Wrestling program joins coach in being ahead of schedule

Christian Vera didn't think that the 2017-18 season would be when he would return to coach Fallbrook High School's wrestling team, but the need for a coach led to arrangements between Vera and Fallbrook athletic director Patrick Walker for Vera to return earlier than planned. The Warriors, who won one dual meet during 2016-17, have already doubled their win total.

"It's really awesome to start that way," Vera said.

Vera graduated from Fallbrook High School in 2011 and then assisted Fallbrook head coach Greg Wagaman with the wrestlers. Vera replaced Wagaman as Fallbrook's head coach in 2014 and...