Authorities in Orange County have arrested a 28-year-old Huntington Beach man accused of engaging in inappropriate relationships with underage girls between 2017 and 2023. Anthony Oscar Alcala, previously employed as a wrestling coach at El Modena High School and Foothill High School, faces multiple felony charges, including unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

Wrestling Coach Faces Charges for Alleged Misconduct with Minors

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail began investigating Alcala in February 2025 as part of a broader effort to address sexual assault in youth sports. According to officials, two victims reported that Alcala groomed them and initiated sexual relationships during his tenure as a coach. Further inquiries revealed that Alcala also worked at a private wrestling club in Placentia, formerly known as Somar Wrestling and later renamed Premier Wrestling.

Alcala was taken into custody on April 3, 2025, and booked on felony charges. Given his role provided access to young athletes, investigators are concerned there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The Sheriff’s Department can be reached at (714) 647-7419 for confidential reports.

This case highlights the importance of vigilance in protecting young people in community programs. Resources for support and anonymous reporting are available through local authorities and organizations like the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org.

The accounts shared here underscore the critical need for continued vigilance and accountability regarding the safety of children within our Orange County and Los Angeles communities. At Easton & Easton, attorney Saul Wolf remains dedicated to leveraging his extensive experience in cases of childhood sexual abuse to pursue justice for those who have been harmed.

His work reflects a steadfast commitment to thoroughly investigating institutional failures such as Church Entities (including the Roman Catholic Church), Private Schools and Public School Districts (including LAUSD), Youth Servicing Organizations (including Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCAs) Youth Sports Organizations and National Governing Bodies (including USA Water Polo, and USA Cheer)  and advocating for survivors.