Shorewood wrestling has solid showing at John Birbeck Classic

From Coach Clark Norton

The Shorewood Thunderbirds began their season today with a solid showing at the John Birbeck Classic held at Timberline High School in Lacey, Washington. The T-Birds finished in 4th place, missing out on the trophies by a mere 3.5 team points.

Leading the young team was Junior captain Matthew Floresca who took 1st place at 132 lbs. Floresca improved his career record to 61-6. Sophomore Braden Kalloway also captured a 1st place title, at 152 lbs, his first tournament championship. 

Other Thunderbirds placing were Erik Harris-Uldall at 145 lbs, Sam Jang at 182 lbs, and Erca Erdenbayer at heavyweight, all taking 3rd place. Shorewood wrestles next in a double dual against Shorecrest and Lynnwood on Tuesday night.

Results of today's today's tournament at Timberline High School.

John Birbeck Classic at Timberline

Team Scores
1..DECATUR                   177 
2..PRAIRIE                   120 
3..TIMBERLINE                113 
4..SHOREWOOD                 109.5 
5..WF WEST CHEHALIS          98 
6..CENTRAL KITSAP            92.5 
7..SHELTON                   81.5 
8..OLYMPIA                   80.5 
9..RIVERIDGE                 79.5 
10..SKYVIEW                   77.5 
11..NORTH THURSTON            53.5 
12..GIG HARBOR                52 
13..BREMERTON                 37.5 
14..BELLEVUE                  36 
15..SEQUIM                    11 
16..CAPITAL                   3