Stories By Gerry deSimas, Jr. , Connecticut Wrestling Online
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College
/ 6 years agoCoast Guard’s Paul Detwiler is NEWA wrestler of the year
Coast Guard sophomore Paul Detwiler was named the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) wrestler of the year by the organization. Detwiler,...
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News
/ 6 years agoFrank Kapral, an advocate for wrestling in Connecticut, has died
Captain Frank Kapral, the former wrestling coach at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London and supporter of wrestling and...
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High School
/ 6 years agoSimsbury’s Ty Finn ties state record with 55 victories this winter
SIMSBURY, March 18, 2020 — Simsbury High junior Ty Finn had the most wins in the state this season in wrestling....
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High School
/ 6 years agoNHSCA hopes to hold national tournaments in late May in Virginia Beach
The National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) said Friday that they would hold their annual high school national wrestling tournaments on...
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College
/ 6 years agoNCAA cancels three national championship tournaments
The 2020 collegiate wrestling season is over. Due to concerns about the coronavirus, the NCAA canceled all of their remaining winter...
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High School
/ 6 years agoHand High wrestling coach David D’Alessio passes away
David D’Alessio, who worked with the Hand High wrestling program for more than 30 years, died on Sunday, March 8. D’Alessio...
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High School
/ 6 years agoDanbury wins third New England championship in four years
METHUEN, Mass., March 8, 2020 – Connecticut has been participating in the New England wrestling championship meet since 1987. In the...
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College
/ 6 years agoCamacho earns OW honors at ACC Tournament, qualifies for NCAA tourney
Danbury native Jakob Camacho is going to the NCAA Division I tournament in two weeks. Camacho, a redshirt freshman at North...
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High School
/ 6 years agoTen girls win championships at CIAC’s Girls Invitational
NEW HAVEN, February 29, 2020 – Four girls have won medals in the CIAC championships meets highlighted by Montville’s Jessica Bennett...
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High School
/ 6 years ago2020 New England championships at a glance
56th annual New England championships At Meuthen, Mass. Date: Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 Participants: Top 7 wrestlers from...
