Photos: Bulldogs And Dutch Battle For States, Two Punch Their Ticket
On Saturday, Feb. 15, and Monday, Feb. 17, wrestlers from Berne-Knox-Westerlo-Middleburgh and the Guilderland girls competed at Guilderland High School to compete in the Section 2 state qualifiers for a ticket to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association wrestling championships, which will run from Feb. 27 to March 1; the girls’ event is the first-ever in the state on the 27th.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Wincing in pain: BKW-Middleburgh’s Anthony Miller tries to fight to roll onto his belly as Hudson Fall’s Jovian Marrero attempts to pin Miller in their 101-pound match. Miller lost by pin in 52 seconds.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making his move: BKW-Middleburgh’s Drew Ballato wraps his arms around Duanesburg-Schoharie’s William Dawson during the first period of their 152-pound match. Ballato had to withdraw due to injury.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Using his upper body: BKW-Middleburgh’s Matthew Cyr looks away as he uses his chest to push down on Corinth’s David Barnes’ chest to pin him in their 215-pound match. Cyr won by pin in 1:41.
The Enterprise — MIchael Koff
Getting his man: BKW-Middleburgh’s Matthew Dibble forces Scotia-Glenville’s Luke Orminski shoulders to the mat during his 285-pound match. Dibble won by pin in 1:16 then finished fourth overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making quick work: BKW-Middleburgh’s Gabe English wraps his right arm around the back of the neck of Cobleskill-Richmondville’s Ben York during the 152-pound match. English won by pin in 1:27 then went on to win the weight class to qualify for states.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Easy lift: BKW-Middleburgh’s Liam English holds Fonda-Johnstown’s Matthew Livingston up as English makes an offensive move in their 160-pound match. English won 19-2 then went on to win the weight class to qualify for states.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bent like a pretzel: BKW-Middleburgh’s Christian Arsenault tries to fight off Granville-Whitehall’s Jaxson Torres moves during their 170-pound match. Arsenault lost by pin in 1:28.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Tiring out his opponent: BKW-Middleburgh’s Lincoln Snyder tries to get behind Cobleskill-Richmondville’s Dylan Gallagher during their 190-pound match. Snyder won 8-2 then went on to finish 4th.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bringing her opponent back: Guilderland’s Eliana Famodu grabs onto the ankle of Glens Falls’ Sue Braymer as Famodu attempts to roll Braymer onto her back in their 114-pound match. Famodu lost by pin in 2:38.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Making quick work: Guilderland’s Quincy Mubuyaeta grabs Mohonasen-Schalmont’s Makayla Priest’s legs as she Mubuyaeta makes her move in their 132-pound match. Mubuyaeta won 10-0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Power game: Guilderland’s Liz Countermine tightly wraps her arms around Colonie’s Tamina Dawkins as she attempts to take her down in the 235-pound match. Countermine won on criteria in the 7-7 tie and finished sixth overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Painful move: Guilderland’s Nadia Hawrylchak has a look of shock as Warrensburg-Lake George’s Chloe Rumble winces in pain during their 138-pound match. Hawrylchak won by pin in 2:56 and finished fourth overall.