NWWC: Northwest Washington's Premier Wrestling Club
NWWC is a distinguished member of USA Wrestling and the premier Folkstyle, Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Beach wrestling club in Northwest Washington. Over the last decade, NWWC wrestlers have amassed 1242 State Championship Medals, 345 Individual State Titles, 127 USAW All-American Honors, 6 UWW All-American Honors, 10 Freestyle National Championships, 9 Greco-Roman National Championships, 5 Folkstyle National Titles, 1 Beach Wrestling National Title, 1 Women's National Title, 1 National Triple Crown Award, 4 Pan-American Gold Medals and 3 Beach Wrestling World Medals. In 2024, NWWC was ranked among USA Wrestling's Top 50 Clubs nationwide for the twelfth consecutive year. Follow this year's accomplishments (major tournaments) as they get posted below.
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03/28-30/2025
2025 USAW NW 16U/Junior Regional's (WA)
Twenty NWWC wrestlers traveled to Centralia, WA over the weekend of March 28th 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 94 matches, earned 6 medals, finished with two individual titles and ultimately qualified five wrestlers for the 2025 USAW Junior Freestyle & Greco-Roman National Championships. The 2025 USAW Northwest 16U/Junior Regional Championships featured nearly 1500 wrestlers representing 20 states. Congratulations to all twenty NWWC wrestlers.
Boys
Nathan Muma, Bremerton, 14U, 105 lbs, 0-2 (FS)
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 110, 3-0, NW Regional Champion - Freestyle
Girls
Mikaela Rivera, Bremerton, 14UG, 115 lbs, 2-0, NW Regional Champion - Freestyle
Vita Silva, Port Orchard, 16UG, 140lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd (FS)
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03/21-23/2025
2025 Twin City 3-Style Classic (WA)
Fifty NWWC wrestlers traveled to Centralia, WA over the weekend of March 21st to compete at the 2025 Twin City 3-Style Classic. Over the three days of competition in three styles of wrestling, NWWC racked up 284 matches and finished with 162 wins, 52 medals, 18 individual championships and Jordan Dunigan of Silverdale, age 9, finished first in all three styles (Triple Crown Winner). Congratulations to all fifty NWWC wrestlers.
Boys
Jedidia Bennett, Silverdale, U6, 39 lbs, 5-0, Freestyle Champion, Folkstyle Champion
Rowen D'Andrea, Bremerton, U8, 43 lbs, 0-7, Placed 5th (FS), Placed 2nd (FK)
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, U12, 70 lbs, 6-0, Greco-Roman Champion, Freestyle Champion
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, U12, 74 lbs, 9-3, Placed 2nd (GR), Placed 2nd (FS), Placed 2nd (FK)
Colt Trogden, Poulsbo, U12, 82 lbs, 6-6, (FS, FK) Placed 4th (GR)
Preston Beckett, Gig Harbor, U12, 86 lbs, 8-0, Greco-Roman Champion, Freestyle Champion
Paxton Beckett, Gig Harbor, U12, 92 lbs, 6-0, Greco-Roman Champion, Freestyle Champion
Townes Hoyt, Tahuya, U14, 80 lbs, 1-4, Placed 3rd (GR), Placed 3rd (FS)
Cylus Turner, Union, U14, 92 lbs, 6-2, Placed 2nd (GR), Placed 2nd (FS)
Nathan Muma, Bremerton, U14, 105 lbs, 0-4 (GR, FS)
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, U14, 110, 8-0, Greco-Roman Champion, Freestyle Champion
Uriah Allen, Port Orchard, U14, 126 lbs, 0-2 (FS)
Zander Allen, Port Orchard, U14, 126 lbs, 4-1, Placed 2nd (FS)
David Lakoduk, Port Orchard, U14, 140 lbs, 10-3, Placed 3rd (GR), Placed 2nd (FS), Folkstyle Champion
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, U16, 138 lbs, 6-4 (FS), Placed 4th (GR)
Corey Muma, Bremerton, Open, 97 kg, 2-2, Placed 2nd (GR), Placed 2nd (FS)
Girls
Adelina Bennett, Silverdale, Girls K-2nd, 43 lbs, 0-4, Placed 2nd (FS), Placed 2nd (FK)
Dru Dunigan, Silverdale, Girls K-2nd, 48 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd (FS)
Zoey Lakoduk, Port Orchard, Girls K-2nd, 51 lbs, 5-2, Freestyle Champion, Placed 3rd (FK)
Zuri Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, 60 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd (FS)
Teyah Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, 65 lbs, 1-3, Placed 3rd (GR), Placed 2nd (FS)
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, Girls 3rd-5th, 92 lbs, 8-0, Greco-Roman Champion, Freestyle Champion, Freestyle Champion
Piper Yeaman, Belfair, Girls 3rd-5th, 106 lbs, Placed 2nd (GR), Placed 2nd (FK)
Ellanor Nimrick, Gig Harbor, HS Girls, 120 lbs, 9-2, Placed 2nd (GR), Placed 2nd (FS), Folkstyle Champion
Vita Silva, Port Orchard, HS Girls, 135 lbs, 3 lbs, 3-0, Freestyle Champion
Brooke Howard, Grapeview, HS Girls, 140 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd (FK)
Audrey Keane, Silverdale, HS Girls, 145 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd (FS)
Mira Sonnen, Gig Harbor, HS Girls, 155 lbs, 4-1, Placed 2nd (FS)
Lindsey Shipp, Gig Harbor, HS Girls, 170 lbs, 3-2, Placed 3rd (FS)
Jasmine Sullivan, Seabeck, HS Girls, 170 lbs, 4-5, (GR), Placed 4th (FS), Placed 2nd (FK)
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3/14-16/2025
2025 USAW 16U Folkstyle National's (IA)
NWWC's Magnus Michaelson of Bremerton, age 15, traveled to Des Moines, IA over the weekend of March 14th to compete among the nation's top 16U folkstyle wrestlers at the 2025 USAW 16U Folkstyle National Championships. Over the two days of fierce competition, Michaelson fought through 5 matches and finished with 3 wins, 2 wins by fall and his third Folkstyle All-American honor (4th-Place). Congratulations to NWWC's Magnus Michaelson.
Magnus Michaelson, Bremerton, 16U Boys, 165 lbs, 3-2, 2 Falls, Placed 4th, 3X Folkstyle All-American
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3/16/2025
2025 Puget Sound Championships FS/GR (WA)
Fifteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Federal Way, WA on Sunday, March 16th to compete at the Puget Sound Freestyle & Greco-Roman Championships. Through the course of the day, NWWC racked up 66 matches, 43 wins, 22 medals and 14 individual championships. Congratulations to all 15 NWWC wrestlers.
Dru Dunigan, Silverdale, U6, FS, 45 lbs, 3-0, PSC FS Champion
Rowen D'Andrea, Bremerton, U8, FS, 49 lbs, 0-2, Placed 2nd
Jaydan Aguon, Bremerton, U8, GR, 54 lbs, 2-0, PSC GR Champion
Zuri Silva, Port Orchard, U10, FS, 59 lbs, 2-2, Placed 3rd
Teyah Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, FS, 68 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Teyah Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, GR, 68 lbs, 2-0, PSC GR Champion
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, Girls 3rd-5th, FS, 94 lbs, 2-0, PSC FS Champion
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, Girls 3rd-5th, GR, 90 lbs, 2-0, PSC GR Champion
Quincy Brown, Tracyton, U16, FS, 150 lbs, 3-0, PSC FS Champion
Finn Devine, Bremerton, Junior, FS, 145 lbs, 1-1, PSC FS Champion
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3/15/2025
Clash for the Roman Crown FS/GR (WA)
Five NWWC wrestlers traveled to Snohomish High School on Saturday, March 15th to compete at the 2025 Clash for the Roman Crown freestyle & greco-roman wrestling tournament. Over the course of competition, NWWC wrestled 25 matches and finished with 13 wins, nine medals and three individual championships. Congratulations boys.
Rowen D'Andrea, Bremerton, U8, FS, 40 lbs, 0-0, Clash for the Roman Crown FS Champion
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, U12, FS, 74 lbs, 3-0, Clash for the Roman Crown FS Champion
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, U12, GR, 84 lbs, 3-0, Clash for the Roman Crown GR Champion
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, U14, GR, 84 lbs, 0-1, Placed 2nd
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3/8/2025
2025 Lion's Den Freestyle & Greco Tournament (WA)
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled to Bethel High School in Spanaway, WA on Saturday, March 8th to compete at the 2025 Lion's Den freestyle & greco-roman wrestling tournaments. Over the course of the two tournaments, NWWC wrestled 32 matches and finished with 20 wins, five wins by fall, nine medals and three individual championships. Congratulations to all four NWWC wrestlers.
Colt Trogden, Poulsbo, 12U, 82 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd (Freestyle)
Colt Trogden, Poulsbo, 12U, 84 lbs, 3-0, 1 Fall, Lion's Den Greco Champion
Ivan Caballero, Port Orchard, 16U, 112 lbs, 2-0, Lion's Den Freestyle Champion
Julio Zendejas, Silverdale, Junior, 125 lbs, 2-2, Placed 3rd (Freestyle)
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, 16U, 132 lbs, 3-1, 2 Falls, Placed 2nd (Freestyle)
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, 16U, 130 lbs, 3-0, 1 Fall, Lion's Den Greco Champion
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, Junior 132 lbs, 3-1, 1 Fall, Placed 2nd (Freestyle)
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3/8/2025
2025 Battle for the Bling (WA)
Six young ladies representing NWWC traveled to Belfair, WA on Saturday, March 8th to compete at the all-girls 2025 Battle for the Bling wrestling tournament. Through the course of the day, the ladies wrestled 38 matches and captured 28 wins, ten wins by fall, 14 medals and eight individual championships. Congratulations to all six NWWC ladies.
Zuri Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, 63 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd (Freestyle)
Zuri Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, 58 lbs, 2-0, Battle for the Bling Folkstyle Champion
Teyah Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, 63 lbs, 2-0, Battle for the Bling Freestyle Champion
Teyah Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, 63 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd (Folkstyle)
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 3rd-5th, 82 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd (Freestyle)
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 3rd-5th, 82 lbs, 4-0, 4 Falls, Battle for the Bling Folkstyle Champion
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 6dth-8th, 93 lbs, 0-2, Placed 2nd (Freestyle)
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 6th-8th, 85 lbs, 2-1, Battle for the Bling Folkstyle Champion
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 6th-8th, 93 lbs, 2-0, 1 Fall, Battle for the Bling Freestyle Champion
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 6th-8th, 103 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd (Folkstyle)
Mikaela Rivera, Bremerton, Girls 6th-8th, 115 lbs, 3-0, Battle for the Bling Freestyle Champion
Mikaela Rivera, Bremerton, Girls 6th-8th, 115 lbs, 3-0, 1 Fall, Battle for the Bling Folkstyle Champion
Brooke Howard, Grapeview, Girls 9th-12th, 140 lbs, 4-0, 1 Fall, Battle for the Bling Freestyle Champion
Brooke Howard, Grapeview, Girls 9th-12th, 137 lbs, 3-1, 3 Falls, Placed 2nd (Folkstyle)
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3/1/2025
2025 Joe Aiken League Championships (WA)
NWWC Blue & Gold played host to over 220 wrestlers representing 7 wrestling clubs across the Kitsap Peninsula at Bremerton High School on Saturday, March 1st for the 2025 Joe Aiken League Championship wrestling tournament. Over the course of the 2.5-hr tournament, NWWC racked up 91 matches and finished with 55 wins, 37 wins by fall, 32 medals and 13 individual championships. As a team, NWWC finished 1st. Congratulations to all 32 NWWC wrestlers and thank you to the ten amazing NWWC officials. Go Ndub!
Jedidia Bennett, Silverdale, A 39 lbs, 3-0, JAL Champion
Rowen D'Andrea, Bremerton, B 40 lbs, 0-3, Placed 4th
Dru Dunigan, Silverdale, B 44 lbs, 3-0, 2 Falls, JAL Champion
Oliver Evans, Grapeview, B 45 lbs, 2-1, 1 Fall, Placed 2nd
Hasil D'Andrea, Poulsbo, B 50 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd
Zoey Lakoduk, Port Orchard, B1 47 lbs, 2-0, 2 Falls, JAL Champion
Jaydan Aguon, Bremerton, B1 56 lbs, 3-0, 3 Falls, JAL Champion
Bennett Holland, Bremerton, C 55 lbs, 2-1, 1 Fall, Placed 2nd
Amy Gemin, Bremerton, C 61 lbs, 2-1, 1 Fall, Placed 2nd
Cole Smith, Port Orchard, C 63 lbs, 2-1, 1 Fall, Placed 2nd
Cooper McDonald, Bremerton, C1 55 lbd, 2-1, 2 Falls, Placed 2nd
Sophia Gemin, Bremerton, C1 55 lbs, 0-3, Placed 4th
Max Davis, Gig Harbor, D 61 lbs, 2-0, 1 Fall, JAL Champion
Gabby Semler, Bremerton, D 90 lbs, 0-3, Placed 4th
Zoe Gemin, Bremerton, D 90 lbs, 3-0, 2 Falls, JAL Champion
Reed Hoyt, Tahuya, D1 64 lbs, 3-0, 1 Fall, JAL Champion
Daniel Moran, Gig Harbor, D1 85 lbs, 3-0, 3 Falls, JAL Champion
Enzo Nevarez, Bremerton, E 69 lbs, 0-2, Placed 2nd
Townes Hoyt, Tahuya, E1 75 lbs, 2-0, 2 Falls, JAL Champion
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02/23/2025
2025 WSWA Folkstyle State Championships (WA)
Sixty NWWC wrestlers traveled to the Tacoma Dome on Sunday, February 23rd to compete among Washington's top 1,851 folkstyle wrestlers at the 2025 WSWA Folkstyle State Championships (State). Over the course of the 10-hour tournament, NWWC racked up 214 matches, 128 wins, 54 wins by fall, 33 State medals and 7 individual State championships. Out of the 141 wrestling clubs in attendance, NWWC finished 3rd. Congratulations to all sixty NWWC wrestlers.
Jedidia Bennett, Silverdale, U6, 37 lbs, 2-1, 1 Fall, Placed 2nd
Ben Gonia, Port Orchard, U8, 70 lbs, 3-2, 1 Fall
Paxton Beckett, Gig Harbor, U12, 86 lbs, 5-0, 1 Fall, 4X Folkstyle State Champion
Elijah Stevens, Bremerton, U12, 78 lbs, 5-0, 2 Falls, Folkstyle State Champion
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, U12, 67 lbs, 3-2, 1 Fall, Placed 5th
Dru Dunigan, Silverdale, Girls K-2nd, 46 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
Sophia Gemin, Bremerton, Girls K-2, 53 lbs, 0-2
Amy Gemin, Bremerton, Girls 3-5, 63 lbs, 0-2
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, Girls 3rd-5th, 86 lbs, 3-0, 1 Fall, Folkstyle State Champion
Zoe Gemin, Bremerton, Girls 3rd-5th, 92 lbs, 3-2, 1 Fall, Placed 4th
Cylus Turner, Union, U14, 92 lbs, 1-2
Nathan Muma, Bremerton, U14, 100 lbs, 1-2
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, U14, 105, 3-0, 2 Falls, 4X Folkstyle State Champion
Isaac Gemin, Bremerton, U14, 105 lbs, 1-2, 1 Fall
Zander Allen, Port Orchard, U14, 120 lbs, 3-2, 2 Falls, Placed 4th
David Lakoduk, Port Orchard, U14, 132 lbs, 2-2, Placed 5th
Cyrus Maya, Fox Island, U16, 132 lbs, 5-1, 3 Falls, Placed 2nd
William Moran, Gig Harbor, U16, 144 lbs, 3-0, 3 Falls, 5X Folkstyle State Champion
Keith Bevers, Bremerton, U16, 144 lbs, 2-2, 2 Falls, Placed 7th
Magnus Michaelson, Bremerton, U16, 157 lbs, 4-0, 2 Falls, 2X Folkstyle State Champion
Brendan David, Port Orchard, U16, 215 lbs, 3-0, 3 Falls, 3X Folkstyle State Champion
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 6th-8th, 100 lbs, 2-2, 1 Fall
Mikaela Rivera, Bremerton, Girls 6th-8th, 108 lbs, 4-1, 1 Fall, Placed 3rd
Vita Silva, Port Orchard, Girls, 6th-8th, 143 lbs, 3-2, 2 Falls, Placed 7th
Mira Sonnen, Gig Harbor, High School Girls, 155 lbs, 3-1, 3 Falls, Placed 2nd
Corey Muma, Bremerton, Open, 92 kg, 3-2, 1 Fall, Placed 3rd
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2/16/2025
2025 Battle in the Woods (WA)
Twenty-one NWWC wrestlers traveled to Eatonville High School on Sunday, February 16th to compete at the 2025 Battle in the Woods wrestling tournament. Over the course of the event, NWWC wrestled 86 matches and finished with 62 wins, 35 wins by fall, 18 awards and 11 individual championships. Congratulations to all 21 NWWC wrestlers.
Jedidia Bennett, Silverdale, U6, 36 lbs, 2-0, 2 Falls, Battle in the Woods Champion
Zoey Lakoduk, Girls K-2nd, 47 lbs, 3-0, 1 Fall, Battle in the Woods Champion
Adelina Bennett, Silverdale, U8, 40 lbs, 2-0, 1 Fall, Battle in the Woods Champion
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 3rd-5th, 81-88 lbs, 3-0, 2 Falls, Battle in the Woods Champion
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, U12, 67 lbs, 4-1, 4 Falls, Placed 2nd
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, U12, 74 lbs, 4-0, 3 Falls, Battle in the Woods Champion
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, U12, 82 lbs, 1-2, 1 Fall
Henry Nimrick, Gig Harbor, U12, 78 lbs, 5-1, 3 Falls, Placed 3rd
Edmond Somtakoune, Port Orchard, U12, 86 lbs, 2-2
Noah Schimke, Allyn, 12U, 98 lbs, 3-0, Battle in the Woods Champion
Noah Schimke, Allyn, 12U, 108 lbs, 4-0, Battle in the Woods Champion
Nathan Muma, Bremerton, 14U, 105 lbs, 3-2, 2 Falls, Placed 3rd
David Lakoduk, Port Orchard, U14, 140 lbs, 2-2, Placed 4th
Vita Silva, Port Orchard, Girls, 6th-8th, 143 lbs, 3-1, 2 Falls, Placed 2nd
Jacob Ringlbauer, Bremerton, U16, 100 lbs, 2-0, 1 Fall, Battle in the Woods Champion
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, 16U, 126 lbs, 3-0, 3 Falls, Battle in the Woods Champion
Walter Harman, Gig Harbor, U16, 132 lbs, 2-0, 2 Falls, Battle in the Woods Champion
Jaden Hruby, Port Orchard, U16, 144-150 lbs, 2-1, 2 Falls, Placed 2nd
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, Junior, 126-128 lbs, 2-0, 1 Falls, Battle in the Woods Champion
Vita Silva, Port Orchard, High School Girls, 135-140 lbs, 2-1, 2 Falls, Placed 2nd
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2/9/2025
2025 Northwest Folkstyle Challenge (WA)
Fifty-eight NWWC wrestlers welcomed nearly 600 athletes to Bremerton High School on Sunday, February 9th for the 3rd annual Northwest Folkstyle Challenge wrestling tournament. Over the course of seven hours, NWWC racked up 228 matches and finished with 140 wins, 36 medals and 14 individual championships. As a team, NWWC finished 1st. Congratulations to all 58 NWWC wrestlers.
Jedidia Bennett, Silverdale, U6, 39 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Dru Dunigan, Silverdale, Girls K-2nd, 46 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
Cole Smith, Port Orchard, U8, 63 lbs, 1-2
Zuri Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, 58 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Teyah Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, 63 lbs, 4-0, NFC Champion
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 3rd-5th, 86 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Bennett Holland, Bremerton, U10, 52 lbs, 0-2
Rhoe Gresham, Poulsbo, U10, 71 lbs, 0-2
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, U12, 86 lbs, 2-2
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, U12, 67 lbs, 5-1, Placed 2nd
Callum West, Port Orchard, U12, 74 lbs, 0-2
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, U12, 74 lbs, 3-0, NFC Champion
Charles Clement, Port Orchard, U12, 78 lbs, 0-2
Townes Hoyt, Tahuya, U14, 80 lbs, 0-4, Placed 5th
Tucker Harding, Lakebay, U14, 88 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, U14, 96 lbs, 2-2
Cylus Turner, Union, U14, 96 lbs, 4-0, NFC Champion
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, U14, 110, 3-0, NFC Champion
Uriah Allen, Port Orchard, U14, 120 lbs, 2-2, Placed 3rd
Jake Peabody, Burley, U14, 120 lbs, 1-3, Placed 4th
Harmony Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, U14, 126 lbs, 3-0, NFC Champion
Vita Silva, Port Orchard, Girls, 6th-8th, 143 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd
Jaden Hruby, Port Orchard, U16, 144 lbs, 1-3, Placed 4th
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2/7/2025
NWWC Blue Team -vs- PYW & NMS & SKPW
Twelve NWWC Blue Team wrestlers traveled to Key Peninsula Middle School in Home, WA on Friday, February 7th to compete for NWWC's Blue & Gold Team against the PYW Cougars, the North Mason Stingers and the South Kitsap PeeWees in our fourth Joe Aiken League dual meet of the season. Through the 90 minutes of competition, NWWC racked up 27 matches and finished with 15 wins, 8 wins by fall and another great evening of wrestling. Congratulations to all twelve NWWC Blue Team wrestlers.
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2/2/2025
2025 Rainier Rumble (WA)
Eleven NWWC wrestlers traveled to Rainier, WA on Sunday, February 2nd to compete among 420 local youth at the inaugural Rainier Rumble wrestling tournament. Through the course of competition and after 37 matches, NWWC emerged with 18 wins, five medals, two trophies and two individual championships. Congratulations to all eleven NWWC wrestlers.
Dru Dunigan, Silverdale, Girls K-2nd, 42 lbs, 1-2, Placed 2nd
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, 12U 67 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Charles Clement, Port Orchard, 12U, 78 lbs, 0-2
Noah Schimke, Allyn, 12U, 98 lbs, 3-0, Rumble Champion
Tucker Harding, Lakebay, 14U, 88 lbs, 0-2
Tucker Harding, Lakebay, 14U, 92 lbs, 0-2
Nathan Muma, Bremerton, 14U, 105 lbs, 0-2
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 6th-8th, 100 lbs, 0-2
Talullah Newcomer, Port Orchard, Girls 6th-8th, 143 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Jaden Hruby, Port Orchard, 16U, 144 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
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1/28/2025
NWWC Blue Team -vs- North Mason Stingers
Twenty-three NWWC Blue Team wrestlers traveled to the North Mason Community Gym in Belfair, WA on Tuesday, January 28th to compete for NWWC's Blue & Gold Team against the North Mason Stingers in the third Joe Aiken League dual meet of the season. Through the two hours of competition, NWWC racked up 55 matches and finished with 30 wins, 10 wins by fall and another fun evening of wrestling. Congratulations to all twenty-three NWWC Blue Team wrestlers.
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1/26/2025
2025 Takedown Express Folkstyle Tournament (WA)
Nineteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Kentwood High School (Covington, WA) on Sunday, January 26th to compete among 400 other youth wrestlers representing 48 other wrestling clubs at the 2025 Takedown Express folkstyle tournament. Altogether, NWWC wrestled 63 matches and finished with 29 wins, 16 wins by fall, ten medals and two individual championships. Congratulations to all nineteen NWWC wrestlers.
Jedidia Bennett, Silverdale, U6, 38 lbs, 2-1, 1 Fall, Placed 2nd
Cole Smith, Port Orchard, U8, 62 lbs, 1-2, 1 Fall
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, 12U 67 lbs, 2-0, 2 Falls, Takedown Express Champion
Cruz Hofeling, Fox Island, 12U, 78 lbs, 3-0, 2 Falls, Takedown Express Champion
Hayden Hamilton, Silverdale, 12U, 82 lbs, 1-2
Colton Bump, Lakebay, 12U, 86 lbs, 4-1, 3 Falls, Placed 2nd
Colton Bump, Lakebay, 12U, 92 lbs, 1-2, 1 Fall
Milo Dela Cruz, Bremerton, U12, 108 lbs, 3-1, 3 Falls, Placed 2nd
Hayden Hamilton, Silverdale, Middle School, 80 lbs, 1-2
Nathan Muma, Bremerton, Middle School, 100 lbs, 0-2
Lucas Hofeling, Fox Island, Middle School, 105 lbs, 1-2
Grady Zanickrowski, Port Orchard, Middle School, 110 lbs, 0-2
Walter Harman, Gig Harbor, Middle School, 132 lbs, 0-2
David Lakoduk, Port Orchard, Middle School, 140 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Talullah Newcomer, Port Orchard, Middle School, 140 lbs, 2-2, 1 Fall
Talullah Newcomer, Port Orchard, Girls Middle School, 143 lbs, 3-1, 1 Fall, Placed 2nd
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1/25/2025
2025 USAW Legacy Duals (ID)
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled to Nampa, ID over the weekend of January 24th to help out Team Aggression Black at the 2025 USAW Legacy Duals. Over the course of the two dual tournaments (Elementary & Middle School), NWWC combined for 24 matches, 21 wins, 11 wins by fall and two gold-pool championships. The 2025 USAW Legacy Duals drew over 450 elementary and middle school wrestlers from 32 clubs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Congratulations to all four NWWC wrestlers.
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, Middle School, 106 lbs, 4-2, 2 Falls
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1/24-25/2025
2025 USAW Kids Folkstyle Nationals (IN)
NWWC's Colton Fernandez of Gig Harbor, age 11, traveled to Fort Wayne, IN over the weekend of January 24th to compete among the United States' top folkstyle youth wrestlers at the 2025 USAW Kids Folkstyle National Championships. In a brutal 32-man bracket, Mr. Fernandez wrestled 4 matches and finished with two wins, both by fall. Congratulations to NWWC's Colton Fernandez.
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, 12U, 70 lbs, 2-2, 2 Falls
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1/19/2025
2025 Oregon Wrestling Classic (OR)
Ten NWWC wrestlers traveled to Redmond, Oregon over the weekend of January 17th to compete at the 2025 Oregon Wrestling Classic. Over the course of the tournament, NWWC combined for 44 matches, 35 wins, 16 wins by fall, 10 medals and three individual championships. The 2025 OWC drew over 1300 elite youth wrestlers from 189 clubs throughout the Pacific Northwest. Congratulations to all ten NWWC wrestlers.
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, 12U, 70 lbs, 3-1, 2 Falls, Placed 2nd
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 105 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Peyton Beckett, Gig Harbor, U14, 155 lbs, 3-2, 1 Fall, Placed 5th
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, 10U Girls, 90 lbs, 3-0, 3 Falls, OWC Champion
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, 12U Girls, 87 lbs, 3-2, 3 Falls, Placed 3rd
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, 16U, 138 lbs, 5-1, 2 Falls, Placed 3rd
William Moran, Gig Harbor, 16U, 144 lbs, 5-0, 2 Falls, 7X OWC Champion
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1/19/2025
2025 Lions Den Folkstyle Tournament (WA)
Fifteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Spanaway, WA on Sunday, January 19th to compete at the 2025 Lions Den folkstyle tournament. Through the course of competition, NWWC wrestled 61 matches and finished with 46 wins, 27 wins by fall, 15 medals and nine individual championships. Congratulations to all fifteen NWWC wrestlers.
Bennett Holland, Bremerton, 10U, 53 lbs, 0-3
Jacob Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, 12U, 63 lbs, 3-0, 3 Falls, Lions Den Champion
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, 12U, 67 lbs, 4-1, 2 Falls, Placed 3rd
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, 12U, 74 lbs, 3-0, 2 Falls, Lions Den Champion
Cruz Hofeling, Fox Island, 12U, 78 lbs, 1-2
Hayden Hamilton, Silverdale, 12U, 82 lbs, 3-0, 2 Falls, Lions Den Champion
Colton Bump, Lakebay, 12U, 86 lbs, 3-1, 2 Falls, Placed 2nd
Colton Bump, Lakebay, 12U, 92 lbs, 2-1, 1 Fall, Placed 2nd
Milo Dela Cruz, Bremerton, U12, 108 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Tucker Harding, Lakebay, 14U, 88 lbs, 4-0, 3 Falls, Lions Den Champion
Harmony Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, U14, 132 lbs, 4-0, 1 Fall, Lions Den Champion
Talullah Newcomer, Port Orchard, Girls 6-8th, 143 lbs, 2-1, 2 Falls, Placed 2nd
Harmony Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, Girls 6-8th, 143 lbs, 3-0, 1 Fall, Lions Den Champion
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, 16U, 132 lbs, 2-0, 2 Falls, Lions Den Champion
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, USA Jr, 126 lbs, 2-0, 2 Falls, Lions Den Champion
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1/17/2025
NWWC Blue Team -vs- SK PeeWees
Nineteen NWWC Blue Team wrestlers traveled to Cedar Heights Middle School in Port Orchard, WA on Friday, January 17th to compete for NWWC's Blue & Gold Team against the South Kitsap PeeWees in the second Joe Aiken League dual meet of the season. Over the course of the 2-hour competition, NWWC wrestled 59 matches and recorded 31 wins and 17 wins by fall. Congratulations to all nineteen NWWC Blue Team wrestlers.
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1/12/2025
2025 Thurston County Folkstyle Tournament (WA)
Fourteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Olympia, WA on Sunday, January 12th to compete at the 2025 Thurston County Folkstyle Tournament. Over the course of 52 matches, NWWC captured 33 wins, 15 medals and eight invididual championships. The Thurston County Folkstyle Tournament drew over 300 local youth wrestlers. Congratulations to all fourteen NWWC wrestlers.
Oliver Evans, Grapeview, U8, 43 lbs, 2-0, Thurston County Champion
Kenzo Guerrero, Port Orchard, 8U, 85 lbs, 2-0, Thurston County Champion
Zoey Lakoduk, Girls K-2nd, 47 lbs, 2-0, Thurston County Champion
Bennett Holland, Bremerton, 10U, 53 lbs, 0-3, Placed 4th
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 3rd-5th, 92 lbs, 2-0, Thurston County Champion
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, 12U, 67 lbs, 3-0, Thurston County Champion
Cruz Hofeling, Fox Island, 12U, 78 lbs, 3-0, Thurston County Champion
Henry Nimrick, Gig Harbor, 12U, 78 lbs, 0-2
Hayden Hamilton, Silverdale, 12U, 82 lbs, 1-2
Colton Bump, Lakebay, 12U, 86 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, 12U, 92 lbs, 3-1, Placed 3rd
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, 14U, 75 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
Hayden Hamilton, Silverdale, 14U, 84 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
Tucker Harding, Lakebay, 14U, 88 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
Colton Bump, Lakebay, 14U, 88 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
David Lakoduk, Port Orchard, 14U, 140 lbs, 2-0, Thurston County Champion
Talullah Newcomer, Port Orchard, Girls 6-8th, 134 lbs, 1-2, Placed 4th
Lucas Hofeling, Fox Island, 16U, 111 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Lucas Hofeling, Fox Island, USA Junior, 106 lbs, 2-0, Thurston County Champion
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1/12/2025
2025 OWC Qualifier (WA)
Fourteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Snohomish High School on Sunday, January 12th, to compete at the 2025 Oregon Wrestling Classic Qualifier and to contend for a seed in the 2025 Oregon Wrestling Classic. Over the course of the tournament, NWWC racked up 40 matches, 29 wins, ten medals, seven individual championships and Colton Fernandez of Gig Harbor, age 12, won the King Pinner Award Belt (4 pins, 79 sec). Congratulations to all 14 wrestlers.
Kasen Gresham, Poulsbo, U8, 49lbs, 1-2
Rhoe Gresham, Poulsbo, U10, 71 lbs, 0-2
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 105 lbs, 3-0, OWCQ Champion
Maxwell Hartman, Gig Harbor, 14U, 140 lbs, 1-2
Peyton Beckett, Gig Harbor, U14, 155 lbs, 3-1, Placed 3rd
Walter Harman, Gig Harbor, U16, 132 lbs, 2-0, OWCQ Champion
William Moran, Gig Harbor, 16U, 144 lbs, 2-0, OWCQ Champion
Girls
Dru Dunigan, Silverdale, Elementary Girls, 44 lbs, 2-0, OWCQ Champion
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1/11/2025
10th Annual NWWC Holiday Push-Up Champions
Congratulations to the 19 NWWC wrestlers and two NWWC coaches who completed 3,000+ push-ups over the 2024 Winter Break. To celebrate, the NWWC Holiday Push-up Champions spent a couple hours on Saturday, Jan 11th at the SEEfilm theater in Bremerton, WA for a private showing of Mufasa : The Lion King. Well done push-up champions!
#5)
Jacob Ringlbauer, Bremerton, Age 14, 5000#6) Cylus Turner, Age 12, 4260#7) Waylon Hoyt, Age 14, 4150#8) Ella Barnett, Age 13, 3700#9) Hayden Hamilton, Age 11, 3600#10) Quinn Barnett, Age 11, 3580#11) Townes Hoyt, Age 12, 3520#12) Reed Hoyt, Age 10, 3225#13) Albee Pedersen, Age 14, 3205#14) Jordan Dunigan, Age 11, 3150#15) Nathan Muma, Age 12, 3080#16) Callum West, Age 11, 3010#17) Elsie Pedersen, Age 11, 3005#18) Kirby Pedersen, Age 9, 3000#19) Axle Vint, Age 9, 3000
Coaches
#1) Britton Johnson, 10010
#2) Matt Pedersen, 3010
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1/5/2025
2024 Concede Nothing Folkstyle Challenge (WA)
Six NWWC wrestlers traveled to Centralia, WA on Sunday, January 5th to compete at the 2nd annual Concede Nothing Folkstyle Tournament. As a team, NWWC combined for 24 matches, 16 wins, 14 wins by fall, four medals and two individual championships. Congratulations to all six NWWC wrestlers.
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, 12U 67 lbs, 4-1, 3 Falls, Placed 2nd
Hayden Hamilton, Silverdale, 12U, 82 lbs, 0-2
Colton Bump, Lakebay, 12U, 86 lbs, 4-1, 4 Falls, Placed 2nd
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, 12U, 92 lbs, 2-2, 1 Fall, Placed 4th
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 3rd-5th, 97 lbs, 2-0, 2 Falls, Concede Nothing Champion
Tucker Harding, Lakebay, 14U, 84 lbs, 1-2, 1 Fall
Cylus Turner, Union, U14, 88 lbs, 3-0, Concede Nothing Champion
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12/29/2024
2024 RMN American Top Gunz (CA)
NWWC's Colton Fernandez of Gig Harbor, age 11, traveled to San Diego, CA over the weekend of December 27th to compete among 1000 elite wrestlers representing over 20 states at the 2024 American Top Gunz wrestling tournament. After the smoke cleared, Mr. Fernandez had recorded 4 matches, 4 wins, 1 win by fall and a first-place finish in the 11U, 70-lb division. Congratulations to Colton Fernandez.
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, 11U, 70 lbs, 4-0, American Top Gunz Champion
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12/29/2024
2024 Elma Folkstyle Tournament (WA)
Eight NWWC wrestlers traveled to Elma, WA on Sunday, December 29th to cap the year with a contest at the 2024 Elma Folkstyle Tournament. Over the course of competition, NWWC wrestled 39 matches and finished with 28 wins, ten medals and six individual championships. Congratulations to all eight NWWC wrestlers.
Cooper Platt, Silverdale, U8, 53 lbs, 0-2
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, 12U 67 lbs, 2-2
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, 12U, 70 lbs, 3-0, Elma Folkstyle Champion
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, 12U, 74 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Noah Schimke, Allyn, 12U, 98 lbs, 4-0, Elma Folkstyle Champion
Cylus Turner, Union, 14U, 88 lbs, 3-0, Elma Folkstyle Champion
Cylus Turner, Union, 14U, 92 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Noah Schimke, Allyn, 14U, 96 lbs, 1-2, Placed 4th
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, 14U, 110 lbs, 3-0, Elma Folkstyle Champion
William Moran, Gig Harbor, 16U, 149 lbs, 2-0, Elma Folkstyle Champion
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12/22/2024
2024 Northwest Ultimate Wrestler (WA)
Fifty-one NWWC wrestlers rolled out the red carpet on Sunday, December 22nd to host over 370 athletes at the Kitsap Sun Pavilion for the 2024 Northwest Ultimate Wrestler. On nine mats and through five hours of wrestling, NWWC racked up 186 matches and finished with 96 wins, 37 medals and 18 individual championships. Congratulations to all fifty-one NWWC wrestlers.
Boys
Jedidia Bennett, Silverdale, U6, 38 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Dru Dunigan, Silverdale, U6, 44 lbs, 3-0, NUW Champion
Adelina Bennett, Silverdale, U8, 40 lbs, 40 lbs, 2-0, NUW Champion
Jaydan Aguon, Bremerton, U8, 53 lbs, 2-2, Placed 4th
Carter Bracking, Bremerton, U8, 53 lbs, 0-1
Max Warack, Bremerton, U8, 70 lbs, 0-2, Placed 2nd
Briggs Hadden, Gig Harbor, U8, 62 lbs, 2-2
Kason Polillo, Bremerton, U10, 56 lbs, 0-1
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, U10, 93 lbs, 3-0, NUW Champion
William Saunders, Silverdale, U10, 77 lbs, 0-4, Placed 5th
Pax Chavez, Bremerton, U10, 67lbs, 2-2, Placed 4th
Bennett Holland, Bremerton, U10, 53 lbs, 0-4, Placed 5th
Bennett Holland, Bremerton, U10, 56 lbs, 0-2
Zuri Silva, Port Orchard, U10, 56 lbs, 1-4, Placed 4th
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, 12U, 70 lbs, 3-0, NUW Champion
Paxton Beckett, Gig Harbor, U12, 92 lbs, 3-0, NUW Champion
Paxton Beckett, Gig Harbor, U12, 98 lbs, 3-0, NUW Champion
Wade Hadden, Gig Harbor, U12, 86 lbs, 1-3, Placed 4th
Hayden Hamilton, Silverdale, 12U, 82 lbs, 1-3, Placed 4th
Colton Bump, Lakebay, 12U, 86 lbs, 2-2, Placed 3rd
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, 12U, 78 lbs, 3-0, NUW Champion
Drake Strovink, Bremerton, U12, 78 lbs, 2-2
Elijah Stevens, Bremerton, U12, 78 lbs, 4-1, Placed 2nd
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, 12U, 74 lbs, 3-0, NUW Champion
Callum West, Port Orchard, U12, 74 lbs, 0-2
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, 12U 67 lbs, 2-2, Placed 3rd
Jacob Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, 12U, 63 lbs, 3-0, NUW Champion
Jacob Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, 12U, 67 lbs, 2-2, Placed 4th
Gabe Warack, Bremerton, U12, 98 lbs, 1-2
Wyatt Galvin, Bremerton, U12, 92lbs, 0-2
Lennox Ecklund, Port Orchard, U12, 67 lbs, 0-2
Teyah Silva, Port Orchard, U12, 63 lbs, 0-2
Hayden Hamilton, Silverdale, U14, 80 lbs, 0-4, Placed 5th
Cylus Turner, Union, U14, 92 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, U14, 96 lbs, 1-2
Ryder Anderson, Gig Harbor, U14, 96 bs, 2-2, Placed 4th
Wyatt Shook, Port Orchard, U14, 110 lbs, 0-2
Jaxson Pitre, Silverdale, U14, 115 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
David Lakoduk, Port Orchard, U14, 140 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Maxwell Hartman, Gig Harbor, 14U, 140 lbs, 0-2
Jacob Ringlbauer, Bremerton, U16, 94 lbs, 0-2, Placed 2nd
Hayden Fernandez, Gig Harbor, U16, 106 lbs, 2-0, NUW Champion
Lucas Hofeling, Fox Island, U16, 106 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Lucas Hofeling, Fox Island, U16, 113 lbs, 2-0, NUW Champion
Grady Zanickrowski, Port Orchard, 113 lbs, 0-2, Placed 2nd
Brent Bunag, Bremerton, U16, 120 lbs, 3-0, NUW Champion
Girls
Adelina Bennett, Silverdale, Girls K-2nd, 43 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd
Dru Dunigan, Silverdale, Girls K-2nd, 43 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Zoey Lakoduk, Girls K-2nd, 52 lbs, 2-0, NUW Champion
Layani Aguon, Bremerton, Girls 3rd-5th, , 60 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd
Teyah Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, 60 lbs, 2-0, NUW Champion
Zuri Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3rd-5th, 60 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 3rd-5th, 87 lbs, 2-0, NUW Champion
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, Girls 3rd-5th, 87 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 6th-8th, 95 lbs, 3-0, NUW Champion
Harmony Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, Girls 6th-8th, 130 lbs, 2-0, NUW Champion
Talullah Newcomer, Port Orchard, Girls 6th-8th, 135 lbs, 2-2, Placed 2nd
Vita Silva, Port Orchard, Girls, 6th-8th, 135 lbs, 4-0, NUW Champion
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12/15/2024
2024 Snoqualmie Valley Tournament (WA)
Nine NWWC wrestlers traveled to Snoqualmie, WA on Sunday, December 15th to compete at the 2024 Snoqualmie Valley wrestling tournament. As the sun set, NWWC returned home with 31 matches, 21 wins, 7 medals and 3 more individual championships. Congratulations to all nine NWWC wrestlers.
Zoey Lakoduk, Port Orchard, Girls K-2nd, 47 lbs, 2-0, Snoqualmie Valley Champion
Zuri Silva, Port Orchard, Girls, 3-5, 54 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Bennett Holland, Bremerton, U10, 56 lbs, 0-2
Teyah Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 3-5, 63 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, 12U, 70 lbs, 3-0, Snoqualmie Valley Champion
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, 12U, 74 lbs, 3-0, Snoqualmie Valley Champion
Jacob Ringlbauer, Bremerton, MS Boys, 96 lbs, 4-1, Placed 2nd
Grady Zanickrowski, MS Boys, 110 lbs, 0-2
David Lakoduk, Port Orchard, MS Boys, 140 lbs, 3-2, Placed 4th
Vita Silva, Port Orchard, MS Girls, 143 lbs, 4-1, Placed 2nd
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12/12-14/2024
2024 VACW National Holiday Duals (VA)
NWWC's Paxton Beckett of Gig Harbor, age 11, traveled to Virginia Beach, VA over the weekend of December 13th to compete for the Backyard Brawlers at the 2024 VACW National Holiday Duals (VAC Duals). Over the two days of grueling competion, Mr. Beckett wrestled 10 matches and recorded 4 wins to help the Brawlers earn a 3rd-place team finish in the elementary tournament. The VAC Duals annually feature the toughest 500 youth wrestlers in the most elite 32 elementary dual teams in the nation. Congratulations to Paxton Beckett.
Paxton Beckett, Gig Harbor, Elementary, 88 lbs, 4-6
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12/13/2024
Double Dual -vs- Axemen & Cougars
NWWC's Bremerton Blue & Gold team traveled to Shelton, WA on Friday, December 13th to take on the Shelton Axemen and PYW Cougars in their first double dual of the 2025 Joe Aiken League wrestling season. It was a great night of competition; wrestlers enjoyed multiple matches and the team camaraderie. Congratulations to the Bremerton Blue & Gold team.
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12/8/2024
2024 Punisher Proving Grounds (WA)
NWWC's Jacob Ringlbauer of Bremerton, age 14, traveled to Arlington, WA on Sunday, December 8th to compete at the 2024 Punisher Proving Grounds. After the day of wrestling, Mr Ringlbauer recorded 5 matches, 4 wins, 3 wins by fall and a second-place finish. Congratulations to Jacob Ringlbauer.
Jacob Ringlbauer, Bremerton, MS Boys, 96 lbs, 4-1, Placed 2nd
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12/8/2024
2024 Puget Sound Folkstyle Championships (WA)
Nineteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Federal Way, WA on Sunday, December 8th to compete at the 2024 Puget Sound Folkstyle Championships. After a quick day of competition, NWWC returned home with 101 matches, 68 victories, 22 medals and eight individual championships. As a team, NWWC finished 1st. Congratulations to all 19 NWWC wrestlers.
Zoey Lakoduk, Port Orchard, Girls K-2nd, 47 lbs, 3-0, Puget Sound Folkstyle Champion
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 3rd-5th, 87 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Jacob Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, 12U, 63 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Jacob Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, 12U, 67 lbs, 3-2, Placed 3rd
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, 12U 67 lbs, 3-0, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, 12U, 70 lbs, 4-0, Puget Sound Folkstyle Champion
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, 12U, 74 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, 12U, 74 lbs, 3-0, Puget Sound Folkstyle Champion
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, 12U, 78 lbs, 4-1, Placed 3rd
Elijah Stevens, Bremerton, 12U, 78 lbs, 3-0, Puget Sound Folkstyle Champion
Cruz Hofeling, Fox Island, 12U, 78 lbs, 3-2, Placed 4th
Hayden Hamilton, Silverdale, 12U, 82 lbs, 1-2, Placed 2nd
Colton Bump, Lakebay, 12U, 86 lbs, 3-0, Puget Sound Folkstyle Champion
Hayden Hamilton, Silverdale, 12U, 86 lbs, 0-2
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, 12U, 92 lbs, 1-2
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, 12U, 98 lbs, 2-0, Puget Sound Folkstyle Champion
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 6th-8th, 103 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Vita Silva, Port Orchard, Girls 6th-8th, 135 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Harmony Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, Girls 6th-8th, 135 lbs, 4-0, Puget Sound Folkstyle Champion
Cylus Turner, Union, 14U, 88 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, 14U, 96 lbs, 1-2, Placed 4th
Noah Schimke, Allyn, 14U, 96 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Noah Schimke, Allyn, 14U, 100 lbs, 1-2, Placed 4th
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, 14U, 100 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Harmony Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, 14U, 132 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
David Lakoduk, Port Orchard, 14U, 150 lbs, 3-0, Puget Sound Folkstyle Champion
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12/5/2024
RANKED AGAIN!
USA Wrestling has ranked NWWC among the top 50 clubs nationwide for the 12th consecutive year (ranked #7/5500). Thank you for another cool banner!
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11/29/2024
2024 Tough Guy (WA)
Nineteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Buckley, WA on Friday, November 29th to compete at the 2024 Tough Guy wrestling tournament. Over the tough day of competition, NWWC wrestled 84 matches and finished with 49 wins, 7 medals and four individual championships. The 2024 Tough Guy tournament drew 629 athletes from 48 local wrestling clubs. Congratulations to all nineteen NWWC wrestlers.
Reed Hoyt, Tahuya, 9O, 62 lbs, 2-2
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, 9O, 67 lbs, 3-3, Placed 6th
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, 9O, 73 lbs, 6-2, Placed 4th
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, 9O, 73 lbs, 5-2, Placed 5th
Cruz Hofeling, Fox Island, 9O, 79 lbs, 3-2
Elijah Stevens, Bremerton, 9O, 79 lbs, 5-2, Placed 5th
Colton Bump, Lakebay, 9O, 86 lbs, 3-2
Uriah Allen, Port Orchard, 9O, 119 lbs, 3-0, Tough Guy Champion
Zander Allen, Port Orchard, 9O, 129 lbs, 4-0, Tough Guy Champion
CylusTurner, Union, MS Boys, 88 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Jacob Ringlbauer, Bremerton, MS Boys, 96 lbs, 2-2, Placed 4th
Lucas Hofeling, Fox Island, MS Boys, 105 lbs, 0-2
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, MS Boys, 115 lbs, 3-0, Tough Guy Champion
Uriah Allen, Port Orchard, MS Boys, 115 lbs, 1-2, Placed 5th
Walter Hartman, Gig Harbor, MS Boys, 126 lbs, 1-2, Placed4th
Zander Allen, Port Orchard, MS Boys, 126 lbs, 0-3, Placed 6th
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, MS Boys, 140 lbs, 2-0, Tough Guy Champion
Adelina Bennett, Silverdale, Elementary Girls, 45 lbs, 0-3, Placed 4th
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Elementary Girls, 95 lbs, 1-2, Placed 4th
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, MS Girls, 95 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd
Vita Silva, Port Orchard, MS Girls, 135 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
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11/24/2024
Concede Nothing Folkstyle Battle (WA)
Sixteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Centralia, WA on Sunday, November 24th to compete at the inaugural Concede Nothing Folkstyle Battle wrestling tournament. It was a great battle and NWWC wrestled 62 matches and finished with 38 wins, 18 medals and seven individual championships. Congratulations to all sixteen NWWC wrestlers.
Zoey Lakoduk, Port Orchard, 8U, 49 lbs, 1-2,Placed 4th
Jacob Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, 12U, 63 lbs, 4-0, Concede Nothing Champion
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, 12U, 67 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Cruz Hofeling, Fox Island, 12U, 76 lbs, 4-0, Concede Nothing Champion
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, 12U, 92 lbs, 4-0, Concede Nothing Champion
CylusTurner, Union, 14U, 88 lbs, 2-0, Concede Nothing Champion
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, 14U, 97 lbs, 2-2, Placed 3rd
Nathan Muma, Bremerton, 14U, 105 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
Harmony Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, 14U, 127 lbs, 2-0, Concede Nothing Champion
Maxwell Hartman, 14U, 140 lbs, 0-4, Placed 5th
Lucas Hofeling, Fox Island, 16U, 113 lbs, 2-2, Placed 3rd
Rowdy Berry, Port Orchard, 16U, 113 lbs, 3-0, Concede Nothing Champion
Walter Hartman, Gig Harbor, 16U, 126 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Rowdy Berry, Port Orchard, USA Junior, 112 lbs, 2-0, Concede Nothing Champion
Walter Hartman, Gig Harbor, USA Junior, 126 lbs, 0-2
Kashion Pangelinan-Harris, Port Orchard, USA Junior, 190 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 3rd-5th Grade, 90 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, Girls 6th-8th, 95 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
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11/23/2024
2024 USAW Northwest Bigfoot Battle (WA)
Nineteen NWWC wrestlers traveled to Spokane, WA over the weekend of November 22nd to compete among the Northwest's top youth wrestlers at the 2024 USAW Northwest Bigfoot Battle. Over the course of competition, NWWC racked up 70 matches, 41 wins, 9 trophies and four individual championships. The 2024 USAW Northwest Bigfoot Battle drew nearly 1500 entries from 158 wrestling clubs throughout the region. Congratulations to all nineteen NWWC wrestlers.
Teyah Silva, Port Orchard, 12U Girls, 59 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd
Mikaela Rivera, Bremerton, Middle School Girls, 105 lbs, 3-1, Placed 3rd
Vita Silva, Port Orchard, Middle School Girls, 133 lbs, 3-1, Placed 3rd
Reed Hoyt, Tahuya, 12U, 63 lbs, 0-2
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, 12U, 70 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, 12U, 74 lbs, 4-2
Preston Beckett, Gig Harbor, 12U, 82 lbs, 4-0, 2024 Northwest Bigfoot Champion
Paxton Beckett, Gig Harbor, 12U, 86 lbs, 5-0, 2024 Northwest Bigfoot Champion
Noah Schimke, Allyn, 12U, 92 lbs, 1-2
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, Middle School Boys, 110 lbs, 3-2
Uriah Allen, Port Orchard, Middle School Boys, 115 lbs, 0-2
Zander Allen, Port Orchard, Middle School Boys, 120 lbs, 3-2, Placed5th
Murphy Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, Middle School Boys, 140 lbs, 0-2
Cyrus Maya, Fox Island, Middle School Boys, 140 lbs, 1-2
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, Middle School Boys, 140 lbs, 2-2
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, TB U10, 88 lbs, 3-0, 2024 Northwest Bigfoot Champion
Zuri Silva, Port Orchard, 10U Girls, 57 lbs, 0-2
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, U10 Girls, 88 lbs, 4-0, 2024 Northwest Bigfoot Champion
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11/16/2024
2024 Basin Brawl (WA)
Six NWWC wrestlers traversed the snow and traveled to Moses Lake, WA on Saturday, Nov 16th to compete at the 2024 Basin Brawl. All combined, NWWC wrestled 24 matches and returned home with 17 wins, 9 wins by fall, 6 medals and 3 individual championships. Congratulations to all six NWWC wrestlers.
Dru Dunigan, Silverdale, U6, 45 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Zoey Lakoduk, Port Orchard, U8, 49 lbs, 0-2
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, U10, 93 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, Girls Grades 3-5, 86 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Daniel Moran, Gig Harbor, U12, 82 lbs, 2-2
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, U14, 110 lbs, 3-0, Basin Brawl Champion
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, U14, 115 lbs, 3-0, Basin Brawl Champion
David Lakoduk, Port Orchard, U14, 155 lbs, 2-0, Basin Brawl Champion
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11/9/2024
10th Annual Battle for the Belts (OR)
Five NWWC wrestlers traveled to West Linn, Oregon on Saturday, November 9th to compete in the 10th annual Battle for the Belts wrestling tournament. After the daunting day of competition, NWWC returned home with eleven matches. Congratulations to all five NWWC wrestlers.
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11/3/2024
2024 Northwest Takedown Championships (WA)
Sixty NWWC wrestlers welcomed twenty local wrestling clubs to the 2024 Northwest Takedown Championships at Bremerton High School on Sunday, November 3rd. Over the quick day of competition, NWWC amassed 219 matches, 131 wins, 59 medals and 30 individual championships. Congratulations to all sixty NWWC wrestlers.
Oliver Evans, Grapeview, Elementary, 42 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
Dru Dunigan, Silverdale, Elementary, 42 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
Jaydan Aguon, Bremerton, Elementary, 51 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Zoey Lakoduk, Port Orchard, Elementary, 51 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Bennett Holland, Bremerton, Elementary, 53 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
Layani Aguon, Bremerton, Elementary, 57 lbs, 0-3, Placed 4th
Reed Hoyt, Tahuya, Elementary, 63 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Jacob Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, Elementary, 63 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Radley Berry, Port Orchard, Elementary, 70 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Colton Fernandez, Gig Harbor, Elementary, 75 lbs, 4-0, NTC Champion
Charles Clement, Silverdale, Elementary, 75 lbs, 0-4, Placed 5th
Hayden Hamilton, Silverdale, Elementary, 79 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Preston Beckett, Gig Harbor, Elementary, 82 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
Daniel Moran, Gig Harbor, Elementary, 82 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Sebastian Moon, Port Orchard, Elementary, 92 lbs, 0-3, Placed 4th
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, Elementary, 92 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Jordan Dunigan, Silverdale, Elementary, 92 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
Paxton Beckett, Gig Harbor, Elementary, 92 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Noah Schimke, Allyn, Elementary, 102 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
Adrian Moon, Port Orchard, Elementary, 115 lbs, 0-3, Placed 4th
Reed Hoyt, Tahuya, MS Boys, 61 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
Ole Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, MS Boys, 76 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Elijah Stevens, Bremerton, MS Boys, 76 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Cruz Hofeling, Fox Island, MS Boys, 80 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd
Townes Hoyt, Tahuya, MS Boys, 80 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, MS Boys, 92 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
Jacob Ringlbauer, Bremerton, MS Boys, 96 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Nathan Muma, Bremerton, MS Boys, 102 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
Noah Schimke, Allyn, MS Boys, 102 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Lucas Hofeling, Fox Island, MS Boys, 110 lbs, 0-3, Placed 4th
Mikaela Rivera, Bremerton, MS Boys, 110 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, MS Boys, 118 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Uriah Allen, Port Orchard, MS Boys, 118 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Zander Allen, Port Orchard, MS Boys, 125 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Harmony Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, MS Boys, 125 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Walter Hartman, Gig Harbor, MS Boys, 128 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
David Lakoduk, Port Orchard, MS Boys, 137 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, MS Boys, 153 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Ella Barnett, Bremerton, MS Girls, 92 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Quinn Barnett, Bremerton, MS Girls, 92 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
Mikaela Rivera, Bremerton, MS Girls, 104 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
Harmony Aguinaldo, Port Orchard, MS Girls, 128 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
Townes Hoyt, Tahuya, HS Boys, 84 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
Jacob Ringlbauer, Bremerton, HS Boys, 97 lbs, 0-2, Placed 3rd
Hayden Fernandez, Gig Harbor, HS Boys, 97 lbs, 1-1, Placed 2nd
Paxton Beckett, Gig Harbor, HS Boys, 97 lbs, 2-0, NTC Champion
Juan Mateo, Gig Harbor, HS Boys, 113 lbs, 1-2, Placed 3rd
Brent Bunag, Bremerton, HS Boys, 113 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, HS Boys, 113 lbs, 3-0, NTC Champion
Rowdy Berry, Port Orchard, HS Boys, 120 lbs, 1-3, Placed 4th
Juan Mateo, Gig Harbor, HS Boys, 120 lbs, 2-2, Placed 3rd
Julio Zendejas, Silverdale, HS Boys, 120 lbs, 0-4, Placed 5th
Quincy Brown, Tracyton, HS Boys, 132 lbs, 0-4, Placed 5th
Nolan Gregor, Bremerton, HS Boys, 132 lbs, 1-3, Placed 4th
Bennett Nocula, Bremerton, HS Boys, 132 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Murphy Massey-O`Hanlon, Gig Harbor, 136 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Marcus Schindler, Bremerton, HS Boys, 136 lbs, 2-2, Placed 3rd
Micheal Desmond, Poulsbo, HS Boys, 136 lbs, 1-3, Placed 4th
Kaiden Sorensen, Bremerton, HS Boys, 144 lbs, 0-4, Placed 5th
Brennen Williams, Port Orchard, HS Boys, 144 lbs, 4-0, NTC Champion
Waylon Hoyt, Tahuya, HS Boys, 144 lbs, 2-2, Placed 3rd
Leonidas Wakonabo, Bremerton, HS Boys, 150 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
Finn Devine, Bremerton, HS Boys, 150 lbs, 1-3, Placed 4th
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11/3/2024
2024 NJCAA Mountaineer Open (OR)
Two NWWC wrestlers traveled to La Grande, Oregon on Sunday, November 3rd to compete for their respective colleges at the 2024 Mountaineer Open. Wrestling for the Big Bend Vikings, Miles Brown of Tracyton, age 19, recorded his first collegiate win while Ben Gomez of Poulsbo, age 18 captured three wins for Clackamas Community College on his way to a second-place finish in the 184-lb division. Congratulations to both NWWC wrestlers.
Miles Brown, Tracyton, Big Bend Community College, 165 lbs, 1-2
Ben Gomez, Poulsbo, Clackamas Community College, 184 lbs, 3-1, Placed 2nd
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11/2/2024
2024 NCAA Menlo Invite (CA)
NWWC's Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 19, traveled to Atherton, CA on Saturday, November 2nd to compete for Stanford University at the 2024 NCAA Menlo Invite. Over the course of the day, Michaelson wrestled five matches and finished with three wins, one win by fall and fourth-place honors in the 184-lb bracket. Congratulations to NWWC's Lars Michaelson.
Lars Michaelson, Bremerton, Stanford University, 184 lbs, 3-2, Finished 4th
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10/26/2024
Folkstyle Kickoff Classic (WA)
Ten NWWC wrestlers travled to Kentlake High School on Saturday, October 26th to compete with over 300 athletes at the Folkstyle Kickoff Classic. Over the tough day of competition, NWWC battled through thirty-three matches and left with thirteen wins, eleven medals and 4 individual championships. Congratulations to all ten NWWC wrestlers.
Zoe Gemin, Bremerton, 12U, 86 lbs, Placed 5th
Sophia Gemin, Bremerton, Girls K-2, 52 lbs, Placed 3rd
Amy Gemin, Bremerton, Girls 3-5, 58 lbs, Placed 2nd
Zoe Gemin, Bremerton, Girls 3-5, 89 lbs, Folkstyle Kickoff Champion
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10/20/2024
2024 Evergreen Geo Duck Folkstyle Tournament
Nine NWWC high school wrestlers traveled to The Evergreen State College on Sunday, October 20th to compete at the 2024 Evergreen Geo Duck Folkstyle tournament. Over the short day of competition, NWWC racked up 34 matches, twenty-one victories, 9 medals and 3 individual championships. Congratulations to all nine NWWC wrestlers.
Magnus Michaelson, Bremerton, U16, 156 lbs, 4-0, Evergreen Geo Duck Folkstyle Champion
Tristyn Nelson, Silverdale, Junior, 150 lbs, 2-0, Evergreen Geo Duck Folkstyle Champion
Reece Decourval, Silverdale, Junior, 167 lbs, 3-0, Evergreen Geo Duck Folkstyle Champion
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10/19-20/2024
2024 RMN Freakshow (NV)
Four NWWC wrestlers traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada over the weekend of October 18th to compete at the 2024 RMN Freakshow wrestling tournament. Over the two days of competition, NWWC wrestled eleven matches and Colton Fernandez of Gig Harbor, age 10, finished 3rd-place in the 10U, 69-lb division. Congratulations to all four NWWC wrestlers.
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10/6/2024
2024 CCC Takedown Tournament (OR)
Five NWWC wrestlers traveled to Oregon City, OR on Sunday, October 6th to compete with NWWC's Ben Gomez at his Clackamas Community College Takedown Tournament. During the short day of competition, NWWC wrestled twenty-one matches and came home with fifteen wins, 4 medals and 2 individual championships. Congratulations to all six NWWC wrestlers.
Preston Beckett, Gig Harbor, 5th-6th Grade, 87 lbs, 2-0, CCC Takedown Champion
Paxton Beckett, Gig Harbor, 5th-6th Grade, 100 lbs, 2-0, CCC Takedown Champion
Samuel Moran, Gig Harbor, 7th-8th Grade, 108 lbs, 2-1, Placed 2nd
Wyatt Harper, Bremerton, High School, 162 lbs, 5-1, Placed 3rd
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09/21-22/2024
2024 Columbus Day Duals (PA)
Two NWWC wrestlers traveled to Manheim, Pennsylvania over the weekend of September 20th to compete for the Backyard Brawlers at the elite 2024 Columbus Day Duals. Over the two days of competition, the Beckett brothers wrestled sixteen matches and finished with twelve wins, 8 wins by fall, to lead the Brawlers to a 2nd-place team finish. Congratulations to both NWWC wrestlers.
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09/20/2024
2024 UWW BW World Championships (GR)
Two NWWC wrestlers traveled to Paralia, Greece over the week of September 16th to compete for Team USA at the 2024 UWW Beach Wrestling World Championships. Over the course of competition, the Michaelson brothers racked up eight matches, six individual wins and Lars Michaelson of Bremerton, age 19, finished second in the U20, 90 kg division. With his silver-medal finish, Lars Michaelson became only the second US male athlete to win a world medal in the Beach Wrestling U20 division (Thor Michaelson being the first). Congratulations to both NWWC wrestlers.
Thor Michaelson, Bremerton, U20, 80 kg, 2-1
Lars Michaelson, Bremerton, U20, 90 kg, 4-1, WORLD #2
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