Central Kitsap wrestling

Head coach: Mike Harter

2016-17 record: 3-4

Top Returners: Zach Wheeler, senior; Mike Lamb, senior; Gabe Back, junior; Camerion Reines, junior; Payton Kelleher, sophomore; Brittani Smith, sr.

Key newcomers: Shayne Hew-Len, freshman.

Outlook: Central Kitsap have a large group of freshmen participating this year, meaning they will be short on experience. Wheeler was a state alternate and Lamb was a regional alternate, both should have good seasons. Expectations have also been raised for Raines, Kelleher and the young Hew-Lin, who is expected to wrestle well at 12o or 126. Nate Larson also returns after being injured for the past two years. Unfortunately, Kayana Wysocki has been lost to a season-ending injury on the girls side after being a regional participant last year, but senior captain Smith is a returning regional participant. The Cougars will wrestle a tough schedule, but the hope is the experience will serve them well as the season goes on.

Schedule: Dec. 2, 9 a.m., Edmonds Invitational | Dec. 7, 7 p.m. at Peninsula | Dec. 8, 7 p.m. at Olympic | Dec. 9, TBD, duals at Olympic | Dec. 15-16, 10 a.m., Hammerhead Invitational at Kitsap Pavillion | Dec. 19, 10 a.m., quad meet at Timberline | Dec. 22, 10 a.m., Hawkins JV & Girls Tournament at North Mason | Dec. 23, 10 a.m., North Mason Classic at North Mason | Dec. 29, 1 p.m., Pacific Coast Wrestling Championships at Mountain View | Jan. 4, 7 p.m. at Capital | Jan. 5-6, 9 a.m., Gut Check Invitational at Kitsap Pavillion | Jan. 11, 7 p.m., at Yelm | Jan. 13, 4 p.m., Mat Man Classic at Walla Walla | Jan. 18, 7 p.m. at Shelton | Jan. 25, 6 p.m., North Kitsap | Jan. 27, 10 a.m., All Comers Tournament at Sequim | Feb. 2-3, TBD, SSC League Meet at North Thurston.