JESUS VALDEZ, Kent-Meridian<\/p>\n
Grade: Junior. Sport: Wrestling. Accomplishment: Valdez, one of the state\u2019s elite 103-pounders, pinned three straight opponents on Saturday to win his weight class at the Tahoma Mat Classic.<\/p>\n
If you could invite anyone in the world for dinner, whom would you invite and what would you serve: I would invite my girlfriend and make Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. Favorite class: English. Favorite Movie: Titanic and Fever Pitch. Most recent book read: \u201cBreaking Dawn\u201d by Stephanie Meyers. Also noted: Valdez sports a 3.5 G.P.A., is a two-time district qualifier in cross country and is an International Baccalaureate Candidate.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
COLTON MARLOWE, Kentlake<\/p>\n
Grade: Freshman. Sport: Wrestling. Accomplishment: Marlowe, a 103-pounder, brought home the title from the South Kitsap Invitational on Saturday. He won three straight matches, culminating with a 7-4 decision over Evergreen\u2019s Jerret Canovas in the championship match.<\/p>\n
Favorite class: Weight training. Favorite Movie: Four Brothers. Also noted: Marlowe hopes to get a full-ride scholarship to college, preferably Washington State.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
BRYAN LAM, Kentridge<\/p>\n
Grade: Junior. Sport: Swimming. Accomplishment: Lam helped the Chargers secure their fourth straight SPSL North crown, winning the 200 free and 100 free along with swimming a leg on two of Kentridge\u2019s relay teams in a 109-77 victory over Auburn Riverside.<\/p>\n
If you could invite anyone in the world for dinner, whom would you invite and what would you serve: I would invite Michael Phelps and serve him Chinese food because I\u2019m Chinese and he likes Chinese food. Favorite class: Marketing. Favorite Movie: Batman: The Dark Knight. Most recent book read: \u201cBand of Brothers\u201d by Stephan E. Ambrose. Also noted: Lam hopes to attend the University of Washington after high school.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
KYLE KOON, Kentlake<\/p>\n
Grade: Freshman. Sport: Swimming. Accomplishment: Koon has been the Falcons\u2019 Swiss Army knife this season, securing league times in every event. He also has registered a district-qualifying time in the 200 IM.<\/p>\n
If you could invite anyone in the world for dinner, whom would you invite and what would you serve: I would invite (Olympic swimmer) Michael Phelps and serve nothing but water. Favorite class: Math. Favorite Movie: Mulan. Most recent book read: \u201cSecond Chance\u201d by Jane Green. Also noted: When Koon isn\u2019t parting the waters, he plays club soccer in the offseason.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
KATIE STECKLER, Kentlake Grade: Freshman. Sport: Gymnastics. Accomplishment: On a team loaded with talent, Steckler has been one of the youngest standout performers. Last week, she helped the Falcons break the 170-point barrier for the second time this season by bringing home third in the all-around.<\/p>\n
If you could invite anyone in the world for dinner, whom would you invite and what would you serve: I would invite all my friends and serve Italian food. Favorite class: Biology. Favorite Movie: Elf. Most recent book read: \u201cTwilight\u201d by Stephanie Meyers. Also noted: Steckler also competes as a Level 8 gymnast for Puget Sound Gymnastics.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
LOGAN RYAN, Kentwood Grade: Junior. Sport: Swimming. Accomplishment: Ryan, one of the SPSL North\u2019s top swimmers, recently qualified for state in the 100 breaststroke, touching out in 1:03.62.<\/p>\n
Favorite class: AP Calculus\/AP Chemistry. Favorite Movie: Batman: The Dark Knight. Most recent book read: \u201cThe Riddle\u201d by Alison Croggon. Also noted: Ryan sports a 3.95 G.P.A. and is part of National Honor Society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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