Stevie Joyce

Our Athlete of the Week is Stevie Joyce. This Castro Valley native, known as SJ, finished the 2024-25 high school wrestling season with an impressive record of 44 wins and 4 defeats. A two-time NCS Champion and three-time State Qualifier, SJ qualified alongside 32 other young women from across the state to compete for the prestigious CIF State Wrestling Championship title, held February 27-March 1, at the Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, CA.

Ranked as the third seed in the 120 lbs. division, SJ faced the best wrestlers in California in a grueling three-day tournament. After dominating the first two rounds, she faced the sixth seed in the quarterfinals, defeating her opponent to advance to the semifinals against the second seed. After three intense periods of battle, SJ claimed victory with a score of 14-8, earning her a spot in the championship match under the lights.

In the finals, SJ, a junior at Granada High School, faced off against the two-time defending champion and the number one ranked girl in the state and the nation. Although she fell short against the senior from Clovis, her performance was remarkable. Over the past two seasons, SJ has battled through numerous injuries, but her perseverance and hard work during the offseason have clearly paid off. She remains hungry for more as she looks to return next year to claim that prestigious state title.