OC Wrestling Coach Had Sex With, 'Groomed' Teens, Police Allege

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Orange County sheriff's investigators asked for the public's help Wednesday in a case against a wrestling coach accused of having sex with two teen girls.

Anthony Oscar Alcala, 28, of Huntington Beach, was booked last Thursday on suspicion of sex with a minor and was released Friday.

Sheriff's investigators were contacted in February by an organization working to reduce sexual assaults on athletes, according to a statement released by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. The girls told investigators that Alcala had sexual relationships with them while he was a coach at El Modena and Foothill high schools, authorities said.

Alcala also worked as a coach at Premiere Wrestling, formerly known as Somar Wrestling, a private club in Placentia, deputies said.

Deputies suspect there may be additional victims and encouraged anyone with relevant information to call investigators at 714-647-7419 or 714-647- 7000. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.