[EDITOR’S NOTE: Now in her third year(!) with more great work is our youngest-ever Contributor – 12-year old Isabel Herbruger – Local Girl Scout, 4-H member, and aspiring photojournalist. We encourage residents of all ages to submit stories and photos for posting – for consideration, please email yours to editor@b-townblog.com!]
Photos and Story by Isabel Herbruger, age 12
On Jan. 5, the Pirates lost to both Steilacoom and Orting. Even tough they lost, the Pirates looked really good on the mat. Pirate Maury earned a great pin against Steilacoom which got the whole crowd cheering for the Pirates.
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Kris vs Orting on Jan. 5, 2017.
Noel vs Orting.
Ahmed vs Orting.
Albano vs Orting
Kyle vs Steilacoom.
Ty vs Steilacoom.
Jake vs Steilacoom.
Benji vs Steilacoom.
Maury with a pin against Steilacoom.
On Jan. 10, the Pirates beat Liberty 34-31. It was a fun time at this meet and it showed on the mat. Pirate Gil made it look easy, laughing on the mat with his opponent.
Ozzy tossing Liberty Jan. 10, 2017.
Gil telling jokes on the mat.
Ty making Liberty fly…
…like REALLY fly!
On Jan. 19, the Pirates beat Clover Park. There were several forfeits by Clover Park, so it was a very quick meet. It was also the only spotlight match at Highline this year. The new league has more dual meets, which do not use the spotlight.
Ty tossing Clover Park Jan. 19, 2017.
No escape for Clover Park.
Ty vs Clover Park.
The last two meets of the year at are against Renton at Renton Highschool on January 26, 2017, at 6pm and against Rogers High on Jan. 27, in Puyallup South Hill Mall Food Court area at 7 p.m.
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Thank you for your time and consideration.
– Isabel
Sports Photographer