Grays Harbor College men’s golf coach Ann Swanson was recently honored by the Pacific Northwest Golf Association, being recognized with an Honor Award.
Swanson, who has been a PNGA director since 2015 and was named to the PNGA Hall of Fame in 2007, received the honor in “appreciation for her dedication and thoughtful leadership as PNGA Director,” according to the organization.
“It is always a rewarding experience to receive recognition for one’s efforts,” said Swanson, according to ghcathletics.com. “My journey thru golf has garnered unexpected and treasured experiences. None more satisfying then what I am currently doing: coaching the GHC Men’s team where my golf all begin and helping young people learn more about themselves and the greater things the game of golf can teach. Little did I know those first swings on a golf course would bring so many amazing people and experiences into my life. It has been a terrific education and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to compete in this game. I never dreamed my life would be so defined by golf.”
LITTLE LEAGUE
Monte All-Stars
Montesano Little League announced its All-Star Teams for the upcoming tournament season in a ceremony between Little League games on Friday evening in Montesano.
The list of Montesano Little League All-Stars, including when their respective team begins tournament play, is as follows:
8-10 District Team
(Begins July 10 in Centralia)
Manager Steven Gaidrich, Coach Joe Sliva, Coach Lance Gunter, Brody Messick, Trey Gunter, Liam Braykovich, James Ross, Austin Maldonado, Keaton Sliva, Larken Gaidrich, Keston Delia, Madden Maruska, Lykan Sanders, Jacob Dalgord, Jayden Sherman-Evans, Landon Freeman
9-11 District Team
(Begins July 10 Chehalis)
Manager Eric Potts, Coach Dario Vargas, Coach Lucas Wisdom, Carson Wisdom, Tracker Winkleman, Anderson Potts, Cruz Vargas, Jayce Galeana, Alex Bale, Jaxson Rognlin, Aaron Black, Kale Kjesbu, Hunter Schmitz, Finley Ekerson, Nial Kohlmeier, Kian Ray
10-12 Tournament of Champions
(Begins July 5 in Montesano)
Manager Justin Damasiewcz, Coach Peyton Damasiewcz, Coach Ron Burch, Makani Damasiewcz, Karsten Mann, Kodah Barr, Kevin Disol, Brendan Burch, Jackson Huff, Nathan Polmateer, Mason Franks, Drew Stewart, Samuel Grantham, Charles Shell
10-12 District Team
(Begins June 26 in Elma)
Manager Rex Peterson, Coach Ryan Wilson, Coach Doug Messick, Max Peterson, Krew Messick, Colton Wilson, Andrew Bruland, Peter Bruland, Damon Bird, Brandon Warner Jr., Alex Salstrom, Austin Mattox, Leighton Scott, Hank Erickson, London Towle, Brady Whipple
Intermediate District Team
(Begins June 28 in Chehalis)
Manager Chris Grubb, Coach Doug Ames, Coach Steve Timmons, Colton Grubb, Caden Grubb, Kolsen Hendrickson, Carter Ames, Zach Timmons, Tyson Perry, Kole Kjesbu, Adam Schmitz, Mylan Bruner, Rufus Krasowski, Nathan Dowler, Brody Williamsen, Terick Gunter
Senior League
(State Tournament begins July 17 in Lynwood area)
Manager Steve Bove, Coach Curt Crites, Coach Alex Schroeder, Josh Wills, Kaleb Ames, Skylar Bove, Jaxson Wilson, Cole Sigler, Charlie Ancich, John Griffin III, Tyce Peterson, Christian Morris, Daylon Schroeder, Toren Crites, Mason Fry, Jackson Reynvaan
COLLEGE WRESTLING
GHC’s Tongi honored
After going 7-0 at the Junior College Women’s National Championship, Grays Harbor College wrestler Jennifer Tongi was named the USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week for May 18 — a first for any GHC wrestler.
“That’s a cool deal,” GHC head coach Kevin Pine said of Tongi’s achievement, which is unique in that USA Wrestling only picks one wrestler — across all levels, disciplines and genders — as the Athlete of the Week.
Tongi won the individual championship in the 155-pound weight class then went on to pick up two pinfall victories in the dual competition, earning her the tournament’s “Outstanding Wrestler” award.
