As expected, the dominant Tahoma grapplers earned first place at the Feb. 8 sub-regionals tournament
Bears coach Chris Feist said he knew his team would likely come away with wins and had his eyes towards the next markers: regionals and state.
“We’re here to learn, get better and advance,” Feist said just prior to the finals matchups. “Just let the wrestling speak for itself.”
Kentlake, which won only two regular season dual meets, sent four wrestlers to the finals, with 152-pounder Josh Beckler the lone victor. Kentwood also had one champion, 220 pound Austin Duncan.
Team scores:
1. Tahoma: 441
2. Kentridge: 230
3. Kentwood: 227
4. Auburn: 22.5
5. Kent-Meridian: 192.5
6. Kentlake: 120
7. Auburn Riverside: 98.5
8. Thomas Jefferson: 85
9. Mt. Rainier: 35
Coverage area first-place winners:
113: Nick Whitehead — Tahoma
120: Justin Spila — Tahoma
126: Cruz Velasquez — Tahoma
132: Todd Link — Tahoma
145: Justin Welding — Tahoma
152: Josh Beckler — Kentlake
160: Tucker Mjelde — Tahoma
182: Adam Hockenson — Tahoma
195: Cooper Thomas — Tahoma
220: Austin Duncan — Kentwood
