The Merrimack Valley Conference has already prided itself on being the most effective league within the state from prime to backside.
Good luck making an attempt to debate that this yr.
The MVC has already flexed its muscle tissues as evidenced by the truth that 5 members faculties gained completely different tournaments on the identical day. The depth of high quality groups within the league is horrifying good and there appears to be no letup.
“I thought the league was tough last year and it’s even tougher this year,” stated Chelmsford coach Chris Piscione. “I warned the kids before the start of the season that the league schedule is very hard and they are going to be challenged.”
Chelmsford will likely be led by standout heavyweight Thomas Brown, Jack Walsh (160), Manny Marshall (152), Aidan Sherman (182) and Bobby Hennessey (138). Central Catholic returns plenty of expertise in Cole Glynn (106), Jackie Dehney (120), Nick Spero (132), Ashley Dehney (138), James Bohenrko (145), Jason Belkis (152), Mark Pappalardo (160), Nate Blanchette (182), Luke Guifrida (285) in addition to transfers Isiah Santiago (113) and Caden Chase (170).
Methuen ran away from the sector on the Anthony Lisitano Memorial behind Anthony Demaio (126), Dominic Gangi (113), Dylan Panas (220), Jared Rao (195), Joseph Bolduc (182), Joseph Tavares (120) and Vincent Demaio (152). Things are trying vivid at Lowell as soon as once more as Damien Pak (126), Emmett Logan (106) and Quin Foyle (152) lead a group able to making noise.
Andover is led by Yandel Morales (106), Jason Ballou (120), Nick Archambault (126), Lucas Oliveira (160), Will Sheehan (182) and Jason Osborne (285). Brent Nicolosi (160), Michael Morris (106), Cale Wood Jr. (120), Jayden Flanagan (152) are again for Haverhill together with freshmen Shea Morris (113) and Matt Harold (220).
The MVC groups will likely be gunning for St. John’s Prep, which dominated the New England scene final yr. The Eagles gained each postseason match, together with the New Englands, changing into the primary Bay State faculty to seize that elusive crown since Lowell in 2007. Back for Manny Costa are Alex Schaeublin (113), Rawson Iwanicki (160), Elias Hajali (126), heavyweights Charlie Smith and Alex Bajoras together with switch Jayden D’Ambrosio (138).
Shawsheen is one other group which has the aptitude to emerge as the highest canine in Division 1 because the Rams have huge numbers and most of them are underclassmen. All-Scholastics James Tildsley (132) and Sidney Tildsley (138) lead a proficient group which incorporates Brayton Carbone (120) and Caleb Caceres (145).
Adilson Galvao has executed a terrific job turning Taunton right into a Hockomock League energy. Back for the Tigers are Ethan Harris (182), Logan Frank (220), Ben Mandeville (145), Xavier Sandoval (132). Natick will likely be led by Louie Linton (120), Shaun McLaughlin (132), Mike Anniballi (160), Tucker Vician (182) and Bennett Sonneborn (195).
Newton North will depend on Benjamin Brenner (152), Jon Jaregui (182), Marcus Davis (285) and Alex Morefield (195) to paved the way because the youthful wrestlers mature. Framingham is trying to the likes of Dan Sullivan (126), Diego Rivera (132) and Charlie Cosgrove (160), whereas Newton South needs to be stable within the decrease weights with Alex Rhein (113), Freya Munshi (120), Dylan Kadish (126) and Tyler Kadish (138).
Milford rolled to the Div. 2 state title final yr and has its sights set on a repeat efficiency. New England hevayweight champion Hampton Haye is again together with Aidan Baum (113), Mikey Boulanger (126), Ryan Donovan (152) and Robbie Lyons (120). Minnechaug could possibly be a group to reckon with as Cam Ice (145) and Elliott Humphries (152) lead a stable group of returnees.
Hingham returns Jack Kelleher (138), Mike Schwartz (182) and Sam Oppedisano (220). Bridgewater-Raynham has one of many higher 195-pounders in Nathan Leach, whereas Cole Bearce (160) and Heath McGilvray (220) captured titles for Plymouth South on the Devin Ness Tournament. Sharon is led by Ashmith Yeruva (106), Vehnil Rangaraman (120), Cam Birnbaum (126), Nick Varvak (132) and Cormac Horlbogen (182).
Melrose dominated the roost in Div. 3 and Larry “Legend” Tremblay will lean closely on captains Oto Albanese (160), Shea Fogarty (152), Alec McLaughlin (132/138) and heavyweight Brayden Marceau-Olayinka together with Michael Thomas (113).
Wakefield ought to have a stable dual-meet lineup as Gavin Bayers (113), Andrew Valley (126), Tommy Grover (132), Brian Fabbri (126/132), Oisin Cullen (145), Sean Callanan (152), Zach Arria (170), Joe Lamonica (195) and Aydin Lamb (138) return. Burlington’s prime wrestlers needs to be Marcus Tucci (182), Jaden Alford (170) and Ahmad Kiswani (195).
Tewksbury is one more sturdy entry from the MVC. The Redmen will likely be searching for huge issues from the likes of Jack Callahan (126), Hunter Johnson (145), Jack Donovan (138), Paxton Green (195), Sean Hirtle (170), Manny Mengata (220) and Nick Desisto (106). Triton has Ashton Wonson (220), Antonio Sforza (285) and Douglas Aylward (182).
Pete Zacchilli has Ashland trending in the suitable path. The Clockers have a pair of standouts in Patrick Deslauriers (220) and Adrian Guzman (152) in addition to Anton Puhach (182), Cameron Antoniuk (145), Liam Fleming (170) and Nora Quitt (138). Perennial contender Norton has Jason Winston (132), Gabriel Thomasson (170), Dimitar Yotsov (160) and Danyel Ayala (285) again.
Top wrestlers to look at
106: Cole Glynn (Central Catholic), Emmett Logan (Lowell), Charlie Lussier (Whitman-Hanson), Yandel Morales (Andover), Nick Desisto (Tewksbury)
113: Aidan Baum (Milford), Isiah Santiago (Central Catholic), Alex Schaeublin (St. John’s Prep). Michael Thomas (Melrose)
120: Miles Darling (Masconomet/Essex Tech), Conor Gavin (Waltham), Louie Linton (Natick), Brandon Winn (Brockton), Cale Wood Jr. (Haverhill)
126: Mikey Boulanger (Milford), Jack Callahan (Tewksbury), Elias Hajali (St. John’s Prep), Dylan Kadish (Newton South), Damien Pak (Lowell)
132: Shaun McLaughlin (Natick), Jonah Paulino (Monty Tech), Xavier Sandoval (Taunton)
138: Jayden D’Ambrosio (St. John’s Prep), Tyler Kadish (Newton South), Jack Kelleher (Hingham)
145: Matthew Bobola (Xaverian), James Bohenko (Central Catholic), Lucas Connolly (Northeast/Bishop Fenwick), Aidan Guiliani (Whitman-Hanson), Cam Ice (Minnechaug), Ben Mandeville (Taunton), Anthony Mann (Hanover)
152: Vincent Demaio (Methuen), Quin Foyle (Lowell), Adrian Guzman (Ashland), Elliot Humphries (Minnechaug), Hunter Johnson (Tewksbury), Mark Lattimore (Brockton), Drew McGourty (Braintree)
160: Oto Albanese (Melrose), Mike Anniballi (Natick), Brock Desmarais (Tyngsboro/Dracut), Rawson Iwanicki (St. John’s Prep), Brent Nicolosi (Haverhill), Noah Poirier (Taconic), Joseph Tully (Carver), Jack Walsh (Chelmsford)
170: Caden Chase (Central Catholic), Rafael Knapp (Algonquin)
182: Nate Blanchette (Central Catholic), Sam Dean (Minnechaug), Ethan Harris (Taunton), Mason Pellegri (Milton), Anton Puhach (Ashland), Tucker Vician (Natick)
195: Nathan Leach (Bridgewater-Raynham), Bennett Sonneborn (Natick), Mike Toppan (Gloucester)
220: Patrick Deslauriers (Ashland), Logan Frank (Taunton), Matt Harrold (Haverhill), Manny Mengata (Tewksbury), Jaydan Toppan (Gloucester), Ashton Wonson (Triton)
285: Thomas Brown (Chelmsford), Hampton Kaye-Kuter (Milford), Brayden Marceau-Olayinka (Melrose)
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