Highline Community College Wrestling Program:
Tradition
and History
(list of HCC wrestlers who have gone on to wrestle at 4-year schools)
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Yura Malamura is the first wrestler in Highline history to ever win a National Championship. He is an extremely hard worker, with unbelievable strength and endurance. The biggest factors that led to Yura's National Title was his work-ethic, and his ability to compete on a national stage. He is terrific person on and off the mat. He went on to wrestle at the University of Minnesota. |
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The 2005 National Junior College champion, Yura Malamura
was Minnesota's starter at 197 for the start of the
2006-07 season, as well as the home stretch of the Big Ten
season. Malamura was also the team's choice at the Big Ten
Championships and will enter this season's as one of the
favorites at the weight class.
2006-07 - SOPHOMORE SEASON: Won three straight dual meets from 11/25-12/1 - earned his first dual meet victory with a 16-1 tech fall over Dwayne Hash-Barberis of American (11/25) - made his Golden Gopher debut at the Northeast Duals against Hofstra (11/25) -notched three pins at Worthington Open (1/20) to take first place - also went 3-0 at Jimmie Open (1/27) - gained two wins in Big Ten play, one over Michigan State's Nick Palmieri (2/9) and one over Jordan McLaughlin of Iowa (2/18) - competed at first Big Ten Championships, going 0-2 - earned first letter. 2006-07 - SOPHOMORE SEASON: Won three straight dual meets from 11/25-12/1 - earned his first dual meet victory with a 16-1 tech fall over Dwayne Hash-Barberis of American (11/25) - made his Golden Gopher debut at the Northeast Duals against Hofstra (11/25) - notched three pins at Worthington Open (1/20) to take first place -also went 3-0 at Jimmie Open (1/27) -gained two wins in Big Ten play, one over Michigan State's Nick Palmieri (2/9) and one over Jordan McLaughlin of Iowa (2/18) - competed at first Big Ten Championships, going 0-2 - earned first letter. 2004-06: 2005 National Junior College champion at 197 pounds- became the first NJCAA champ in Highline Community College history - redshirted last season to maintain an additional year of eligibility. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2003 graduate of Spanaway High School - head coach was Paul Greely • won the state title as a senior - also lettered three times in football and track. PERSONAL: Communication major -son of Nick and Nina Malamura - born October 13, 1984 - enjoys snowboarding and wakeboarding. |
| Jason Gray- was the number 2 ranked wrestler in the nation as a freshman at 149 lbs. Jason also won the Region 18 championships as a freshman. He finished 7th after losing in the quarterfinals to the eventual champion David Dejesus. In 2010, Gray was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Region 18 Championships. He then went on to finish 2nd in the nation 3-2. Jason lost to a wrestler who won his second national title. Gray will be redshirting in 2011. He is already a 2 x All-American. |
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Marshall Giovannini - Marshall finished 2nd in the nation in 2008 out of nowhere at 157lbs. He was then forced to take a medical redshirt in 2009, and finished 4th in 2010. Marshall is an incredible competitor, and always believes he is the best. He may not have the title, but I felt he was the best wrestler in the national tournament both years. There were some questionable calls that set him back. Marshall finished as a 2 x All-American, and one of the best wrestlers I have coached. Marshall went on to wrestle 1 year a Division 2 school in Boston called American International. He is now currently at Washington State University studying to be a pharmacist |
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Justin Purves- always got Highline rolling quickly at 125 lbs. He was an All-American in 2009, and then added his second All-American honors in 2010. Purves has been one of the best wrestlers ever to wrestle at 125 lbs. for Highline. |
| Aaron Smith - Aaron was overlooked coming out of high school. However, he proved that he is one of the best in the nation by earning All-American honors at 133 lbs. by placing 4th nationally. In 2010, Aaron added his second All-American honors by placing 4th again.. He is probably the best athlete I have ever coached. |
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Pat Bradley - All-American
(8th) Pat had one of the most
devastating force halfs. He
pinned several people on the
way to earning All-American
honors.
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Brad Padgett-
earned his 4th All-American status by placing 3rd in the
NCAA division II Championships. Brad became
a 4 x All-American at the National Division 2 wrestling
championships. Brad was a 2 x All-American at Highline,
and added two more All-American finished at St. Cloud,
MN. Brad placed 4th as a junior and 3rd as a
senior. |
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| 2006/07 Yakima Community College | |||
| 149 Michael Markey | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 157 Justin Studer | 5th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 165 Pano Dreves | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 174 Lionel Orji | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 184 Brad Padgett |
1st Regionals - Most Outstanding Wrestler |
National Finalist 2nd | |
| 197 Zach Nimms | 2nd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 2005-2006 Southwestern Oregon | |||
| 125 Desean Willis | 4th Region | National Qualifier | 7th
Nationals, All-American |
| 141 Tanner McCoy | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 149 Justin Studer | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 157 Michael Markey | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 165 Norman Orr | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 174 Lionel Orji | 6th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 184 Brad Padgett | 1st Region | Outstanding Wrestler | |
| HWT. Raymond Pouncy | 4th Region | 5th Nation, All-American |
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| 2004-05 Highline Community College | |||
| 125 Kyle McCarron | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 133 Vinh Tran | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 141 Jason Mendez | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 149 Jon Muri | 2nd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 184 Dan Caldwell | 2nd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 197 Yura Malamura |
(Most Outstanding Wrestler - Region 18) |
National
Champion |
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| HWT. Jake Peterson | 2nd Region | ||
| 2003-04 North Idaho | |||
| 25 Kyle McCarron | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 133 Francisco Gonzalez | 2nd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 141 Jason Mendez | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 149 Brandon Hunte | 2nd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 157 Skyler Marler | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 197 Pat Bradley | 2nd Region |
8th Nationals (All-American) |
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| HWT. Jake Peterson | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| 02-03 CLACKAMUS | |||
| Peter Puccio | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 01-02 RICKS | |||
| Bobby Brokenshire (133) | 3rd Region | 6th
Place Nationals |
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| Carlos Adamy (141) | 2nd Region | 3rd
Nationals (All-American) |
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| Wayne Swartz (165) | 4th Region | 3rd
Nationals (All-American) |
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| Joe Castro (174) | 1st Region | 4th Nationals
(All-American) |
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| Chris Babka (184) | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| Trevor Smith (197) | 1st Region | 3rd Nationals
(All-American) |
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| Ty Satiacum (285) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 00-01YVCC | |||
| Carlos Adamy (133) | 2nd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Shad Lierley (141) | 2nd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Steve Grimm (149) | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| Ben Barkley (157) | 2nd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Andy Olson (174) | 2nd Region | 5th Nationals (All-American) | |
| Trevor Smith (197) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Anthony Hamilton (285) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 99-00 SW Oregon. CC | |||
| Shad Lierley (141) | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| Joe Castro (157) | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| Brian Wiehle (165) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Jeremiah Barney (174) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Brian Loska (197) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Anthony Hamilton (285) | 3rd Region | 7th Nationals (All-American) | |
| 98-99 Highline | |||
| Eric Warden (165) | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| Jesse Barnet (174) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| John Morgan (184) | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| Trevor Howard (197) | 1st Region | 5th Nationals (All-American) | |
| Jason Olson (285) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 97-98 North Idaho | |||
| Nelson Crisanto (125) | 2nd Region | 5th Nationals (All-American) | |
| Andy Clark (133) | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| Jesse Barnet (157) | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| Adam Catterlin (167) | 1st Region | 4th Nationals (All-American) | |
| Trevor Howard (197) | 1st Region | 3rd Nationals (All-American) | |
| 96-97 Clackamas | |||
| Nelson Crisanto (118) | 1st Region |
7th
Nationals (All-American) |
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| Matt Julian (134) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Jens Pulver (142) | 1st Region |
7th
Nationals (All-American) |
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| James Clark (150) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Eric Senrud (158) | 4th Region | National Qualifier | |
| Brian Donahue (177) | 2nd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Ken Kobes (190) | 1st Region |
7th
Nationals (All-American) |
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| 95-96 Ricks | |||
| Jason Bosshart (118) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Jens Pulver (142) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Jarud Pierson (150) | 1st Region |
7th Nationals (All-American) |
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| Brian Donahue (167) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| 94-95 Lower Columbia | |||
| Jarud Pierson (150) | 2nd Region |
8th Nationals (All-American) |
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| Jared Lancaster (158) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Rob Coy (167) | 1st Region |
7th Nationals (All-American) |
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| Nathan Kamp (177) | 1st Region | National Qualifier | |
| 93-94 Yakima Valley | |||
| Paul Kaiser (118) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |
| Scott Dennis (150) | 1st Region |
3rd Nationals
(All-American) |
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| Dom Vajaro (275) | 3rd Region | National Qualifier | |