Wethersfield High School Grapplers Qualify for State Open

BRISTOL, CT — A pair of wrestlers from Wethersfield High School will be competing in the State Open next weekend, following impressive performances in the Class L championships at Bristol Central High School.

For the first time since 1996, Bristol Eastern won the Class L title, edging New Milford by a 231-230 margin. Daniel Hand was third with 143.5 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 L weight class champions, as well as placewinners from Wethersfield. For complete results, click here.

• 106 - Jarod Kosman, Fitch
• 113 - Devon Schoenberger, South Windsor
• 120 - Collin Lindner, New Milford
• 126 - Mel Ortiz, New Milford
• 132 - Demetre Carnot, Maloney
• 138 - Joshua Kowalski, Simsbury
• 145 - Carson Licastri, Immaculate/Barlow
• 152 - Mathew Pangle, Pomperaug
• 160 - Michael Barrett, Bristol Eastern
• 170 - Trinadad Gonzalez, Bristol Eastern
• 182 - Zachary Marquis, Bristol Eastern
• 195 - Dakota Grover, Fitch
• 220 - Renelson Michel, New London
• 285 - Michael Burchell, Daniel Hand

Wethersfield placewinners

• 3rd - Michelangelo Bolorin, 138
• 5th - Austin Harnish, 195

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