Thurston wrestler Denise Binford wins her match against Ontario’s Abby Osei to advance to the finals of the 2019 OSAA Wrestling State Championships Feb. 23, 2019, in Portland, Ore.
Binford stretches while Thurston assistant coach Guy Harris talks to an official before a match at the state high school wrestling championship in Portland.
Binford maneuvers beneath a hold during a semi-final match at the state wrestling championship in Portland. She won the match, advancing to the final in her weight class.
Binford returns an affirmative gesture to her coaches during a match at the state championship in Portland.
Thurston’s head wrestling coach Mike Simmons speaks to Binford after a match at the state high school wrestling championship in Portland.
Binford paces in a warmup area between matches at the state championship in Portland.
Binford, right, squares off with Cottage Grove’s Raina Herzog for the title in their weight class at the state high school wrestling championship.
Binford, right, squares off with Cottage Grove’s Raina Herzog for the title in their weight class at the state high school wrestling championship.
Binford stands atop the second-place podium after Cottage Grove’s Raina Herzog grappled her way to their weight class title at the state high school wrestling championship.