Eatonville wrestlers rack up podium finishes at R.A. Long tournament
- Skip Smith
- 7 hours ago
- 2 min read
The Eatonville wrestling teams turned in a strong showing Saturday at the Lumberjack and Lumberjill Classic at R.A. Long High School, with both the boys and girls squads posting multiple podium finishes.
The Eatonville boys placed third overall out of 12 teams, finishing the day with eight wrestlers in the top three. Two Cruisers won individual titles.
Charles Emery captured the 175-pound championship. Emery opened with a pin over Santos Alvarado of Napavine, followed with a 20-14 decision against Devon Mueller of Wahkiakum in the semifinals. He sealed the title by pinning Noah Taliaferro of Napavine in 5:13.
Ethan Rogers claimed first place at 215 pounds. Rogers recorded three pins on the day, including a 28-second pin of teammate Mason Kinley in the finals.
Several other Cruisers reached the championship matches. Cjay Russell finished second at 106 pounds, after two dominant wins before falling in the final. Teagan Croppi placed second at 120 pounds. Josiah Butolph reached the finals at 138 pounds and finished second. Jarin Ragazzo also placed second at 190 pounds. Mason Kinley finished second at 215 pounds, falling to teammate Ethan Rogers in the finals.
Liam Vento added a third-place finish at 106 pounds.
On the girls side, Eatonville finished fifth out of 11 teams and had five wrestlers place in the top five. Three Cruisers won individual titles.
Najalia “Nala” Baublits took first place at 100 pounds with two falls. Khloee Young won the 110-pound title with a pair of quick pins. Makenzie Ball earned the championship at 170 pounds, winning the final match by injury default.
Harleigh Hemphill finished second at 115 pounds after reaching the championship bout. Autumn Cole placed fourth at 115 pounds.
Both Eatonville teams will now prepare for the 2A SPSL League championships on Feb. 7. The boys will compete at Orting High School, while the girls will wrestle at Clover Park High School.
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