Coupeville’s Jaje Drake trained and travelled with South Whidbey during the regular season, then went his own way in the postseason. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
So, you’re saying he has a chance?
There are only 12 wrestlers from 2B/1B schools left standing in the 215-pound weight class, and Coupeville’s Jaje Drake is one of them.
Despite his school not having a grappling program of its own, the Wolf senior qualified for Mat Classic XXXV and stands four wins shy of a state title.
He’ll open the big dance Friday at the Tacoma Dome, squaring off with Austin Morgan, a junior from Okanogan.
Drake and his opening opponent both played football this fall, with the latter lining up at tight end and on the defensive line for the 2B state champs.
The duo are on the bottom half of the state wrestling bracket, opposite Gabriel Smith, a senior from Ritzville.
He’s one of the top four seeds and gets a first-round bye.
Win or lose that opening match, Drake gets right back at it, as state is a double-elimination event.
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