In the last duel meets of the calender year, Middlesex wrestlers competed against St. Sebastians and Concord Academy in a very well wrestled athletic competition.

The first match against Concord Academy held the audience captive for the first half of the match.  The team score after the halfway mark was very close and at one point the Middlesex team was down 18 to 30.  But, the last five wrestlers won consecutively and the final four recorded pins.  Those with victories included Nathan 2012, Tae Hwan 2014, Jeff M. 2012, Anthony B. 2012, Jack P. 2012, Dan C. 2012, and Gil 2012.  With Alex F. 2012 pulling in a forfeit at heavyweight.

Final Score Middlesex 45  Concord Academy 30

The JV matches were very impressive with wins in five separate matches.Fantastic showing by the squad!

The second match of the day was even closer.  After explaining the forfeit scoring to several parents, the coaches noted that before forfeits, the score would have been tied 24-24.  But, after the final tally of forfeits the St Seb's team pulled out the narrow victory 42-36. 

The team wrestled extremely well with a few substitutions to the starting line-up due to illness.  Outstanding wrestling from Tae Hwan 2014, Jordan P 2014, and Nathan C 2012. led the team in recording pins in all three matches.  Finally, an outstanding performance from Alex F. 2012 at heavyweight showed the agility and talent that he has developed over the last year.

For those following the stats on this one......Matches wrestled 9 

Middlesex wrestlers had four pins  St. Seb's had three pins.Total matches were in favor of St. Seb's 5-4 with St. Seb's picking up two close decisions.

Forfeits five total, St. Seb's three for 18 pts and Middlesex two for 12 points.

Final score, St. Seb's 42  MX 36 very very good match.

The wrestlers are off to compete in the academic world next.  The squad will be in testing week until next Friday........Good Luck.