Kirkland wrestlers finish regionals with three headed to state | Prep wrestling

Three members of the Lake Washington wrestling team and two members of the Juanita team are headed to this weekend's state competition after earning top placings at the regional meet.

Three members of the Lake Washington wrestling team and two members of the Juanita team are headed to this weekend’s state competition after earning top placings at the regional meet.

As a team, Lake Washington took 10th at the regional meet at Glacier Peak High School. The top four wrestlers in each weight bracket moved on to state.

Joel Navas was second in the 125 division, but had to forfeit the finals match due to an injury sustained the semi-finals. Teammate Jerry Petrechko was third in the 171-pound weight class after pinning his opponent from Mountlake Terrace in the third round. Jack Michels was third in the 215 division.

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From Juanita, Logan McCallum finished the regional tournament in second place after being pinned by Phil Frazier of Mercer Island in 3:24. Teammate Jeremiah Laufasa will also represent the Rebels at the state meet.

The state wrestling meet begins on Friday at the Tacoma Dome. The first session will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by the second session from 4 to 9:30 p.m. The third session will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., which will include the third through eighth place matches. The championship rounds will begin at 5 p.m.