcoming freshmen, dedicated ten hours a week practicing during preseason in December. Now that its league season, the team is currently practicing six hours a week — not including their games on Tuesdays and Fridays. This time spent together is what has helped the team build such a strong connection. Varsity Head Coach, Kylie Moore, has set a strong expectation that all athletes are required to have a good attitude this season. According to Lamb, Coach Moore has made it a priority for teammates to always support each other. “Attitude is like a really big thing. My coach has really made a point to be encouraging and motivating, ” Lamb said. That mindset has allowed the team to stay resilient, learn from mistakes, and grow stronger with each match. That support and cheering has been helpful for freshman Kaylyn Butterfield, but being a freshman on varsity also comes with feelings of intimidation, “I feel pressure to live up to the upperclassmen, but I kind of just try to put myself out there,” Butterfield said. However, she has noted how welcoming the upperclassmen have been, especially during away tournaments and team bonding experiences. As of Feb. 10, 2026 they are second in the Sunset league and 4-2-2 in their overall season.
Men's Basketball
Knocking down shots and keeping a steady lead, the varsity men’s basketball team came away with a win on Dec. 13, 2025 against the Madera Toros. The team has been focused on their consistency and improving their habits. Despite the tough competition this season, they have prevailed in working through obstacles and staying hopeful. “The biggest thing I would take away from playing here is just to persevere no matter what,” said Senior Captain, Nathan Lachance. Junior, Bryson Van Pelt, is confident in the team’s solid offense and hopes that the disciplined, open-minded, and close-knit environment that they’ve built can help them pull off a win. “It’s been a pretty tough season, so finishing out strong would be best for our morale and our team in general. Probably getting a win on senior night would help us,” Van Pelt said. The team’s focus for the rest of the season is to work on their defense, capitalize on their opponents mistakes, and finish the season off strong. As of Feb. 9, 2026 they are fifth in sunset league and 2 - 23 in their overall season.
Women's Basketball
Racing down the court, senior Genesis Gavilanes puts another two points on the scoreboard during a game on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Contributing 16 points and nine rebounds, Gavilanes celebrated the Bearcat’s 71 - 18 win over Pioneer Valley. Gavilanes has been playing on the varsity women’s basketball team for three years and as her final season at Paso Robles High School comes to a close, she reflects on her pride in the team and the friendships that she’s made. “I’m gonna miss playing with everyone and being on the court,” Gavilanes said. Unlike Gavilanes, freshman Ava Voight is experiencing her first varsity season at PRHS. Voight appreciates the encouraging and inclusive environment of the team. Despite the intimidation of being a freshman playing against older and more experienced players, Voight thinks it has been a very rewarding experience. “Everyone’s bigger than you. Everyone’s taller than you, but it’s definitely a lot of fun and I feel being a freshman on varsity really helps me push my limits and makes me become a better player,” Voight said. The team has worked to improve their shooting, but as their season progresses their focus is on rebounding, passing, reading the floor, and boxing out. As of Feb. 9, 2026, they are the undefeated ocean league champions and are 15 - 7 in their overall season.