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Mepham's Louis Hernandez, right, defeated Wantagh's Nick Vines last Sunday evening at Hofstra to claim a third straight Nassau County wrestling title.
Three-Peat for Mepham's Hernandez
Mepham’s Louis Hernandez was back in familiar territory last Sunday night — at the center of the podium at Hofstra after capturing a third straight Nassau Division I wrestling championship. more
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Mepham's Sean O'Brien was part of a big performance for the Pirates in last Saturday's qualifying tournament.
Bellmore-Merrick wrestlers set for county tourney
The Bellmore-Merrick Central School District is going to be well represented at this weekend’s Nassau County Division I Wrestling Tournament at Hofstra University. more
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Kennedy's Daniel Arkow, right, pinned Long Beach's Marke Sutton in their 145-pound bout on Jan. 23. Arkow has 19 wins on the season.
Kennedy earns stripes on mat
For the first time in coach Brian DeGaetano’s 20 years on the mats with the program, Kennedy didn’t return a single All-County wrestler. But that’s not a knock on the talent the Cougars are sending out in dual meets or tournaments. more
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Calhoun's Chris Johnson, top, won the 182-pound crown at the Sprig Gardner Tournament.
Locals thrive in Sprig Tournament
Wrestlers from Kennedy, Mepham and Calhoun all turned in strong performances at the annual Sprig Gardner tournament, hosted by the Cougars Dec. 13 and the Pirates the following day. Kennedy finished second among the nine-team field. more
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Mepham's Louis Hernandez, bottom, rolled to a second straight county championship and capped it with a convincing win over East Meadow's Mike Tropiano.
Mepham's Hernandez, Kennedy's Person bring home prize
Louis Hernandez continues to dominate opponents on the wrestling mat. A junior at Mepham, Hernandez repeated as a Nassau County champion Feb. 12 when he defeated East Meadow’s Mike Tropiano, 22-5, in the 145-pound title bout at Hofstra, leading the Pirates to an impressive third-place finish in the team standings. more
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Jamie Dunn, top, was one of six Pirates to win his weight class (106 pounds) in last Saturday's Nassau County Qualifier Tournament.
Bellmore-Merrick wrestlers thrive in qualifier
Three Bellmore schools produced a total of 10 champions in the 15 individual weight classes, with Mepham capturing six, while Kennedy and Calhoun each had a pair of title winners. more
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Steven Lambert, right, is part of a deep and talented Mepham lineup. He won the Sprig Gardner Tournament at 182 pounds.
Local wrestlers shine at Sprig Gardner
Mepham not only captured the team championship at the annual Sprig Gardner Wrestling Tournament with 308 points — 60.5 more than runner-up Brooklyn Tech — in early December, that also featured district rivals Kennedy (third place, 211 points) and Calhoun (seventh, 122), the Pirates swept the individual awards. more
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Turned off by candidates with nothing but money
One of my favorite Broadway shows has always been “Cabaret,” starring Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey. One of the memorable songs is “Money.” more
Former Calhoun grappler is a national standout on the mats
Calhoun High School wrestling alumnus Mac Maldarelli, who is finishing up his studies at Nassau Community College, took second place in his weight class at the National Junior College Athletic Association Men’s Wrestling Championship in Rochester, Minn., this past weekend, earning him the coveted title of All-American. more
Kennedy's John Luxmore, right, reached the 182-pound county title bout.
Kennedy wrestles to eighth in county
Kennedy junior Robert Person sought out to defend his Nassau County Wrestling Championship at Hofstra University and did everything but walk away as a two-time champion. more
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