Wrestling: Kamiakin, Sunnyside advance three to semifinals at Mat Classic
The Kamiakin Braves have their sights on a team trophy, and with three of their top guys in today’s 3A semifinals, their visions may come true.
The Braves have Austin Almaguer (106 pounds), Riley Gurr (113) and Nick Little (285) left on the championship side of the bracket at the Tacoma Dome. Action gets under way at 10 a.m. today.
Almaguer, a freshman, had a pair of decisions to advance, while Gurr, who was second at state last year at 106 pounds, cruised into the semis with a 46-second pin and an 11-0 victory over CJ Richmond of Sumner.
Little, who is looking to improve on last year’s fourth-place finish, opened with a second-round pin of Micah Freeman of Cleveland, then earned a 5-1 decision over Jackson Potts of Foss. He will face Julius McDade of O’Dea in the semifinals.
Arlington leads the team race with 80 points, with Edmonds-Woodway a distant second with 60. The Braves have 44 points, one behind North Central.
Southridge has Mikael Failor in today’s semis at 120 pounds. He posted two pins on the day, beating Tyson Mowrey of Hazen in 1:51, and Zachariah Gomez of Bishop Blanchet in 3:48. He will wrestle Kyle Opland of Enumclaw today.
In the 4A tournament, Sunnyside has three in the semifinals —Jose Campos (106), Elias Romero (113) and Josiah Rodriguez (126).
The Grizzlies are sitting seventh in the teams standings with 37 points. Lake Stevens leads the way with 58, while Moses Lake is second with 53.
Chiawana’s Bryce Buckley (152) and Levi McBride (220) advanced to the semifinals, as did Richland heavyweight Nic Workman and Pasco’s Jake Covington (138).
Workman, who was third last year, is the highest-returning wrestler in his weight class. He picked up a 4-2 decision over Avyion Fisher of Bethel in the first round, then pinned Holden Miller of Yelm in the third round to stay on the right side of the bracket.
McBride advanced with a pin of Josh Felder of Monroe, and a 12-2 major decision over Quinzy Salu of Decatur to reach the semis.
Sunnyside took a hit in the quarterfinals when Diego Castaneda was pinned in the second round by James Rogers of Battle Ground.
Castaneda (28-3) won the 132-pound 2A title while at Grandview as a sophomore, then captured the 145 4A title last year for Sunnyside. He missed some time and tournaments in January while recovering from a hip injury.
4A
First round
106: Jose Campos (Sun) d. Jack Latimer (Camas), 3-0. 113: Elias Romero (Sun) p. Izzy Murrietta (Tahoma), 2:46. Tanner Craig (Camas) d. Victor Ramirez (Pas), 2-1. 120: Jacob Mendoza (Sun) md. Tyler Lantz (Krid), 10-1. Nathan Hobbs (Krid) md. Silas Jasso (Sun), 13-5. Andy Sandhu (Kwod) d. Josh Miranda (Chi), 7-0. 126: Josiah Rodriguez (Sun) p. Spencer Marenco (Mt.Si), 4:16. Nathan Bengen (Chi) p. Steven Solusod (Isq), 3:06. 132: Josh Franich (Puy) tf. Noah Reyes (Rich), 16-0. 138: Jake Covington (Pas) p. Daniel Ladenburg (Blmn), 3:22. 145: Diego Castaneda (Sun) d. Kyle Cramer (Puy), 6-2. 152: JJ Rodriguez (Sun) d. Spencer Hanson (Puy), 3-0. Bryce Buckely (Chi) md. Nolan Martinez (Puy), 13-1. Luis Velazco (Pas) p. Ketner Fields (Curtis), 1:50. 160: Adam Benson (Timb) d. Cory Johnson (Chi), 9-8. 182: John Bridgman (Curtis) p. Issac Lovato (Rich), 2:31. 195: Kameron Silvers (Chi) p. Brennan Dalgleish (MtSi), :43. 220: Levi McBride (Chi) p. Josh Felder (Monroe), 1:22. Calhoun Helmberger (Curtis) d. Alex Campos (Chi), 3-0. 285: Nic Workman (Rich) d. Avyion Fisher (Bethel), 4-2.
Quarterfinals
106: Jose Campos (Sun) d. Dillan Meyer (Snoh), 6-2. 113: Elias Romero (Sun) md. Logan Swank (Emrd), 16-2. 120: Jacob Mendoza (Sun) d. Mason Eaglin (Gkap), 10-7. 126: Lane Holland (Gkap) d. Josiah Rodriguez (Sun), 7-6. Nick Whitehead (Tah) p. Nathan Bengen (Chi), 2:52. 138: Jake Covington (Pas) d. Julian Fryberg (Lkst), 6-0. 145: James Rogers (Bgrd) p. Diego Castaneda (Sun), 3:21. 152: Bryce Buckley (Chi) d. Angelo Trujillo (Skit), 9-0. Adrian Avena (Tbea) md. JJ Rodriguez (Sun), 15-5. Tommy Strassenberg (Union) d. Luis Velazco (Pas), 4-1. 195: Trenton Harris (Kwod) d. Kameron Silvers (Chi), 1-0. 220: Levi McBride (Chi) md. Quinzy Salu (Deca), 12-2. 285: Nic Workman (Rich) p. Holden Miller (Yelm), 5:29.
First round consolations
106: Xyzy 113: Devin Gentz (Skit) d. Victor Ramirez (Pas), 3-1. 120: Diante Wise (Stad) tf. Silas Jasso (Sun), 16-0. Patrick Wheeler (Curtis) p. Josh Miranda (Chi), 2:46. 132: Noah Reyes (Rich) md. Scott Huff (Skln), 11-2. 160: Dylan Goodpaster (Egvn) md. Cory Johnson (Chi), 9-0. 182: Issac Lovato (Rich) md. Jakobie Willis (Wdnv), 12-4. 220: Alex Campos (Chi) p. Littlefield (Yelm), 1:50.
Second round consolations
126: Josiah Rodriguez (Sun) d. John Sowers (Davis), 11-4. Rylan Thompson (Camas) d. Nathan Bengen (Chi), 3-1. 132: Robles (Skit) d. Noah Reyes (Rich), 4-0. 145: Diego Castaneda (Sun). 152: JJ Rodriguez (Sun). Luis Velazco (Pas). 182: Tyler Losch (Yelm) d. Issac Lovato (Rich), 5-3. 195: Kameron Silvers (Chi) d. Jermaine Ducham (Lclk), 6-0. 220: Freddie Green (Span) d. Alex Campos (Chi), 7-4.
3A
First round
106: Mitchell Martinez (Edwd) p. Marco Mendoza (Sou), 5:32. Austin Almaguer (Kam) d. Cole Daurie (M-P), 7-2. 113: Riley Gurr (Kam) p. Crisanto Deguzman (O’D), :46. 120: Mikael Failor (Sou) p. Tyson Mowrey (Hazen), 1:51. 138: Emilio Ramos (Ken) p. Ellis Tran (O’D), 1:30. 145: Alex Ramos (Ken) d. Zachuriah Aketch (OH), 8-6. Cooper McAuslan (Arl) p. Sione Halo (Kam), 1:06. 160: Jacob Lawson (Kam) d. Marcutio Hamaker (O’D), 9-2. 170: Zayid Al-Ghani (Sou) d. Tyler Bellefeuille (Fern), 12-5. Zach Borisch (Kam) d. Abdoulie Jatta (E-W), 7-3. 195: Jack Markowitz (O’D) d. Taylor Ambrose (Sou), 6-5. 220: Ilai Wilson (Mlkt) p. Riley Lopez (Sou), 1:36. Hayden Larson (Kam) p. Troy Woodruff (Mget), 1:14. Adalberto Ramos (Arl) p. Colt Gosney (Han), 4:29. 285: Nick Little (Kam) p. Micah Freeman (Clev), 3:04.
Quarterfinals
106: Austin Almaguer (Kam) md. Martin Chavez (NH), 12-3. 113: Riley Gurr (Kam) md. CJ Richmond (Sumn), 11-0. 120: Mikael Failor (Sou) p. Zachariah Gomez (BB), 3:48. 138: Jeremy Nygard (Arl) md. Emilio Ramos (Ken), 15-3. 145: Sjon Snitily (Auburn) p. Alex Ramos (Ken), 5:50. 160: Azariah Crew (Arl) p. Jacob Lawson (Kam), 5:44. 170: Zayid Al-Ghani (Sou) d. Keegan Dorsey (Blak), 3-1. Calvin Fischer p. Zach Borisch (Kam), 3:21. 220: Will Willsey (Linc) p. Hayden Larson (Kam), 1:32. 285: Nick Little (Kam) d. Jackson Potts (Foss), 5-1.
First round consolations
106: Marco Mendoza (Sou) p. Wren Healy (Lasd), 4:41. 145: Sione Halo (Kam) p. Alan Badley (O’D), :59. 195: Taylor Ambrose (Sou) p. Teshawn (Linc), 3:53. 220: Joe Kereti (Ches) d. Colt Gosney (Han), 6-3. Riley Lopez (Sou) p. Henry Connor (Garf), 1:38.
Sound round consolations
106: Martin Chavez (Nthl) d. Marco Mendoza (Sou), 7-0. 138: Emilio Ramos (Ken) p. Fidel Chisungu (Swod), 2:00. 145: Riley Seward (Edwd) d. Sione Halo (Kam), 4-2. Cameron Bowerman (NCNT) p. Alex Ramos (Ken), :35. 160: Jacob Lawson (Kam). 170: Zach Borisch (Kam). 195: Reed Johnson (RGSK) d. Taylor Ambrose (Sou), 11-9. 220: Timo Harter-Lupesoliai (RGSK) p. Riley Lopez (Sou), 1:27. Joe Kereti (Chese) d. Hayden Larson (Kam), 2-1.
2A
First round
106: Kendrick Untalan (Renton) d. Chris Melo (Oth), 9-5. Max Wheeler (WR) d. Adrian Benitez (GV), 6-3. 113: Alex Cruz (Orting) tf. Ben Garza (Oth), 15-0. Jeremy Mendez (Oth) p. Chrys Cenkush (Orting), 5:25. 126: Alejandro Cardenas (Oth) p. Nolan Keese (BH), 2:41. 152: Collin Freeman (Oth) p. Tristan Dickey (Cent), 3:04. 160: Reese Jones (Oth) p. Case Ford (WR), 3:16. 170: Abel Gomez (Oth) d. Austin Spokely (FP), 5-2. 195: Anthony Ruiz (Oth) d. Dawson Johnson (Kstn), 5-4. 285: Cy Hicks (Tumw) p. Chemi Cantu (Oth), :52.
Quarterfinals
113: Tyler Gale (Pang) md. Jeremy Mendez (Oth), 17-6. 126: Alejandro Cardenas (Oth) md. Luis Cuellar (Foster), 14-4. 152: Collin Freeman (Oth) d. Deandre Williams (Wash), 12-10. 160: Reese Jones (Oth) d. Riley Fritsch (Blaine), 6-5. 170: Jacob Jamieson (Aber) md. Abel Gomez (Oth), 8-0. 195: Anthony Ruiz (Oth) d. TJ Borden (BH), 2-0.
First round consolations
106: Chris Melo (Oth) d. Colin Howell (Abmr), 10-3. Adrian Benitez (GV) d. Colton Harmon (NM), 9-2. 113: Ben Garza (Oth) d. Urich Reyes (Wsgl), 5-4 (4 OT). 285: Nico Ramirez (NM) p. Chemi Cantu (Oth), 1:21.
Seocnd round consolations
106: Jesus Rodriguez (Wap) d. Chris Melo (Oth), 3-0. Roehre Cunningham (Chew) md. Adrian Benitez (GV), 14-4. 113: Parker McBride (Cedc) p. Ben Garza (Oth), 2:53. Jeremy Mendez (Oth) p. Levi Walters (Cheh), 2:44. 170: Abel Gomez (Oth) d. Bryce Chipley (Oly), 10-8,
1A
First round
106: Miguel Andrade (KB) p. Robel Grove (LaC), 3:20. Angel Del Angel (KB) p. Miguel Cervantes (CR), 2:42. 113: Eduardo Rodriguez (Roy) d. Hunter Nees (Free), 6-4. Trent Baun (Colv) p. Trey Matarazzo (KB), 1:23. Jaron Gunter (KB) md. Carter Christen (Lksd), 14-4. 120: Kiki Chabolla (Roy) p. Eli Bell (Csal), 3:02. Jacob Ellefson (Mont) p. Loren McGhan (KB), 3:53. 126: Abraham Medina (Roy) p. Jake Cheney (Merd), 3:00. Flavio Sandoval (KB). 132: Dalton Young p. Daniel Bonilla (Roy), :56. 138: Addin Felker (Roy) d. Sean Hussey (CChr), 7-3. 152: Austin Cain (Mont) p. Tyrelle Holst (Con), 2:30. 160: Clyde Pruett (VI) d. Branden Chavez (Con), 10-4. 170: Darrin Miller (Roy) d. Chester Pruett (VI), 6-4. 182: Kylar Prante (Mont) p. Adrian Trinidad (Roy), :48. Jack Dehlgren (Forks) p. Devin Roberts (RV), 1:20. 195: Franklin Easton (VI) p. Jose Jimenez (Roy), 3:17. Vernon Johnson (Sultan) p. Zac Worcott (CB), 1:45. 220: Anthony Ilernas (KB) d. Cody McLain (PT), 6-2. Noel Orozco (Con) p. Braxton Shannon (MtB), 1:41. 285: Ethan Valum (MtB) p. David Lopez (Roy), 2:38. Tanner Cook (KB) p. Chase Bartlett (SW), :33. Seer Deines (Con) p. Chris Greene (Klah), 1:03.
Quarterfinals
106: Miguel Andrade (KB) d. David Woo (Sultan), 8-6. Everett Pierce (DP) p. Angel Del Angel (KB), 1:32. 113: Jaron Gunter (KB) md. Preston Peterson (VI), 13-0. Eduardo Rodriguez (Roy) d. Luke Larson (VI), 4-2. 120: Kiki Chabolla (Roy) d. Seth Hoog (DP), 3-2 (3 OT). 126: Abraham Medina (Roy) p. Boris Langdon (CR), 2:49. 138: John Knight (Colv) p. Addin Felker (Roy), 1:24. 170: Darrin Miller (Roy) md. Brandon Iris (Free), 8-0. 220: Noel Orozco (Con) d. Tim Jarrad (Lksd), 5-4. Trevor Eicher (DP) p. Anthony Ilernas (KB), 1:05. 285: Tanner Cook (KB), DQ. Taylor Rupe d. Seer Deines (Con), 5-4.
First round consolations
113: Trey Matarazzo (KB) p. Brenan Blankers (Nook), 2:52. 120: Valentin Villalobos (Nook) p. Loren McGhan (KB), 3:41. 132: Daniel Bonilla (Roy) d. Henry Thompson (CChr), 3-1. 152: Gabe Wallis (klah) md. Tyrelle Holst (Con), 10-2. 160: Branden Chavez (Con) lost. 182: Adrian Trinidad (Roy) p. Jackson Bard (VI), 2:02. Zach Hyta (Free) p. Devin Roberts (RV), 2:30. 195: Paul Demchuk (Csal) p. Zac Worcott (CB), 2:44. Maverick Walker (Colv) p. Jose Jimenez (Roy), 1:52. 285: Alex Solis (Newp) p. David Lopez (Roy), 1:43.
Second round consolations
106: Bailey Haller (Nval) p. Angel Del Angel (KB), 4:56. 138: Addin Felker (Roy) d. Hunter Newman (Swhd), 6-5.182: Tele Seemann (Colv) p. Adrian Trinidad (Roy), 1:51. 220: Anthony Ilernas (KB) d. Camron Read (Gold), 12-1. 285: Joey Sims (Free) d. Seer Deines (Con), 3-2 (4 OT).
1B/2B
First round
113: Gerardo Rios-Lopez (Kitt) p. David Lewis (W-P), 1:07. 126: Gabriel Mireles (Mab) p. Israel Elwell (Rain), 1:17. 138: Rade Polikinton (Ton) p. David Just (W-P), 1:11. 145: Ky Adams (W-P) p. Levi Becker (Adna), 3:25. 195: Alec Bell (Ilw) md. Salvador Urbina (Mab), 11-2. 285: Isaac Velasquez (Mab) p. Hunter Dawley (Rear), 1:46. Tristan Newman (W-P) had a bye.
Quarterfinals
126: Gabriel Mireles (Mab) p. Caleb Cole (Rear), 4:56. 145: Peter Manville (Warden) d. Ky Adams (W-P), 6-4. 285: Daniel Helman d. Isaac Velasquez (Mab). Tristan Newman (W-P), 2-0.
Second round consolations
113: Jack Jordan (Raym) p. David Lewis (W-P), 1:31. 145: Ky Adams (W-P) d. Thomas Perryman (Lbsg), 11-5. 195: Hunter Dianovich (Nbch) d. Salvador Urbina (Mab), 8-4. 285: Tristan Newman (W-P) p. George Crow (Raym), 3:01.
This story was originally published February 19, 2016 at 11:07 PM with the headline "Wrestling: Kamiakin, Sunnyside advance three to semifinals at Mat Classic."