Eight island wrestlers bound for Tacoma tourney

Eight wrestlers, the most in recent memory, from Bainbridge High School are set to compete at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association’s 2019 Mat Classic State Tournament on Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Tacoma Dome.

Seniors Oleg Maguire (138-pounds, 11-2 overall) and Tyler Pickett (195-pounds, 6-7), juniors Clayton Marsh (152-pounds, 7-3), Indigo Weappa (126-pounds, 8-2) and Cameron Williams (132-pounds, 5-8), and sophomores Garrett Swanson (106-pounds, 7-3), Doug Takada (145-pounds, 10-4) and Hiram Topham (106-pounds, 14-1) have all staked their spot on this year’s bracket.

Doors open to the public at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, with the first matches set to begin at 8:30.

The final championship matches will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16.

For more information, visit www.wiaa.com.