John Owen has had a major impact at all levels as a wrestling coach for 47 years. Meyerhoff and his wife Dawn (an elementary teacher in the Puyallup School District) have two grown children, Angela and Tyler, and a six-year old grandson, Cormac. His style is unique - he can attack from any position." 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. 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. Gonzaga Prep (1-7, ninth): The Bullpups had a great turnout this season with more than 40 wrestlers, but its a young, inexperienced group according to veteran coach Danny Pearson. Chehalis High School\John Eklund was born and raised in Aberdeen and attended Western Washington University, graduating in 1970 with a major in history and a minor in athletic coaching. His attack rate has gone through the roof." Senior Alonzo Vargas (285) was an academic state champ and placed sixth at state last season. We have a few key returning wrestlers who are hoping to place at the state tournament this year, Petak said, noting an impressive group of ninth-graders. The Lancers Jeshua Cwik (182) was second at regionals. He was awarded the WIAA Sportsman of the Year Award in 2003. In 1977 Joe Reasons asked him to assist with wrestling at Clover Park HS. Girls Ranking Small School | Washington Wrestling Report, How the team rankings are calculated for the WWR Rankings, Girls Rankings All-Class | Washington Wrestling Report. SD Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. Brackets are located on the High School Page. San Nishi:29 years of Service to Wrestling: Officiated 29 years and Coached 22 years.NFHS National Rules Committee 2014-2017; Officiated 24 State championships.State Official of the year, 2007; Officiated Football for 30 years and officiatesCollege Baseball.Rick Rakevich:2008 Member of the Washington State Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame34 years of Service to Wrestling: Coached 30 years. Director of the WashingtonState Wrestling Weight Management Program sin inception in 2007. Wait, what? Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. And he just doesn't stop." Record Categories . Compton has been recognized by a variety of organizations for his work, including being named as the AAA State Coach of the Year in 1999, four time regional coach of the year, six time league coach of the year, Snohomish Count Wrestling Officials coach of the year, and he received the Campbell/Driscoll/Reiman Award by the Whatcom and Skagit County Officials Associations. Following his time at Seattle Christian, Mike Bressler moved to the Federal Way School District in 1997 and quickly established himself as an extraordinary coach and teacher. 3, 160), Joshua Niewert (No. He loves impacting the lives of kids through sports.. In the fall of 1995, Martinez became the head wrestling coach at Othello, and he would lead the Huskies for the next 20 years. In 2009 Meyerhoff was honored as the State Coach of the Year for the girls division, and he was selected as the 4A Coach of the Year in 2011. There were three years from 2002 2004 that Coach Wheeler did not coach wrestling while his wife, Lyn, was battling cancer. Over the past 30 years he has coached and taught at Ilwaco, Sequim, White River and is now in his tenth year back at Ilwaco. Chronology. 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. Robillard has coached 22 state champions and 125 state place winners. He has spent 30 years as a member and past-president of the Chehalis Activators, a group that raises money exclusively for Chehalis Middle School athletics. 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For the second year in a row, theres a new coach as Todd Slatter takes over. 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. NM CIF State Boys Wrestling Championships (182-120 Finals . To see national tournaments held out side of Washington visit the National Site. In September of 2016 Hallie was hit on his motorcycle by a semi-truck and sustained substantial leg injuries. Voss married his wife Janice in 1976, and their children Lee and Stacy followed a few years later. The purpose is to pay tribute to those coaches, officials and contributors who represent the best qualities of what the sport of wrestling has to offer and who share those characteristics with young people day in and day out. As always, feel free to comment on the rankings on the message board as the rankers do read those and use the information in addition to what they are able to review from the data on the WWR web site. Make sure you follow the brackets and use the message board to debate and root for your favorite wrestlers and teams. Cowan matriculated to the University of Washington, receiving an academic/athletic scholarship for football and wrestling. Alderwood High SchoolMountlake Terrace High School. This site is not affiliated with any governing body. He will cut guys loose so he can build leads that way." We have a very young, inexperienced group, but they are willing to work hard and accept any challenge we put forth in a practice, Tamura said. 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. 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. Quotable: "He's one of the fastest wrestlers I've worked with. After a time away from the sport, Compton coached at Burlington-Edison High School for six years where the Tigers had a dual record of 64-8-1, won three league and region titles, and won the 1993 AA State championship. This template is created by Colorlib. 1 in 132) and Jarom Liljenquist (195) and sent 10 to state. Keep the requests going so we can all see whats happening! The league will be deep with a lot of returners., Freeman: Eight letter winners return for second-year coach Matt Smith, including senior Hunter Hawk (132), who placed fourth at state. The more people we have talking to the administrators that have the data, the more results we will see on the site. He continues to teach at Mt. Seahawks Pete Carroll, John Schneider address report that Russell Wilson wanted them fired, Bobby Wagner? The Bears had five regional winners: Bennett Beard (106 pounds), Blaine Beard (120), Terran Manson (126), Hunter Williams (152) and Riley Phillips (195). Try it and let me know what you think on the message board. West High School wrestling matches and never misses an out-of-town match. Quotable: "He is ready to go - and stronger than ever" - Chiawana coach Jack Anderson. Now, he will vie to become the third wrestler in program history to win three WIAA champions, joining the Quintanilla brothers. When Coach Wheeler moved to Forks in 1979, he started the Forks freestyle wrestling club which has supported kids wrestling ever since. He spent four years as the WSWCA Secretary and coached the Cultural Exchange team to Poland in 1991.Barnes has coached on the Washington team to Fargo multiple times, and spent the past five years as the USA World Team Coach at the cadet and junior levels. Keep paying attention to this name is next-generation wave of in-state talent. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. He was the WSWA Deputy Director from 2002-2007. 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. Lee Hall: 1990 Member of the Washington State Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame22 years of Service to Wrestling: Coached 22 years, Rockey Isley:2009 Member of the Washington State Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame39 years of Service to Wrestling: Coached 35 years. From September 2005 to February 2006, following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, he served as Commander, Task Force Navy Family; a task force established by the Chief of Naval Operations to direct, coordinate and monitor full spectrum community service operations for the Navy families affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. 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. Quotable: "What stands out is his relentless pressure. WI In 1998, he became the head coach at Sedro-Woolley High School, and his teams have a dual meet record of 114-12 overthe past 17 years. His first season in Anacortes the team had a dual record of 2-7. 1 in 106, sophomore Blaine is No. One of those state champions, Kirk White, went on to win a national title for Boise State and later coached the Broncos. Dont worry about where you are ranked, instead focus on exceeding that. WV-Mat Bulletin Board updated: Indiana, District 7 is looking for Teams for High School "The Bo Wood" Wrestling Tournament January 7, 2023. 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. - Bremerton coach Ty Michaelson. Sports > High school sports 2022-23 Winter High School Sports Preview: Wrestling capsules for the Greater Spokane League and Eastern Washington. MP We have multiple guys at different weight classes and they have all started the season healthy and eager to be on the mat, Burgess said. 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. PR Final Rankings compiled after Mat Classic Finals. - Chiawana coach Jack Anderson. OH Fantastic defensive technician, this multiple national champion has been well-schooled in the Big Ten style of collegiate wrestling. HALL OF FAME. 3, 220) bear watching. 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. Mead (8-0, first): In coach Phil McLeans 22nd year with the Panthers last year, they finally got over the hump to win a state title. Northwest Christian: The Crusaders have their biggest squad in 10 years and received an influx of athletes as a pair of football players came out for the first time. UT He also received the inaugural Sportsman of the Year at the 50th anniversary Washington State wrestling tournament. Active coaches may be nominated if they have coached for twenty years. Daniel Robillard wrestled at Granger HS where he was a three-time state placer and the class valedictorian in 1984. MO Quotable: "The cool thing about him was when he walked through our door, he was not the best kid. of Montana and Gonzaga University. Voss graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1980. McNultys football teams have placed 5th in state three times and he has been selected as league Coach of the Year four times. Top Rated kids 09-10; Top Rated kids 08-09; Top Rated kids 07-08; Top Rated kids 06-07 . Meyerhoff was chosen as the SPSL South Coach of the Year in 2005, 2006 and 2011 along with Region 2 Coach of the Year in 2011. PW NH 1 seed against Rainier Beach , Stephanie Vigil, longtime KHQ-TV news anchor, announces June departure to travel and start pickleball clothier, Spokane rape kit leads to cold case arrest in 1979 Lake Tahoe killing, Previously convicted murderer sentenced to an additional 35 years for killing man in downtown Spokane, Despite recent historic investments into child care, workforce is still struggling in Washington. In 2005 he returned to wrestling as an assistant coach, but again took over head coaching duties in 2007. ME Baker girls team to four top-ten finishes including a state championship in 2008 and trophies in 2007 and 2010. Well have a chance to fill 14 weights for duals, he said. AR KS Now, after winning two 1A titles for Seton Catholic, he's at a new school - and a new weight (170). AL Happily, she is now cancer free. LC will have a dedicated girls team for the first time with nine wrestlers. ER teams won five SPSL Championships, three regional championships, and the 2011 Girls team were the 4A Academic State Champions. One thing is for sure about this late bloomer, he isn't afraid of a challenge. 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. WV Barnes has lead LSHS to 22 regional championships, 25 sub-regional tournament titles, and 27 WESCO dual titles during his 30 seasons. STATE PLACERS LIST FOR SEEDING: BOYS | GIRLS: LIST OF 3 & 4-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS: PAST RESULTS: . Casebeers junior high and middle school teams were always in top condition as well as excellent technicians. He does not shy away from a challenge as he has taken over a few wrestling and football programs that were struggling and turned them in to top teams at the league and state level. 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. MD It is the chance for a few overlooked wrestlers to have a breakthrough state tournament and finish higher than anyone had them ranked. Washington County high school wrestlers with final season records of .500 or better. WA Wrestling Classes. 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). Stillwater, OK 74075 Shadle Park (1-3, fifth): Two-time state champ Zach Lopez (132) has graduated, but eight letter winners return for the Highlanders, led by two-time state placer Mateo Escobar (160), the third brother to place. Williams also coached the 1982 Cultural Exchange Team to Australia and twice coached Team Washington at the Junior Nationals in Iowa. Theres a vast difference. By Lou Sportelli, D.C. A good official only ticks off half of the gymnasium at any one time, Girls Ranking Small School | Washington Wrestling Report, How the team rankings are calculated for the WWR Rankings, Girls Rankings All-Class | Washington Wrestling Report. Cowans philosophy, a theme throughout his career, is to: compete, especially against ones best self; commit to excellence in all endeavors; and lead with impeccable integrity. VI 10 in 285. We are young, but they show a lot of talent, McLean said. Saturday, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.: championship matches. A two-time Tri-State champ, his undefeated senior year was cut short by a knee injury. - University coach Ryan Montang. 1, Sedro-Woolley; 2, Kelso; 3, Auburn; 4, Auburn Riverside; 5, Everett; 6, Enumclaw; 7, East Valley (Spokane); 8, Sunnyside; 9, Olympic; 10, Peninsula. And with the Wildcats, his nickname is "Backpack" - because once he is in the dominant wrestling position, he loves riding an opponent's shouder. Coach Bressler has been recognized as SPSL Coach of the Year four times and a two-time State Coach of the Year. Baker in 1994 where he would coach wrestling for the Mountaineers for 20 seasons. OUTSTANING AMERICAN Rear Admiral Robert O. Passmore: Retired 3/12/2008: High School wrestler at Oak Harbor High School, competing two years in the State Tournament. Baker and coach football. That includes 15 letter winners and three state qualifiers, including junior Logan Utecht (126) who finished third last season. 4, 132) and Darren Airey (No. Owen then moved to North Idaho College where he would set a standard for the NJCAA over the next two decades. In the last five years, he's been taken down 10 times in well over 100 matches a year." OK 5 years State Directorof Washington USA Wrestling. 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. Many of the athletes that he helped coach became successful in their own right, including WSWCA Hall of Fame members Wayne Schutte (Othello), Mark Kondo, (Othello), Ruben Martinez (Othello), and Scott Bliss (Auburn and Mead). 1), Mt. Mike Carr:2005 Member of the Washington State Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame42 years of Service to Wrestling: Coached 38 years. The Wrestling Tournaments site is dedicated to becoming a primary source for information about open and sanctioned events. The Zillah teams won three state championships, one with Robillard as the head coach and two as an assistant coach. Another podium wrestler in search of his first WIAA title, Cline is ready to break through. During his time at Zillah, the Leopards had a dual meet record of 254-80-2, and they won 13 league titles, 15 district titles, and three Regional championships. He is currently the Assigning Secretary for his local wrestling officials association. TX Quotable: "CJ is probably one of the best wrestlers in the state on his feet." - Granger coach Richard Sanchez. Quinnton Flores is Lewis and Clarks top-ranked wrestler at No. Randy Couture went on to become an Olympic contender and five time cage fighter champion. Washington High School Wrestling. His nominator says this of his friend; Coach Leppers loud Old School exterior hides his huge heart for kids. The Washington high school wrestling season is underway. 106. The Titans had a dual record of 241-43 during his tenure and a total high school coaching record of 311-53, with 3 State Titles, 20 top ten finishes, 11 state trophies, 12 GSL titles, 9 District titles, and 4 Region titles. 4) duking it out. North Central senior Kenndyl Mobley (126), a state champ in 2019 and 20, was a regional champion again and hopes to add his name to the list of three-time winners. Mount Baker High SchoolFerndale High School. State Tournament Information. And following amputation of one leg below the knee and lengthy rehabilitation he started officiating on the mat again in 2018 and officiated at the Washington State Wrestling Championships in February of 2020. Tomaras Award nominees must be nominated by a Hall of Fame or WSWCA Executive Board Member. Gonzaga Prep has three going to state: regional champ Noah Holman (No. At Simon Fraser University Lepper wrestled and played football from 1983-86, and served as an assistant coach for both programs. Watch the latest wrestling matches, find wrestling rankings or read the latest wrestling news. Jay Breckenridge was a three-time state placer for Burlington-Edison HS, including a state championship in 1978. He was the head wrestling coach at Emerald Ridge for fifteen years, starting the program at the new school in 2000. Feeling chilled to the bone while fishing in January is an endurable compromise for doing something you love. The following state records should be regarded as "unofficial." . NE Robillard also had a storied career in other sports while at Zillah. FM - Mountain View coach Joel Denman. Wheeler has coached 75 of the 77 FHS state placers, which include six state champions. Senior Gabe Skinner (145) and junior Nam Pham (106) are key returners. Cheney (4-5, sixth): Fifth-year coach Jason Conner has 11 letter winners back, including seniors Joe Showalter (fourth at state, 132) and Dalton Taylor (third, 152). Director of the Washington State Wrestling Weight Management Program sin inception in 2007. Spokane defends No. In dual matches, his Othello team had 150 dual wins, and overall his teams had 195 wins. Quotable: "Over these last two years, he's grown a ton. Washington USA Wrestling Washington State High School 4x State Champions List. 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 the same time, Mike took over the head wrestling position at Decatur High School. Hanson is a huge proponent to add a State Dual Meet Championship in Washington working with the WIAA as a coachs representative. Nominees should have completed a minimum of ten years as an Interscholastic Wrestling Coach in the state of Washington. Class 2B. Just the nature of the beast. He began teaching in 1974 with the Clover Park SD, teaching science, coaching football and track. Curtis High SchoolClover Park High School. The Washington Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is privileged to announce their Class of 2022 Inductees. And he is a brick wall to try and take down." 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. Voss did whatever was necessary to help the program, including volunteering countless hours the middle school and Little Guy wrestling teams. Washington; Smart Choices Scholarship Program; Scholastic Cup; Scholastic Awards Program; LEAP; Hall of Fame; . LaConner High SchoolAnacortes High SchoolBurlington-Edison High School. Feb. 17, 2022 Updated Thu., Feb. 17 . In 1979 Coach Wheeler served as an assistant coach at Forks High School before becoming the head coach in 1983. He has been a strong proponent for the advancement of girls wrestling in Washington, and helped coach the WSWA Girls National Team at Fargo where the teams placed 2nd and 3rd in the national duals. Then in 1989 he moved to University High School in Spokane, taking over as head coach in 1994 where Owen would remain until his retirement from coaching in 2019. 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: Spokane in the GSL 3A again this year, Montang said. Along with the championships, his teams have earned eight other top-four trophies. After a year off due to the pandemic, the best high school wrestlers in the state meet in Tacoma this weekend for the state championships. Quotable: "He approaches a match like he wants to make a statement. Technically elite, and calm under pressure, the two-time national runner-up is state's most complete wrestler. Others to watch: Rogers Ellabelle Taylor (110) and Viktoriya Dovhoruka (155); Meads Kelsey Louen (130) and Baylie Conner (170); and Clarkstons Caila Rice (105). Emerald Ridge ran the first tournament solely for girls after the WIAA started the girls state tournament in 2007. Jim Meyerhoff grew up in a wrestling family and was helping manage tournaments at a young age. He is currently an organizer of the WSWCA Coaches Clinic, is involved in the Japanese Cultural Exchange Program, has served as WSWA Coaches Director and the NWCA Board of Directors - Scholastic, along with coaching club wrestlers of all ages throughout his career. Heres a preview of the Greater Spokane League 4A/3A and 2A, plus other teams in the area. on demand Feb 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM PST. - Orting coach Jody Coleman. The 2021 Induction Ceremony will be June 5th, 2022, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center in Federal Way, WA. Winners were James Mason (113), Cole Turner (132), Jonathan Mason (152), Deklen Agloinga (182) and Jakob Conners (220). DE CLASSIC the State Wrestling Championships. For some wrestlers their best hopes will be fulfilled that weekend while others will have dreams crushed. Lakeside and Deer Park finished a distant second and third, respectively, at regionals behind overwhelming state favorite Toppenish. Barnes is the son of Hall of Fame coach Ray Barnes (Puyallup HS), and they are the first father/son coaches to be inducted in the WSWCA Hall of Fame. Prior to coming to EVHS, Hanson coached at Arlee HS (MT), Wapato HS, Lakeside HS Nine Mile Falls and Coeur dAlene HS (ID). 2022-2023 Activity Calendar. Compton and his wife Reesa have four children; Christina, Katy, Liz and Evelyn. After transferring to Brigham Young, he was a two-time WAC champion and was named the WAC Outstanding Wrestler his senior year. MS From 1983-1989 Owen was the head coach at Couer dAlene High School where he coached five individual state champions. Washington High School Sports and Activity Calendar Listing . John and his wife Janet have four children; Jennifer, Nicole, Tommy and Brian. MEDAL OF COURAGEHallie Tuck:31 years of Service to Wrestling: Officiated 27 years, 2008 Washington Officials Association Meritorious Service Award. North Central (2-6, seventh): The Wolfpack returns six letter winners for second-year coach Steven Taylor, including a pair of state qualifiers: junior Tristan Zaragoza (120) and junior Tommy Elliott (152). (Patrick Hagerty/For The Spokesman-Review). Ferris qualified five, with senior Hayden Wienclaw (No. The Othello teams that Williams helped coach won three state championships (1968, 1969, 1974) along with five runner-up finishes (1975, 1977, 1978, 1986, 1995). The Greyhounds had five advance to Mat Classic, including Gabriel Smith (152), a state runner-up in 2020, and regional winners Aydin Peltier (120) and Ivan Acosta (138). 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. Email: dgmstaff@nwhof.org. As a team, Decatur finished second in state twice and became a consistent top ten team. AS In 2005 the Vikings were WIAA Academic State Champions. Mead claimed the Region 4 3A title with five individual winners and 13 making state. Richard Linsenyayer (Deceased): 2001 Member of the Washington State Wrestling CoachesHall of Fame. After winning the 1980 AAA state championship for Rogers HS in Puyallup, Barnes was a 2-time All-American at North Idaho, winning a national championship. Photo by Steven Ryan. Eklund has been named league Middle School Coach of the Year multiple times. Signed at D2 Colorado-Mesa where ex-Cardinals great Fred Green is wrestling. Central Valley (5-3, fourth): Eighth-year coach Shaun Williams lost as much talent to graduation as any coach in the league, but has 15 letter winners back including two state placers: Junior Blaine Beard (seventh, 126) and sophomore Danner Smith (eighth, 182). Universitys Libby Roberts (105) and Newports Madisen Pillers (235) were regional champs and are state title contenders. OR Mt. 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