Bulldogs Send Eleven to State: Eylar Wins District Title, Seven Reach the Podium

ELLENSBURG, WA — The Ellensburg Bulldogs left their mark on the WIAA District 5 2A Championships, qualifying 11 wrestlers for the state tournament after a weekend of high-stakes battles. Highlighting the tournament was a dominant championship run by Cash Eylar, who led a group of five finalists and eleven total state qualifiers.

The Champion: Cash Eylar Rules 132

At 132 lbs, Cash Eylar was untouchable. He blazed through his bracket with a 16-second pin followed by back-to-back technical falls to reach the finals. In the 1st-place match, Eylar showed championship poise, edging out Othello’s Daniel Gonzalez in a 9-8 thriller to claim the District title and lead the Bulldogs with 27 team points.

Finalists and Podium Finishers

Joining Eylar in the finals were Kyler Mays (106 lbs), Wyatt Winston (144 lbs), and Silas Stewman (285 lbs), all of whom earned hard-fought silver medals. Mays punched his ticket with a gritty 4-3 decision in the semifinals, while Stewman dominated his way to the final with two sub-minute pins and an 18-0 technical fall.

The State Bound 11

With the top five from each weight class advancing, the following Bulldogs have officially punched their tickets to the state tournament:

• Cash Eylar (132): 1st Place
• Kyler Mays (106): 2nd Place
• Wyatt Winston (144): 2nd Place
• Silas Stewman (285): 2nd Place
• Wyatt Green (150): 3rd Place
• Sealy Graham (190): 3rd Place
• Cash Calhoun (190): 4th Place
• Wyatt Jenks (215): 4th Place
• Peyton Disch (132): 5th Place
• Lane Magruder (144): 5th Place
• Samuel Henderson (285): 5th Place

Grit in the Consolation Rounds

The Bulldogs proved their depth in the consolation brackets, where many secured their state berths with their backs against the wall. Wyatt Green (150) and Sealy Graham (190) both battled back to take third place in dominant fashion. Green secured a first-period pin in the consolation semis before winning his bronze medal match with a 14-0 major decision. Graham was equally impressive, recording three straight pins in the consolation rounds before defeating teammate Cash Calhoun in the 3rd-place match.

At 132 lbs, Peyton Disch showed incredible resilience. After a quarterfinal loss, he won a 16-13 sudden-victory thriller to keep his season alive, eventually taking 5th with a dominant 9-0 major decision. Similarly, Lane Magruder (144) and Samuel Henderson (285) both won their 5th-place “must-win” matches to ensure their seasons continue.

While they finished just outside the state-qualifying top five, Isaac Panattoni (106), Juan Maravilla (113), and Aden Flores (165) all earned 6th-place finishes, contributing valuable points to the Bulldogs’ overall team score.

These 11 athletes will now prepare for the season’s ultimate stage, looking to carry the momentum of their District success into the state championships. CLICK HERE for more information about Mat Classic XXXVII.