Photos: Bulldogs’ Duo Earn NYS Top Five
Last Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1, two of Berne-Knox-Westerlo-Middleburgh’s wrestlers battled the state’s top wrestlers in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s meet at the MVP Arena in Albany. Twin brothers Gabe and Liam English finished second and third in the state.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bending his opponent: BKW-M’s Gabe English grabs onto Highland’s Quinian Jones, from Section 9, leg as English tries to get his opponent's shoulders on the mat in his 152-pound second round match. English won by pin in 1:37.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Checking the time: BKW-M’s Liam English looks up at the clock as he holds onto Ardsley’s Ethan Mitev, from Section 1, left foot as he plans out his next move in his 160-pound second round match. English won 13-2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Bringing the pain: BKW-M’s Gabe English drives his body into Honeoye Falls-Lima’s Waylan Winseman, from Section 5, as English tries to spin onto his back during the 152-pound semifinal match. English won, 5 to 1, then fell in the finals to finish second in the state.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Intense split: BKW-M’s Liam English has both of his legs held by Canisteo-Greenwood’s Colton Havens as English attempts to roll back and have Havens’ shoulders on the mat in the 160-pound semifinal. English fell 8-4 but came back to finish third in the state.