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Garden Isle Wrestlers Throw Down For States

Wrestlers battled it out for state tournament seeding during the KIF championship tourney Feb. 4 at Kauai High’s gym.

Photos by RON KOSEN
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Kapaa's Michael Anderson tries to break his fall as Waimea's Noah Espanto takes him to the mat. Espanto advanced to the 126-pound championship.

Kapaa’s Michael Anderson tries to break his fall as Waimea’s Noah Espanto takes him to the mat. Espanto advanced to the 126-pound championship.

Kauai's Jordyn Kahananui defeats Kapaa's Danielle Santos for the championship, girls 112-pound division.

Kauai’s Jordyn Kahananui defeats Kapaa’s Danielle Santos for the championship, girls 112-pound division.

Kauai's Mason Stoll-Tolentino turns Kapaa's Kaz Espina on his head, winning the top spot in the 113-pound boys division.

Kauai’s Mason Stoll-Tolentino turns Kapaa’s Kaz Espina on his head, winning the top spot in the 113-pound boys division.

Kauai's Chasen Alayvilla lifts Kapaa's Braeden Jensen in attempt to throw him. Jensen went on to win in the 160-pound class.

Kauai’s Chasen Alayvilla lifts Kapaa’s Braeden Jensen in attempt to throw him. Jensen went on to win in the 160-pound class.

Kauai's Halle Sakai takes Kapaa's Tessa Jensen to the mat in the girls 138-pound championship.

Kauai’s Halle Sakai takes Kapaa’s Tessa Jensen to the mat in the girls 138-pound championship.