Wrestling

Jackson’s Emily Ortiz cries and hugs her coach, Chey Kawaihae, after winning the at the 4A girls 145-pound championship title Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Jackson’s Emily Ortiz wins state title after stressful morning

The senior becomes the program’s first state wrestling champion after win at Mat Classic.

 

Glacier Peak’s Connor Aney reaches around his opponent's back during the 4A boys 285-pound championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Thrice is nice: Aney, Haines win 3rd state titles

Two area boys take state for third time at Mat Classic XXXVI.

 

Everett’s Mia Cienga gets control of her opponent's foot during the 190-pound 3A girls championship match at the Mat Classic on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in Tacoma, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett’s Mia Cienega caps undefeated season with Mat Classic title

The junior wins the Girls 3A 190 championship at Mat Classic XXXVI after two prior finals losses.

 

Edmonds-Woodway’s Ever Yamada and Meadowdale’s Jamier Perry fight for hand positions during the 175-pound match on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

22 local wrestlers make it to Mat Classic XXXVI semifinals.

TACOMA—Twenty-two local boys and girls Class 3A and 4A high school wrestlers advanced to the semifinals at Mat Classic XXXVI Thursday at the Tacoma Dome.… Continue reading

Edmonds-Woodway’s Ever Yamada and Meadowdale’s Jamier Perry fight for hand positions during the 175-pound match on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Arlington junior Tre Haines stands atop the podium after winning the District 1 Boys 4A Wrestling 157-pound championship on Feb. 8 in Mill Creek, Washington. Lake Stevens senior Jarrell David placed second, Arlington junior Marquell Butler placed third and Lake Stevens sophomore Felix Ramsey placed fourth in the weight class. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).

Arlington’s Tre Haines embraces pressure on path for glory

The two-time state wrestling champion will aim to ‘3-peat’ at Mat Classic XXXVI this weekend.

Arlington junior Tre Haines stands atop the podium after winning the District 1 Boys 4A Wrestling 157-pound championship on Feb. 8 in Mill Creek, Washington. Lake Stevens senior Jarrell David placed second, Arlington junior Marquell Butler placed third and Lake Stevens sophomore Felix Ramsey placed fourth in the weight class. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald).

Everett qualifies 13 girls for Mat Classic

Mia Cianega wins at 190 as Seagulls place third at district wrestling tournament.

Marysville Pilchuck claims 2A district wrestling title

Tomahawks win three individual championship bouts.

Prep roundup for Wednesday, Feb. 12

Terrace, Monroe girls advance in district hoops tournament.

Edmonds-Woodway wrestlers react to a pin during the match against Meadowdale on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep boys wrestling roundup for Saturday, Feb. 8

Edmonds-Woodway boys wins Wesco 3A South wrestling title.

Edmonds-Woodway wrestlers react to a pin during the match against Meadowdale on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Coach Derek Lopez (far right) and the Lake Stevens boys' wrestling team celebrates with their championship trophy at the WIAA 4A District 1 Tournament at Jackson High School on Feb. 8, 2025.

Lake Stevens boys capture district wrestling title

The Vikings had 17 state-qualifiers; second-place Arlington led with five weight class winners

Coach Derek Lopez (far right) and the Lake Stevens boys' wrestling team celebrates with their championship trophy at the WIAA 4A District 1 Tournament at Jackson High School on Feb. 8, 2025.
Kamiak’s Kai Burgess has her arm raised in the air after beating Arlington’s Jaymari O’Neal in the 125-pound match at the 4A girls wrestling district tournament on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Rebuilding Kamiak girls wrestling steps forward at District Tournament

Ki Burgess and Eden Cole each won their weight class in Friday’s WIAA District 1 Girls’ 4A Tournament

Kamiak’s Kai Burgess has her arm raised in the air after beating Arlington’s Jaymari O’Neal in the 125-pound match at the 4A girls wrestling district tournament on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Kamryn Mason attempts to flip Glacier Peak’s Kyla Brown onto her back during 110-pound match at the 4A girls wrestling district tournament on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Vikings girls wrestling conquers 4A District 1 Tournament

Lake Stevens dominated with champions in six weight classes and 18 total state-qualifiers

Lake Stevens’ Kamryn Mason attempts to flip Glacier Peak’s Kyla Brown onto her back during 110-pound match at the 4A girls wrestling district tournament on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua makes a layup during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep weekend roundup for Jan. 31 and Feb. 1

Lake Stevens girls secure back-to-back league titles with a 41-point win.

Lake Stevens’ Noelani Tupua makes a layup during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep wrestling roundup for Thursday, Jan. 30

Tomahawks dominate district rivals to finish perfect season.

Prep wrestling roundup for Tuesday, Jan. 28

Lake Stevens boys win all but one bout to stay perfect in league duals.

Prep wrestling weekend roundup for Jan. 24-25

Vikings win Lady Knight Invitational.

Prep boys wrestling roundup for Thursday, Jan. 23

Marysville Pilchuck boys wrestling stays perfect in duals at 8-0.

Glacier Peak 126-pound wrestler Garrett Taylor attempts a takedown of Lake Stevens’ Gavin Ketchum during a Jan. 21, 2025 league dual meet at Glacier Peak High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)

Lake Stevens boys emerge as league favorite with win over Grizzlies

The “underdog” Vikings improved to 4-0 with 43-30 win over GP.

Glacier Peak 126-pound wrestler Garrett Taylor attempts a takedown of Lake Stevens’ Gavin Ketchum during a Jan. 21, 2025 league dual meet at Glacier Peak High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway’s Aziret Bakytov and Meadowdale’s Lukah Washburn fight for hand positioning during the 126-pound match on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Edmonds-Woodway’s eight pins dominate Meadowdale

The Warriors use depth to take down Mavericks, 68-6.

Edmonds-Woodway’s Aziret Bakytov and Meadowdale’s Lukah Washburn fight for hand positioning during the 126-pound match on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Prep wrestling roundup for Tuesday, Jan. 14

Marysville Pilchuck takes down Monroe wrestlers