Kitsap boys wrestlers prepare to take down its competitors

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Bainbridge

Coach: Dan Pippinger

Key returners: Seniors Garrett Goade and Wyatt Chabot

Outlook: Bainbridge returns nearly half of its starting lineup, including a couple of state wrestlers.

Schedule: Dec. 7, 6 pm at East Jefferson; Dec. 15-16, Hammerhead Wrestling Tournament; Jan. 24, 6 pm at Kingston

North Kitsap

Coach: Robert Gomez

Key returners: Seniors Morgan Scott Paul and Benjamin Gomez, and junior Zakaria Hammou

Outlook: NK lost one of its top wrestlers in recent history. But the Vikings return nearly the rest of their state qualifiers and reloaded with some younger wrestlers too.

Schedule: Dec. 2 at White River; Dec. 15-16, Hammerhead Invitational; Jan. 10, 7 pm at North Mason; Jan. 24, 7 pm at Port Angeles

Kingston

Coach: Casey Nelson

Key returners: Seniors Gavin Garner and Jackson Glammeier

Outlook: Kingston was a very young last year, but it hopes to use that experience to improve this season.

Schedule: Dec. 13, 6 pm, Sequim; Dec. 15-16, Hammerhead Invitational; Jan. 10, 7 pm at North Mason; Jan. 17, 7 pm at Olympic; Jan. 24, 6 pm, Bainbridge

Bremerton

Coach: Ty Michaelson

Key returner: Senior Lars Michaelson

Outlook: Bremerton lost one Michaelson brother but returns the younger one for his senior campaign. The Knights will still be a top team.

Schedule: Dec. 2 at White River; Dec. 15-16, Hammerhead Tournament; Dec. 21, at Evergreen; Jan. 10, 7 pm at Sequim; Jan. 17, Klahowya; Jan. 24, 6 pm at Kingston

Olympic

Coach: Tim Aiken

Key returners: Senior Miles Brown, junior Kevin Hudson and sophomore Xion Horne

Outlook: Olympic returned to the state championships with three wrestlers after failing to qualify any Trojans the previous season. None of their qualifiers has graduated.

Schedule: Dec. 15-16, Hammer Head Tournament; Jan. 17, 7 pm, Kingston; Jan. 24, 7 pm at North Mason

Central Kitsap

Coach: Mike Schmitt

Key returners: Seniors Nate Cronin and Carter Chadwick

Outlook: CK lost three of its five state wrestlers. However, the Cougars have solid wrestlers throughout, including Cronon at 106 pounds and Chadwick at 132.

Schedule: Dec. 2 at Edmonds Invite; Dec. 9 at Olympic; Dec. 12, 7 pm at North Thurston; Dec. 14, 6 pm, Peninsula; Dec. 15-16, Hammerhead Invitational; Dec. 21-22 at Evergreen; Jan. 4, 7 pm, River Ridge; Jan. 6, Matman Classic; Jan. 11, 7 pm at Timberline; Jan. 18, 7 pm at Yelm; Jan. 25, 7 pm, Capital

Klahowya

Coach: Ed Hamblet

Key returners: Senior Deacon Wintch and sophomore Carson Wintch

Outlook: Klahowya returns half of its state wrestlers, including the Wintch brothers. In addition, the Eagles have added some depth.

Schedule: Dec. 1, 7 pm at West Valley; Dec. 2, Davis Invite; Dec. 6, 6:15 pm, East Jefferson; Dec. 9 at Foss; Dec. 13, 6:15 pm, Life Christian; Dec. 15-16, Hammerhead Invitational; Jan. 6, Battle of the Axe; Jan. 10, 6:15 pm at Vashon Island

South Kitsap

Coach: Conner Hartmann

Key returners: Seniors Chase Eaglin, Stone Hartford and Logan Allinson

Outlook: SK’s two state champion wrestlers graduated. However, the Wolves return six state qualifiers and still plan to dominate the SPSL.

Schedule: Dec. 8, 7 pm, Olympia; Dec. 9 at Olympic; Dec. 14, 7 pm, Emerald Ridge; Dec. 15-16, Hammerhead Invitational; Dec. 21-22 at Evergreen; Jan. 3, 11 am at Orting; Jan. 9, 5 pm at Sumner; Jan. 11, 7 pm, Bethel; Jan. 13 at Cavelero; Jan. 16, 7 pm at Lake Stevens; Jan. 17, 5 pm at Bellarmine Prep; Jan. 23, 7 pm at Rogers; Jan. 25, 7 pm at Graham-Kapowsin; Jan. 27 at Tumwater