Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009

Warden wrestling coach lands in state hall of fame

By the Herald staff

YAKIMA -- Rick Bowers, who has led Warden to seven state championships in his 29 seasons, will be inducted into the Washington State Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Nov. 7.

Bowers led his teams to four straight 1A/B titles from 2003-06.

The ceremony will take place at the Yakima Convention Center.

Also on the list for induction is former Columbia Basin Junior College wrestler Rockey Isley (coach at Olympia) along with Darryl Smith (Olympic), Bill Stout (Peninsula) and Gaylor Strand (Yelm).