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The sun continued to shine on the Greater Lawrence wrestling team yesterday.

As the Reggies romped to their 20th straight win of the season and 45th straight over two years, 59-15 over Brooks, they even won the lone close match of the afternoon.

It was a Braveheart evening yesterday at the Pentucket Tournament.

Despite resting five standout starters, Greater Lawrence charged into first place to win its second title in three years with 146 points, slipping past local rival and defending champion Lawrence (141<1/2>), which led heading into the final round.

Greater Lawrence (5-0) continued to roll, blasting Xaverian 48-19. Freshman Matthew Buco (103) remained unbeaten and had one of seven pins for the Reggies, who have now won 30 straight matches. He, Angel Rivera (189) and Victor Sosa (215) all had first-period pins. Steven Nickerson captured a nice 7-4 decision at 125.

Greater Lawrence didn't have any choice so it showed its depth yesterday while capturing the Wakefield Tournament.

Despite missing four starters, including standouts Miguel Guzman and Victor Sosa, the Reggies powered their way to 191 points in the 16-team field, far ahead of runner-up Reading 150 1/2, which barely nipped Methuen 149.

Greater Lawrence continued to roll, blasting Minuteman 66-6. The Reggies (4-0) had an astonishing 11 first-period pins. Franchesco Ortiz had the fastest pin of the day, in 30 seconds at 119.

2006-07 record: 25-0, captured Division 2 state title

Returning starters (13): Franchesco Ortiz, Sr., 119; Brian Nadeau, Sr., 125; Jason Orsini, Sr., 215; Chris DeLaRosa, Sr., 145; Victor Sosa, Sr., 189; Miguel Plaza, Sr., 171; Juan Olivo, Jr., 285; Miguel Guzman, Jr., 103/112; Saul Orellano, Jr., 135/140; Nelson Diaz, Jr., 119; Brian Rivera, Jr., 145/152; Ray Diaz, Jr., 119; Kyle Berube, Soph., 152