Dylan McNamara and Wrestlers Buzz at Derby Invitational

12/27/2017

The winter athletic season has begun and the varsity Wrestling team has hit the mat with a powerful showing at the annual Derby High School Invitational Tournament. Coach Blair Tugman was quite proud of the squad's efforts, saying, " We might be small in numbers, but we are a tight knit group and eager to improve. Looking forward to the next competition."

Junior Dylan McNamara led the way, going 3-0 on the day to capture the gold in the 132 lb. category! It is Dylan's first high school tournament championship, and he is already 12-0 on the season. Fellow juniors Wynn Veiga took 3rd Place at 145 lbs. and Gabe Vucelic-Frick took 4th place at 170 lbs. Senior Reese Perrone took home the bronze at 182 lbs, while senior Ethan Fuco did not place, but wrestled well at 152lbs.

Coach Tugman runs a wrestling club in Branford for wrestlers of all ages. After a distinguished high school career during which he was a four time New Jersey District champion and freestyle State champion, Blair wrestled at D1 Lock Haven University, and went on to become AAU Freestyle Grand National Champion.

Congratulations to Dylan, Coach Tugman, and the entire team!

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