The Wantagh Warriors won their first pool match in the NYS Team Championships defeating Carthage HS by a score of 39-21. Earlier Carthage ended up being the spoiler narrowly defeating Middletown HS in pool play. In the second match, Wantagh defeated Middletown by a score of 40-32. Earlier in the year, Middleton defeated Minisink Valley who was at that time ranked number on in the State.
Coming out of pool play and advancing into the cross matches, Wantagh was matched up vs Plainedge HS from Section 8 for the 4th match of the year. Plainedge had faced off against the Warriors three times this season owning a 2-1 record. Let me point out that Wantagh won the Conference Championships in Section 8 to earn our trip to Syracuse in the last match in Section 8.
Wantagh came up one point short losing by a score of 30-29 as Plainedge came away from the match and advanced into the finals where they defeated Minisink Valley section 9 and came away as Champions. Wantagh had a great season losing three matches all year to the same team and earned their fourth trip in six years to the State Championships.
A great year and a team effort. The coaches and the wrestler did a great job. We have all the heart, effort and determination every year. Off season wrestling makes the difference. If you play other sports it is vital to join the wrestling team for strength, speed, coordination, agility and to showcase your ability to play on more that one sport. It builds character.
Thank you for all your support. Now onto the Qualifers and County Championships at Hofstra University to see who earns a trip to the individual championships and finally to Albany for the chance at the gold ring a New York State Championship. Last year Joe and Anthony Clem finished second while Jessie finished third.