Naillon wins coveted first place title

Local grapplers capture first place at Issaquah School District middle school Foothills League tournament

Beaver Lake Middle School wrestler Alex Naillon captured first place in the 175-pound weight class at the Issaquah School District middle school Foothills League tournament on Jan. 24 at Liberty High School.

Naillon finished the tournament with an overall record of 3-0 and two pins. He finished the 2014-15 season with an overall record of 5-1.

Other wrestlers earning first place finishes at the tourney consisted of Carson Tanner (78), Nicolas Gumm (85), Nathan Asistin (90), Cole Turner (95), Spencer Mirante (100), Kenta Despe (105), Jaiden Inton (110), Jackson Kelderman (115), William Russell (120), Ethan Cruz Talavera (125), Bryan Le (130), Gunnar Halvorson (137), Paine Smith (145), Chris Moroney (154), Tyler Odegard (164), Chase Archibald (heavyweight) and Gabe Mansour (small heavyweight).