Though the score does not reflect the real match, the Jags competed well against last season's league and regional champions. A highlight of the evening was Sean Forbes' upset of2001 state competitor Anthony Cassano at 125 pounds. James Castleton, Mark Bentley and Kendall Eisenbacher also scored victories for Emerald Ridge.

Varsity Results: 112: Jon Joseph (D) dec. Brian Nieblas, 7-3; 119: Dustin English (D) maj. dec. Ryan Halbert, 16-3; 125: Sean Forbes (ER) dec. Anthony Cassano, 5-2; 130: James Castleton (ER) maj. dec. Dallas Harwood, 12-2; 135: Mark Bentley (ER) maj. dec. Ryan Cassano, 14-4; 140: Brandon Bell (D) pinned Jacob Haulman, 3:12; 145: Erik Honda (D) maj. dec. Trey Hamrick, 11-2; Nick McCluskey (D) dec. Slavik Goras, 6-0; Jason Bressler (D) pinned Robert Meray, 1:45; Kyle Bressler (D) maj. dec. Cody Meek, 8-0; Dan Espenshade (D) pinned Garin Heslop, 3:44; 215: Joe Isaac (D) won by forfeit; 275: Kendall Eisenbacher (ER) pinned Jake Wheeler, 3:13; 103: double forfeit.

Junior Varsity Results: 125: Eric Sawin (ER) dec. Brandon Fuellas, 9-8; 135: Leabua Younger (D) pinned James Boyce, 5:11; 140: Daniel Smith (ER) maj. dec. David Bonnems, 13-2; Mike Dickson (D) pinned Ryan McClung, 3rd; DJ Farris (D) dec. Robbie Schlecht, 13-7; David Kuhn (ER) pinned Derek Youngs, 3:45; 171: Matt VanBlaircom (D) pinned Felipe Costa, 3:21; 135: Tomas Armenta (ER) pinned Andrew Park, 0:46; 140: Jason Nieblas (ER) pinned Alan Valieu, 0:35; 152: Mike Freeman (D) pinned Justin Skavlem, 5:39.

Dec 8, 2001

Wilong Invitational Tournament @ Puyallup

6th Place

Emerald Ridge placed sixth in a tough tournament, with three runners-up and three third placers. Auburn won the team title while Stanwood was second.

112: Brian Nieblas, 4th; 125: Sean Forbes, 2nd; 130: James Castleton, 3rd; 135: Mark Bentley, 2nd; 140: Jake Haulman, 6th; 145: Daniel Smith, 2nd; 152: Slavik Goras, 3rd; 160: Robert Meray. 6th; 171: Cody Meek, 6th; 275: Kendall Eisenbacher, 3rd.

Dec 8, 2001

Franklin Pierce JV Tournament

4th Place

The Jags finished an impressive fourth place (out of 30+ teams) at the Franklin Pierce JV Tournament, with only 13 athletes competing. Seven of those wrestlers finished as champions while three also finished second.

Champions - Tomas Armenta (130), James Boyce (135), Robbie Schlecht (152), Garrod Forbes (180), David Kuhn (152), Jon Gillie (160), Louis Bernardo (173).
2nd Place Finishers - Eric Sawin (125), Ryan McClung (145), Nick Steele (171).
3rd Place Finishers - Jason Boyd (135).
4th Place Finishers - Jerry Scherer (152), Justin Skavlem (152).