Johnson Takes 2nd at State
Saturday, February 16, 2008

Taylor Johnson in the finals at Mat Classic XX.

Taylor Johnson took 2nd place in the 171 lb. weight class this weekend at Mat Classic XX. After pinning his first opponent and getting a shutout in his second match on Friday, Taylor had to face Jacob Connor of Mountain View on Saturday morning to get into the finals. Just as he has been all year long, Taylor remained focused and went on to win handily 10 - 4. In the finals, Taylor came up short against 3 time state placer and former state champion, Eric Starks from Battleground High School. This was just the second time a Kentlake Wrestler had made it to the finals. It was Johnson's second medal at state having placed 6th at 171 in 2007. Although Kentlake qualified 7 wrestlers to state this year, Taylor was the only Falcon to make it to the second day. Fellow seniors Zack Callahan and Jason Bandy finished out their High School Wrestling careers on Friday with some outstanding opponents. Kentlake will return state participants Jeff Harjehausen, Austin Carrillo, Ben Ritchie, and Greg Eley for the 2008 - 2009 campaign. For complete results see the 2008 Mat Classic XX Brackets.


Falcons 3rd at Region II, Take 7 to State
Saturday, February 2, 2008

The following wrestlers will be wrestling at Mat Classic XX, this weekend in the Tacoma Dome: Jeff Harjehausen at 103, Zack Callahan at 130, Austin Carrillo at 140, Ben Ritchie at 140, Jason Bandy at 145, Greg Eley at 160, and Taylor Johnson at 171. For the second week in a row, Carrillo, Bandy, and Johnson each made it to the finals. And this week's results were the same as last week with both Carrillo and Johnson each taking 1st and Bandy taking 2nd. Please see the following links for more information:

2008 Region II Brackets with Results
2008 Mat Classic XX Brackets
Pictures from Regionals and other Tournaments (Thanks to Mr. Bandy!)

Ten Move on to Regionals
Saturday, February 2, 2008

Ten Kentlake wrestlers will be taking another step on the road to the Tacoma Dome as they move on to the Region II Tournament at Inglemoor High School this weekend. Kentlake took 3rd place as a team in the League Tournament in which the top 4 wrestlers in each weight class move on to Regionals. Those in the top 4 and moving on to Regionals are: Jeff Harjehausen at 103, Tyler Potts at 112, Rick Sturza at 125, Zack Callahan at 130, Austin Carrillo at 140, Ben Ritchie at 140, Jason Bandy at 145, Sean Cavanaugh at 152, Greg Eley at 160, and Taylor Johnson at 171. Taking 5th place and representing Kentlake as Regional Alternates will be Zach Hogan at 189, and Tim Montalvo at 285. Bandy, Carrillo, and Johnson all made it to the League Finals. Carrillo and Johnson each took home gold and will enter Regionals with a #1 seed in their respective weight classes. For complete results go to http://www.spslwrestling.com/08results/north_bkt.htm.

Ritchie Wins Civil War Tourney at TJ
Saturday, January 27, 2008

Ben Ritchie goes for the takedown.

Sophomore Ben Ritchie won the 140 lb. weight class at the JV Tournament hosted by Thomas Jefferson High School over the weekend. Ben had to work every minute of every match for this championship. Every one of his opponents managed to go the distance with Ben. In fact, before the finals, the highest point spread over his opponents was just 6 points. However, in the Finals, Ben put an exclamation point on the day by winning big over Jerry Doran from Decatur H.S. 17 - 5. Ricky Sturza was the only other Falcon to place in the 16-man bracket tournament. Ricky placed 5th at the 125 lb. weight class. For complete brackets, click here.

Seniors Shine!
Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Kentlake Seniors were honored tonight as parents, familys and fans came out to celebrate these wrestler's final home meet. Wrestlers were joined by their familys before the start of the varsity dual and a slide show was presented. The Kentlake PTSA presented each senior with a blanket with the falcon logo and wrestler's name on it. Seniors Tim Montalvo, Taylor Johnson, Zach Callahan, Jason Bandy, and Jordan Balls all won their matches in the dual meet with the Kentridge Chargers. Final Score: Kentlake 53, Kentridge 19.














Seniors Tim Montalvo, Taylor Johnson, Zach Callahan, Jason Bandy, and Jordan Balls

Kentlake 53, Kentridge 19
103 – Jeff Harjehausen KL Wins by Pin over Larosa KR :14
112 – Aliment KR defeats Potts KL 8-5
119 – Dich KR defeats Friant KL 9-0
125 – Sturza KL Wins by Pin over Farnham KR 1:41
130 – Callahan KL wins by Tech Fall over Serr KR 19-3
130 – Jordan Balls KL wins by pin over T. Bunker KR 1:50
135 – Stone KR wins by pin over Fajarillo KL 3:08
140 – Carillo KL Wins by Pin over Carter KR 3:14
145 – Bandy KL Wins by Pin over Woollen KR 1:40
152 – Cavanagh KL defeats Bailey KR 7-3
160 – Eley KL Defeats Lao KR 18-13
171 – Johnson KL Wins by Pin over Jones KR 1:28
189 – Hogan KL Wins by Pin over Grein KR 5:59
215 – Gilman KR wins by Pin over Eley KL 2:44
285 – Montalvo KL Wins by Injury Default over Edwards KR

Falcons take 2nd at South Kitsap Tourney
Saturday, January 19, 2008

Tournament Champions Jeff Harjehausen, Zach Callahan, Jason Bandy, and Taylor Johnson along with many others helped to give Kentlake a 2nd place team showing in the 2008 South Kitsap Invitational in Port Orchard, Washington. See complete coverage of the tournament at the Kitsap Sun Newspaper.
















Falcon Wrestlers hold up the 2nd place team award at the 2008 South Kitsap Invitational.

Tahoma Edges Kentlake in Thriller 37 - 31
Thursday, January 17, 2008

Considered underdogs in this league cross-town match, Kentlake put up a tremendous fight
against the 7th ranked Bears from Tahoma. The Falcons were strong throughout the evening receiving pins from Taylor Johnson (171), Tyler Potts (112), and Rick Sturza (125). But the most exciting match of the evening came in the fourth match when Kentlake's heavyweight Tim Montalvo faced Tahoma's Elijah Ruhl. In what seemed like a mismatch in size (Ruhl is 6'5" to Montalvo's 5'6"), the match started with Montalvo striking early to get Ruhl on his back with a head-and-arm. Ruhl, who was a state participant in 2007, managed to escape the pin when time ran out in the first period. Ruhl then came back in the second by scoring on Montalvo. The match came down to a close call by the official in the closing seconds of the third round in which it seemed like either wrestler was close to scoring. In the end, points were awarded to Ruhl and the Tahoma heavyweight won 13-8. The dual meet was tied 31 - 31 going into the final match of the evening in which 160 lbs. wrestlers Greg Eley (Jr.) from Kentlake and Tahoma's Nick Bayer (So.) squared off. Bayer, a state participant at 145 lbs. in 2007 came away with a pin to seal the victory for the Bears. Fan support was strong at Kentlake's home gymnasium, and it was impressive for everyone to see such a great High School match-up. Here are the complete results:

103 — Jeff Harjehausen, KL won by forfeit.
112 — Tyler Potts, KL, p. Seybold 2:36.
119 — Higa, T, p. Friant 1:47.
125 — Sturza, KL, p. De Leon, 4:48.
130 — Tyler Lamb, T, dec. Callahan 6-2.
135 — Rea, T, maj. dec. Fajarillo 16-7.
140 — Tao, T, dec. Carillo 15-8.
145 — Bandy, KL, dec. Bubban 8-6.
152 — Whitton, T, p. Cavanagh 1:24.
160 — Bayer, T, p. Greg Eley 5:30.
171 — Johnson, KL, p. Nead 1:10.
189 — Knudtsen, T, p. Brian Eley 1:10.
215 — Hogan, KL, maj. dec. Eager 10-1.
285 — Ruhl, T, dec. Montalvo 13-8.

Four Falcons Place at U-High
Saturday, January 5, 2008











From Left: Taylor Johnson, Coach Williams, Coach Reardon, Zach Calahan,
Jason Bandy, Austin Carrillo

Varsity wrestlers traveled east of the mountains to compete in University High School's Pacific Northwest Classic. Kentlake ended up 8th out of the 16 teams in the tournament. Here is a list of the four Falcons that placed:

Austin Carrillo Pushup-a-thon Champ!
Monday, December 3, 2007

Austin Carrillo won the title of Push up King with 156 pushups! In this annual fundraiser for the Kentlake Wrestling club, wrestlers receive pledges from sponsors either for a set dollar amount or per push-up and wrestlers do their best to do as many consecutive pushups as possible. Austin's brother Cameron, who graduated last year, won the title in 2006. The money raised for the club is still being collected. The total amount will be posted here.

Falcons Take 2nd at Mariner Tourney
Saturday, December 1, 2007

The 2007-2008 season got off to a good start with the team taking second place to Lake Stevens who is currently the #1 ranked team in Washington State. Kentlake improved on it's placement of 3rd in 2006. Kentlake had three champions: Austin Carrillo at 140, Greg Eley at 160, and Taylor Johnson at 171. For complete results, please see the Mariner Holiday Classic Results at the Washington Wrestling Report.

2007 - 2008 KL Wrestling PTSA Officers Announced
Thursday, March 1, 2007

Officers for the Kentlake Wrestling's Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) for the 2007 - 2008 season were voted on by parents and announced at the season-ending banquet on March 1st.

President: Denise Krzycki (pronounced Krit-ski)
Secretary: Alice Carrillo
Treasurer: Heide Tacheron

Denise Krzycki's sons Brian and Sean Cavanaugh are both sophomores. Denise takes over for Denise Firman who has been president since 2001. Alice Carrillo's son Austin is a Junior. Alice continues in her 4th year as treasurer. Heide Tacheron's son Bob is a freshman. These ladies will need all of our help during the upcoming season.

Message to the parents from Denise Krzycki:
"What makes this all possible are the volunteers who give of their time and resources throughout the season in various ways. Kentlake wrestling would not be possible without your help. I will have sign-up sheets at the tournaments and meets for you to choose where you would like to volunteer. We will be hosting a JV tournament in January which will need a lot of people throughout the day to cover various duties. We also will have a concession stand at all of our home meets. There are many opportunities for you to help show your support for the team and coaches through volunteering. THANK YOU!!"