Union Wins Intense 4A GSHL District Wrestling Championship

Camas, WA — Union won an intense District Wrestling Championship Saturday at Camas High School that saw several “civil war” matches, and a striking rematch between Skyview’s Jackson McKinney and Papermaker Samuel Malychewski.

The Titans won with 374.5 points — and Camas followed with 358.5. Heritage, Skyview and Battle Ground placed third, fourth, and fifth respectively.

Spectators watched Papermakers Rylan Thompson, a senior, and Tanner Craig, a junior, battle for the first time competitively. Craig’s long winning streak was broken by Thompson during the match that went into overtime sudden victory.

“It’ll hurt no matter who wins,” said Camas Head Coach, Cory Vom Baur, prior to the match. Vom Baur was also named District Coach of the Year.

Malychewski and McKinney have faced each other several times this season, as the third and fourth state ranked (respectively) wrestlers — and will likely battle again at State. Malychewski bested McKinney on Saturday.

“I just went out there and gave it 100 percent,” said Samuel Malychewski of his match against McKinney. “I wasn’t thinking about my past loss, I just focused.”

Union continues to dominate the 4A GSHL District Championship having won seven of the last eight titles.

“This year was about depth,” said Titan Head Coach, John Godhino, “our JV has really wrestled hard and came through, and we had about the same amount of guys in the finals. Going forward these next few years, we have a strong junior base so we won’t lose a lot next year, but we have to get better to compete with Camas.”

Union High School won the 4A GSHL Wrestling Championship on Saturday.

Results by Weight Class

106

• 1st Place – Sanry Nguyen of Heritage
• 2nd Place – Ryan Esperto of Union
• 3rd Place – Miguel Victorano of Battle Ground

113

• 1st Place – Brandon Esperto of Union
• 2nd Place – Jacob Tabor of Heritage
• 3rd Place – Samuel McCormick of Camas

120

• 1st Place – Daniel (Brett) Joner of Battle Ground
• 2nd Place – Aaron Avery of Union
• 3rd Place – Dilyn Jimenez of Union

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126

• 1st Place – Rylan Thompson of Camas
• 2nd Place – Tanner Craig of Camas
• 3rd Place – Logan Smith of Skyview

138

• 1st Place – Noah Talavera of Union
• 2nd Place – Isaac Salon of Union
• 3rd Place – Jonah Sullivan of Camas

145

• 1st Place – Isaac Duncan of Camas
• 2nd Place – Karter Leifson of Camas
• 3rd Place – Miles Hartwig of Union

152

• 1st Place – Danny Snediker of Union
• 2nd Place – Chris Johnson of Skyview
• 3rd Place – Spencer Inserra of Battle Ground

160

• 1st Place – Gideon Malychewski of Camas
• 2nd Place – Kyle Brosius of Union
• 3rd Place – Kyle Cantu of Heritage

170

• 1st Place – Josh Joo of Union
• 2nd Place – Noah Renk of Battle Ground
• 3rd Place – Nick Oien of Skyview

182

• 1st Place – Colby Stoller of Camas
• 2nd Place – William Pettersen of Skyview
• 3rd Place – Anthony Choi of Camas

195

• 1st Place – Samuel Malychewski of Camas
• 2nd Place – Jackson Mckinney of Skyview
• 3rd Place – James Cook of Heritage

220

• 1st Place – Austin Stewart of Battle Ground
• 2nd Place – Dumitru Salagor of Union
• 3rd Place – Brian Lloyd of Skyview

285

• 1st Place – Marvin Barber of Union
• 2nd Place – Giovanny Rojo of Union
• 3rd Place – Josue Espinoza of Camas

For a complete list of results, go here: District Results

To learn more, visit www.camaswrestling.com

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(more will be posted at www.Lacamasmagazine.smug.com by Sunday afternoon)