Kitsap boys wrestlers prepare to take down its competitors

By Nicholas Zeller-Singh Kitsap News Group • November 22, 2023 1:30 am
File Photo Kitsap’s wrestling teams will field some of the top talent in the state.
File Photo Kitsap’s wrestling teams will field some of the top talent in the state.

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