Mathews claims 152-pound regional title

North Mason senior Jake Mathews won the 152-pound tournament at the Region 2 2A wrestling tournament Saturday in Belfair.

Mathews won his opening match by pin in 18 seconds against Washington's Kai'lee Hale before earning a technical fall win against Orting's Talgat Aldabergen. Mathews defeated Bremerton's Brennan Galloway by a 14-4 major decision to capture the title.

North Mason junior Pedro Salvador finished second in the 145-pound tournament. Salvador earned an opening victory by pin against White River's Trevor King and pinned White River's Caleb Dale in the semifinals. He lost in a 7-4 d...