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The 2018-19 Wrestling All-Stars

Shawn Conniff, King Philip

The junior captain is a two-time Divi-sion 2 Central Sectional champion, having

earned his most recent title at 195 pounds with three wins by pin. A product of New England Gold Wres-tling, Conniff advanced to finish second at Division 2 States and seventh at All- States. He then claimed four wins at the New England

Championships. A two-time Sun Chronicle All-Star and an All-Hockomock selection, he has surpassed 100 wins with a 103-24 overall record.

Luke Fitch, King Philip

The No. 1 seed in the Division 2 Cen-tral Sectional at 182 pounds made quick

work in his title pursuit with three wins by pin en route to claiming his first crown. A Hockomock League All-Star, Fitch took fourth in the Divi-sion 2 State competition and qualified for All-States. “He always devotes 100 percent to his wrestling,” said KP

coach John Adams of the senior captain. Fitch concluded his four-year career with a 102-46 record.

Mohammed Lotfi, King Philip

The 145-pound senior captain finished as the runner-up at both the Division 2 Cen-

tral Sectional and Division 2 state meets prior to earning the team’s best finish in the All-State competition where he took fifth place. A first-time Sun Chronicle All-Star and All-Hockomock selec-tion, Lotfi qualified for the New England competition. “He is determined, mental-

ly tough,” said KP coach John Adams of Lotfi, who finished his career with a 97-45 record.

Tommy Gallagher, Foxboro

After spending his first two years in the same weight classes as some of the best to ever grace the Foxboro program, the 138-pound Gallagher added to his own accolades with his first Division 3 South Sectional and Division 3 state titles. The Foxboro senior finished seventh at the All-

State meet, totaling a 43-8 record during his final season with 114 career victories. He was named a Hockomock League All-Star and is a two-time Sun Chronicle selection.

Shayne Kerrigan, Foxboro

A three-time Division 3 South Sectional champion, the 132-pound junior surpassed 100 wins in just three years. Kerrigan continued his postseason success with a Division 3 state title after finishing as a finalist last season. A three-sport athlete at Foxboro, Kerrigan was named a Hocko-mock League All-Star and three-time Sun Chronicle selection. He won the Chelms-ford Tournament and finished the season with a 36-8 record. He has 104 career wins.

Adam Lanctot, Foxboro

A four-year contributor, Lanctot suf-fered one of the tougher losses in his career against North Attleboro this year, but did not let it define him. Instead, the 120-pound Lanctot bounced back in the postseason, taking third in the Division 3 South Sectional and then advanced to claim third again at Division 3 States. He was one of four to eclipse the 100-win mark

this season, concluding his career with 133 victories after a 37-11 campaign.

William Ogbebor, Foxboro

The 220-pound senior saved his best wrestling for the end of the season yet again. Ogbebor was one of three Warriors to win a Division 3 South Sectional title, prior to finishing as the runner-up at the Division 3 State Meet. Ogbebor also earned the team’s best finish at the All-State Meet as he finished in third place. A repeat Sun Chronicle All-Star and All-Hockomock se-lection, he went 45-9 record and concluded with 126 career victories.

Jayden Curley, Mansfield

The first New England champion in the Hornet program, the 170-pound senior capped his career with his best season. In addition to his regional title, Curley won the All-State Meet, the Division 1 South Sectionals and the Marshfield Holiday Tournament. He placed third at the Di-vision 1 State Meet. Curley went 49-2 this season and finished his Hornets’ career with a 153-31 career record. He was a Hoc-komock League All-Star and is a two-time Sun Chronicle selection.

CJ Glaropoulos, Mansfield

The 152-pounder is only the second in Mansfield history to win the Divi-sion 1 State title as a sophomore. In his second year starting, the Hockomock League All-Star compiled a 43-5 overall record. He qualified for the All-State Tournament, where he finished third, after winning the South Sectional title, the state crown and placing third in the Marshfield Tournament. “The sky is the limit for him,” said Mansfield coach Mark DiSanto.

George Glaropoulos, Mansfield

The 160-pound senior captain broke the career 100-win mark this season with his 46-6 record. He concluded 129-31 overall following four years in the starting lineup. The elder of the Glaropoulos brothers won the Division 1 South Sectional title prior to claiming third place at Division 1 States and seventh at the All-State competition. A repeat Sun Chronicle All-Star, Glaropoulos also won the Marshfield Tournament for the sectional champion Hornets.

Ethan Nirenberg, Mansfield

“Ethan showed the most improvement of anyone this season,” Mansfield coach Mark DiSanto said of the 182-pound senior, who was a three-year starter for the program. Nirenberg was a Division 1 South Sectional champion for the South Sectional team champion Hornets. He placed sixth at the Division 1 State Meet and was third at the Marshfield Holiday Tournament. A first-time Sun Chronicle se-lection, Nirenberg compiled a 27-12 record this season.

Name School Year

Tommy Gallagher Foxboro Senior

Shayne Kerrigan Foxboro Junior

Adam Lanctot Foxboro Senior

William Ogbebor Foxboro Senior

Shawn Conniff King Philip Junior

Luke Fitch King Philip Senior

Mohammed Lotfi King Philip SeniorJayden Curley Mansfield SeniorCJ Glaropoulos Mansfield SophmoreGeorge Glaropoulos Mansfield SeniorEthan Nirenberg Mansfield SeniorWill Stratton Mansfield JuniorMike Burns North Attleboro Senior

Mike Edmonds North Attleboro Junior

Mateusz Kudra North Attleboro Senior

Liam Rizk North Attleboro Senior

Ethan Smith North Attleboro Sophmore

Isaiah Chinchilla Norton Senior

Tyler Elliot Norton Senior

Arthur O’Neill Norton Senior

Dean Santangelo Norton Junior

Kevin Carlucci Tri-County Senior

Patrick Griffin Tri-County Junior

HONORABLE MENTION

DIGHTON-REHOBOTH: Ben Dubois, Elias Carr

FOXBORO: Billy McNeil, Tom Cullen

MANSFIELD: Antonio Sevastos, Stefan Steyn

NORTH ATTLEBORO: John Kummer, Montrel Jackson

KING PHILIP: Yousef Lotfi, Will ConniffNORTON: Daniel Clapp, Alex Turcotte

TRI-COUNTY: Harley Blanchette, Cole Guertin, Tyler

Goddard, Drew Hansen, Dominic Parrella

OUR SELECTIONS

THE WRESTLING All-Star Team was selected by staff

writer Peter Gobis. Local coaches were consulted

for their recommendations. Portrait photos of the

all-stars were taken by The Sun Chronicle’s Mark

Stockwell and Paul Connors.

WRESTLING ALL-STAR ROSTER

Norton High Sun Chronicle All-Stars, bottom left to right; Arthur O’Neill and Dean

Santangelo. Top left to right, Tyler Elliot and Isaiah Chinchilla.

North Attleboro High Sun Chronicle All-Stars, from left: Mike Burns, Mike Edmonds, Mateusz Kudra, Liam Rizk and Ethan Smith.

Foxboro High Sun Chronicle All-Stars, from left: Tommy Gallagher, Shayne Kerrigan, Adam Lanctot and

William Ogbebor.

Mansfield High Sun Chronicle All-Stars, from left; George Glaropoulos, Jayden Curley, Ethan Nirenberg, CJ Glaropoulos and Will Stratton.

HIGH SCHOOLS

Shawn Conniff

Luke Fitch

Mohammed

Lotfi

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