Varsity Wrestling has begun the 2018-2019 with an explosive display of power against an impressive array of larger school opponents. At a successful weekend quad meet at Pomfret, they bested the hosts 39-36, and defeated Lexington Christian 59-12, while narrowly falling to perennial powerhouse Roxbury Latin School of Boston 45-36.
        On Wednesday, the Hornets stayed closer to home and enjoyed an outstanding tri meet at Choate. In the first match, they defeated the hosts 7-0 on the mat. In losing points to forfeits in weight classes where we had no wrestlers, the Hornets were tied with the Wild Boars 36-36, but won in a tie breaking match. They also won all six of their matches on the mat against Hopkins, but again dropped points on forfeits, ultimately losing on paper 42-36. Nevertheless, the team was ecstatic at their undefeated day, and Coach Blair Tugman complimented the team on such a gritty effort against so many larger schools.
        Thus far, four wrestlers are undefeated: Aiden Hebert (126 lbs.) 5-0 with 4 first period pins and a decision over a national qualifier, Klyde Auba (182) 5-0 with 4 pins, Roman Minotti (106) with 1 pin, and Wyn Veiga (160) with 1 pin. Junior Connor Massey at 145 lbs. is 4-1 with 3 pins; Pearson Hill at 152 is also 4-1 with 4 pins; Dylan McNamara at 132 is 4-1 with 2 pins, and Gabe Vucelic-Frick at 170 is 2-1 with one pin. Rounding out the squad are the Fuoco trio - senior Ethan, and twin freshmen Jack and Max, plus senior Sage Giacomini, and sophomore Xavier Austin. In the five head-to-head contests the Hornets have scored 35 individual wins on the mat with only 8 losses.
        On Saturday, the Hornets travel to Wilbraham & Monson Academy in Springfield, Mass. for another quad meet. They host their first meet on Wednesday December 19th at the BAC, so be sure to catch them in action.