Berlin High School Grapplers Qualify for State Open

GUILFORD, CT — A trio of wrestlers from Berlin High School will be competing in the State Open next weekend, following impressive performances in the Class M championships at Guilford High School.

The Redcoats had an individual champion and two other placewinners, winding up 10th in team competition with 99 points.

For the first time, Ellis Tech won the Class M title, compiling 213.5 points to outdistance Foran's 183.5. Guilford was third with 170 points.

The State Open will begin Friday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven.

Here are the individual Class M weight class champions, as well as other placewinners from Berlin. For complete results, click here.

• 106 - Logan Smith, Waterford
• 113 - Sean Johnson, Ellis Tech
• 120 - Daniel Veleas, Berlin
• 126 - Anthony Devanny, Ellis Tech
• 132 - Baltazar Gonzalez, Ellis Tech
• 138 - Cole Blair, Ellis Tech
• 145 - Avery Shay, New Fairfield
• 152 - Michael Ross, Foran
• 160 - Mckayd Larose, Guilford
• 170 - Mason Laflam, Lyman Memorial/Windham Tech
• 182 - William Magrino, New Fairfield
• 195 - David Verizzi, Lyman Memorial/Windham Tech
• 220 - Jack Six, Guilford
• 285 - Nicholas Martone, Platt

Other Berlin placewinners

• 2nd - Nick Arborio, 113
• 4th - Joshua Veleas, 152

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