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South Kitsap wrestling

Head coach: Chad Nass

2016-2017 record: 7-1; second place at regionals; fifth place at states.

Top returning wrestlers: Mason Eaglin, Sebastian Robles, Nathan Marin, Devin Gentz, Izaiah Davis, Deyondre Davis, Clayton Brooks, Davonn Keyes, Jacob Laws, Quinn Ogan, Logan Gleason, Ethan Fragoso.

Key newcomers: Xavier Eaglin, Dylon Murray, Logan Stafford, Logan McKinney.

Outlook: The Wolves had a successful season last year, finishing in fifth place at the state tournament and are looking to be even better this year. Mason Eaglin, Robles, Marin, Gentz, Izaiah and Deyondre Davis, Brooks and Keyes all participated or placed in state last year, giving South Kitsap a deep stable of wrestlers to accomplish that goal. A key early matchup comes on Dec. 6 at home against Curtis.

Schedule: Dec. 2, 9 a.m., at Auburn | Dec. 6, 6 p.m., Curtis | Dec. 13, 5 p.m., Double Dual with Bellarmine Prep at Puyallup | Dec. 15-16, 9 a.m., Hammerhead Tournament at Kitsap County Fairgrounds | Dec. 21, 6 p.m., at Lake Stevens | Dec. 29-30, 1 p.m., Pacific Coast Tournament at Vancouver (WA) | Jan. 4, 6p.m., at Rogers | Jan. 5-6, TBD, Gut Check Challenge, Kitsap Fairgrounds | Jan. 12, 6 p.m. at Graham-Kapowsin | Jan. 13, 10 a.m., Mat Men tournament at Central Kitsap | Jan. 17, 5 p.m., Double Dual with Sumner at Emerald Ridge | Jan. 20, 9:30 a.m., South Kitsap Invitational | Jan. 25, 6 p.m., Olympia | Feb. 2-3, sub regionals at Puyallup | Feb. 10, TBD, regional tournament | Feb. 16-17, 10 a..m., state tournament at Tacoma Dome.