Eric wrestled at Jr Western Regionals in April 2005.  Where he broke the small bone in his leg, just above the ankle.  After graduating from Vista a slightly heavier Eric wrestled at Sunkist in October of that year. He went 2-2 against 4 strong opponents which included #6 ranked Dalloway from Sunkist Kids and NCAA champion Chambliss.

Eric wrestling at the 2005 Jr Western Regionals in Las Vegas