He wrestled for Eastern Washington University and the University of Montana. 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. During his tenure at OHS, his teams won two state titles along with 2nd, 3rd and 4th place finishes. KY Feb. 17, 2022 36 years as staff and now director for MATCLASSIC the State Wrestling Championships. When Coach Wheeler moved to Forks in 1979, he started the Forks freestyle wrestling club which has supported kids wrestling ever since. 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). West High School wrestling matches and never misses an out-of-town match. NY The Cougars will field a girls team of eight this season. We should be a competitive and deep team, Hensley said. 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. 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. Email: dgmstaff@nwhof.org. KS 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. 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. 4, 113), Luke Zwiesler (No. 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. In September of 2016 Hallie was hit on his motorcycle by a semi-truck and sustained substantial leg injuries. Your place to find available wrestling tournaments. As an assistant coach for Ferndale during the 1989 season, he worked with Hall of Fame coach Lee Anderson. In 1989, he was a coach for one of the Centennial Games regional wrestling teams. 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. Mt. Resource. WA They have two sons, Jeffrey (Stacey) and Max (Tami) and five Grandchildren. For some wrestlers their best hopes will be fulfilled that weekend while others will have dreams crushed. Following graduation from Puyallup HS, Meyerhoff attended Pacific Lutheran University and assisted with the wrestling program. Shadle Parks Zach Lopez (132), a State 3A champ in 2020, won at regionals and is the No. Top Rated kids 09-10; Top Rated kids 08-09; Top Rated kids 07-08; Top Rated kids 06-07 . 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. Technically elite, and calm under pressure, the two-time national runner-up is state's most complete wrestler. Senior Andrew Boniecki (145) and sophomore Riley Hemminger (170) were regional participants. Prior to coming to EVHS, Hanson coached at Arlee HS (MT), Wapato HS, Lakeside HS Nine Mile Falls and Coeur dAlene HS (ID). The high school season of folkstyle wrestling culminates with the consistently sold . They had four regional qualifiers last season including senior Brayden Phillips, who was sixth in regionals and a state alternate at 220. Copyright 2023, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy, Pullman senior Jaedyn Brown savoring every moment on Greyhounds journey to top seed at State, Boys state capsules: No. In the Forks community he spent six years coaching baseball in Little League and Babe Ruth. Pub. The first to accomplish the feat was . And after finishing as the 4A runner-up at 145 to Tahoma's Steele Starren in 2020, all the teenager has to do is finish the deal as a senior, and win his first Mat Classic championship. 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: jmeyerho@msn.com or 1-253-848-1735. ER teams won five SPSL Championships, three regional championships, and the 2011 Girls team were the 4A Academic State Champions. McNulty has coached 69 wrestling state placers, including 15 state champions and four runner-ups. 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. (I'd missed Joshua Goode being the new all-time pin leader!) 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. 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. U-Hi will be in a dogfight with Mead and Mt. Spokane in the GSL 3A again this year, Montang said. This site is not affiliated with any governing body. At CV his teams placed 3rd and 4th and saw eight Bears win championships among 28 state place winners. We need folks to write down my email address (info@washingtonwrestlingreport.net) and make sure they hand it to the tournament directors at ALL tournaments and ask them to email the completed brackets to us for posting. After polling coaches and media outlets around the state, here are the headlining 14 boys wrestlers to watch, regardless of classification (ranked in order): 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. His teams compiled a dual meet record of 212-52 and they have won league titles at all three schools, including six consecutive league and regional titles at White River and currently two in a row at Ilwaco. 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. Director of the Washington State Wrestling Weight Management Program sin inception in 2007. MN Breckenridge was an assistant coach at five different schools over his first 8 years. He has an overall combined dual meet record of 354-64 and has had 26 top-ten team finishes at the state tournament in 34 years of coaching. During his tenure there, he took a struggling program and made it a state power earning three regional titles, three SPSL championships, two SPSL NW division titles, and one central division championship. Needless to say, he is ready for the next level. 4, 106), Nolan Crosby (No. Carl Wenham:36 years of Service to Wrestling: Coached 13 years. 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. Well have a chance to fill 14 weights for duals, he said. - Edmonds-Woodway coach Brian Alfi. Nominees should have completed a minimum of ten years as an Interscholastic Wrestling Coach in the state of Washington. Cowan was selected by his peers as league and regional assistant coach of the year, and league and regional head coach of the year. CLASSIC the State Wrestling Championships. First as an assistant with this brother Don at University HS, then two stints at Central Valley and West Valley in Spokane. OH This award is for those individuals who have made a significant contribution at the state or national level to the sport of wrestling in Washington. - Orting coach Jody Coleman. MEDAL OF COURAGEHallie Tuck:31 years of Service to Wrestling: Officiated 27 years, 2008 Washington Officials Association Meritorious Service Award. Deadline for submitting nominations will beApril 1of each year. Others to watch: Rogers Ellabelle Taylor (110) and Viktoriya Dovhoruka (155); Meads Kelsey Louen (130) and Baylie Conner (170); and Clarkstons Caila Rice (105). RI AZ Washington High School Wrestling. State Specific Sites: Eklund helped establish the Lewis County freestyle wrestling program in the late 1970s. Owen then moved to North Idaho College where he would set a standard for the NJCAA over the next two decades. Richard Linsenyayer (Deceased): 2001 Member of the Washington State Wrestling CoachesHall of Fame. His attack rate has gone through the roof." Quotable: "CJ is probably one of the best wrestlers in the state on his feet." VA Owen Prince (126), Sylus Feltwell (138), Ashton Strobel (152) and Maddex Strobel (138) also qualified. Craig Hanson is entering his 24th year of coaching at East Valley where his teams have finished in the top-ten at state eighteen times and have won fourteen league titles, eight regional titles and one state championship. He serves as the WA state representative to the NHSCA wrestling committee. Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Prep Schools Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, . It is the chance for a few overlooked wrestlers to have a breakthrough state tournament and finish higher than anyone had them ranked. He also serves as the announcer for the W.F. He continues to coach football and substitute teach. He has garnered the respect of students, athletes, opposing coaches and officials as a true gentleman of the sport who held his athletes to high standards. He loves impacting the lives of kids through sports.. Tyler Walker (No. Fantastic defensive technician, this multiple national champion has been well-schooled in the Big Ten style of collegiate wrestling. Logan Utecht (No. Wait, what? - Deer Park coach Ryan Jorgensen. Washington County high school wrestlers with final season records of .500 or better. Tanner Crosby (No. Oregon State University signee Isaiah Anderson headlines a list of impressive wrestlers gunning for state titles next month in Tacoma. Along with the championships, his teams have earned eight other top-four trophies. 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). Three years later the Seahawks finished as the dual and league champions along with a Dream Duals championship. Washington County high school wrestlers with final season records of .500 or better. 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. Quotable: "His positioning is tough to beat. 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. Coach Bressler has been recognized as SPSL Coach of the Year four times and a two-time State Coach of the Year. 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McNultys football teams have placed 5th in state three times and he has been selected as league Coach of the Year four times. His Curtis teams won two Academic State Championships, including numerous individual Academic State Champion wrestlers. GA The Stags send three to state, led by two-time state champ and top ranked Nathan Gregory (126) and regional champ Bryon Newby (182). 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). 1), Mt. 1, Concrete; 2, Liberty Bell; 3, Reardan; 4, Oroville; 5, Republic; 6, Kittitas; 7, Wilbur-Creston-Keller; 8, Pomeroy; 9, Darrington; 10, Davenport. Over the past 12 years, he has assisted with the womens program for USA Wrestling. Trackwrestling is the home of all things wrestling, serving athletes, administrators, and fans of every competition level - from youth athletics to elite world championships. Seahawks Pete Carroll, John Schneider address report that Russell Wilson wanted them fired, Bobby Wagner? 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 spent six years as a WSWCA regional representative. 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). McNulty has been a master at increasing participation, especially with small schools. And he just doesn't stop." His softball teams won four Academic State Championships and had 30 straight years of WIAA Academic Achievement Awards. 10 in 132. CIF State Boys Wrestling Championships (182-120 Finals . We nearly doubled our participation numbers from Year 1 to Year 2, Gretch said. At the same time, Mike took over the head wrestling position at Decatur High School. The Rankings Page link is at the top of this page along with a link to the High School Page for 2022-23. Casebeer is currently officiating and provides wrestling clinics to assist coaches in the vicinity. In 1986 Wheeler was named the 1A State Coach of the year. Eklund worked at Chehalis Middle School for 30 years, teaching History and Mechanical Drawing as well as coaching football and wrestling. Following an injury, Cowan transferred to the University of Puget Sound in 1971, participating in football and track, earning All-American honors in football. Nomination Procedure:Anyone can nominate a retired coach for the Hall of Fame, however, if the nominator is not a current wrestling coach in the state of Washington or a member of the WSWCA Hall of Fame they must secure an active coach as a sponsor. 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. Active coaches may be nominated if they have coached for twenty years. In 1992 Cowan and Reasons independently moved to Curtis HS where he continued to coach wrestling and football. 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. AS Cowan has coached eleven state finalists and six state champions. Individual Champions; Washington High School. IN ID 2 in 120 and freshman Bayden is No. The Washington high school wrestling season is underway. 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. He was names NJCAA Coach of the Year four times. Quotable: "He is so frustrating because he is big for his weight class and long. We feel like we can be a top eight team by the end of the year. Key returners include Gabe Weza (126), fourth-at-state Dawson Bailey (132), Bodee Thivierge (138) and Braden Jared (220). 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. One of those state champions, Kirk White, went on to win a national title for Boise State and later coached the Broncos. AR He is the fireworks show of the Michaelson trifecta, wrestling for his father, Ty, and with older brother, Thor. He coached the Mt. 2023 WIAA Indiv Wrestling Championship Day 2 Mat #17 All Matches. 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. After transferring to Brigham Young, he was a two-time WAC champion and was named the WAC Outstanding Wrestler his senior year. 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. 185 Vikingshave placed at the state tournament. But the Fargo national champion is bigger (250), stronger and the Army commit is set to become the baddest man at 285. 1 at 120) and Elijah Reems (No. Each year the Washington Wrestling Report publishes rankings all year long for the separate divisions within Washington as well as in All-Class ranking of the entire state. Quotable: "What stands out is his relentless pressure. The Board of Governors of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum established the State Chapter program in 1993. 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). Coach Abraham Rocha enters his fourth season. 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. WV 31 years USA/USWFWrestling Official. Emerald Ridge ran the first tournament solely for girls after the WIAA started the girls state tournament in 2007. 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. Dont worry about where you are ranked, instead focus on exceeding that. Friday, August 26, 2022 Fri, Aug 26, 2022: Francis Howell North (Washington JV Tournament) Softball: High School Fall Season. 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. Hanson is a graduate of the Univ. Its a tight-knit team who have wrestled together for a long time.. The resurgent Pullman program (first season title since 1976) was the highest GSL team at the Region 4 tourney, placing fourth. His teams won 10 league titles, with 9 undefeated seasons, and 6 regional titles. John Casebeer provided the wrestling foundation for high school wrestling in the Edmonds School District for 30 years. Kevin McNulty wrestled, played football and ran track at Naselle HS. To add a tournament to this site (for now) send an email. 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 have a strong core coming back, Smith said. Coaches School; CoachUp! A Cadet national champion, Mobley also has a pair of 3A titles to his name - 106 in 2019, and 126 in 2020. Voss did whatever was necessary to help the program, including volunteering countless hours the middle school and Little Guy wrestling teams. 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. In 1977 Joe Reasons asked him to assist with wrestling at Clover Park HS. Over the years has taught a myriad of subjects for students in the Forks schools from fourth grade through twelfth grade. Hall of Fame Eligibility:A nominee is eligible upon retiring from active coaching for two consecutive state tournaments. Class 2B. The Vikings won their first state in 1990, and since 2000 they have captured ten more titles, the most recent in 2016. WA Wrestling Districts. The Anacortes American recognized Compton with the Best Coach Award four times. Final Rankings compiled after Mat Classic Finals. The Lancers Jeshua Cwik (182) was second at regionals. He started the little guy program in Othello in the late 1960s. - University coach Ryan Montang. 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