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Photo: Justis Garcia heads the ball during a game against Sehome March 21.

March 25, 2022 1:30 am

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Oak Harbor High School soccer player Justis Garcia heads the ball during a game against Sehome March 21.

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Zoe Beeman pins an opponent at the sub-regional tournament Feb. 3. Beeman placed second in her weight class and qualified for the regional tournament Saturday. — Oak Harbor wrestlers head to regionals

After placing second overall in the district, the wrestling team is sending 10 athletes to regionals

By Rachel Rosen • February 7, 2023 1:30 am

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Oak Harbor athelte Percie Hatfield pins an oppnent at a Jan. 17 wrestling match aginst South Whidbey. The boys varsity wrestling team won 55-24.
“South Whidbey was a great match for us. The Falcons challenged us at a lot of our stronger weight classes, winning some matches against our better wrestlers,” said head coach Perer Esvelt. “Our communities are close when it comes to wrestling, so seeing a competitive match between us is great, as we can partner in the off-season and see both teams improve.” — Rivals

The Oak Harbor boys varsity wrestling team beat South Whidbey 55-24.

January 24, 2023 1:30 am

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