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Two Grey Ghosts Seek to Advance to All-New England Wrestling Meet
Westford's Connor Peacock and Nate Tashjy head to Salem this weekend to seek a berth in the All-New England wrestling championships on Mar. 2.
's Connor Peacock and Nate Tashjy will be heading to the Massachusetts All-State wrestling tournament this weekend in Salem.
There they will face the top 18 wrestlers in their respective weight classes from schools of all sizes from across the Commonwealth.
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Senior captain and 120 pound division entrant Connor Peacock has had success throughout the season after earning individual honors as Dual County League 120 pound champion, Division 1 Sectional 120 pound champion, Sectional Outstanding Wrestler and placing 3rd at the Division 1 state tournament on route to a 35 – 4 record for the year.
Junior 220 pound division entrant Nate Tashjy also had a strong season, winning the Dual County League champion in his weight class,while placing second in the Division 1 Sectionals and placed sixth at the Division 1 state tournament.
Tashjy earned a 30 -7 record for the year.
The top six wrestlers in each weight class will advance to the All-New England tournament held in Providence, RI on Mar. 2nd.
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