May 14, 2009

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Kentridge Sweeps to Eighth Straight
State Judo Title

High school Judo powerhouse Kentridge swept to an unprecedented eighth straight prep state judo title.

“We had more that a few doubters at the beginning of the season in March, but the team stayed focused and we just gained strength as the season progressed.  My hat is off to these kids, they have work hard all season long," said first year Varsity Head Coach, Jeffery Tibeau.

The Puget Sound H.S. Judo League champion Chargers captured six first place medals which made a final tally of 89 points and Enumclaw garnered 53 points for a distant second place finish at the state meet held at Kentridge High School on Saturday, May 9.

“Our team had some good showings at this meet, but their (Kentridge) line up is just too powerful,” said Enumclaw Head Coach, Mike Nepper.

Kentlake took third with 61, their highest finish in a state competition to date. Kent Meridian showed well, taking fourth, and Kentwood rounds out Kent Schools' showing, taking fifth place.

Kentridge Chargers were led by senior co-captains Matt Degrate (men’s +100kg), Matt Campos (men’s -100kg) and Fiona Kang (women’s -78 kg) who all scored first place finishes in their respective weight categories.

“We have won State every year since I was a freshman, we just expect to win, anything less is….. well, just unthinkable for a Charger judoist,” said KR Senior co-captain Matthew Campos.

First place wins were also scored by Christie Chin (women’s – 63kg), sophomore Ed Kuo (men’s -55kg), and freshman Alton Lu (men’s 66kg).

The State win was the third jewel of the so-called “Judo Triple Crown” for the Chargers, who had previously captured The Wilson Judo Challenge Cup along with the league title with an undefeated season of 8-0.

Team Results

1st Kentridge           89 pts
2nd Enumclaw          53 pts
3rd Kentlake            51 pts
4th Kent-Meridian   25 pts
5th Kentwood          21 pts
6th Emerald Ridge    20 pts
7th Roosevelt           15 pts
8th Port Angeles       12 pts

Individual results

Men’s -55kg
1st Edward Kuo, Kentridge
2nd Anthony Petelandolfo, Enumclaw
3rd Donnie Seng, Kent-Meridian

Men’s -60kg
1st A.J. Petrenchak, Enumclaw
2nd Derek Crain, Port Angeles
3rd Calvin Olds, Roosevelt

Men’s -66kg
1st Alton Lu, Kentridge
2nd John Eyler, John Sedgwick
3rd Chance Mitchell, Enumclaw

Men’s -73 kg
1st James Souza, Emerald Ridge
2nd Ed Kang, Kentwood           
3rd Daniel McSweyn, Kentlake

Men’s -81kg
1st Seth Tempke, Stadium
2nd Tyler Westover, Kentlake
3rd David Morse, Kentlake

Men’s -90kg
1st Mitch Steed, Emerald Ridge
2nd Calvin Lu, Kentridge  
3rd Tanner Flemming, Port Angeles

Men’s +100kg
1st Matthew Degrate, Kentridge
2nd Alex Kairis, Newport
3rd Robert Techeron, Kentlake

Women’s -52kg
1st Allyana Vince Cruz, Kent-Meridian
2nd Emily Halverson, Kentlake
3rd Sermena Austria, Kentlake

Women’s -57kg
1st Caitlin Johnston, Kentlake
2nd Asha Louie, Kentwood
3rd Sarah Thomas, Enumclaw

Women’s -63kg
1st Christie Chin, Kentridge
2nd Lexie Proctor, Marysville Pilchuk
3rd Angie Hong, Kentridge

Women’s -70kg
1st Jennifer Patterson, Enumclaw
2nd Lauren Storer, Enumclaw
3rd Kathleen Shuster, Kentridge

Women’s -78kg
1st Fiona Kang, Kentridge
2nd Emiliya Umrykhina, Kentridge
3rd Chantelle Bailey, Enumclaw

Women’s +78kg
1st Annie Atkinson, Kent-Meridian
2nd Katie Stillings, Kentwood