Perillo third at El Cajon Invitational

The Fallbrook High School wrestling team spent December 19-20 at the El Cajon Invitational tournament hosted by Otay Ranch High School.

“We did exceptionally well,” said Fallbrook varsity coach Cristian Vera. “We did really strong as a team.”

Vera took six wrestlers to the El Cajon Invitational. Five of those six advanced to the second day, four Fallbrook grapplers concluded the tournament in the top 12 of their weight division, and senior Nick Perillo placed third in the 182-pound weight class.

Perillo began the El Cajon Invitational with a match against Emilio Razo of Otay Ranch. Perillo pin...