Eatonville High Wrestling Teams Show Promise in Season-Opening Tournaments

The Eatonville High School wrestling teams launched their season with solid performances in two tournaments over the weekend, showcasing individual achievements and potential for the year ahead.

Eatonville's Trey StaRosa puts his opponent in a compromising position in one of his four matches that he won on the day to claim a first place finish. Photo: Susan Kreger

Boys' Team

The boys' team competed in the Patriot Dome Classic at Washington High School, where they faced off against eight other teams and finished in seventh place.

Leading the team’s efforts was Trey StaRosa (157 lbs.), who dominated his weight class to secure first place with a perfect 4-0 record. Joining him at the top was Ethan Rogers (215 lbs.), also 4-0, who claimed victory in an unusual fashion. Rogers faced teammate Jameson Beckord in the finals. The pair settled the match with a game of rock-paper-scissors, with Rogers winning 2 out of 3 and officially taking the title via forfeit. Beckord, who went 3-1, finished as runner-up.

Other standout performances included:

• Garin Paker (144 lbs.): Runner-up with a 3-1 record.

• Ryder McFadden (144 lbs.): A strong 3-2 showing.

• Aaron Tozier (285 lbs.): Took third place with a 4-1 record.

• Teagan Croppi (126 lbs.): Finished fourth, going 3-2.

• Justen Koch (132 lbs.): Also claimed fourth with a 2-2 record.

Several other grapplers showed grit, including Bryan Boers (126 lbs.), Brody Lay (126 lbs.), Ethan Taylor (138 lbs.), Haven Rovang (150 lbs.), Jarin Ragazzo (175 lbs.), and Taylor Beer-Holland (285 lbs.), all of whom recorded multiple wins in their weight classes.

Girls' Team

The girls' team traveled to Orting High School for the Takedowns & Tiaras tournament, competing against 19 other teams and earning a 14th-place finish.

Najalia Baublits finished in fourth place with a 3-2 record, underscoring her determination and talent.

Makenzie Ball (170 lbs.) turned heads with a 4-1 record, working her way through the consolation bracket to bring home an 8th place finish.

Looking Ahead

Eatonville’s next test will be at home on Thursday, Dec. 12, when they host a dual meet against Steilacoom and Washington High Schools. The teams will then travel to Oregon for an out-of-town tournament over the weekend.