Gurule Brings Home 103 Pound State Championship

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	Last Second Touchdown Puts Warriors Over Wildcats Last Updated: 11:24 PM 09/26/08 - One week after the Fruita Monument Wildcats won a rivalry game over Grand Junction with a last second touchdown, the Central Warriors responded by defeated the Wildcats with a last second touchdown 21-18 on Friday night at Stocker Stadium (Full Story)
	Turnovers Key Central Loss To Rocky Mountain Last Updated: 6:35 PM 09/20/08 - Central(2-2) fell 29-6 on Saturday at Stocker Stadium to the Rocky Mountain Lobos(4-0) who have scored nearly at will against their competition this season. Sophomore Holden Reed threw four interceptions and fumbled once for the Warriors. (Full Story)
	The Warriors Dismantle The Tigers In Softball Last Updated: 11:07 PM 09/18/08 - On Thursday night, the lights shined brightly over the Central Warriors and Grand Junction Tigers softball teams at Mesa State College. (Full Story)
	Warriors Top Wildcats In Softball Last Updated: 11:09 PM 09/16/08 - Kronkright Park was the sight of a rivalry game in softball on Tuesday night when the Central Warriors took on the Fruita Monument Wildcats. (Full Story)
	Warriors Host Tigers In Rivalry Volleyball Match Last Updated: 11:15 PM 09/16/08 - Central High School was the venue for another great rivalry Tuesday night matchup in girls volleyball (Full Story)
	Pork N Hops, Football Will Cause Parking Frenzy Last Updated: 11:25 PM 09/15/08 - On Friday night the Grand Junction Tigers and the Fruita Monument Wildcats hookup for one of the biggest rivalry games in the state at Stocker Stadium. To help alleviated the congested parking lot, District 51 has come up with a solution. (Full Story)
	Warriors Football Headed In New Direction Last Updated: 11:03 PM 09/15/08 - After opening the season with a 41-0 blowout loss at the hands of the defending state champions, the Central Warriors football team has gone on to win back to back games in convincing fashion. (Full Story)
	Warriors Outlast Tigers In Rivalry Game Last Updated: 11:21 PM 09/11/08 - The Central Warriors softball team held off a late comeback by the Grand Junction Tigers to get a big 13-5 win in Southwestern League play (Full Story)
	Warriors Come From Behind For Volleyball Win Last Updated: 2:26 PM 09/10/08 - The Central Warriors came from behind after losing the first set on Tuesday night to defeat the Montrose Indians in girls volleyball three sets to two. (Full Story)
	Warriors Air It Out To Beat Horizon Last Updated: 2:02 PM 09/06/08 - One week after being humiliated by one of the best teams in the state the Central Warriors made a statement to the tune of a 24-15 win over the Horizon Hawks on Friday night (Full Story)
	Warriors Season Starts On Sour Note Last Updated: 11:17 PM 08/29/08 - The Central Warriors opened the season on Friday night against the defending state champion Grandview Wolves. The season started off in shutout fashion for the Warriors in a 41-0 loss to the Wolves. (Full Story)
	Central Completes Valley Sweep Of Columbine Last Updated: 5:35 PM 08/27/08 - Ashley Goletz struck out 10 and Brittany Hoppe drove in the game winning run with the bases loaded and the score tied in the bottom of the 7th for a 5-4 season opening victory for the Warriors on Saturday. (Full Story)
	Football Campin' 08 - Central Warriors Last Updated: 5:36 PM 08/27/08 - Change is expected in high school football each season with seniors leaving the program due to graduation, and freshman entering the program in their first year of high school. It's no different for the Central Warriors (Full Story)
	Huffer Wins 5A Golf Title By Record 13 Strokes Last Updated: 6:25 PM 08/11/08 - Bethany Buchner of Loveland and Melissa Martin of Central (G.J.) each shot 75 to tie for second place at 152. (Full Story)
	Tigers In 3rd At 5A Golf Tournament Last Updated: 6:25 PM 08/11/08 - Central's Melissa Martin is tied for second place individually at 77, five shots behind the leader. (Full Story)
	Koepsell Top SWL Player; Rush Top Coach Last Updated: 6:27 PM 08/11/08 - Twelve Grand Valley players were named to the All-Conference first team in the Southwestern League from Grand Junction, Fruita Monument, and Central high schools. (Full Story)
	Warriors Hire Hoops Coach For Girls Last Updated: 6:25 PM 08/11/08 - The Central Warriors search for a new girls basketball coach is over. Todd Dixon has been hired to take over the program that won the Southwestern League title last year. (Full Story)
	Brennan Signs On To Be Two Sport Star Last Updated: 6:25 PM 08/11/08 - Over the past few years at Central High School, girls athletics has been graced with the talent of Alaina Brennan. Now Brennan will be a multi-sport athlete for the Mesa State Mavericks. (Full Story)
	Warriors Season Ends With Rivalry Win Last Updated: 6:25 PM 08/11/08 - The Warriors ended the season by claiming city bragging rights with a come from behind 10-9 win over the Tigers at Suplizio Field on Tuesday night. (Full Story)
	Moody Out-Duels Clemens, Central Gets Win Last Updated: 6:27 PM 08/11/08 - Travis Moody and Rex Clemens did it all on Tuesday for their respective teams. But going to sleep Tuesday night might be a little easier for Travis. (Full Story)
	Warriors Get Important SWL Win Over Indians Last Updated: 6:25 PM 08/11/08 - A six run burst in the first inning gave the Central Warriors a lead they never relinquished in a 13-6 win over the Montrose Indians at Canyon View Park on Friday evening (Full Story)
	High School Scholars Announced From Bennett Memorial Tourney Last Updated: 6:25 PM 08/11/08 - The Alex Bennett three-on-three memorial basketball tournament is held on the first Sunday of November each year. All proceeds earned from the tournament go towards helping two college and two high school athletes pay for a college education. (Full Story)
	Wildcats Jump All Over Warriors For SWL Win Last Updated: 6:27 PM 08/11/08 - Suplizio Field was once again the sight of another cross-town rivalry in Grand Junction on Tuesday night when the Fruita Monument baseball team picked up another big Southwestern League win over Central 10-3. (Full Story)
	Wiman Fuels Tigers In Complete Game Victory Last Updated: 6:25 PM 08/11/08 - Senior pitcher Dylan Wiman gave the Grand Junction Tigers a complete game effort on the mound in a 6-3 win over the Central Warriors at Suplizio Field on Tuesday night. (Full Story)
	Warriors Soccer Wins Rivalry vs. Wildcats Last Updated: 6:27 PM 08/11/08 - The Grand Junction vs. Central baseball game was not the only rivalry going on in town on Tuesday night. The Central girl's soccer team defeated the Fruita Monument Wildcats 2-1 at the Mesa State soccer stadium as well. (Full Story)
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Posted: 5:55 PM Feb 26, 2008
Last Updated: 7:06 PM Mar 27, 2008
Reporter: Zach Kerker
Email Address: zach.kerker@nbc11news.com

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Grand Junction - Matthew Gurule went to the Pepsi Center as the state's top ranked 103 pound wrestler last week. He returned to the Western Slope on Sunday as a State Champion.

Gurule improved on his 6th place finish from 2007 to earn the Warriors only state title in 2008. He defeated Jared Rieck in this years championship matchup in a 5-2 decision.

The Sophomore credited his offseason training for his victory. He will likely be the favorite at 103 pounds heading into next season.

To hear what Gurule had to say about his state title, click on the video above.

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