WRESTLING
Bobcats 72, Highclimbers 16
Filling its lineup for the first time this season, Aberdeen trounced short-handed Shelton in a non-league dual contest Wednesday night at Sam Benn Gym.
The Bobcats received forfeits at four weights, but also turned in some good performances.
Aberdeen coach Jimmy Martin cited the work of Edgar Salazar, who registered a hard-fought 7-6 decision victory and Angel Cisneros, who pinned Peace Lee in the second round. Tanner Fleury received praise for filling in for the injured Bodie Wharton at 138 pounds.
The Bobcats will compete in Hoquiam’s Grizzly Alumni Invitational on Saturday.
Spartans 45, Bulldogs 30
ELMA — Forks won three of the final four matches — the last two by forfeit — to top short-handed Montesano as part of a four-school Evergreen 1A League meet Wednesday at Elma.
The Bulldogs were without injured standouts Tony Williams and Carson Klinger, while Andy Fry was unavailable due to academic commitments.
“We were not at full strength,” Monte coach Jeff Klinger confirmed. “I was happy with our performance. We stepped up and wrestled tough against Forks, who might be one of the top five teams in the state.”
Kai Olson provided the Bulldog highlight with a triple-overtime win over state veteran Brett Moody at 170 pounds.
After the sudden-death first overtime ended scoreless, Olson scored a reversal in the second OT to take a 6-4 lead, then rode out his opponent in the third extra session.
Klinger also cited Tanner Rossmaier, who wrestled up a weight and scored a pin at 195 pounds.
106 — Cooper Johansson (M) pinned Wells, 0:44. 113 — Josue Lucas (F) pinned Colin Clinton-Smith, 1:56. 120 — Ty Ekerson (M) dec. Andres Santos, 4-3. 126 — Ariel Morales (F) pinned Aaron Lano, 2:28. 132 — Perez (F) def. Maleki Osbekof, 3:56. 138 — Joel Pine (M) won forfeit. 145 — Ricky Barragan (F) pinned Jonathan Quinton, 4:43. 152 — Brent Hollatz (M) pinned Keith Cullander, 4:22. 160 — Colby Demerest (F) pinned Mason Lutz, 2:48. 170 — Kai Olson (M) dec. Brett Moody, 6-4, 3 OT. 182 — Shane Queen (F) pinned Klayton Fry, 1:52. 195 — Tanner Rossmaier (M) pinned Brian Elaina, 3:16. 220 — Eden Cisneros (F) won forfeit. 285 — Nathan Flores (F) won forfeit.
Grizzlies split
ELMA — Hoquiam downed Elma, 42-36, but lost to top-ranked Forks, 45-24, in an Evergreen 1A League double dual Wednesday at Elma.
Hoquiam’s Antonio Garcia, Brady Cummings and Asai Villarreal scored first-round pins against Elma. A.J. Hernandez provided the Eagle highlight with a four-overtime win over Zach Underwood at 285 pounds.
Grizzly coach Terry Helland cited Malaki Eaton and Austin Milton for victories over state-ranked opponents against Forks.
“We competed well, considering they are the No. 1-ranked team in the state,” Helland said. “Overall, I’m pleased with how we wrestled.”
Hoquiam’s Alexis Delahanty, Emily Lash and Mercedes Pinnell won both their contests in girls matches.
Hoquiam will host its annual Grizzly Alumni Association tournament Saturday. Elma is scheduled to be among the entrants.
The Grizzly girls will travel to Kelso for a two-day event featuring more than 80 beginning Friday.
Grizzlies 42, Eagles 36
106 — B. McMillan (E) won forfeit. 113 — Tyler Bristow (E) won forfeit. 120 — Austyin Milton (H) won forfeit. 126 — Malaki Eaton (H) won forfeit. 132 — Colten French (E) def. Alex Houbregs, 8-3. 138 — Levi Sudderth (H) won forfeit. 145 — Antonio Garcia (H) pinned Y. Murphy-Voie, 1:43. 152 — Brady Cummings (H) pinned Isaiah O’Farrill, 1:33. 160 — Asai Villarreal (H) pinned A.J. Whipple, 1:26. 170 — Kyrin Bretz (H) won forfeit. 182 — Niall Baxter (E) won forfeit. 195 — Tatium Brumfield (E) pinned Noah Sudderth, 0:37. 220 — Jacob Garcia (E) pinned Larry Leonard, 3:12. 285 — A.J. Hernandez (E) dec. Zach Underwood, 4-2, 4 OT.
Spartans 45, Grizzlies 24
113 — Josue Lucas (F) won forfeit. 120 — Austin Milton (H) dec. Santos-DeLaCruz, 15-9. 126 — Malaki Eaton (H) pinned Ariel Morales, 3:35. 132 — Luis Perez (F) dec. Alex Houbregs, 4-3. 138 — Levi Sudderth (H) won forfeit. 145 — Antonio Garcia (H) pinned Ricardo Barragan, 4-1. 152 — Andrew Anderson (H) dec. Keith Kullander, 11-4. 160 — Colby Demorest (F) pinned Asai Villarreal, 0:36. 170 — Brett Moody (F) pinned Kyrin Bretz, 0:36. 182 — Shane Queen (F) won forfeit. 195 — Bryan Elena pinned Noah Sudderth, 1:33. 220 — Tristan Pisani (F) pinned Larry Leonard, 0:22. 285 — Nathan Flores (F) won forfeit. Double forfeit at 106.
BOYS BASKETBALL
T-Birds 60, Bobcats 58
TUMWATER — Scoring three points in the final five seconds, Tumwater handed Aberdeen a heartbreaking defeat in an Evergreen 2A Conference opener Wednesday at Tumwater.
Down by 10 at the half, the Bobcats took a 58-57 lead when Jeshua Manwell sank two foul shots with 10 seconds remaining.
Tumwater’s Jack Koelsch, fouled on the next possession, made the first of two free throws. His second missed, but Thomas Drayton — perhaps best known as Tumwater’s standout tight end in football — secured the rebound and scored on the putback.
“Overall, I was pleased with our effort,” Bobcat coach Mark Buckman said. “It was important to prove that we could play a solid third quarter and we did so. We continue to give up too many offensive rebounds to bigger teams.”
Ben Dublanko paced the Bobcats with 21 points — 14 of those coming in the second half. Javier Bojorge added 15 points, five rebounds and four steals, while Manwell contributed seven rebounds.
The Cats (0-1, 2-8) return to Tumwater on Thursday to face Black Hills.
Aberdeen 11 10 13 24 — 58
Tumwater 20 11 4 25 — 60
Aberdeen (58) — Manwell 7, Barragan, Bojorge 15, Dublanko 21, Coburn 5, Sayres 4, Pisani 2, Shale 4, Timmons. FG — 22-46 (.478). FT — 9-14.
Tumwater (60) — Bragazzi, Williams 8, Geathers 18, Fields, Koelsch 5, Bell 12, Gilliland, Gaither 2, Drayton 14, Murphy 1.
Eagles 83, Wildcats 38
WESTPORT — Powerful Life Christian overpowered Ocosta in a Pacific 2B League game Wednesday.
The Eagles led 51-23 at the half.
“Basically, a poor defensive effort by us and they exploited their size advantage,” Ocosta coach Jason Quinby reported. “Our biggest post was the same height as their point guard.”
Zach Allton scored 14 points for the Wildcats (3-5, 6-6).
Ocosta hosts North Beach on Saturday.
Life Christian 25 26 18 14 — 83
Ocosta 12 11 3 12 — 38
Life Christian (83) — Overgaard 16, Kelly, Maulana 26, Shiferdecker, Shaughnessy 8, Novotny 6, Hall 3, Robinson 19, Shamp 5.
Ocosta (38) — Bailey 3, Martinez, Allton 14, Hatton 10, Beck 10, Waara, Toste, Wardlow 1.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Gulls 44, Warriors 23
RAYMOND — Limiting Chief Leschi to 13 points in the first three quarters, Raymond emerged with a Pacific 2B victory on Wednesday.
The Gulls (3-5, 4-8) prevailed despite not producing a single double-figure scorer of their own. Freshmen Ana Silva and Hannah Miller scored nine points each.
“Defensive, our thought was we set a good tone early that continued throughout the game,” Raymond coach Jason Koski said. “Holding them to single-digit scoring for the first three quarters is pretty good for us.”
Chief Leschi shot only 16 percent from the field.
The Gulls host Willapa Valley on Friday.
C. Leschi 4 3 6 10 — 23
Raymond 8 11 15 10 — 44
Chief Leschi (23) — Laplante 7, Maltore, Dillon, Pluff 2, Scabbyrobe 8, Walks 6, Sanchez, Mills. FG — 8-51 (.157). FT — 7-14.
Raymond (44) — Williams 7, Mora 5, Quintana 6, Harland 2, Souvannavanh 4, Warnstad 2, Silva 9, Miller 9. FG — 20-67 (.299). FT — 3-6.
Indians 50, Hyaks 22
OYEHUT — Four players scored in double figures as South Bend trounced North Beach in a Pacific 2B League contest Wednesday night at Oyehut.
Karley Reidinger scored 16 points to lead the Indians (5-3, 8-3). Hannah Byington added 13 points, Jessica Sanchez 11 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and Alise Rohr 10 points for South Bend.
“The girls really controlled the game, starting on defense,” South Bend coach Gary Wilson said. “I’m pleased with the effort that the team put out throughout the entire game.”
South Bend’s Katelyn Doyle was cited for defensive play.
North Beach scoring was not reported.
On Friday, the Indians challenge league-leading Ilwaco while North Beach (2-6, 2-8) hosts Ocosta.
Eagles 70, Wildcats 33
WESTPORT — Forcing 29 Ocosta turnovers, Life Christian ran away with Wednesday’s Pacific 2B League contest Wednesday at Westport.
Alea Yun scored 29 points, as the Eagles rolled to leads of 21-4 after one quarter and 41-13 at the half.
“It was one of those games where nothing went right for us,” Life Christian coach Jason Barnum said. “We kept trying to force it in to (post Kristi) Raffelson when she wasn’t open.”
Raffelson, Erika Snider and Kjirstin Hopfer scored nine points apiece for the Wildcats. Kylee Poirier, who played only two quarters of varsity action after also playing in the JV contest, still led Ocosta rebounders with nine.
The Wildcats (5-3, 7-3) travel to North Beach on Friday.
Life Christian 21 20 10 19 — 70
Ocosta 4 9 13 7 — 33
Life Christian (70) — Turner 7, Whitehead 4, Lovelady 17, Escobar 4, A. Yun 32, Chapman 6. FG — 26-52 (.500). FT — 13-22.
Ocosta (33) — Erika Snider 9, Hopfer 9, Barnum 5, Raffelson 9, Poirier 1, Denny, Martin, Marsh, Emily Snider. FG — 9-35 (.257). FT — 12-22.
