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I began wrestling at the age of 5 in Dec. 2000. I train and wrestle with USA Everett.

In the summer of 2009 we moved to Lake Stevens Washington. I began my High School career as a Lake Stevens Viking wrestling as their varsity 103lber. I was the only freshman on the varsity team. Team web site: www.Lakestevenswrestling.com

I am a 2009 All American, a ASICS USAW Folkstyle National Championship 4th place finisher, 11 time Washington Wrestling State Champion: 5 time Greco Roman State Champion, 4 time Freestyle State Champion and 2 time Folkstyle State Champion. I am also a 1 time Silver and 1 time Bronze Freestyle State Championship Medalist and one time Folkstyle Championship Silver Medalist and two time Folkstyle Championship Bronze Medalist, a 16 time top 3 State Placer, PCJWL Champion and 2x PCJWL Tough Guy Tournament Champion, NW Folkstyle Championships Silver Medalist and 2x Middle School District Champion.

During the 06/07 season, I wrestled as a 2nd year Novice at 75lbs in Folkstyle and 80lbs in Freestyle and Greco.

Highlights of the 06/07 season include an undefeated season, 68-0 and winning the Washington State Triple Crown Championship for the 2nd time. I won the Washington State Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco Roman State Championships. My wrestling team awarded me the Team "Outstanding Wrestler" award as well as awarded me a "Team Trophy" Award. And I also won the "Outstanding Wrester" award at two different tournaments and won the PCJWL Tough Guy Tournament.

The 05/06 season stated 8 weeks late for me as I recovered from a broken ankle suffered playing football.
I wrestled as a 1st year Novice at 70lbs in Folkstyle and 75lbs in Freestyle and Greco.

Highlights of the 2006 season include winning the Freestyle and Greco Roman State championships and winning the Bronze medal in the Folkstyle State Championship. I also won the "Outstanding Wrestler" award at one tournament.

During the 04/05 season, I wrestled as a 2nd year Midget at 65lbs.

Highlights of the 04/05 season include an undefeated season, 64-0 and winning the Washington State Triple Crown Championship, one of only two midgets to do so this season. I won the Washington State Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco Roman State Championships. I also won the "Outstanding Wrestler" Award at the Washington State Folkstyle Championships, going 9-0 on the day and going un-scored on. And I was awarded the 2005 "Bruce Cook" Award for having the best technique on my wrestling team for the season.
Wrestling Record: 590-64
111 USA Tournaments
Season Records:
2011/12 36-01 High School Junior
2010/11 32-7 High School Sophmore
2010/11 4-0 Cadet
2009/10 8-1 Cadet
HS Nationals 3-2
2009/10 36-8 High School Freshman
2008/09 81-4 Schoolboy
2009 12-0 Middle School
2007/08 49-7 Schoolboy
2008 10-0 Middle School
2006/07 68-0 Novice
2005/06 46-7 Novice
2004/05 64-0 Midget
2003/04 47-5 Midget
2002/03 43-3 Bantam
2001/02 23-4 Bantam
2000/01 28-15 Peewee




My pre-match Stare

2009 ASICS USAW Folkstyle Nationals

2009 ASICS USAW Folkstyle National Championships with my Dad


2009 Folkstyle National Championships

Scoring a Fall at Nationals

2009 ASICS USAW Folkstyle Nationals


Video from Nationals

Hitting a 5 Point Throw in Freestyle

Another 5 Point Throw

Gettting a reversal

I made the Front Page of the Sports Section

Working the power half

Scoring Back Points with my legs

Double Leg Take Down

Double leg take down

Finishing the double leg

Listening to the ref

Finishing on my Feet

Putting the squeeze on

Getting a turn in Freestyle

Keeping my opponent down and under control

Staying in good position

With my wrestling partners who won State

On the Attack vs Jake

I'm getting ready to throw Jake for 3

Working my turn vs Jake

Getting the takedown

Sinking a Tight Gut Wrench

Followed by a Low Gut for 2

In on a double vs Josh

Finishing the takedown

Setting up my High Gut Turn vs Josh

Setting up my Shot

In on the legs

Wrap the legs and

Elevate for 2

Cody Fakkema in on my legs

Time to Defend

Pull him up

And throw him for 3

Time for a Gut Wrench

Hitting a Gut Wrench on Cody

Scoring with a Sun Devil vs Josh Howard

Scoring a fall in Freestyle

Scoring a Fall at Freestyle State

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." ~ Mark Twain

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