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Hockinson Wrestling Celebrates Senior Night with Dominant Wins Over Hudson’s Bay

On Wednesday, January 15, 2026, the Hockinson wrestling program hosted Hudson’s Bay for a special Senior Night that highlighted both past accomplishments and present success. Prior to competition, the Hawks proudly recognized seniors Teagan Trenda, Jacob Baker, Liam McKee, Owen Donowitz, Leniel Sutton, Ben Brown, and Payton Thompson for their dedication, leadership, and lasting impact on the program.

Following the ceremony, Hockinson wasted no time carrying that energy into competition, beginning with the girls varsity dual.

Girls Varsity Recap

The Hockinson girls put together a strong team effort, earning a 42–24 victory over Hudson’s Bay. Several Hawks earned victories by forfeit, as Hudson’s Bay was unable to field wrestlers in all weight classes, while others secured key wins by fall to build an early advantage. Senior Teagan Trenda earned a victory on her Senior Night, while Abigail Heuschkel added a pin at 155 pounds to help solidify the team win.

Boys Varsity Recap

The boys varsity squad followed with an emphatic performance of their own, defeating Hudson’s Bay 75–6. Hockinson controlled the dual from start to finish, collecting numerous wins by fall and bonus points throughout the lineup.

A major highlight of the night came at 144 pounds, where senior Liam McKee earned a victory by fall, officially securing his 100th career varsity win—a milestone that reflects years of consistency, hard work, and leadership.

The final match of the night delivered one of the most exciting moments, as Lucas White battled through a nail-biter at heavyweight. White tied the match at the end of the first period and trailed for much of the contest. In the final 15 seconds, he executed a strong escape, followed by a quick takedown and nearfall points, sealing a dramatic 15–9 decision.

Following the dual, the Hawks also celebrated additional wrestlers who have reached the 100 varsity win milestone, recognizing the dedication and perseverance required to achieve such an accomplishment.

Coach’s Comments

Head Coach Brandon Redeau praised the team’s recent growth and commitment:

“I am extremely proud of this team and the way they continue to respond to challenges. Over the past few weeks, their determination and grit have really stood out. They are pushing themselves on the mat and holding each other accountable off the mat as well—through leadership work, extra training, and a constant effort to improve. Watching them commit to becoming better wrestlers and better teammates has been impressive.”

What’s Next

Hockinson wrestling now turns its focus to the Clark County Wrestling Tournament, hosted at Hudson’s Bay. Boys competition will begin Friday at 4:00 p.m., while the girls will compete on Saturday, with boys action resuming at 10:00 a.m. The Hawks look to carry their momentum forward and wish all competitors the best of luck.

My apologies for the late post regarding this week’s update. Please see the schedule details below:

Tuesday – Dual vs. Columbia River

• Location: Columbia River High School

• Departure: Leave Hockinson at 4:00 PM

• Wrestling begins at 6:00 PM

  • JV first

  • Varsity girls and boys to follow

Wednesday – Youth Wrestling Event (Hosting)

• Location: Hockinson Middle School

• Practice will be held at the middle school due to the event

• Practice will conclude around 5:00 PM

• After practice, wrestlers will be asked to help ref matches and assist with table scoring

Thursday & Friday – Practice

• Normal practice schedule

• 3:50 PM – 6:15 PM

Saturday – Tournament Day (Split Events)

• Varsity Boys: Three Rivers Classic

  • Location: Mark Morris High School

• Varsity Girls & JV: Union Tournament

  • Location: Union High School

• Departure Time: 6:30 AM for all groups

Thank you for your flexibility and continued support of our wrestling program. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

The Hockinson wrestling program put together an impressive stretch of competition last week, opening with a hard-fought league dual victory at Washougal on Wednesday, December 10, before carrying that momentum into the Centralia Tiger Classic over the weekend at Centralia High School.

Midweek Dual: Hockinson Tops Washougal

The Hockinson boys varsity team earned a statement win on the road, defeating Washougal 44–36 in an exciting dual that featured bonus points, clutch performances, and depth across the lineup.

The Hawks jumped out early and never let up, highlighted by multiple falls:

• Brody Walton (106) set the tone with a first-period fall.
  
  

• John Carey (120) controlled his match, winning by technical fall (17–1).
  
  

• Austin Wallace (138), Richard Soule (150), Wyatt Carter (157), and Leniel Sutton (175) all secured crucial falls to swing momentum in Hockinson’s favor.
  
  

• Erdalbek Mailov (285) closed out the dual with a strong 7–1 decision, sealing the team victory.
  
  

The win showcased the Hawks’ ability to capitalize on bonus points and execute in key matchups.

Girls Dual Results

The Hockinson girls also had a productive night, earning multiple wins by fall and forfeit:

• Hannah Abraham (100), Makenzie Carter (105), Zowie Lehecka (110), Amelia Hansen (115), Olivia Archuleta (120), Teagan Trenda (135), Audrey Armstrong (155), and Abigail Heuschkel (170) all picked up victories.
  
  

The dual provided valuable mat time and set the stage for a strong weekend performance.

Centralia Tiger Classic Tournament Recap

Following the Washougal dual, the Hawks traveled to Centralia for the Centralia Tiger Classic, competing against a large and competitive field.

Boys Varsity

The boys varsity team finished 11th out of 23 teams, scoring 84 team points.

John Carey (120 lbs) led the charge with an outstanding tournament, placing 3rd overall. Carey battled back through the consolation bracket with a series of dominant wins, including multiple falls, before closing out the weekend with a third-place match victory by fall.

Other notable performances included:

• Wyatt Carter, who reached the semifinals after back-to-back falls.
  
  

• Leniel Sutton (175 lbs), who went on an impressive consolation run with four straight falls.
  
  

• Colin Richardson, who fought his way to the 3rd-place match, narrowly missing the podium.
  
  

• Erdalbek Mailov (285 lbs), who bounced back with two consecutive falls after an early loss.
  
  

Girls Varsity

The Hockinson girls varsity team continued to shine, finishing 3rd overall out of 25 teams with 107 team points.

• Teagan Trenda (135 lbs) captured 1st place, dominating her bracket with three falls, including a championship win.
  
  

• Makenzie Carter (105 lbs) earned 2nd place, reaching the finals with three lightning-fast pins.
  
  

• Zowie Lehecka (110 lbs) placed 3rd, rebounding strong after the semifinals with two wins by fall.
  
  

• Elliana De La Rocha (140 lbs) also finished 3rd, showing grit and composure in the consolation rounds.
  
  

The girls’ consistent scoring and multiple podium finishes highlighted the depth and competitiveness of the program.

Up Next for the Hawks

Hockinson wrestling is back in action this week with another league showdown, hosting Columbia River in a dual match on Tuesday evening, with wrestling scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM.

The Hawks will then split squads on Saturday for a full day of tournament action:

• Varsity Boys will compete in Longview at the Three Rivers Classic hosted by Mark Morris High School.
  
  

• Varsity Girls and JV will travel to Union High School for the Union Tournament Invitational.
  
  

All tournament wrestling on Saturday is set to begin at 10:00 AM.

With momentum building and multiple lineups gaining valuable experience, the Hawks look to continue their strong start as the season moves forward.

Looking Ahead to This Week

After such an action-packed stretch, this week lightens up a bit but remains important for our continued growth.

• Monday & Tuesday: Practice, 3:50–6:15 p.m.

• Wednesday: Mandatory study hall in the 1st floor computer lab. All wrestlers must check in with Mrs. Hayford or Mrs. Armstrong. If you need to meet with a teacher, please message me directly. After study hall, we will travel to Washougal for our dual. JV starts at 6:00 p.m.

• Thursday & Friday: Practice, 3:50–6:15 p.m.

• Saturday (Dec. 13): Varsity boys and girls will compete at Centralia High School.

  • Meet at the wrestling room: 5:30 a.m.

  • Depart: 5:50 a.m.

  • Wrestling begins: 10:00 a.m.

  • I will share admission details as soon as I receive them.

Last week showed us just how far we’ve come—and how far we can still go. Our athletes learned, grew, and competed with heart. Now it’s time to apply those lessons and keep building.

Proud of this team.
Let’s keep the momentum rolling.

— Coach Redeau

The Hockinson High School wrestling program opened the month of December with an action-packed week of competition, featuring home duals and multiple tournaments across Southwest Washington and Oregon. Across every lineup, the Hawks showed continued growth, depth, and toughness while competing against some of the region’s top programs.

December 2 – Home Duals vs. Mark Morris (Boys) & Stevenson (Girls)

Boys Junior Varsity

Hockinson’s JV squad came out firing against Mark Morris, posting a series of decisive victories highlighted by bonus-point performances throughout the lineup.

JV standouts included:

• Caleb O’Dell (144) and Owen Donowitz (150) with strong wins by fall.
  
  

• Luis Navarro-Soreque (165) earning two victories on the night, including a major decision.
  
  

• Benjamin Brown (190) securing back-to-back first-period pins.
  
  

• Lucas White (285) closing the dual with a hard-fought fall.
  
  

The JV group continued to show depth and improvement, setting a strong foundation for the program.

Girls Varsity vs. Stevenson

The Hockinson girls delivered an impressive performance, earning multiple first-period pins and controlling the pace of the dual from start to finish.

Hockinson winners included:

• Zowie Lehecka and Amelia Hansen at 115, combining for multiple quick falls.
  
  

• Olivia Archuleta (120) with two victories by fall.
  
  

• Ashlyn McKay (130) and Teagan Trenda (135) continuing their strong early-season form.
  
  

• Elliana De La Rocha (140) and Faith Sjothun (235) adding key wins to secure the dual.
  
  

Boys Varsity vs. Mark Morris

The Hawks claimed victories in 10 of 14 varsity bouts, highlighted by a mix of explosive pins and controlled decision wins.

Varsity highlights:

• Colin Richardson (113), John Carey (120), Austin Wallace (144), Liam McKee (150), Richard Soule (157), and Leniel Sutton (175) all earned wins by fall.
  
  

• Izayiah Rivera (126) secured a hard-fought sudden victory win.
  
  

• Wyatt Carter (165) added a major decision to round out the scoring.
  
  

December 5 – Tournament Action in Oregon and Washington

Boys at David Douglas Dual Tournament (OR)

The Hawks opened the tournament with strong performances in the upper weights and key bonus-point wins.

• Against Clackamas, Hockinson earned multiple wins by fall, including quick pins from Wyatt Carter, Leniel Sutton, Payton Thompson, and Erdalbek Mailov.
  
  

• Versus Estacada, John Carey and Liam McKee each recorded first-period pins.
  
  

• The Hawks bounced back against Mountain View (WA) with one of their strongest duals of the day, earning victories in eight matches.
  
  

Girls at Ridgefield Invitational

The Hockinson girls delivered a dominant performance, capturing the team championship with 148 points, finishing well ahead of the field.

Individual champions:

• Zowie Lehecka (115) – four wins by fall, including a finals victory.
  
  

• Teagan Trenda (135) – three straight pins to secure first place.
  
  

Additional podium finishers:

• Makenzie Carter (105) – 2nd
  
  

• Amelia Hansen (115) – 2nd
  
  

• Elliana De La Rocha (140) – 2nd
  
  

• Audrey Armstrong (155) – 3rd
  
  

• Faith Sjothun (190) – 3rd
  
  

The girls’ depth was on full display, with multiple athletes earning additional placements and key match victories throughout the day.

December 6 – Wyatt Draper Invitational (Boys)

Hockinson’s boys wrapped up the week at the Wyatt Draper Invitational with several standout performances.

• John Carey (120) claimed the tournament championship, finishing the day with a strong finals win.
  
  

• Colin Richardson (113) placed 2nd, reaching the finals after two first-period pins.
  
  

• Liam McKee (150) earned 3rd place, collecting four total wins.
  
  

• Richard Soule (157) finished 4th, tallying four victories, three by fall.
  
  

Additional highlights included strong performances from Hudson Wubben, Caleb O’Dell, and Deagan Matson, each contributing multiple wins.

Hawks, week 1 was an awesome start — now it’s time to roll into our first week of competition. Stay locked in, stay disciplined, and let’s represent Hockinson the right way.

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Monday

 Team Pictures + Practice

• Practice: 3:50 PM (after school)

• Pictures: Navy singlets and polos

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Tuesday

 First League Dual of the Season

• Start Time: 6:00 PM

• Boys: Hockinson vs. Mark Morris

• Girls: Hockinson vs. Stevenson

(Mark Morris is not bringing a girls team, but we secured Stevenson so our girls still get matches.)

 Youth Night Postponed — new date coming soon.

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Wednesday

 Study Hall + Practice

• Study Hall: Right after school (location TBA)

• Practice: 3:50 PM

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Thursday

 JV Competition + Varsity Practice

JV — David Douglas HS (Portland)

• Start Time: 5:00 PM

• Release: 3:00 PM

• Departure: 3:15 PM

• JV roster will be posted after Monday’s practice.

Varsity Boys & Girls

• Practice: 3:50 PM

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Friday

 All Teams Traveling

Girls — Ridgefield HS (Wyatt Draper Tournament)

• Start Time: 5:00 PM

• Release: 3:00 PM

• Departure: 3:15 PM

Varsity Boys — David Douglas HS (Dual Tournament)

• Start Time: 4:00 PM

• Release: 1:45 PM

• Departure: 2:00 PM

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Saturday

 Boys — Wyatt Draper Individual Tournament

• Start Time: 10:00 AM

• Arrival at HHS: 6:45 AM

• Departure: 7:00 AM

Girls — Day Off

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Let’s make this a strong opening week. Compete hard, support each other, and keep your academics in check. Go Hawks!