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John Glenn Wrestlers Earn Top Spots in NYS Tournament
John Glenn was one of only three schools to have three athletes place in the next tournament.
Three Elwood-John H. Glenn High School wrestlers recently earned top spots in the New York State Wrestling Tournament. Senior Damien Caffrey placed fourth at 220 lbs. in the competition, while junior Joe Franzese placed fourth at 182 lbs. Senior Zach Ancewicz placed second at 170 lbs.
Only the top 16 high school wrestlers in the state were invited to participate in the tournament. Elwood-John Glenn High School finished ninth in the state and was one of only three schools to have three athletes place in the next tournament.
The student-athletes will compete next at the National Tournament in Virginia Beach this April.
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Story by Syntax, Photo courtesy of the Elwood Union Free School District: (From left to right) Elwood-John H. Glenn High School senior Damien Caffrey, junior Joe Franzese, wrestling coach T.J. Brocking and senior Zach Ancewicz at the New York State Wrestling Tournament.
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