The wrestling team offered to run the several miles to the away match at Concord Academy, but since the snow caused the traffic to be unpredictable they took their energy to the mats.
Fired up and ready to avenge the loss way back in December, The Middlesex wrestlers dominated against the team from across town. Even after giving up several forfeits, the team managed a 40-30 win.
For individual highlights, please see below:
Starting at 285, and 106 both forfeited to Concord Academy
113lbs senior Hunt H.'13 gearing up for his final New England tournament this coming weekend, was in fantastic form as he pinned his opponent.
120lbs Caleb '16 took on a varsity match with great energy, but was not able to overcome his challenger.
126lbs Tae S.'14 followed with a tough win at one weight higher than his regular weight class pulling out the gutsy victory.
132lbs Jivan P' '16 had his opponent just pinned but lost the position and eventually his opponent scored a few more points to steal the win.
138lbs Gabe S. '15 wrestled very well, pinning his opponent.
Jordan P. '14 wins wrestler of the week honors for his solid performance at 145lbs.A very good Concord wrestler took the match to the final seconds but it was Jordan who came away with the hard-fought victory.
152lbs Wesley T '13 in his final match, wrestled with great energy and balance taking the score to 6-5 with 25 seconds, but a skilled switch from his opponent stole the victory.
160lbs Andrew Z. '16 wrestled an upperclassmen from Concord and took the loss even though his hard work at practice has been an inspiration and hint of things to come.
170lbs Thad P.'13 took on an excellent wrestler. He showed with great skill and strength, winning the match 5-3.
182lbs George M.'15 wrestled very well using speed and agility with bursts of energy to dominate his opponent and win by pin.
Finally, at 195lbs Robert Z. '13 was in top form with a pin over the Concord Academy last wrestler to bring the final score to MX 40 Concord Academy 30.
220lbs Steven Z. took the forfeit
Great victory for the team !! Congratulations on an excellent week.
