Carrillo Places 8th at State
Saturday, February 21, 2009

Senior Austin Carrillo finished his High School wrestling career as a state placer and represented Kentlake on the podium at Mat Classic XXI. After losing his opening match 2-0 against senior David Marquez from Walla Walla High School, Austin showed great character by pinning his next two opponents in order to advance to the medal rounds on Saturday. Carrillo lost his first match on Saturday against Thomas Pfeiffer of Moses Lake 10 - 6. That set up a re-match with David Marquez for 7th and 8th where Austin lost 12 - 4 in a match that was much closer than what the score indicated. To see the full 145 lb. bracket, click here .

Carrillo, Eley Sub-District Champions; Team Takes 4th
Saturday, February 7, 2009

Kentlake Seniors Austin Carrillo and Greg Eley are perfect in post-season as both wrestlers won their respective weight classes over the weekend. Carrillo was no stranger to his opponent, John Buban of Tahoma. Just 2 weeks earlier, he lost to Buban by a score of 11 - 4. In a match that was close throughout, Austin gutted out the win 6 - 4. It took Greg Eley just 29 seconds to pin Michael Karpstein from Auburn in his championship match. Both Carrillo and Eley will have #1 seeds going into this Friday and Saturday's Regional Tournament at Snohomish High School. Zach Hogan also made it to the finals but lost to last year's 3A State Champion at 171, Jake Swartz. Other Kentlake Wrestlers advancing include Colton Marlowe, Jeff Harjehausen, Tyler Potts, Sean Cavanagh & Alex McMahon for a total of 8 wrestlers going to Regionals. For a newspaper article on the Sub-District tournament, please see the Covington Reporter. For complete results, see the Washington Wrestling Report. Pictures are here: Kentlake Picasa Web Albums.

Kentlake Wrestlers at the 2009 SPSL North Sub-District Tournament

Falcons Victorious in Senior Night Double Dual
Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Kentlake wrestlers had their work cut out for them on this night. Both Kent Meridian and Kentridge came with strong teams that are much improved from years past both in strength and in numbers. After the KM - KR match, Senior Night festivities took place with 12 seniors taking center stage. Each wrestler came out to be recognized along with their parents. A slideshow was presented showing pictures of each wrester both on and off the mat. Then... it was time for business... After Kentlake won the opener against Kent Meridian 46 - 29, it was time for the final match. The Kentlake – Kentridge match came down to the wire. Kentlake was down by 15 points with three matches to go when seniors Mike Haugen, Stephen Fajarillo, and Austin Carrillo pulled one out of the fire for the Falcons. Haugen started it off by recording a pin while Fajarillo narrowed the gap with a Major Decision. Then Senior and Captain Austin Carrillo Pinned his opponent to give the Falcons the win against their cross town rivals.

Zach Hogan, Mike Atkinson, Greg Eley, Steven Fajarillo, Jon Parker, Ryan Seeley Brian Diaz, Michael Haugen, Austin Carrillo, Alex McMahon, Jared Stilwill, Daniel McSweyn (Not pictured)

Complete results from Senior Night:

Kentlake 46 –Kent Meridian 29

103             Jesus Valdez KM winner by pin over Colton Marlowe KL at 3:56
112             Samir Faizoullin KL Winner by Pin over Elizebeth Stone KM at 1:41
119             Tyler Potts KL winner by pin over J. De La Cruz KM at 1:10
125                          Billy Poppie KL winner by Pin over D. Duman KM at 5:28
130             Rick Sturza KL Winner by Pin over J. Nguyen KM at 4:33
135             Mike Haugen KL winner by Forfeit
140             A. Smith KM Winner Technical Fall over Stephen Fajarillo KL 27-12
145             Austin Carrillo KL winner by Pin over D. Ortiz KM at :44
152             Sean Cavanagh KL Winner by Pin over T. Schulz KM at 1:24
160                          Nick Lemmon KM winner by Major Decision over Greg Eley KL 13-5         
171             Nick Placeres KM  Winner by Major Decision over Bryce Fountaine KL 14-3
189             Zach Hogan KL Winner by Major Decision over Thomas Reinhart KM 12-4
215             T. Burns KM Winner by Major Decision over Bryan Cavanagh KL 17-6
285             N. Hall KM Winner by Pin over Jon Parker KL at 2:41  

Kentlake 37 – Kentridge 36

103              Colton Marlowe KL Winner by Technical Fall over K. Nguyen KR 17-2
112              N. Aliment KR Winner by Pin over Samir Faizoullin KL at 2:54
119              Tyler Potts KL Winner by Pin over M. Saurwein KR at 5:51
125              R. Dich KR winner by Decision over Billy Poppie KL 14-7
130              Ehlrich KR winner by Pin over Rick Sturza KL at 5:32
135              Mike Haugen KL Winner by Pin over D. Serr KR at 5:04
140              Stephen Fajarillo KL Winner by Major Decision over A. Payne KR 14-2
145              Austin Carrillo KL Winner by Pin over Z. Kirkland KR at 3:24
152              J. Seid KR Winner by Pin over Sean Cavanagh KL at 3:33
160              Greg Eley KL Winner by Pin over A Wollen KR at 5:52
171              S. Gilman KR Winner by decision over Bryce Fountaine KL 6-0
189              Zach Hogan KL Winner by Major Decision over R. Malacon KR 16-3
215              G. Jones KR winner by Pin over Bryan Cavanagh KL at 1:28
285              M. Degrate  KR winner by Pin over Jon Parker KL at 5:11

Help Wanted
Monday, January 26, 2009

We are looking for people willing to be involved in the PTSA Wrestling Committee for next year. The positions of Vice-President and Treasurer will be vacant.  If you are interested in learning more, please contact Denise Krzycki.  Email: krittty60@msn.com or 206-660-2141.  Thanks!!

Banquet Date Set

Our season end banquet will be held on Tuesday, February 24th in the Commons from 6:30 - 8:30 .  Mark the date. More details to come!!

Plant Sale On - Support Kentlake Wrestling!!
Friday, January 23, 2009

Think Spring?!!  It's not too early to plan. Our Kentlake Wrestling team is currently taking orders for nursery quality plants. Order and pay now and the plants will be available May 2nd at Kentlake for pick up. Please see the cover letter and order form for details. We have a great variety of plants, vegetables and hanging baskets for sale.

Any questions please contact Heide Tacheron htacheron@comcast.net or 360-886-7002

Kentwood Takes Cov-Town
Thursday, January 22, 2009

The annual Cov-Town Throwdown was as exciting as ever this year. Fans packed the Gym at Kentwood High School for an outstanding dual meet between cross-town rivals. The match of the evening was between Stephen Fajarillo and Kentwood's Matthew Gordon. This one went back and forth the entire 6 minutes. "Faha" seemed to gain determination as the match went on pulling out a clutch takedown in the winding seconds to break what was a tie match to come out ahead 8 - 6.

Complete results of the 2009 Cov-Town Throwdown:

Kentwood 42 - Kentlake 22
103: Navejas (KW) p. Marlowe, 5:25. 112: Harjehausen (KL) p. Polkinghorn, 4:46. 119: Alonzo (KW) d. Potts, 11-4. 125: Zografos (KW) d. Poppie, 15-4. 130: Creighton (KW) d. Sturza, 16-7. 135: Haugen (KL) p. Hedges, 3:00. 140: Fajarrillo (KL) d. Gordon, 8-6. 145: Quinn (KW) d. Carrillo, 11-3. 152: Beck (KW) d. S. Cavanagh, 11-10. 160: Eley (KL) d. Angevine, 12-6. 171: Smith (KW) p. Keliiliki, 1:14. 189: Hogan (KL) d. M. Herrick, 16-3. 215: Shewey (KW) p. B. Cavanagh, 3:47. 285: N. Herrick (KW) P. Parker, 3:59.

Tahoma Proves Tough
Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Results from Thursday's match between Kentlake and the ninth-ranked Tahoma Bears:

Tahoma 57 - Kentlake 9
103: S. Hopkins (T) pinned Colton Marlowe; 112: Jeff Harjehausen (KL) dec. Tanner Mielde, 13-11; 119: Dan Haniger (T) dec. Tyler Potts, 5-1; 125: Ryan Goranson (T) pinned Billy Poppie; 130: Jordan Higa (T) dec. Rick Sturza, 12-6; 135: Tyler Lamb (T) pinned Michael Haugen; 140: JR Rea (T) pinned Stephen Fajarillo; 45: John Buban (T) dec. Austin Carrillo, 11-4; 152: Z. Schuessler (T) pinned Sean Cavanagh; 160: Greg Eley (KL) dec. R. Ota Tahoma 5-2; 171: Nick Bayer (T) pinned Bryce Fountaine; 189: Zach Hogan (KL) dec. Z. Dopps, 6-0; 215: K. Knudtsen (T) pinned Bryan Cavanagh; 285: D. Eager (T) pinned Jon Parker.


Kentlake JV Tournament Runs Smooth
Saturday, January 17, 2009

The 3rd annual Kentlake J.V. Tournament was held this weekend with a record number of participants. Kentlake coaching staff, parents, and the Kentlake wrestlers themselves had their work cut out for them to provide a quality tournament for over 200 wrestlers. And work they did! And the result was a very smoothly run tournament that helped provide these wrestlers with 3 more matches of experience to build toward becoming the best wrestlers they can be.

Among the many people who helped make this year's tournament a success (and I'm sure we are missing someone in this list) are:

Tickets: Peggy Kessel, Tom Bogle, Stacy Heric, Dal, Carol Sturza

All of our volunteers were fantastic! Thank You!

Excitement, Challenges ahead in 2008 - 2009
Friday, December 5, 2008

Coach Reardon's goal each year is to find the best competition the Northwest has to offer. This year will be no exception. Says Coach Reardon: "This year varsity will be traveling to Coeur d’Alene for the Tri-State Tourney and to Spokane for the U-High Tourney.  A new tourney that has been added to our schedule is the Panther Classic at Snohomish High School. There are also many great wrestling opportunities for our JV wrestlers who will have the opportunity to wrestle in five of their own tournaments!" One of those 5 JV tournaments will be Kentlake's own 2nd annual tournament that will be a major fundraiser for the team.

Kentlake returns State participants Jeff Harjehausen, Austin Carrillo, Ben Ritchie, and Greg Eley and Regional participants Tyler Potts, Rick Sturza, and Sean Cavanaugh.

And among the list of challenges for 2008 - 2009 will be a major change in the Regional tournament. For many years, Kentlake and their other SPSL North counterparts have joined the Kingco league for their Regional tournament. However, for this year's Regional tournament, the SPSL North will join with the Wesco league which includes 4A powerhouse Lake Stevens. And the SPSL North will see the return of Auburn and Auburn Riverside who are always very tough.