2 Mendham Wrestlers Qualify for State Championship Tournament in Atlantic City

In New Jersey, the pinnacle of high school wrestling comes on a mat in the southeast corner of the state. Only few have the opportunity to reach Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, even less have their hands raised at the end of the final weekend of the wrestling season.

But for two Mendham High School wrestlers, that opportunity has now been earned.

Eric Friedman and Aaron Flitcroft will represent the Mendham Minutemen in Atlantic City, emerging from their individual weight classes in the Region 1 tournament, according to nj.com.

Both dominated their district tournaments earning a spot in their respective weight classes for the regions.

Friedman took third place in the 138 pound category, and Flitcroft also came in third at 220 pounds at the Region 1 tournament over the weekend.

The top 24 finishers – first, second, and third from each of the eight districts – from across the state will meet in Atlantic City to be crowned the champion at their respective weight class, with matches beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6, and going through the weekend until winners are crowned on Sunday, March 8.

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