Elijah Davis in the 2013 California State Finals – Elijah wrestled at Oakland Tech and the Wantu Wazuri wrestling
club before transferring into Riordan as a Senior. He won Mid-Cals, took 2nd in CCS after a triple overtime loss.
Elijah had a CCS finals rematch in the State Championships Finals. He was leading by one going into the last
round before losing by one in the final seconds of the match to finish second in the State.
Riordan Wrestlers Who Were Also Student Body Presidents
Shazad Sagafi ’83
Lamonte Lucas ’89
Mike Frias ’90
Nick Mazza ’09
Wrestlers Who Became Riordan High School Administrators
As Co-Wokers Principal (2013-2017) Vittorio Anastasio ’84 and Dean of Students (2012-Present) Juan Zumbado ’98
Dean of Students 2012-present
Juan Zumbado ’98
Dean of Students ’96-02
Vic Anastasio ’84
Kevin Hines ’00 Suicide Prevention Advocate – Filmed part of his documentary on campus July 2016
Suicide: The Ripple Effect
Coach Lee Allen RIP
Coach Lee Allen was a legendary wrestler, coach, and person. Coach Allen was a 2 time Olympian, 3 time Olympic Coach, Head Olympic Coach, and the list can go on. As the coach at Skyline College he had an impact on Riordan’s program by working with our coaches and Alumni. He may be gone but his impact lives forever. Above is Coach Allen just days before passing away. Pictured left to right Joey Martinez Head Coach at Menlo College, Keith Spataro VP Menlo College, Vittorio Anastasio, John Carrol (former assistant at Riordan), Ruben Tamayo, Coach John Contreras