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Three state wrestlers earn first team NWCA All-American honors

Three wrestlers raised in Connecticut earned first team All-American honors in balloting by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). Former Ellis...

Ryan Jack repeats as state wrestler of the year; All-State teams announced

DANBURY – For just the third time in state history, a wrestler has been named the state wrestler of the year...

Huskies earn another top five finish at NCWA national championships

It was the last big wrestling tournament held before sporting events across the nation were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

Danbury, Xavier finish 2019-20 as champions and undefeated

Two Connecticut high school wrestling teams went undefeated this season – New England champion Danbury and Class L champion Xavier-Middletown. Connecticut...

Coast 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,...

Simsbury’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....

Two Connecticut girls remain nationally ranked

Two Connecticut wrestlers remain nationally ranked in the most recent high school girls wrestling rankings of the season. Bristol Eastern sophomore...

NCAA 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...

Hand 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...

Danbury 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...