2023-2024
Subscribe to our NewsletterThe 2023-2024 Year in Review
260 NWWC athletes traveled to 12 states over the 2023-2024 Freestyle, Folkstyle, Greco-Roman and Beach wrestling seasons to compete in 70 wrestling tournaments. Throughout the course of competition, NWWC earned 96 WSWA state championship medals, 27 individual state titles, five USAW All-American honors, one national championship and one world medal. As a team, NWWC placed third at the WSWA Folkstyle State Championships, fourth at the WSWA Greco-Roman State Championships and first-place at the WSWA Freestyle State Championships. Of the 5,484 sanctioned USAW clubs, NWWC ranked 7th in the nation. Congratulations to all the NWWC wrestlers, family and friends on an excellent year in wrestling.
See individual results below.
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8/3-4/2024
2024 Beach Brawl 3-Style Throw Down (WA)
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled down to Illwaco, WA over the weekend of August 3rd to compete at the 2024 Beach Brawl 3-Style Throw Down. Over the two days of competition, NWWC tallied up 24 matches and traveled home with 19 wins, eight medals and four individual championships. Congratulations to all four NWWC wrestlers.
07/12-20/2024
2024 USMC/USAW Junior & 16U Nationals (ND)
Two NWWC high school wrestlers traveled to Fargo, ND over the week of July 12th to compete for Team Washington at the 2024 USMC/USAW Junior & 16U National Championships. Over the course of the tournament, NWWC wrestled nine matches defeating athletes from Arkansas, Ohio and California. The 2024 USMC/USAW Junior & 16U National Championships is recognized as the world's largest wrestling competition with over 8,000 entries from all 50 states, Guam and other US Territories. Congratulations to Team Washington and both NWWC wrestlers.
Junior Women's Freestyle:
Mira Sonnen, Gig Harbor, Junior Women, 145 lbs, 2-2
16U Men's Freestyle:
Sean Price, Seabeck, 16U Men, 157 lbs, 0-2
16U Men's Greco-Roman
Sean Price, Seabeck, 16U Men, 157 lbs, 1-2
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7/6/2024
2024 North Coast Beach Wrestling Championships (WA)
Eleven NWWC beach brawlers traveled to Ocean Shores, WA on Saturday, July 6th to compete at the 2024 North Coast Beach Wrestling Championships. Over the course of the tournament, NWWC wrestled 26 matches and finished with 21 wins and seven individual championships. Congratulations to all eleven NWWC brawlers.
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06/28/2024
2024 USAW Kids Nationals (IA)
NWWC’s Jordan Dunigan of Silverdale, age 8, traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa over the weekend of June 28th to compete among the nations best youth wrestlers at the 2024 USAW Kids Freestyle & Greco-Roman National Championships. Over the course of the tournament, Ms Dunigan wrestled boys from Maryland, Pennsylvania, California and Illinois and finished 5th in 8U, 85-lb division. Congratulations to NWWC's Jordan Dunigan.
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06/10-15/2024
2024 USAW 14U National Duals (PA)
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled to Oaks, Pennsylvania over the week of June 10th to compete for Team Washington at the 2024 USAW 14U National Duals. Over the course of four days of fierce competition, the fearsome foursome racked up 43 matches and combined for 19 victories. William Moran of Gig Harbor, age 14, capped the four-man performance with an undefeated record and an All-Tournament Team selection in Greco-Roman. Thank you to Coach Brian Owen, Coach Tommy Owen, Coach Jake Swartz and congratulations to all four NWWC wrestlers.
Greco-Roman:
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 97 lbs
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, 14U, 119 lbs
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, 14U, 125 lbs
William Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 130 lbs (All-Tournament Team)
Freestyle:
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 97 lbs
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, 14U, 119 lbs
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, 14U, 125 lbs
William Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 130 lbs
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05/30 - 6/2/2024
2024 U20 World Team Trials (OH)
NWWC’s Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 18, traveled to Geneva, Ohio over the weekend of May 30th to compete for a spot on the 2024 U20 US World Team. Over the course of competition, Michaelson wrestled Ryder Rogotzke of Ohio State, Max McEnelly of the University of Minnesota, James Rowley of Purdue and finished the Greco-Roman tournament with a 3rd-Place victory over Jared Thiry of South Dakota State. Congratulations to NWWC’s Lars Michaelson.
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05/24/2024
2024 NWWC Legends of the WSWA
Congratulations to NWWC's Paxton Beckett, Samuel Moran and Preston Beckett as they continue to move up the Legends of the WSWA, "a historical list of the top Kid wrestlers in the state based on number of USAW Washington State Kids Freestyle Titles (3x or more)."
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05/13/2024
2024 NWWC Team Picture
Please click photo for link to 5X7.
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05/10-11/2024
2024 USAW Western Regionals (UT)
Congratulations to NWWC's Noah Schimke of Allyn, age 9, who traveled to Herriman, UT over the weekend of May 10th to compete at the 2024 USAW Western Regional Championships. Over the two days of competition, Mr. Schimke wrestled 5 matches and finished with four wins, two medals and the Greco-Roman Regional Championship. Congratulations Noah Schimke.
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5/3-5/2024
2024 FREESTYLE STATE CHAMP1ONS (WA)
Forty-seven NWWC wrestlers traveled to Pasco, WA over the weekend of May 3rd to compete at the 2024 WSWA Freestyle & Greco-Roman State Championships. Over the course of the two tournaments, NWWC racked-up 287 matches, 161 victories, 60 individual medals, 20 individual state titles, three Junior National Tournament berths, two 16U National Tournament berths, two triple crown awards and three Legends of the WSWA who continue to climb the WSWA freestyle hall of fame. As a team, NWWC finished first-place in the Freestyle tournament and fourth-place in the Greco-Roman tournament. Overall, the annual State Championships drew a record 2,214 entries from 131 wrestling clubs throughout the state. Congratulations to all forty-seven NWWC wrestlers.
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4/24-28/2024
2024 US OPEN (NV)
Seven NWWC wrestlers traveled to Las Vegas, NV over the week of April 24th to compete for a berth on TEAM USA at the 2024 US OPEN. Over the course of the five-day event, NWWC racked up 39 matches, recording 18 wins and returning home with three medals. Nothing more could be said about the trip, as what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Congratulations to all seven NWWC wrestlers.
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04/27/2024
2024 Slamfest (WA)
Thirty NWWC wrestlers traveled to Fife, WA on Saturday, April 27th to compete in the 2024 Slamfest FS & GR wrestling tournament. Over the course of competition, NWWC wrestled 143 matches and returned with 84 victories, 32 medals and 15 individual championships. Congratulations to all thirty NWWC wrestlers.
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04/25/2023
Lars Michaelson Wins Dave Schultz HSE Award
STILLWATER, Okla. - Today, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced the state winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award (DSHSEA) and NWWC's Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 18, brought home the honors for Washington State. The DSHSEA recognizes and celebrates the state’s most outstanding high school senior male wrestlers for their excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, citizenship, and community service.“The winners of our Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award are an amazing group of young men who have set the highest standards for personal achievement, excelling in the classroom and on the wrestling mat while also providing leadership and service,” said NWHOF Executive Director Lee Roy Smith. Read more about the DSHSEA here: https://www.themat.com/news/2024/april/25/national-wrestling-hall-of-fame-names-state-winners-of-dave-schultz-high-school-excellence-award
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04/20/2024
2024 Thurston County Throwdown (WA)
Fourteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Olympia, WA on Saturday, April 20th to compete in the WSWA Thurston County Throwdown. After both the freestyle and greco-roman tournaments were complete, NWWC had wrestled 78 matches and finished with 39 wins, 21 medals and 6 individual championships. Congratulations to all fourteen NWWC wrestlers.
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04/13/2024
Merle Crockett Classic (WA)
Nine NWWC wrestlers traveled to Battle Ground, WA on Saturday, April 13th to compete at the inaugural Merle Crockett Classic wrestling tournament. Over the course of the day, NWWC wrestled 53 freestyle and greco matches and finished with 26 wins, 15 medals and 8 individual championships. Congratulations to all nine NWWC wrestlers.
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4/12-14/2024
2024 USAW Women's National's (WA)
Two NWWC wrestlers traveled to Spokane, WA over the weekend of April 12th to compete among the United States' top youth and high school female freestyle wrestlers at the 2024 USAW Women's National Championships. Over the course of three days of competition, the girls combined for five matches, and Anaya Patacsil of Fox Island, age 10, finished 4th in the 10U Girls 67 lb division, her second All-American honor of the year. Congratulations to both NWWC wrestlers.
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04/15/2024
Sam Aiken Commits to Southern Oregon University
Congratulations to NWWC's Sam Aiken of Tacoma, age 18, who will continue his wrestling career next year at Southern Oregon University. Go Raiders!
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04/13/2024
Ben Gomez Commits to Clackamas
Congratulations to NWWC's Benjamin Gomez of Poulsbo, age 17, who just committed to wrestle for NJCAA national powerhouse Clackamas Community College. Go Cougs!
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4/07/2024
2024 NorCal Beach Kick Off
NWWC's Thor Michaelson of Stanford, age 20, traveled from Palo Alto to Pacifica, CA on Sunday, April 7th to compete at the NorCal Beach Kick Off, the first Beach Wrestling Tournament of the 2024 season. Over the course of a short day of competition, Michaelson bested three opponents each in under 40 seconds to earn a first-place finish in the Open Men's, 175 lb division. Congratulations to NWWC's Thor Michaelson.
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4/5-7/2024
2024 WOW Reno World's (NV)
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled to Reno, NV over the weekend of April 4th to compete at the 2024 WOW Reno World Championships, "the largest wrestling tournament in the world." Over the course of three days of competition, NWWC racked up 15 matches, 9 wins and Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 18, won the 18U, 195 lb championship and the iconic eagle trophy that comes with it. The 2024 WOW Reno World's drew over 3,000 of the country's top youth and high school wrestlers from 20 states. Congratulations to all four NWWC wrestlers.
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4/06/2024
Women's Columbia Cup (WA)
Two NWWC wrestlers traveled to Pasco, WA over the weekend of April 6th to compete at the 2024 Women's Columbia Cup, a three-style wrestling tournament. Altogether, Anaya Patacsil and Mi-Na Maya wrestled 15 matches, and finished with 12 wins, five individual championships and Anaya Patacsil of Fox Island, age 10, earned the 10U Outstanding Wrestler award. Congratulations to both NWWC wrestlers.
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04/6/2024
2024 Takedown Express (WA)
Twenty-six NWWC wrestlers traveled to Kent, WA on Saturday, April 6th to compete at the WSWA Takedown Express Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling tournament. Over the course of the day, NWWC wrestled 136 matches and finished with 86 wins, 36 medals and 17 individual championships. Congratulations to all twenty-six NWWC wrestlers.
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03/30/2024
2024 South County Scuffle (WA)
Fourteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Maple Valley, WA on Saturday, March 30th to compete at the 2024 South County Scuffle. Over the course of the two tournaments (freestyle and greco-roman), NWWC wrestled 68 matches and finished with 47 wins, 22 medals and 13 individual championships. Congratulations to all fourteen NWWC wrestlers.
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3/22-24/2024
2024 Montana Open (MT)
Three NWWC wrestlers traveled to Billings, MT over the weekend of March 22nd to compete among 2,500 ferocious folkstyle wrestlers at the 2024 Montana Open. Over the course of the three-day event, Cyrus, Anaya and Mi-Na wrestled twelve matches, won six and brought home one medal. Congratulations to all three NWWC wrestlers.
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03/22-24/2024
2024 USAW NW 16U/Junior Regional's (WA)
Twenty NWWC wrestlers traveled to Centralia, WA over the weekend of March 22nd to compete for Team Washington at the 2023 USAW Northwest 16U/Junior Freestyle & Greco-Roman Regional Championships. Over the course of the two tournaments, NWWC wrestled 95 matches, earned 7 medals, finished with four individual titles and ultimately qualified four wrestlers for the 2024 USAW Junior Freestyle & Greco-Roman National Championships. The 2024 USAW Northwest 16U/Junior Regional Championships featured over 1,200 wrestlers representing sixteen states. Congratulations to all twenty NWWC wrestlers.
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03/15-17/2024
2024 Twin City 3-Style Classic (WA)
Forty-Eight NWWC wrestlers traveled to Centralia, WA over the weekend of March 15th to compete at the 2024 Twin City 3-Style Classic. Over the three days of competition, NWWC racked up 272 matches and finished with 156 wins, 46 medals, 15 individual championships and Colton Fernandez of Gig Harbor, age 10, finished first in all three style (Triple Crown Winner). Congratulations to all forty-eight NWWC wrestlers.
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03/14-17/2024
2024 USAW Junior & 16U Folkstyle National's (IA)
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled to Cedar Falls, Iowa over Saint Patrick’s Day weekend to compete in the 2024 USAW Junior and 16U Folkstyle National Championships. When all was said and done, luck played no factor over the three days of fierce competition as the fearsome foursome racked up a dozen hard-fought and well-earned victories, three All-American honors and Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 18, finished first in the Junior Boys 215 lb division. Congratulations to all four NWWC wrestlers.
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3/9/2024
Weekend Wrestling Results
Forty-eight NWWC wrestlers, ages 5-20 yrs old, spread out across Washington State and down into Corvallis, Oregon to compete in five tournaments over the weekend of March 9th, including twenty-nine wrestlers in the West Sound Middle School League Championships and one in the NCAA Pac-12 Wrestling Championships. All combined, NWWC captured forty-eight medals and eighteen individual titles over the weekend. Congratulations to all forty-eight NWWC wrestlers.
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02/18/2024
2024 WSWA Folkstyle State Championships (WA)
Fifty-three NWWC wrestlers traveled to the Tacoma Dome on Sunday, February 18th to compete among Washington's top 2,000 folkstyle wrestlers at the 2024 WSWA Folkstyle State Championships. Over the course of the 12-hour tournament, NWWC racked up 232 matches, 140 wins (60%), 75 wins by fall (54%), 36 medals and 7 individual state championships. Out of the 111 competing clubs, NWWC finished 3rd. Congratulations to all fifty-three NWWC wrestlers.
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2/11/2024
2024 Battle In The Woods (WA)
Nine NWWC wrestlers traveled to Eatonville High School on Sunday, February 11th to compete at the 2024 Battle In The Woods tournament, the last tournament before the Folkstyle State Championships. Over the course of competition, NWWC wrestled 32 matches and finished with 21 wins, 10 wins by fall, 7 medals and 4 individual championships. Congratulations to all nine NWWC wrestlers.
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2/4/2024
2024 Northwest Folkstyle Challenge (WA)
NWWC played host to over 500 athletes from 51 wrestling clubs at Bremerton High School on Sunday, February 4th for the 2nd annual Northwest Folkstyle Challenge. Over the eight hours of competition, 70 NWWC wrestlers racked up 276 matches and finished with 149 wins, 85 wins by fall, 38 medals and 14 individual championships. As a team, NWWC finished 1st. Congratulations to all 70 NWWC wrestlers.
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1/27/2024
Weekend Wrestling Results
Fourteen NWWC wrestlers spread out over three states to wrestle in three tournaments during the weekend of January 27th. Over the course of competition, NWWC wrestled 76 matches, and finished with 55 wins, 32 wins by fall, seven medals, five individual championships and Anaya Patacsil of Fox Island, age 10, captured All-American honors at the 2024 USAW Kids Folkstyle National Championships. Congratulations to all fourteen NWWC wrestlers.
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1/21/2024
2024 Lions Den Championships (WA)
Twenty fierce NWWC wrestlers traveled to Foss High School on Sunday, January 21st to stalk their prey at the 2024 Lions Den Championships. Over the course of competition, NWWC wrestled 90 matches and finished with 64 wins, 39 wins by fall, 16 medals and 11 individual championships. As a team, NWWC finished first. Congratulations to all twenty fierce NWWC wrestlers.
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1/14/2024
2024 Oregon Wrestling Classic (OR)
Eleven NWWC wrestlers traveled to Redmond, Oregon over the weekend of January 12th to compete at the 2024 Oregon Wrestling Classic. Over the course of the tournament, NWWC combined for 45 matches, 31 wins, 10 medals and four individual championships. The 2024 OWC drew over 1100 elite youth wrestlers from 142 clubs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Congratulations to all eleven NWWC wrestlers.
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1/6-7/2024
Weekend Wrestling Results
Twenty-four NWWC wrestlers split up to throw down at three tournaments in two states over the weekend of January 6th. Through the course of competition, NWWC racked up 95 matches, 68 wins, 38 wins by fall, 19 medals and nine individual championships.Congratulations to all twenty-four NWWC wrestlers.
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1/06/2024
9th Annual NWWC Holiday Push-Up Champions
Congratulations to the twenty-one NWWC wrestlers and one NWWC coach who completed 3,000+ push-ups over the 2023 Winter Break. In celebration, the 9th Annual NWWC Holiday Push-up Champions spent a couple hours on Saturday, Jan 6th at the SEEfilm theater in Bremerton for a private showing of Wonka. Well done push-up champions!
Jake Peabody, Gig Harbor, Age 13, 32,131*
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, Age 12, 12,505
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Age 10, 11,345
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, Age 11, 6,100
Hayden Fernandez, Gig Harbor, Age 14, 6,100
Ole Massey-O'Hanlon, Gig Harbor, Age 10, 6,100
Charlie Kelly, Bremerton, Age 8, 4,800
Cayden Kelly, Bremerton, Age 10, 4,800
Caleb Novick, Poulsbo, Age 13, 4,350
Cylus Turner, Union, Age 11, 3,480
Reed Hoyt, Tahuya, Age 9, 3,144
Jacob Ringlbauer, Bremerton, Age 13, 3,030
Dylan Gregory, Bremerton, Age 8, 3,010
Zander Allen, Port Orchard, Age 11, 3,001
Keith Bevers, Bremerton, Age 13, 3,001
Albee Pedersen, Suquamish, Age 13, 3,000
Kirby Pedersen, Suquamish, Age 8, 3,000
Uriah Allen, Port Orchard, Age 11, 3,000
Noah Schimke, Allyn, Age 9, 3,000
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, Age 13, 3,000
Murphy Massey-O'Hanlon, Gig Harbor, Age 14, 3,000
Coach Britton, Poulsbo, 10,010
*All-Time NWWC HPUC Record
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12/30/2023
Weekend Wrestling Results
Twenty-one NWWC wrestlers spread out over three states to compete in three tournaments on Saturday, December 30th. Altogether, NWWC wrestled 92 matches and returned home with 62 wins, 28 wins by fall, 16 medals, two buckles, one trophy and 13 individual championships. Congratulations to all twenty-one NWWC wrestlers.
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12/17/2023
Weekend Wrestling Results
Sixteen NWWC wrestlers divided their efforts on Sunday, December 17th to compete at both the Twin-City Folkstyle (Centralia, WA) and Snoqualmie Valley Tournament (Snoqualmie, WA). Over the two events, NWWC recorded 79 matches, 49 victories, 17 medals and seven individual championships. Congratulations to all sixteen NWWC wrestlers.
Liam Werven, Poulsbo, Middle School Boys, 135 lbs
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12/10/2023
2023 Northwest Ultimate Wrestler (WA)
Northwest Washington Wrestling Club hosted over 500 athletes from 34 wrestling clubs at Bremerton High School on Sunday, Dec 10th for the 11th annual Northwest Ultimate Wrestler. Over the course of eight hours of competition, 63 NWWC wrestlers racked up 251 matches and finished with 40 medals and 13 individual championships. As a team, NWWC finished 2nd. Congratulations to all 63 NWWC wrestlers.
Cadence Muma, Bremerton, Elementary Girls, 77 lbs, Placed 2nd
Harmony Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, Middle School Girls, 127 lbs, Placed 3rd
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11/24-26/2023
Weekend Wrestling Results
Twenty-six NWWC wrestlers traveled across Western Washington to compete in two tournaments over Thanksgiving weekend. Altogether, NWWC battled through 109 matches to earn 15 medals and 3 individual championships. Congratulations to all twenty-six NWWC wrestlers.
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11/18/2023
2023 USAW Northwest Bigfoot Battle (WA)
Eighteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Spokane, WA over the weekend of November 17th to compete among the top youth wrestlers in the Pacific Northwest at the 2023 USAW Northwest Bigfoot Battle. Over the long day of competition, NWWC racked up 67 matches, 40 wins, 13 awards and five individual championships. The 2023 USAW Northwest Bigfoot Battle drew nearly 1200 entries from 114 wrestling clubs throughout the region. Congratulations to all eighteen NWWC wrestlers.
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11/12/2023
SWWC - Veterans Day Invitational (WA)
Nine NWWC wrestlers traveled down to Battle Ground, WA on Sunday, November 12th to compete at the Veterans Day Invitational. Over the course of the day, NWWC wrestled 36 matches and earned 16 wins, 11 medals and Cylus Turner of Union, age 11, finished first in the 12U, 82 lb division. Congratulations to all nine NWWC wrestlers.
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11/11/2023
Battle for the Belts IX (OR)
Ten NWWC wrestlers traveled down to West Linn, OR on Saturday, November 11th to compete at the 9th annual Battle for the Belts folkstyle tournament. Before the three hour drive home, NWWC wrestled 33 matches and finished with fifteen wins and five medals. Congratulations to all ten NWWC wrestlers.
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10/28/2023
Evergreen Geoduck Folkstyle Tournament (WA)
Seventeen NWWC wrestlers traveled down to The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA on Saturday, October 28th to compete at the inaugural Evergreen Geoduck Folkstyle Tournament. Altogether, NWWC wrestled 46 matches and earned 23 wins, 11 medals and three individual championships. Congratulations to all seventeen NWWC wrestlers.
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10/21/2023
2023 Northwest Takedown Championships (WA)
Fifty-six NWWC wrestlers welcomed twenty-six local wrestling clubs to the 2023 Northwest Takedown Championships at Bremerton High School on Saturday, October 21st. Over the course of the day, NWWC racked up 198 matches and finished with 145 wins, thirty-seven medals and fifteen individual championships. Congratulations to all fifty-six NWWC wrestlers.
Kashion Pangelinan-Harris, Port Orchard, High School Boys, 190 lbs
Lars Michaelson, Bremerton, High School Boys, 230 lbs, NW Takedown Champion
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10/13-15/2023
2023 RMN Freakshow (NV)
NWWC's Miles Brown of Tracyton, age 18, traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend of October 13th to compete at the 2023 RMN Freakshow of Amateur Wrestling. Over the course of the tournament, Mr Brown wrestled six matches and bested four opponents in a loaded 128-man bracket. Congratulations to NWWC's Miles Brown.
Miles Brown, Tracyton, 18U, 175 lbs, 4-2
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10/8/2023
Weekend Wrestling Results
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled down the west coast over the weekend of October 7th and lit up the 23-24 wrestling season with a first-rate performance at the 38th Annual CCC Takedown Tournament in Oregon City, OR and the 2023 California World Challenge in Fresno, CA. Over the course of the two tournaments, the Michaelson and Moran brothers tallied twenty-nine matches, twenty wins, eight medals and two individual championships. Congratulations to all four wrestlers.
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09/13/2023
Lars Michaelson Commits to Stanford University
NWWC's Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 18, will follow his brother Thor in his decision to pursue academic and athletic excellence at Stanford University in the Fall of 2024. Michaelson currently holds a 3.7 GPA at Bremerton High School, twenty-one Washington State wrestling titles, three national championships and a world bronze medal. Michaelson is projected to wrestle at 197 lbs at Stanford. Congratulations to NWWC's Lars Michaelson.
"I am honored to announce my commitment to furthering my academic and athletic career at Stanford University. Thank you to my coaches, family and friends who have supported me throughout this journey."
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2023-2024
The 2023-2024 Year in Review
260 NWWC athletes traveled to 12 states over the 2023-2024 Freestyle, Folkstyle, Greco-Roman and Beach wrestling seasons to compete in 70 wrestling tournaments. Throughout the course of competition, NWWC earned 96 WSWA state championship medals, 27 individual state titles, five USAW All-American honors, one national championship and one world medal. As a team, NWWC placed third at the WSWA Folkstyle State Championships, fourth at the WSWA Greco-Roman State Championships and first-place at the WSWA Freestyle State Championships. Of the 5,484 sanctioned USAW clubs, NWWC ranked 7th in the nation. Congratulations to all the NWWC wrestlers, family and friends on an excellent year in wrestling.
See individual results below.
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8/3-4/2024
2024 Beach Brawl 3-Style Throw Down (WA)
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled down to Illwaco, WA over the weekend of August 3rd to compete at the 2024 Beach Brawl 3-Style Throw Down. Over the two days of competition, NWWC tallied up 24 matches and traveled home with 19 wins, eight medals and four individual championships. Congratulations to all four NWWC wrestlers.
07/12-20/2024
2024 USMC/USAW Junior & 16U Nationals (ND)
Two NWWC high school wrestlers traveled to Fargo, ND over the week of July 12th to compete for Team Washington at the 2024 USMC/USAW Junior & 16U National Championships. Over the course of the tournament, NWWC wrestled nine matches defeating athletes from Arkansas, Ohio and California. The 2024 USMC/USAW Junior & 16U National Championships is recognized as the world's largest wrestling competition with over 8,000 entries from all 50 states, Guam and other US Territories. Congratulations to Team Washington and both NWWC wrestlers.
Junior Women's Freestyle:
Mira Sonnen, Gig Harbor, Junior Women, 145 lbs, 2-2
16U Men's Freestyle:
Sean Price, Seabeck, 16U Men, 157 lbs, 0-2
16U Men's Greco-Roman
Sean Price, Seabeck, 16U Men, 157 lbs, 1-2
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7/6/2024
2024 North Coast Beach Wrestling Championships (WA)
Eleven NWWC beach brawlers traveled to Ocean Shores, WA on Saturday, July 6th to compete at the 2024 North Coast Beach Wrestling Championships. Over the course of the tournament, NWWC wrestled 26 matches and finished with 21 wins and seven individual championships. Congratulations to all eleven NWWC brawlers.
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06/28/2024
2024 USAW Kids Nationals (IA)
NWWC’s Jordan Dunigan of Silverdale, age 8, traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa over the weekend of June 28th to compete among the nations best youth wrestlers at the 2024 USAW Kids Freestyle & Greco-Roman National Championships. Over the course of the tournament, Ms Dunigan wrestled boys from Maryland, Pennsylvania, California and Illinois and finished 5th in 8U, 85-lb division. Congratulations to NWWC's Jordan Dunigan.
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06/10-15/2024
2024 USAW 14U National Duals (PA)
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled to Oaks, Pennsylvania over the week of June 10th to compete for Team Washington at the 2024 USAW 14U National Duals. Over the course of four days of fierce competition, the fearsome foursome racked up 43 matches and combined for 19 victories. William Moran of Gig Harbor, age 14, capped the four-man performance with an undefeated record and an All-Tournament Team selection in Greco-Roman. Thank you to Coach Brian Owen, Coach Tommy Owen, Coach Jake Swartz and congratulations to all four NWWC wrestlers.
Greco-Roman:
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 97 lbs
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, 14U, 119 lbs
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, 14U, 125 lbs
William Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 130 lbs (All-Tournament Team)
Freestyle:
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 97 lbs
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, 14U, 119 lbs
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, 14U, 125 lbs
William Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 130 lbs
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05/30 - 6/2/2024
2024 U20 World Team Trials (OH)
NWWC’s Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 18, traveled to Geneva, Ohio over the weekend of May 30th to compete for a spot on the 2024 U20 US World Team. Over the course of competition, Michaelson wrestled Ryder Rogotzke of Ohio State, Max McEnelly of the University of Minnesota, James Rowley of Purdue and finished the Greco-Roman tournament with a 3rd-Place victory over Jared Thiry of South Dakota State. Congratulations to NWWC’s Lars Michaelson.
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05/24/2024
2024 NWWC Legends of the WSWA
Congratulations to NWWC's Paxton Beckett, Samuel Moran and Preston Beckett as they continue to move up the Legends of the WSWA, "a historical list of the top Kid wrestlers in the state based on number of USAW Washington State Kids Freestyle Titles (3x or more)."
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05/13/2024
2024 NWWC Team Picture
Please click photo for link to 5X7.
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05/10-11/2024
2024 USAW Western Regionals (UT)
Congratulations to NWWC's Noah Schimke of Allyn, age 9, who traveled to Herriman, UT over the weekend of May 10th to compete at the 2024 USAW Western Regional Championships. Over the two days of competition, Mr. Schimke wrestled 5 matches and finished with four wins, two medals and the Greco-Roman Regional Championship. Congratulations Noah Schimke.
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5/3-5/2024
2024 FREESTYLE STATE CHAMP1ONS (WA)
Forty-seven NWWC wrestlers traveled to Pasco, WA over the weekend of May 3rd to compete at the 2024 WSWA Freestyle & Greco-Roman State Championships. Over the course of the two tournaments, NWWC racked-up 287 matches, 161 victories, 60 individual medals, 20 individual state titles, three Junior National Tournament berths, two 16U National Tournament berths, two triple crown awards and three Legends of the WSWA who continue to climb the WSWA freestyle hall of fame. As a team, NWWC finished first-place in the Freestyle tournament and fourth-place in the Greco-Roman tournament. Overall, the annual State Championships drew a record 2,214 entries from 131 wrestling clubs throughout the state. Congratulations to all forty-seven NWWC wrestlers.
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4/24-28/2024
2024 US OPEN (NV)
Seven NWWC wrestlers traveled to Las Vegas, NV over the week of April 24th to compete for a berth on TEAM USA at the 2024 US OPEN. Over the course of the five-day event, NWWC racked up 39 matches, recording 18 wins and returning home with three medals. Nothing more could be said about the trip, as what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Congratulations to all seven NWWC wrestlers.
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04/27/2024
2024 Slamfest (WA)
Thirty NWWC wrestlers traveled to Fife, WA on Saturday, April 27th to compete in the 2024 Slamfest FS & GR wrestling tournament. Over the course of competition, NWWC wrestled 143 matches and returned with 84 victories, 32 medals and 15 individual championships. Congratulations to all thirty NWWC wrestlers.
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04/25/2023
Lars Michaelson Wins Dave Schultz HSE Award
STILLWATER, Okla. - Today, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced the state winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award (DSHSEA) and NWWC's Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 18, brought home the honors for Washington State. The DSHSEA recognizes and celebrates the state’s most outstanding high school senior male wrestlers for their excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, citizenship, and community service.“The winners of our Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award are an amazing group of young men who have set the highest standards for personal achievement, excelling in the classroom and on the wrestling mat while also providing leadership and service,” said NWHOF Executive Director Lee Roy Smith. Read more about the DSHSEA here: https://www.themat.com/news/2024/april/25/national-wrestling-hall-of-fame-names-state-winners-of-dave-schultz-high-school-excellence-award
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04/20/2024
2024 Thurston County Throwdown (WA)
Fourteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Olympia, WA on Saturday, April 20th to compete in the WSWA Thurston County Throwdown. After both the freestyle and greco-roman tournaments were complete, NWWC had wrestled 78 matches and finished with 39 wins, 21 medals and 6 individual championships. Congratulations to all fourteen NWWC wrestlers.
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04/13/2024
Merle Crockett Classic (WA)
Nine NWWC wrestlers traveled to Battle Ground, WA on Saturday, April 13th to compete at the inaugural Merle Crockett Classic wrestling tournament. Over the course of the day, NWWC wrestled 53 freestyle and greco matches and finished with 26 wins, 15 medals and 8 individual championships. Congratulations to all nine NWWC wrestlers.
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4/12-14/2024
2024 USAW Women's National's (WA)
Two NWWC wrestlers traveled to Spokane, WA over the weekend of April 12th to compete among the United States' top youth and high school female freestyle wrestlers at the 2024 USAW Women's National Championships. Over the course of three days of competition, the girls combined for five matches, and Anaya Patacsil of Fox Island, age 10, finished 4th in the 10U Girls 67 lb division, her second All-American honor of the year. Congratulations to both NWWC wrestlers.
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04/15/2024
Sam Aiken Commits to Southern Oregon University
Congratulations to NWWC's Sam Aiken of Tacoma, age 18, who will continue his wrestling career next year at Southern Oregon University. Go Raiders!
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04/13/2024
Ben Gomez Commits to Clackamas
Congratulations to NWWC's Benjamin Gomez of Poulsbo, age 17, who just committed to wrestle for NJCAA national powerhouse Clackamas Community College. Go Cougs!
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4/07/2024
2024 NorCal Beach Kick Off
NWWC's Thor Michaelson of Stanford, age 20, traveled from Palo Alto to Pacifica, CA on Sunday, April 7th to compete at the NorCal Beach Kick Off, the first Beach Wrestling Tournament of the 2024 season. Over the course of a short day of competition, Michaelson bested three opponents each in under 40 seconds to earn a first-place finish in the Open Men's, 175 lb division. Congratulations to NWWC's Thor Michaelson.
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4/5-7/2024
2024 WOW Reno World's (NV)
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled to Reno, NV over the weekend of April 4th to compete at the 2024 WOW Reno World Championships, "the largest wrestling tournament in the world." Over the course of three days of competition, NWWC racked up 15 matches, 9 wins and Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 18, won the 18U, 195 lb championship and the iconic eagle trophy that comes with it. The 2024 WOW Reno World's drew over 3,000 of the country's top youth and high school wrestlers from 20 states. Congratulations to all four NWWC wrestlers.
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4/06/2024
Women's Columbia Cup (WA)
Two NWWC wrestlers traveled to Pasco, WA over the weekend of April 6th to compete at the 2024 Women's Columbia Cup, a three-style wrestling tournament. Altogether, Anaya Patacsil and Mi-Na Maya wrestled 15 matches, and finished with 12 wins, five individual championships and Anaya Patacsil of Fox Island, age 10, earned the 10U Outstanding Wrestler award. Congratulations to both NWWC wrestlers.
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04/6/2024
2024 Takedown Express (WA)
Twenty-six NWWC wrestlers traveled to Kent, WA on Saturday, April 6th to compete at the WSWA Takedown Express Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling tournament. Over the course of the day, NWWC wrestled 136 matches and finished with 86 wins, 36 medals and 17 individual championships. Congratulations to all twenty-six NWWC wrestlers.
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03/30/2024
2024 South County Scuffle (WA)
Fourteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Maple Valley, WA on Saturday, March 30th to compete at the 2024 South County Scuffle. Over the course of the two tournaments (freestyle and greco-roman), NWWC wrestled 68 matches and finished with 47 wins, 22 medals and 13 individual championships. Congratulations to all fourteen NWWC wrestlers.
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3/22-24/2024
2024 Montana Open (MT)
Three NWWC wrestlers traveled to Billings, MT over the weekend of March 22nd to compete among 2,500 ferocious folkstyle wrestlers at the 2024 Montana Open. Over the course of the three-day event, Cyrus, Anaya and Mi-Na wrestled twelve matches, won six and brought home one medal. Congratulations to all three NWWC wrestlers.
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03/22-24/2024
2024 USAW NW 16U/Junior Regional's (WA)
Twenty NWWC wrestlers traveled to Centralia, WA over the weekend of March 22nd to compete for Team Washington at the 2023 USAW Northwest 16U/Junior Freestyle & Greco-Roman Regional Championships. Over the course of the two tournaments, NWWC wrestled 95 matches, earned 7 medals, finished with four individual titles and ultimately qualified four wrestlers for the 2024 USAW Junior Freestyle & Greco-Roman National Championships. The 2024 USAW Northwest 16U/Junior Regional Championships featured over 1,200 wrestlers representing sixteen states. Congratulations to all twenty NWWC wrestlers.
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03/15-17/2024
2024 Twin City 3-Style Classic (WA)
Forty-Eight NWWC wrestlers traveled to Centralia, WA over the weekend of March 15th to compete at the 2024 Twin City 3-Style Classic. Over the three days of competition, NWWC racked up 272 matches and finished with 156 wins, 46 medals, 15 individual championships and Colton Fernandez of Gig Harbor, age 10, finished first in all three style (Triple Crown Winner). Congratulations to all forty-eight NWWC wrestlers.
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03/14-17/2024
2024 USAW Junior & 16U Folkstyle National's (IA)
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled to Cedar Falls, Iowa over Saint Patrick’s Day weekend to compete in the 2024 USAW Junior and 16U Folkstyle National Championships. When all was said and done, luck played no factor over the three days of fierce competition as the fearsome foursome racked up a dozen hard-fought and well-earned victories, three All-American honors and Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 18, finished first in the Junior Boys 215 lb division. Congratulations to all four NWWC wrestlers.
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3/9/2024
Weekend Wrestling Results
Forty-eight NWWC wrestlers, ages 5-20 yrs old, spread out across Washington State and down into Corvallis, Oregon to compete in five tournaments over the weekend of March 9th, including twenty-nine wrestlers in the West Sound Middle School League Championships and one in the NCAA Pac-12 Wrestling Championships. All combined, NWWC captured forty-eight medals and eighteen individual titles over the weekend. Congratulations to all forty-eight NWWC wrestlers.
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02/18/2024
2024 WSWA Folkstyle State Championships (WA)
Fifty-three NWWC wrestlers traveled to the Tacoma Dome on Sunday, February 18th to compete among Washington's top 2,000 folkstyle wrestlers at the 2024 WSWA Folkstyle State Championships. Over the course of the 12-hour tournament, NWWC racked up 232 matches, 140 wins (60%), 75 wins by fall (54%), 36 medals and 7 individual state championships. Out of the 111 competing clubs, NWWC finished 3rd. Congratulations to all fifty-three NWWC wrestlers.
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2/11/2024
2024 Battle In The Woods (WA)
Nine NWWC wrestlers traveled to Eatonville High School on Sunday, February 11th to compete at the 2024 Battle In The Woods tournament, the last tournament before the Folkstyle State Championships. Over the course of competition, NWWC wrestled 32 matches and finished with 21 wins, 10 wins by fall, 7 medals and 4 individual championships. Congratulations to all nine NWWC wrestlers.
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2/4/2024
2024 Northwest Folkstyle Challenge (WA)
NWWC played host to over 500 athletes from 51 wrestling clubs at Bremerton High School on Sunday, February 4th for the 2nd annual Northwest Folkstyle Challenge. Over the eight hours of competition, 70 NWWC wrestlers racked up 276 matches and finished with 149 wins, 85 wins by fall, 38 medals and 14 individual championships. As a team, NWWC finished 1st. Congratulations to all 70 NWWC wrestlers.
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1/27/2024
Weekend Wrestling Results
Fourteen NWWC wrestlers spread out over three states to wrestle in three tournaments during the weekend of January 27th. Over the course of competition, NWWC wrestled 76 matches, and finished with 55 wins, 32 wins by fall, seven medals, five individual championships and Anaya Patacsil of Fox Island, age 10, captured All-American honors at the 2024 USAW Kids Folkstyle National Championships. Congratulations to all fourteen NWWC wrestlers.
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1/21/2024
2024 Lions Den Championships (WA)
Twenty fierce NWWC wrestlers traveled to Foss High School on Sunday, January 21st to stalk their prey at the 2024 Lions Den Championships. Over the course of competition, NWWC wrestled 90 matches and finished with 64 wins, 39 wins by fall, 16 medals and 11 individual championships. As a team, NWWC finished first. Congratulations to all twenty fierce NWWC wrestlers.
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1/14/2024
2024 Oregon Wrestling Classic (OR)
Eleven NWWC wrestlers traveled to Redmond, Oregon over the weekend of January 12th to compete at the 2024 Oregon Wrestling Classic. Over the course of the tournament, NWWC combined for 45 matches, 31 wins, 10 medals and four individual championships. The 2024 OWC drew over 1100 elite youth wrestlers from 142 clubs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Congratulations to all eleven NWWC wrestlers.
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1/6-7/2024
Weekend Wrestling Results
Twenty-four NWWC wrestlers split up to throw down at three tournaments in two states over the weekend of January 6th. Through the course of competition, NWWC racked up 95 matches, 68 wins, 38 wins by fall, 19 medals and nine individual championships.Congratulations to all twenty-four NWWC wrestlers.
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1/06/2024
9th Annual NWWC Holiday Push-Up Champions
Congratulations to the twenty-one NWWC wrestlers and one NWWC coach who completed 3,000+ push-ups over the 2023 Winter Break. In celebration, the 9th Annual NWWC Holiday Push-up Champions spent a couple hours on Saturday, Jan 6th at the SEEfilm theater in Bremerton for a private showing of Wonka. Well done push-up champions!
Jake Peabody, Gig Harbor, Age 13, 32,131*
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, Age 12, 12,505
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Age 10, 11,345
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, Age 11, 6,100
Hayden Fernandez, Gig Harbor, Age 14, 6,100
Ole Massey-O'Hanlon, Gig Harbor, Age 10, 6,100
Charlie Kelly, Bremerton, Age 8, 4,800
Cayden Kelly, Bremerton, Age 10, 4,800
Caleb Novick, Poulsbo, Age 13, 4,350
Cylus Turner, Union, Age 11, 3,480
Reed Hoyt, Tahuya, Age 9, 3,144
Jacob Ringlbauer, Bremerton, Age 13, 3,030
Dylan Gregory, Bremerton, Age 8, 3,010
Zander Allen, Port Orchard, Age 11, 3,001
Keith Bevers, Bremerton, Age 13, 3,001
Albee Pedersen, Suquamish, Age 13, 3,000
Kirby Pedersen, Suquamish, Age 8, 3,000
Uriah Allen, Port Orchard, Age 11, 3,000
Noah Schimke, Allyn, Age 9, 3,000
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, Age 13, 3,000
Murphy Massey-O'Hanlon, Gig Harbor, Age 14, 3,000
Coach Britton, Poulsbo, 10,010
*All-Time NWWC HPUC Record
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12/30/2023
Weekend Wrestling Results
Twenty-one NWWC wrestlers spread out over three states to compete in three tournaments on Saturday, December 30th. Altogether, NWWC wrestled 92 matches and returned home with 62 wins, 28 wins by fall, 16 medals, two buckles, one trophy and 13 individual championships. Congratulations to all twenty-one NWWC wrestlers.
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12/17/2023
Weekend Wrestling Results
Sixteen NWWC wrestlers divided their efforts on Sunday, December 17th to compete at both the Twin-City Folkstyle (Centralia, WA) and Snoqualmie Valley Tournament (Snoqualmie, WA). Over the two events, NWWC recorded 79 matches, 49 victories, 17 medals and seven individual championships. Congratulations to all sixteen NWWC wrestlers.
Liam Werven, Poulsbo, Middle School Boys, 135 lbs
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12/10/2023
2023 Northwest Ultimate Wrestler (WA)
Northwest Washington Wrestling Club hosted over 500 athletes from 34 wrestling clubs at Bremerton High School on Sunday, Dec 10th for the 11th annual Northwest Ultimate Wrestler. Over the course of eight hours of competition, 63 NWWC wrestlers racked up 251 matches and finished with 40 medals and 13 individual championships. As a team, NWWC finished 2nd. Congratulations to all 63 NWWC wrestlers.
Cadence Muma, Bremerton, Elementary Girls, 77 lbs, Placed 2nd
Harmony Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, Middle School Girls, 127 lbs, Placed 3rd
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11/24-26/2023
Weekend Wrestling Results
Twenty-six NWWC wrestlers traveled across Western Washington to compete in two tournaments over Thanksgiving weekend. Altogether, NWWC battled through 109 matches to earn 15 medals and 3 individual championships. Congratulations to all twenty-six NWWC wrestlers.
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11/18/2023
2023 USAW Northwest Bigfoot Battle (WA)
Eighteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Spokane, WA over the weekend of November 17th to compete among the top youth wrestlers in the Pacific Northwest at the 2023 USAW Northwest Bigfoot Battle. Over the long day of competition, NWWC racked up 67 matches, 40 wins, 13 awards and five individual championships. The 2023 USAW Northwest Bigfoot Battle drew nearly 1200 entries from 114 wrestling clubs throughout the region. Congratulations to all eighteen NWWC wrestlers.
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11/12/2023
SWWC - Veterans Day Invitational (WA)
Nine NWWC wrestlers traveled down to Battle Ground, WA on Sunday, November 12th to compete at the Veterans Day Invitational. Over the course of the day, NWWC wrestled 36 matches and earned 16 wins, 11 medals and Cylus Turner of Union, age 11, finished first in the 12U, 82 lb division. Congratulations to all nine NWWC wrestlers.
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11/11/2023
Battle for the Belts IX (OR)
Ten NWWC wrestlers traveled down to West Linn, OR on Saturday, November 11th to compete at the 9th annual Battle for the Belts folkstyle tournament. Before the three hour drive home, NWWC wrestled 33 matches and finished with fifteen wins and five medals. Congratulations to all ten NWWC wrestlers.
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10/28/2023
Evergreen Geoduck Folkstyle Tournament (WA)
Seventeen NWWC wrestlers traveled down to The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA on Saturday, October 28th to compete at the inaugural Evergreen Geoduck Folkstyle Tournament. Altogether, NWWC wrestled 46 matches and earned 23 wins, 11 medals and three individual championships. Congratulations to all seventeen NWWC wrestlers.
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10/21/2023
2023 Northwest Takedown Championships (WA)
Fifty-six NWWC wrestlers welcomed twenty-six local wrestling clubs to the 2023 Northwest Takedown Championships at Bremerton High School on Saturday, October 21st. Over the course of the day, NWWC racked up 198 matches and finished with 145 wins, thirty-seven medals and fifteen individual championships. Congratulations to all fifty-six NWWC wrestlers.
Kashion Pangelinan-Harris, Port Orchard, High School Boys, 190 lbs
Lars Michaelson, Bremerton, High School Boys, 230 lbs, NW Takedown Champion
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10/13-15/2023
2023 RMN Freakshow (NV)
NWWC's Miles Brown of Tracyton, age 18, traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend of October 13th to compete at the 2023 RMN Freakshow of Amateur Wrestling. Over the course of the tournament, Mr Brown wrestled six matches and bested four opponents in a loaded 128-man bracket. Congratulations to NWWC's Miles Brown.
Miles Brown, Tracyton, 18U, 175 lbs, 4-2
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10/8/2023
Weekend Wrestling Results
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled down the west coast over the weekend of October 7th and lit up the 23-24 wrestling season with a first-rate performance at the 38th Annual CCC Takedown Tournament in Oregon City, OR and the 2023 California World Challenge in Fresno, CA. Over the course of the two tournaments, the Michaelson and Moran brothers tallied twenty-nine matches, twenty wins, eight medals and two individual championships. Congratulations to all four wrestlers.
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09/13/2023
Lars Michaelson Commits to Stanford University
NWWC's Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 18, will follow his brother Thor in his decision to pursue academic and athletic excellence at Stanford University in the Fall of 2024. Michaelson currently holds a 3.7 GPA at Bremerton High School, twenty-one Washington State wrestling titles, three national championships and a world bronze medal. Michaelson is projected to wrestle at 197 lbs at Stanford. Congratulations to NWWC's Lars Michaelson.
"I am honored to announce my commitment to furthering my academic and athletic career at Stanford University. Thank you to my coaches, family and friends who have supported me throughout this journey."
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