TACOMA – Western Washington University freshman Monica Gruszecki recorded a national provisional qualifying mark in winning the women’s javelin at the Joe Peyton Invitational held March 10 at Baker Stadium on the campus of the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma.

Gruszecki, a Meadowdale High School graduate, had a meet-record throw of 146 feet, 10 inches on her first attempt, and surpassed 140 feet on multiple throws during the Vikings’ first outdoor meet of the season.

Attaining a provisional mark means Gruszecki has a chance to compete at the 25th annual Women’s NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 24-26 at the Irwin Belk Complex at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. Gruszecki’s result at the Joe Peyton Invitational will be ranked against other provisional qualifers, and if her name is high enough she will be invited to nationals.

Other Viking winners at the Peyton Invitational included senior and Stanwood alum Kim Bascom, who won the women’s triple jump with a distance of 37.75 feet, and junior and Monroe alum Bryan Lucke, who won the men’s pole vault by clearing 13 feet, 11.25 inches.

Wrestling

Paeth, Forrest record first-round pins at Sons of Thunder: Evan Paeth and Jack Forrest recorded first-round pins to win their weight classes and lead a strong showing by the Everett Wrestling Club at the Sons of Thunder Wrestling Tournament held March 10 at Bellingham High School.

Paeth was victorious in the Cadet 145-pound division and Forrest was tops in the Cadet 105-1101/2 group.

Michael Reyes (Schoolboy/girl 80) and Tyler Pound (Cadet 135) of the Everett Wrestling Club won their classes by decision.

Jamell Carroll (Bantam 55), Jessie Lopez (Novice 75), John Otto (Cadet 105-1101/2) and Alec Bird (Cadet 189) recorded second-place finishes. Gavin Jones (Novice 85), Dylan Stratis (Cadet 125), Jerry Contreras (Cadet 175), Daniel Lopez (Cadet 215-236) and Tyler Carson (Junior 215) finished third in their classes.

Hockey

Golden Bears, Glacier Bears win youth division titles: The Everett Youth Hockey House League crowned its squirt (ages 9-10) and pee wee (11-12) champions on March 3 at the Comcast Community Ice Rink.

The Golden Bears defeated the Fiery-Fox Bears 3-1 to earn the squirt crown. Playing for the Golden Bears were Paul Champo of Everett, Axl Cluphf of Everett, Garrett Jones of Snohomish, JaCynda Mattern-McArthur of Everett, Liam O’Kelley of Arlington, Luke Pickar of Lynnwood, Hunter Reinhardt of Marysville, Bailey Shaver of Everett, Braden Stratton of Everett, and Blake Wells of Mukilteo. The Golden Bears were coached by Kevin Stevens and Jerry Pickar.

The Glacier Bears earned the pee wee title with a 5-1 victory over the Fiery-Fox Bears. The Glacier Bears’ roster included Ethan Anderson of Everett, Bradi Carpenter of Everett, Greg Grandley of Everett, Christian Linder of Lake Stevens, Tim Manhardt of Stanwood, Cody Michaud of Snohomish, Kevin Morris of Snohomish, Matthew Ness of Marysville, Brendan Smith of Everett, and Kyle Whitacre of Everett. The Glacier Bears were coached by Joe Manhardt and Jon Carpenter.

Softball

Hale powers Bearcats: Willamette University junior first baseman Geneva Hale hit two home runs to help the Bearcats defeat Wheaton College 13-7 and advance to the semifinals of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Leadoff Classic Saturday in Panama City, Fla.

Hale, a Shorecrest High School graduate, hit a grand slam in the first inning and added a two-run home run in the fifth inning, finishing the game 2-for-2 with six RBI.

Hale had a .615 batting average, six home runs and 16 RBI to lead the Bearcats to a 5-0 record in tournament pool play.

In the semifinals, Willamettte defeated Chapman 8-1 to advance to the final against the University of St. Thomas (Minn.), where the Bearcats lost 4-0.

Gymnastics

Leading Edge teams win in Idaho: Teams from Everett’s Leading Edge Gymnastics Academy earned first-place trophies in Levels 4 through 9 at the Boise State Gymnastics Open held March 2-3 on the campus of Boise State University.

In Level 4, Ashley Albrecht of Everett finished first in the all-around in the Child division with 37.950 points, Alexandra Carney of Everett placed first (37.600) in the Tens division, and Jennifer Erickson of Mukilteo placed first (37.800) in the Juniors division. Olga Yevsyugov of Everett placed first (37.900) in the Level 5 Tens division and Kasandra Numair of Everett placed first (36.7250) in the Child division.

Danielle Wilson of Marysville finished first (36.700) in the Level 6 Child division, and Erin Thomas of Kenmore placed first (36.075) in the Junior Division. Jordan Widener of Snohomish finished first (38.175) in the Level 7 Junior division, and Jeia Villacis of Everett placed first the Childs division (37.975).

In Level 8, Gina Puccio of Redmond was first (37.700) in the Juniors division and Carah Solemsaas of Lake Stevens finished first (37.450) in the Child division. Kailie Ponto of Kenmore placed first (37.775) in the Level 9 Junior Division.