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Despite starting four freshmen, a young North Andover team defeated Masconomet 50-21 to end its dual-meet season with a 23-4 record, which is an improvement of five wins over last year. The Knights had six pins on the day, including five in the first period. Frank McCarthy had the fastest, a 14-second pin, which was just six seconds faster than Brody Kelley.

Tim Hudon (160, 8-3), who wrestled one of the best matches of his career according to coach Shawn McElligott, and Brendan O'Neil (171, pin) secured a big victory for Triton in the final two matches over Masconomet, 42-32.

Lawrence wrestling's Pedro Cruz earned a big win over Josiah Quincy's Dante Wilson, who finished third in the state last year. Cruz, a heavyweight, pinned Wilson in overtime. Kevin Valerio had a big day as well, going 3-0. The Lancers swept Masconomet, Andover and Josiah Quincy.

At least the pressure if off first-year Greater Lawrence wrestling coach Bryant Dube. Taking over a program that had won the last two Division 2 state titles and 50 straight dual meets, the Reggies opened their season by going 1-1-1. They defeated Masconomet 46-34, tied Tewksbury 39-39 and then fell to Milford 42-31.

Matt Buco was 3-0 with three pins on the day.