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Gallery: Day 2 at Mat Classic XXXV

Bella Phillips flips their opponent during the state title match.
Bella Phillips flips their opponent during the state title match. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Bella Phillips is lifted into the air by their coach after winning the 190-pound state title.
Bella Phillips is lifted into the air by their coach after winning the 190-pound state title. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Squalicum senior Bella Phillips raises their arm after winning the girls 1B/2B/1A/2A 190-pound state championship Saturday, Feb. 17, during Mat Classic XXXV at the Tacoma Dome.
Squalicum senior Bella Phillips raises their arm after winning the girls 1B/2B/1A/2A 190-pound state championship Saturday, Feb. 17, during Mat Classic XXXV at the Tacoma Dome. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Ferndale’s Wyatt Strait tries to take down Yelm’s Jonah Smith in the 3A/4A 285-pound state title match. Strait lost 9-2.
Ferndale’s Wyatt Strait tries to take down Yelm’s Jonah Smith in the 3A/4A 285-pound state title match. Strait lost 9-2. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Ferndale’s Wyatt Strait battles for hand control with Yelm’s Jonah Smith during the 285-pound state title match.
Ferndale’s Wyatt Strait battles for hand control with Yelm’s Jonah Smith during the 285-pound state title match. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
A tear rolls down the cheek of Mount Baker’s Daniel Washburn as his brother, Elijah Washburn, talks to him after losing to Cashmere’s Hugh Wheeler in a 1A 157-pound championship.
A tear rolls down the cheek of Mount Baker’s Daniel Washburn as his brother, Elijah Washburn, talks to him after losing to Cashmere’s Hugh Wheeler in a 1A 157-pound championship. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Mount Baker’s Daniel Washburn attempts to take Cashmere’s Hugh Wheeler to the mat in his 8-4 loss in the 1A 157-pound championship match.
Mount Baker’s Daniel Washburn attempts to take Cashmere’s Hugh Wheeler to the mat in his 8-4 loss in the 1A 157-pound championship match. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Lynden’s Belen Lopez has her arm raised after beating Toppenish’s Islah Alcala for third place.
Lynden’s Belen Lopez has her arm raised after beating Toppenish’s Islah Alcala for third place. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Meridian's Kennedy Farrar tries to throw her opponent.
Meridian's Kennedy Farrar tries to throw her opponent. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Mount Baker’s Wyatt Freeman struggles in his match against Vashon Island’s Chase Bradrick.
Mount Baker’s Wyatt Freeman struggles in his match against Vashon Island’s Chase Bradrick. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Squalicum’s Bella Phillips puts an arm bar on their opponent before pinning her Saturday, Feb. 17 during day two of Mat Classic XXXV at the Tacoma Dome.
Squalicum’s Bella Phillips puts an arm bar on their opponent before pinning her Saturday, Feb. 17 during day two of Mat Classic XXXV at the Tacoma Dome. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Meridian’s Regan Swope struggles to escape her opponent.
Meridian’s Regan Swope struggles to escape her opponent. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Lynden’s Belen Lopez is wrapped up by Napavine’s Maya Kunkel.
Lynden’s Belen Lopez is wrapped up by Napavine’s Maya Kunkel. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Blaine's Lucyanna Dahl lifts her opponent for a takedown.
Blaine's Lucyanna Dahl lifts her opponent for a takedown. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Mount Baker's Tyla Olson celebrates winning her match by hugging coach Clyde Blockley.
Mount Baker's Tyla Olson celebrates winning her match by hugging coach Clyde Blockley. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Meridian’s Rhett Duersch is blinded by his head gear.
Meridian’s Rhett Duersch is blinded by his head gear. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Blaine’s Victor Gervol tries for a last-minute throw in his loss to Omak’s Noah Morago-Bigboy.
Blaine’s Victor Gervol tries for a last-minute throw in his loss to Omak’s Noah Morago-Bigboy. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Riverside’s Peter DesRoches, left, walks off in tears after losing to Mount Baker’s Daniel Washburn. The match was called after DesRoches exceeded the blood time limit.
Riverside’s Peter DesRoches, left, walks off in tears after losing to Mount Baker’s Daniel Washburn. The match was called after DesRoches exceeded the blood time limit. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Nooksack Valley’s Wyatt Bacon tries to turn over his opponent.
Nooksack Valley’s Wyatt Bacon tries to turn over his opponent. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Blaine’s Cal Fitzgerald tries to escape from his opponent.
Blaine’s Cal Fitzgerald tries to escape from his opponent. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Mount Baker’s Andrew Montieth turns his opponent over.
Mount Baker’s Andrew Montieth turns his opponent over. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Fifteen Whatcom County wrestlers competed for medals during day two of Mat Classic XXXV on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Tacoma Dome.

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