Cael Garriott
Cael Garriott
Height: 5-10
Weight: 165
Year: Soph
High School: South Torrance HS / Torrance (CA)
Major: Business

Cerritos College Wrestling (2022): Qualified for the 3C2A State Championships at 157 pounds, but did not place… Placed fifth at the Southern California Championships… Combined to go 19-12 on the year, which included posting a 9-6 record at 149 pounds and 10-6 at 157 pounds… Placed fourth at the Santa Ana Tournament at 149 pounds… Won three matches at the West Hills Tournament at 157 pounds before an injury forced him out, while he also won three matches at 149 pounds at the Meathead Movers Tournament…..

Cerritos College Wrestling (2021): Spent the season as a red-shirt…..

South Torrance HS: Was a member of three straight CIF Dual Meet championship teams, while he won the Pioneer League championship three years in a row at three different weights… Took sixth place two years in a row at the California Freestyle State Championships… Won the Santa Ynez Valley Tournament, while he placed fourth at the Joe Rios Memorial Tournament, which was named after a former Cerritos wrestler… In his sophomore year, he was a CIF Placer at 113 pounds and named All-Area, while in his junior season he matched those accomplishments at 128 pounds… Was an All-Area pick and league champion at 108 pounds in his freshman season… Was coached by his dad Donny, who is also the head coach at Cerritos College…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was his team winning the CIF Dual Meet Championship three seasons in a row… Would like to transfer to Cal State Long Beach, Chico State University or UCLA and aspires to work as an accountant… His dad, uncle and cousins all competed in wrestling… Hobbies include surfing and playing Dungeons and Dragons… Has one brother – Caden (15), who is also a wrestler… Is the son of Donny and Deanne Garriott… Born in Torrance, CA on June 26, 2003…..

Favorite Athlete:  Johnny Manziel                     Favorite Movie: “Uncut Gems”
Favorite Food:  Cheese Enchiladas                    Favorite TV Show: “Malcolm in the Middle”
Favorite Book: “Foxcatcher”