Photos: Local Wrestlers Finish in The Top Seven in NYS
This past weekend, Feb. 25, three local wrestlers from Guilderland, Berne-Knox-Westerlo, and Middleburgh sought to earn state championships in their weight classes. Guilderland’s Dillon Blanchard finished seventh in Division I-189, BKW-Middleburgh’s Liam English finished seventh in Division II-110 and Gabe English finished second in Division II-102.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Dominating his opponent: BKW-Middleburgh’s Gabe English uses his quickness and power to dominate Section 4’s Lucas Hoffman of Odessa-Montour/Watkins Glen to a 7-0 win in the division 2-102 second round.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Fighting hard: BKW-Middleburgh’s Liam English looks to make a move from the offensive try of Section 4’s Caleb Cole of Unatego/Unadilla Valley in his division 2-110 second round match. English won 4-2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Familiar foe: Guilderland’s Dillon Blanchard attempts to put his offensive moves onto section 2’s Farzad Ahmad of Shaker, Blanchard and Ahmad faced each other three times this month, where Blanchard won 9-2 in the division 1-189 match.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to pounce: BKW-Middleburgh’s Gabe English looks to make a move on Section 3’s Gene Edwards of Central Valley Academy in the first period of the semifinals of the division 2-102 on Saturday morning. English won at the buzzer, 1-0.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Top 10: BKW-Middleburgh’s Liam English tries to turn Section 8’s Raymond McNulty of Cold Springs Harbor in the Division 2-110 consolation fourth round. English won by pin in 2:09 and went on to finish in the top 7.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Contemplating his next move: Guilderland’s Dillon Blanchard holds onto Section 11’s Jabail Zoia of Longwood to decide on his next move as the ref, in the back, asks for action in the division 1-189 fourth round in the consolation side. Blanchard finished seventh overall, first state place finisher since 09.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Shutout: BKW-Middleburgh’s Gabe English tries to get behind Section 4’s Darren Florence of Bainbridge-Guilford/Afton in the first period of the championship match in the Division II 102-pound match. English lost, 5 to 0, to finish second in the state.