Updated Thu., Feb. 17, 2022 at 7:54 p.m. QVeli Quintanilla, then of Gonzaga Prep, goes for a takedown against Meads Chase Randall in 2020 at the State 3A tournament in Tacoma. AR He has been married to his wife, Jeneen for 35 years and they are the proud parents of three boys, Matthew, Clete and Zachary who are all actively involved in the sport of wrestling either coaching or participating. He also serves as the announcer for the W.F. Signed at Southeastern University in Florida. OHIO HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING RECORDS. Hard to believe but it seems that not everyone in wrestling is aware of this site and the effort we make as a group to get the information in one central location for all the wrestling fans to see. Eklund has coached nine state champions and 57 state placers. The GSL is home to three of the top four programs in the state, with Mead (No. Rankings provided by washingtonwrestlingreport.net. Dec. 8, 2022 If it wasn't for three-time 2A champion Kyler Romero's "Superman" takedown move in the 138 state finals two years ago, Michaelson would be the reigning mat king. Kennedy Catholic isn't known for its wrestling tradition, but De La Pena has certainly helped raise the program's profile. During his years at Othello, Williams taught many athletes the commitment and dedication that it takes to be successful. A four-sport high school athlete, Don Owen placed second in state as a freshman and sophomore, then went undefeated as a junior to win the state championship. Hall of Fame Eligibility: A nominee is eligible upon retiring from active coaching for two consecutive state tournaments. Coach Bressler has been recognized as SPSL Coach of the Year four times and a two-time State Coach of the Year. Dec. 8, 2022 Updated Thu., Dec. 8, 2022 at 1:54 p.m . He wrestled for Eastern Washington University and the University of Montana. After a year coaching at Pullman HS, Robillard spent thirty years coaching at Zillah HS, including 25 as an assistant and five as the head coach. VA In 1985 Voss returned to Warden where he has primarily taught high school math. Wait, what? NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Liberty was the top area team in the Region 2 tournament, finishing fifth. Foss High School 2112 S Tyler St Tacoma, WA 98405 Fri, 03/17 to Sun, 03/19 WA Wrestling Districts. University (7-1, second): Third-year coach Ryan Montang has 15 letter winners back, including state champions senior QVeli Quintanilla (145) and sophomore Libby Roberts (106) both members of wrestling family dynasties. We are young, but they show a lot of talent, McLean said. Class 2B. In 2011 Robillard was named to the WSCA Hall of Fame for Softball after leading the Leopard to 529 wins, three state championships and four other state trophies in his 30 years as head coach. His dual record is 146-31, with a league record of 107-21 including a 61 conference dual meet streak from 1996-2005. 3, 220) bear watching. PW He was the head wrestling coach at Emerald Ridge for fifteen years, starting the program at the new school in 2000. Spokane, Pullman, Davenport, Wellpinit lead Spokane-area boys into battle , Girls state capsules: Gonzaga Prep, Mead lead Spokane-area contingent at state venues , State basketball: Spokane-area teams pairings, times for round-of-12, quarterfinals set at state venues , Boys state: Maverick Sanders scores 24 points, Mt. Winning three times in a row were Milwaukee Washington (1940-42), Coleman (1962-64 and 2010-12), Stoughton (1975-77 and 2018-20), East Troy (1986-88), Athens (1993-95), Luxemburg Casco (2001-03), Mineral Point (2007-09). Others to watch: Rogers Ellabelle Taylor (110) and Viktoriya Dovhoruka (155); Meads Kelsey Louen (130) and Baylie Conner (170); and Clarkstons Caila Rice (105). Lepper was the head coach at Palo Verde HS in Blythe, CA and coached PVs first CIF (Southern Section) place who participated in the masters meet, one step away from the state tournament. Robillard has completed his 90th consecutive season coaching at Zillah. Back in Washington, he spent a year as an assistant at Bethel HS as the Braves placed 2nd in state, before teaching and coaching job became available at Lake Stevens in 1987. State Tournament Information. This template is created by Colorlib. - Edmonds-Woodway coach Brian Alfi. Universitys Libby Roberts (105) and Newports Madisen Pillers (235) were regional champs and are state title contenders. Sports > High school sports 2022-23 Winter High School Sports Preview: Wrestling capsules for the Greater Spokane League and Eastern Washington. Needless to say, he is ready for the next level. He is currently the Assigning Secretary for his local wrestling officials association. To see quick update of which rankings have been updated simply go to the Categories drop down arrow in the upper right hand of the screen right over the ads on the right. Robillard has been a head or assistant coach in volleyball and football, and served as president of the Zillah Coaches Association for 17 years. His attack rate has gone through the roof." One of those state champions, Kirk White, went on to win a national title for Boise State and later coached the Broncos. GA Vernon2009 Phill Celver, Auburn2010 Al Rasmussen, Seattle2012 David Jedlicka, Mill Creek2014 Bruce Osborne, Puyallup2017 Dr. Timothy Manson, Spokane2018 David Wilson, Federal Way. Shadle Parks Zach Lopez (132), a State 3A champ in 2020, won at regionals and is the No. Spokane had two winners Hudson Buth (ranked No. Kevin McNulty wrestled, played football and ran track at Naselle HS. Quotable: "He is so frustrating because he is big for his weight class and long. Rogers boys (0-4, sixth): Senior state qualifier Blaise Cross (160) leads 10 letter winners back for 10th-year coach Rod Tamura. The Board of Governors of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum established the State Chapter program in 1993. Our team is fearless and wants to compete every chance they get, 17-year coach Shawm Howard said. Before winning the 3A title at 138 in 2020, he went up as many as three weight classes to find the best competition (and win). Trackwrestling is the home of all things wrestling, serving athletes, administrators, and fans of every competition level - from youth athletics to elite world championships. aylord Strand--At Large, Western Washington, National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. That includes 15 letter winners and three state qualifiers, including junior Logan Utecht (126) who finished third last season. Hanson has been awarded as the 2002, 2003, 2018 WSWCA Coach of the Year, the 2003 & 2017 NWCA Sectional Coach of the Year; the 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018 GNL Coach of the Year. The 2021 Induction Ceremony will be June 5th, 2022, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center in Federal Way, WA. Daiyan Henley? 3, 126) was a regional champion and leads West Valleys contingent of five wrestlers, while East Valley sends four, led by heavyweight Alonzo Vargas. Hanson has put in countless hours for the sport of wrestling as a volunteer, and has served multiple roles for the WSWCA including president, vice president, and at-large member. With the 2022 Mat Classic tournament in the Tacoma Dome just one month away, SBLive is taking a closer look at the must-see wrestlers in the state of Washington. At CV his teams placed 3rd and 4th and saw eight Bears win championships among 28 state place winners. The Cougars will field a girls team of eight this season. 2022-2023 Activity Calendar. The most complete coverage of High School Wrestling. 36 years as staff and now director for MATCLASSIC the State Wrestling Championships. The other WIAA champion in the 4A favorite's stable (and Chiawana's first state winner ever), Johnson's bid for another title in 2020 was halted by Curtis' Ryan Wheeler in one of the night's marquee matchups. Also remember to email any input on rankings to me at [email protected] so I can analyze them and then forward them to all the pertinent rankers for review on a class by class basis. Description. - North Central coach Steven Taylor. Pullman went from 19 kids last season to 35 this season, Crossler said. Owens lasting legacy may be his 33 former wrestlers that are currently successfully coaching. From 1983-1989 Owen was the head coach at Couer dAlene High School where he coached five individual state champions. IL Owen continues to coach at the Inland Northwest Training Center, has retired from teaching, and is enjoying time fishing near his new home on Lake Coeur dAlene. Click the arrow and chose Rankings and it will lists ALL the rankings by most recent date. Meyerhoff has been a Mat Classic staff member every year since its inception, now serving as the B Tournament Director. If unsure always verify information in flyers by contacting the tournament director. At the same time, Mike took over the head wrestling position at Decatur High School. He spent five years as an assistant at Jackson HS in Everett, three years as an assistant at Vashon Island HS and a year as head coach at Cascade JHS in Auburn. Doug Cowan is a 1967 graduate of Curtis HS and charter member of the CHS Athletic Hall of fame, where he was a four-sport letterman in football, wrestling, baseball and track, and awarded CHS Outstanding Senior Athlete. He has also served as the Tournament Director for the NJCAA National Championships, the Spokane Open and Washington Dream Duals. OH The Mat Classic is here this weekend! John and his wife Nancy live in Chehalis. AZ As a junior, this ultra-fast grappler won a 32-man open college tournament bracket at 141 pounds. Individual Champions; Washington High School. Email: [email protected], 303 Jefferson St. Ferris qualified five, with senior Hayden Wienclaw (No. At the center of our state's vibrant history, culture, and passion for sports, Iowa reigns as one of the nation's leaders in high school wrestling. A two-time Tri-State champ, his undefeated senior year was cut short by a knee injury. ER teams won five SPSL Championships, three regional championships, and the 2011 Girls team were the 4A Academic State Champions. Coach Abraham Rocha enters his fourth season. Tomaras Award nominees must be nominated by a Hall of Fame or WSWCA Executive Board Member. John and his wife Janet have four children; Jennifer, Nicole, Tommy and Brian. 2022-2023 High School Tournament Dates: Grafton Duals, December 30 Camps updated A two-time 2A champion, the teenager known as "Lacho" can become the program's fourth three-time WIAA champion this winter if he can dominate the 1A ranks like he did in the bigger classification. Meyerhoff was a photography, technology, and yearbook teacher for 27 years, and was the Puyallup HS Athletic Director for three years. His wrestlers have captured 96 state medals, including 41 state finalists and 21 state champions. NY - Bremerton coach Ty Michaelson. 1, Concrete; 2, Liberty Bell; 3, Reardan; 4, Oroville; 5, Republic; 6, Kittitas; 7, Wilbur-Creston-Keller; 8, Pomeroy; 9, Darrington; 10, Davenport. Mike Carr:2005 Member of the Washington State Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame42 years of Service to Wrestling: Coached 38 years. For the second year in a row, theres a new coach as Todd Slatter takes over. The Zillah teams won three state championships, one with Robillard as the head coach and two as an assistant coach. Hanson is a graduate of the Univ. Wrestled 4 years at Connell HS, Coached at the middle or high school levels for 13 years and the kids club level for 15 years. McNulty was named as a NWCA Coach of the Year in 2003, and in 2004 was selected as the Washington State Wrestling Coach of the Year. Cowan matriculated to the University of Washington, receiving an academic/athletic scholarship for football and wrestling. Central Valley, ranked No. Mike Williams was instrumental in the accomplishments of the Othello High School wrestling program as an assistant coach for thirty years, and helped four different head coaches develop and mold young kids into young successful men. Keep paying attention to this name is next-generation wave of in-state talent. The boys team won the state championship in 2000, were runner-ups three times, third place three times, and three other top-ten finishes. Individual wrestlers accrued eight state titles - two of them as two timers, including his son Kyle - fifteen state finalists and 37 individual state medalists. Mead claimed the Region 4 3A title with five individual winners and 13 making state. 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In the Forks community he spent six years coaching baseball in Little League and Babe Ruth. WI Quotable: "He's one of the fastest wrestlers I've worked with. Seniors Hudson Buth (second at state, 152), Jarom Liljenquist (third, 195) and Darren Airey (seventh, 220) and junior Tanner Crosby (second, 106) are leaders. Clarkston (2-2, fourth): Second-year coach Corey Thivierge has eight letter winners returning and he feels the program is ready for a breakout. Voss graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1980. Others to watch: Reardans Preston Neufield (106) JC Merriott (120) and Tristin Burrill (220); Chewelahs Zeke Crockett (160) and Clayton Jeannerett (170); and Davenports Brody Schillinger (160) and Sam Schneider (182). Owen returned to the high school ranks when his sons competed at that level. He joined to the Warden wrestling program in 1987 when he began his 25 year stay as the assistant coach. 3) and University (No. 1 seeds Mt. We have a few kids who we think should be ranked in state but have not received that recognition yet, Taylor said. Individual Champions, by Event. Nominees should have completed a minimum of ten years as an Interscholastic Wrestling Coach in the state of Washington. CLASSIC the State Wrestling Championships. The two-time WIAA state champion - and Oregon State University signee - has returned from a serious shoulder injury to not only wrestle his senior season for father, Jack - but pursue a third 4A title. Rogers girls: The Pirates, under fourth-year coach Whitney Bowerman, return six, led by state sixth-placer Ellabelle Taylor (120) and qualifier Viktoryia Dovhoruka (170), both seniors. Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. Moses Lake High SchoolGrays Harbor Community College, Franklin Pierce High SchoolPacific Lutheran University, Sumner High SchoolBellevue High SchoolSammamish High School, Kennedy High SchoolR. In 1979 he signed a one year position to teach English at the Forks Jr. - Sr. High School and is now working on his 37th year of teaching in Forks. It didn't take long for this out-of-town transplant to become accepted in the Deer Park wrestling room. The Spartans have placed in the top-10 in state ten times. Another podium wrestler in search of his first WIAA title, Cline is ready to break through. In the last five years, he's been taken down 10 times in well over 100 matches a year." ( 1937-59, 1960-69, 1970-79 , 1980-89, 1990-99 , 2000-09 . Quotable: "He is an on-his-feet wrestler. Coaches School; CoachUp! The following state records should be regarded as "unofficial." . WA Wrestling Classes. FM Over his career, Compton coached 48 league champions, 27 region champions, 49 state placers including nine state champions who won twelve individual titles. 4, 106), Nolan Crosby (No. NM Gifts processed in this system are not tax deductible, but are predominately used to help meet the local financial requirements needed to receive national matching-grant funds. He was awarded the WIAA Sportsman of the Year Award in 2003. He is the fireworks show of the Michaelson trifecta, wrestling for his father, Ty, and with older brother, Thor. The Rankings Page link is at the top of this page along with a link to the High School Page for 2022-23. Robillard has coached 22 state champions and 125 state place winners. LC will have a dedicated girls team for the first time with nine wrestlers. He got his first teaching assignment in Rigby, Idaho in 1981, and then moved to Harrington, WA where he taught for the next four years. After stints as a high school assistant and head coach in Montana, he returned to Othello HS as an assistant for Wayne Schutte from 1992-95. Among those wrestlers were three high school All-Americans and one Honorable Mention. Hanson has brought numerous wrestling events to Spokane including the Spokane Open College Wrestling Tournament, the USAW Tour of Americas Bigfoot Battle and many local and State events over the years. YEARS WEIGHTS NAME SCHOOL DIVISION; 1991-1994: 101-108-115-129: Pat Connors: R.A. Long: 3A: 1998-2001: 101-115-119-130: Martin Mitchell: Tonasket: 1A: 1999-2002: 115-125-125-125: Burke Barnes: Logan Utecht (No. 4, 132) and Darren Airey (No. In 1979 Coach Wheeler served as an assistant coach at Forks High School before becoming the head coach in 1983. The Cubs set a state record as they won six consecutive state Championships from 2002-07, and won eleven state trophies overall. He started the little guy program in Othello in the late 1960s. Feb. 17, 2022 Updated Thu., Feb. 17 . The seven coaches, two officials, one Medal of Courage and one Outstanding American have served an average of 37.8 years of wrestling coaching (254) or officiating (139), and a combined 387 years of service to the sport. Tanner Crosby (No. on demand Feb 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM PST. Mt. The last time anybody saw Cook in the Tacoma Dome, he was winning the 220 title at 1A two years ago. Final Rankings compiled after Mat Classic Finals. Coach Williams took the responsibility of traveling all over the country taking wrestlers from Othello, and at times from other programs, to tournaments. His unbridled enthusiasm for the sport and his contagious smile made it impossible for a new wrestler to say no when asked to turn out for the team. Bressler was a two-time state champion competing for Darryl Whitmore at Evergreen High School and was a four-year varsity athlete at the University of Washington. John Owen has had a major impact at all levels as a wrestling coach for 47 years. Brent Barnes has set the standard for high school wrestling programs as his teams have captured eleven state team championships during his time at Lake Stevens HS. Lake Stevens High SchoolBethel High School. Cowan has coached eleven state finalists and six state champions. He also spent six years as a WSWCA regional representative. HI Its a tight-knit team who have wrestled together for a long time.. He loves impacting the lives of kids through sports.. Paul Gryniuk, Washington Court House Washington (2010-2011) :05: Corby Running, Clarksville Clinton-Massie, 215 lbs (12/19/2009) . The school was in desperate need for a coach in 2007 and John quickly stepped in to fill the void and is still coaching to this day. As long as we keep improving, we can have a good postseason in February, Williams said. 3, 160), Joshua Niewert (No. Over the past 12 years, he has assisted with the womens program for USA Wrestling. This site is a repository and is not responsible for information that changes after posting. Meyerhoff coached 49 state placers, including 3 state champions, six runners-up, and twelve third place finishers. Voss never missed a practice or event, and his JV squad had a sepa ate schedule which he would drive anywhere in the state to get his team the level of competition they needed. Jeffrey and Max are coaching in the Chehalis program. Eklund helped establish the Lewis County freestyle wrestling program in the late 1970s. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association | 435 Main Ave S | Renton, WA 98057 | (425) 687-8585 . MH Both Voss and Hall of Fame head coach Rick Bowers completed their Masters Degree through Eastern Washington University and won a state title in the same year. 2 in 120 and freshman Bayden is No. The Wrestling Tournaments site is dedicated to becoming a primary source for information about open and sanctioned events. His first teaching position was at Lakota Junior High where he taught history and served as the Head Football Coach where they won a district title in 1998. In 2005 the Vikings were WIAA Academic State Champions. The resurgent Pullman program (first season title since 1976) was the highest GSL team at the Region 4 tourney, placing fourth. Baker girls team to four top-ten finishes including a state championship in 2008 and trophies in 2007 and 2010. Pullman (6-0, first): The Greyhounds placed fifth at state last season and want more, with 11 letter winners back for third-year coach Marcus Crossler. Cowan was selected by the Curtis HS students to be the faculty commencement speaker eight times, including seven of the last nine years of teaching. Owen then moved to North Idaho College where he would set a standard for the NJCAA over the next two decades. Once a teammate of Gage Cook at Granger, Nava is now one of the leaders for a Toppenish group that many consider the best this state has seen in years. The program grew over the years and Compton saw the Braves reach the top-10 in state before his retirement. These rankings keep fans informed as to the progress various wrestlers are making during the season and how that plays into the potential team championships which are determined at the Mat Classic in February of each year. Remember to have tournament directors email the completed brackets of their tournaments to be posted on the site and to be reviewed for ranking changes. Si1991 Dr. Warren Howe, Oak Harbor1992 Cecil West, Longview1993 Gene Ramos, Selah1994 Gary Knutzen, Burlington1995 Robert Mason, Moses Lake1996 Stan Omdal, Burlington1997 Bill Hamilton, Wenatchee1998 Mel Olson, Moses Lake1998 Carl Wenham, Federal Way1999 Peter Hulswit, Oak Harbor1999 Jim Smith, Edmonds2000 Tom Tipton, Puyallup2001 Don Weisel, Oak Harbor2002 Jim Northcutt, Hoquiam2002 Nick Simchuck, Spokane2003 Martin E. Fortin, Randle2004 Jack Reynolds, Bellevue2005 Dave Balkwill, Marysville2005 Diane Beauchamp, Camano Island2005 Venne Beauchamp, Camano Island2006 Ron Snow, Mt. Daniel Robillard wrestled at Granger HS where he was a three-time state placer and the class valedictorian in 1984. PA MA McNulty has coached 69 wrestling state placers, including 15 state champions and four runner-ups. OR Presented in honor of Dr. William Tomaras, the Father of Washington Wrestling, 1988 Pat Alexander, Tumwater1988 Eric Beardsley, Ellensburg1989 Jim H. Meyerhoff, Franklin Pierce1990 Ed Aliverti, Edmonds1992 Mike Hess, Edmonds1993 Cliff Gilles, Issaquah1994 Phyllis Meyerhoff, Puyallup1995 Lee Anderson, Ferndale1996 Joe Babbit, Pullman1997 Dolly Tomaras, Port Orchard2000 Mark Perry, Snohomish2001 Shirley Aliverti, Edmonds2003 Shelly Thiel, Enumclaw2008 Jack Reynolds, Bellevue2009 Gary Frey, Elma2012 Norman Freihauf, Vancouver2017 Dr. Warren Howe, Bellingham, 1985 Joe Babbitt, Pullman1986 Ed Aliverti, Edmonds1987 Jim Adamson, Moses Lake1989 Ron Bessemer, Everett1990 Dr. Dick Sutherland, Mt. 4, 113), Luke Zwiesler (No. As a coach at Mountlake Terrace HS for five years, Casebeer coached 25 state participants along with a state champion. He continued to play football in college at Olympic CC and Pacific University, where he earned a degree in education before moving back to Naselle where he started his teaching and coaching career. The third of four brothers, Quintanilla transferred to 3A contender University after winning the 4A title at 126 for Gonzaga Prep as a ninth grader in 2020. At Simon Fraser University Lepper wrestled and played football from 1983-86, and served as an assistant coach for both programs. He continues to coach football and substitute teach. The first to accomplish the feat was . 4 in the classification, won the Region 2 4A championship last weekend and had 11 wrestlers qualify for state. Oregon State University signee was on track to join the elite WIAA four-timer club - but COVID-19 killed that quest (Mat Classic was canceled last winter). Saturday, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.: championship matches. The Bears had five regional winners: Bennett Beard (106 pounds), Blaine Beard (120), Terran Manson (126), Hunter Williams (152) and Riley Phillips (195). Chronology. In the fall of 1995, Martinez became the head wrestling coach at Othello, and he would lead the Huskies for the next 20 years. Updated Thu., Dec. 8, 2022 at 1:54 p.m. WIAA Past High School Champs List; State champs/brackets 1957-95; Washington State 3X & 4X State HS Champs; 4X High School State Placers; WIAA Past Brackets; Washington College All-Americans; Legends of the WSWA; Hall of Champions; Top Rated. 10 in 285. MD Eligibility for the Joe Babbitt Contributors Award. 31 years USA/USWFWrestling Official. Watch the latest wrestling matches, find wrestling rankings or read the latest wrestling news. Jim A Meyerhoff--State Coaches Association, Dan Hensley--At Large, Eastern Washington, DaveMitchell--AT Large, Eastern Washington, Gaylord Strand--At Large, Western Washington, Shelly Thiel--At Large, Western Washington, CONTACT INFORMATION: [email protected] or 1-253-848-1735. Quotable: "The cool thing about him was when he walked through our door, he was not the best kid. Record Categories . After a two-year stint in the Army, and graduating from Central Washington in 1972, Owen coached at South Umpqua HS (OR) for three years where his team had a dual record of 72-11-2 and his teams placed 2nd and 4th, had three champions and eight place winners. In dual matches, his Othello team had 150 dual wins, and overall his teams had 195 wins. Pub. The team is young, but we return seven regional wrestlers., West Valley (4-2, third): Seventh-year coach Geoff Hensley said 51 wrestlers came out this season, Our biggest turnout in years, he said. The Lancers Jeshua Cwik (182) was second at regionals. U-Hi will be in a dogfight with Mead and Mt. With the 2022 Mat Classic tournament in the Tacoma Dome just one month away, SBLive is taking a closer look at the must-see wrestlers in the state of Washington. They had four regional qualifiers last season including senior Brayden Phillips, who was sixth in regionals and a state alternate at 220. 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