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Angie Luckhurst, a Chimacum sixth grader, has her hand raised after defeating Marco Arabella of Sequim on March 12 at Port Townsend High School.
PHOTOS: Middle school wrestling
Wrestlers from East Jefferson County competed March 12 at Port Townsend High School. more
36 Middle School Wrestlers and seven coaches share a fun moment during a team photo shoot during the 3rd week of practice on the day that all wrestlers donned singlets for the first time this season.
Wrestling season starts for East Jefferson middle school students
    The North Olympic Middle School Wrestling season kicked off on Feb. 27. Its inaugural event, held at Port Townsend High School, included nearly 100 competitors from Forks, … more
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Silas Klontz tightens his grip, locking his opponent in a headlock. He showcases his strength on the mat as the crowd watches in anticipation. He secures a win.
A trip to the floor of the giant Mat Classic wrestling tournament
    On Feb. 21 the annual “Mat Classic” three-day state-wide high school wrestling tournament took place underneath the lights of the Tacoma Dome. A whopping 467 … more
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The Port Townsend Crush Select 10U basketball team is on its way to the state basketball tournament in Spokane, which is set for March 14-16. The traveling youth team took the championship title at the Port Angeles Presidents Day Tournament the weekend of Feb. 14-15, with a 28-20 victory over Port Angeles White. Two Crush teams participated in the event. Pictured from left to right are coaches Ryan Riggle and Jake Fulton, in the top row, Wyatt Kilmer, KJ Brown, Nash Fountain, Rylan Rogers and Connor Ryan in the middle row, and Conner Thacker, Jionni Escalara, Hunter Fulton, Ryker Hansen and Evan Davis in the front row.
PHOTO: Hoops grins
Mason Iverson of Quilcene took fourth place at the Mat Classic state wrestling championships at the Tacoma Dome. He is that school’s first-ever state medalist in wrestling.
EJ wrestlers bring home three state medals
    Jefferson County has three newly minted state medalists, one each from Chimacum, Quilcene and Port Townsend. The East Jefferson Rivals high school wrestling team traveled … more
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The members of the East Jefferson Rivals wrestling team who have qualified for the Mat Classic state wrestling championships at the Tacoma Dome pose for photograph. The competition, which includes smaller school divisions, is this weekend, Feb. 20-22.
Wrestlers look forward to state championships in Tacoma
Coach Jim Wilcox was talking excitedly about this year’s wrestling season in anticipation of the Mat Classic state wrestling championships at the Tacoma Dome this weekend.  “We … more
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Savvy Grimm, shown at a tournament in January, will represent the district at the State Tournament as dual league champion in the 105-pound weight class.
Ten Rivals headed to state wrestling championships in Tacoma
  The East Jefferson Rivals wrestling team qualified a total of ten wrestlers for the Mat Classic state wrestling championships at the Tacoma Dome, which happens Feb. 20-22. … more
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This image is of the 26 middle schoolers attended picture day last year. Team organizes predict 40 for this year’s team photo. Six of the athletes in this photo wrestled this season as freshmen on local high school teams, including Daltry Lammers, Skye Trollsplinter, Zeke Banks, Aiden Glenn, Savvy Grimm, and Chase Gardner.
Middle school wrestling season kicks off with larger team
    The middle school wrestling season for all local youth — grades 6th, 7th, and 8th — kicked off on Monday, Feb. 10. The program runs from daily from 3:30 to 5 p.m. … more
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Mason Iverson, a senior, has Life Christian Academy wrestler Zachary McNight on his back. Mason kept McNight — the 8th ranked wrestler in the state — in this position to win by pin in his last home wrestling event.
Wrestlers rack up wins competing in five events over 8 days
    The East Jefferson Rivals wrestling team competed in five events between Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, catapulting the team into February. Two teams went to tournaments within 10 … more
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PT Senior Heavyweight Aidan Powell briefly shakes hands with Vashon’s Tobiah Scales at the beginning of the match “face-off.” Powell is in his first year of wrestling, claiming he wanted to try a sport in high school before he graduated. He also had a leading role in the fall high school musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” where he played an eccentric dentist. He won this match by pin.
EJ Rivals continue season with 28 wrestlers, wins in Vashon
    The East Jefferson Rivals Wrestling Squad traveled to Vashon on Jan. 22 to compete in a dual meet with an opponent in the Nisqually League. The Rivals won the Varsity dual … more
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Eagerly watching the coin flip are the Rivals’ three team captains in a recent dual meet with Cascade Christian. All have winning records and have goals of competing in this year’s Mat Classic State Tournament. From left to right: Manaseh Lanphear Ramirez (22-6), Rylen Kruse (17-6) and Grady White (23-6). All three are juniors.
EJ wrestlers have a strong showing at Island Invitational in Bainbridge
    The East Jefferson Rivals earned a fifth-place finish at the 16-team Island Invitational at Bainbridge Island High School on Jan. 13. East Jefferson entered 17 boys and eight … more
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Caleb Johnson prepares to start the second round against his opponent from Forks at the Vashon Island “Rock” Tournament on Dec. 28, 2024. CJ is a Chimacum sophomore who has been wrestling in the Rival program since sixth grade and is currently deciding if he wants to compete at 132 pounds or in the 138-pound division during post-season.
EJ wrestlers bring home tournament wins
    East Jefferson Wrestling Rivals has continued at a frantic pace. For the third weekend in a row, more than 20 local athletes competed in two competitions in northwest … more
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John Mercada goes for a lay-up during a basketball skills camp run by Chris Hyppa, left, a basketball trainer from Puyallup, on Sunday, Dec. 22, at Chimacum High School.
PHOTO: Hoop skills
Rivals Junior Varsity wrestler Ursula Schmitt pins her Eagles opponent at the Port Townsend gymnasium Dec. 14 during the East Jefferson Team Dual Tournament.
Photos: Rival wrestlers take second in annual tourney
    The East Jefferson Rivals team finished second out of the eight teams in the second annual East Jefferson Team Dual Tourney, winning four dual matches before losing a … more
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A mix of new and returning wrestlers were available for a pre-season photo opportunity showcasing Port Townsend High School’s newly painted wrestling room. From left to right are Gracee Liskee, Lavender Douglas, Savannah Grimm, Ursula Schmidt, Grace Ayer, Kaden Faller, Mason Iverson, Manaseh Lanphear Ramirez, Rylan Dunn, Grady White, Rylen Kruse, Levi Donahue, Zeke Banks and Silas Klontz.
Deep Rival wrestling squad set to hit the mat in season’s first meet
    The East Jefferson Rivals Wrestling Team finds itself in its third week of practice the first week in December. The athletes have been working hard in the practice room … more
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Fiona Fraser, no. 405, racing at NAIA XC Nationals, one of several former Port Townsend High School runners continuing at the collegiate level.
PTHS athletes compete at cross-country championships
    Several former Port Townsend High School cross country athletes have continued to pursue their sport collegiately and have just concluded their seasons. Aliyah Cassidy … more
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EJ Rivals kicked off their wrestling season on Monday, Nov. 18, with a well-attended first practice at the wrestling room at Port Townsend High School. Coach Steve Grimm goes over team expectations with about 40 high school boys and girls. Two weeks of tough practices for the largest team in recent memory are planned before the opening Jamboree in Port Angeles on Wednesday, Dec 4.
PHOTO: Rival wrestling
Junior girls from left to right Ferland, Taylor-Lenz, and Gregg with post race smiles.
Rivals compete at state championships
    On Saturday, Nov. 9, three junior girl Rivals and the boys team competed at the WIAA 1A Cross Country State Championships at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, WA. The 5k … more
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Hilina Taylor-Lenz (#130) races for the finish line followed by teammate Leah Ferland (#127).
XC runners qualify for State
    The Rivals Boys and Girls Cross Country teams competed in the 1A District Championships in the Westside Classic at Chambers Bay Golf Course November 2. The 5k grass course was … more
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Sophomore Nico Errichetti in the first half mile of the boys race.
Rivals runners race at Lincoln Park
    The East Jefferson cross country teams traveled to Lincoln Park in West Seattle on Oct. 21 to compete in their third and final Nisqually League meet of the season. The … more
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