Photos: Dutch Battle On The Mat, Send 7 To State Qualifiers
On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Guilderland wrestling team competed in the Section 2, Division 1, Class 1 sectionals at Niskayuna High School. Guilderland finished seventh with 99 points and will send seven to Sunday’s Division 1 state qualifiers.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Face full: Guilderland’s Ian Eisenhandler feels Schenectady’s Kelvin Chattergoon’s left hand on his face as Eisenhandler attempts to pin Chattergoon in their 108-pound first round match. Eisenhandler won by pin in 1:17 and then finished fifth overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Elusive: Guilderland’s Cayden Smith looks to spin away from Amsterdam-Broadalbin-Perth’s Sebastian Rodriguez in their 101-pound first round match. Smith lost by pin in 3:34.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting stretched out: Guilderland’s Charles Weber attempts to get away from Shenendehowa’s Ryan Ivy’s offensive moves in their 131-pound first round match. Weber lost by pin in 35 seconds.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All wrapped up: Guilderland’s Mahpar Quazi has his body entangled in Niskayuna’s Connor Helwig’s arms in their 116-pound matchup. Quazi lost by pin in 2:42 and then finished fifth overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Carried away: Guilderland’s Jack Upton is lifted onto the shoulders of Saratoga’s Danny Dacey during their 160-pound match. Upton lost 18-2 and then finished third overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ground battle: Guilderland’s Derick Sy looks for a way out of the grasp of Shenendehowa’s Ethan Yang during their 160-pound match. Sy lost 18-1.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Flipping situation: Guilderland’s Abdo Baraeya flips Niskayuna’s Lui-Joseph Ejlli onto his back during their 170-pound match. Baraeya won, 19 to 4, and is the Sectional champion.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Human pretzel: Guilderland’s Thomas McCarthy fights to roll onto his stomach as Saratoga’s Tarik Hassan has his arms and leg all wrapped up in their 190-pound match. McCarthy lost 5-1 then finished fifth overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Forced down: Guilderland’s Sean Guynup feels Shaker’s Justin Corsi’s strength of his forearm as Corsi tries to pin Guynup in their 285-pound matchup. Guynup lost 5-2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fighting for every inch: Guilderland’s Carter Ralston attempts to spin around to the back of Niskayuna’s Evan Walsh during their 101-pound match. Ralston lost by pin in 3:46.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Looking into the mat: Guilderland’s Wyatt Pierce stares down as he looks to pin Niskayuna’s Sam Radez under the watchful eyes of the ref in their 145-pound match. Pierce won by pin 40 seconds and then finished fourth overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Pushing away: Guilderland’s Danyal Afridi looks to get Shaker’s Cole Zyglewicz off of him as they battle in their 152-pound matchup. Afridi lost by pin in 2:33 and then finished sixth overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
All twisted up: Guilderland’s Antonio Cipollo spins to his right as his opponent Shaker’s Orion Ruddy goes over him. Cipollo lost 11-2 and then finished third overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Planning his move: Guilderland’s Judah Johnson stands ready to start his offensive move on Colonie’s Grady Dennin in their 215-pound match. Johnson lost by pin 2:35.