The 1972 Pirates wrestling team, coached by Glynn Moore, began their season ranked No. 1 in the state of Washington—and they proved that ranking every step of the way. The Pirates completed a perfect 29-and-0 season, including a dominant 32 to 11 victory over the second-ranked powerhouse, the Moses Lake Chiefs. After winning the Columbia Big Nine Conference Championship, the Pirates continued their run at Regionals, advancing 8 wrestlers to the WIAA State Championships. And once they reached State, they delivered again—sending 5 wrestlers to the title match, with 3 of them bringing home State Championships. The Wrestlers…. • Loren St George • Bill Downs • Jimmy Mathews • Gilbert Rodriguez • Earl Lee • Charles Vaught – 3rd place 102 lbs • Angelo Pleasant – 2nd place at 148 lbs • Nathan Pleasant – 2nd place at 129 lbs • Larry Lovato - STATE CHAMP @ 115 pounds • Cliff Luera – STATE CHAMP @ 172 lbs (also 1973 Champ!) • Big Greg Williams – STATE CHAMP at unlimited Pictured - Earl Lee, Bob Harris (standing for the Pleasants' and Greg), Steve Lovato (brother of Larry) and Cliff Luera.