In the Division II finals:Torres defends title--Ray...

In the Division II finals:

Torres defends title--Ray Torres of Royal High, a three-time Marmonte League champion, won his second consecutive section Division II title by defeating Burt Wooldridge of Rancho Verde, 7-2, at Westlake Village Westlake High.

Torres (43-2), a state qualifier as a junior, found the going difficult against Wooldridge, who entered the final with a 39-1 record, largely because of a pulled pectoral muscle suffered Friday in the opening round.

Accustomed to overpowering opponents with multiple takedowns, Torres managed only three against Wooldridge. Nevertheless, Torres never trailed and was in control from the start.

“He was tough,” Torres said. “But thanks to my trainers . . . I’m successful.

‘He was a really good fighter and I knew I had to be quick. . . . My shoulder hurts, but I’m going to be OK.”

Torres led, 2-1, after one period and 5-1 after two. Wooldridge, a senior who failed to place in last season’s section finals because of a broken arm, spent most of the bout trying to break free.

Marina’s Josh Rydbeck (145 pounds) lost his third-place match, 7-3, to Justin Holt of Simi Valley. Greg Freetage of Esperanza pinned Roger Neadeau of Channel Islands in 2:51 to finish third at 215 pounds.