JUANITA HIGH SCHOOL
Wrestling
Senior Josh Baba, wrestling in the 145 division, was the only Kingco wrestler to take the first place title and going to states undefeated.
Last year he suffered a shattered jaw, putting an early end to his season. According to assistant athletic director Andrea Snyder, "It's nice he's doing so well. He's a nice, nice kid."
Snyder said five wrestlers went to Tacoma to participate in the state finals on Feb. 16. In the first round, Baba pinned his opponent at 45 seconds.
Unfortunately, he was pinned in the quarterfinals. Baba was 35-0 before that match and went 26-0 as a junior.
Nathan St. Martin, wrestling at 189, lost in the first round.
CHEER
Snyder said the squad has qualified for the WIAA state cheer competition in Yakima on March 22. They will be competing in the medium varsity category.
GYMNASTICS
The gymnastics team finished sixth overall at the state tournament Feb. 16 in Tacoma.
Ashley McMillen, Juanita, finished 10th on vault in the regionals and qualified for states.
SOFTBALL OUTLOOK
Coached by athletic director Tim Crowder, Snyder said the team has "good potential this year." Pitcher Traci Odegard has signed with the University of Nevada-Las Vegas on a full scholarship next year.
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WRESTLING
Kasey Parker (junior), wrestling at 112, was pinned in the first round of the state tournament.
Grant Haschak (sophomore), wrestling at 160, was pinned in the first round.
GYMNASTICS
Results from district championships at Sammamish High School Feb. 10:
All-around: Sienna Viltz, third.
Vault: Sienna Viltz, eighth, qualified for states.
Bars, Sienna Viltz, first, qualified for states
Beam, Sienna Viltz tied for sixth, qualified for states
Floor, Sienna Viltz, tied for eighth qualified for states
At states on Feb. 16 in Tacoma, the team finished eighth.
All-around , Sienna Viltz came in tenth.
Beam, Sienna Viltz tied for ninth.
BASKETBALL
In the first round of the Kingco tournament on Feb. 15, the visiting Kangs suffered a sound defeat by powerhouse Franklin High School, 83-58. Greg George posted the team's high score, with 14. Nate Sadler scored 9.
Because of the tournament play, win or lose, the Kangs did advance. They played two days later, Feb. 17, as the tournament continued at Juanita High School. They played an even game against Redmond High School, securing 13 points in each of the four quarters.
It wasn't enough, though, as they lost 62-52. Greg George scored the lion's share of the Kangs' points, with 26.
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