2016 stories of the year

7. Hawks take state, New England trophies

Posted 1/12/17

The Bishop Hendricken wrestling team had no problem picking up its fourth consecutive state championship in 2016. Behind three individual state champions and eight top-3 finishes, the Hawks were able to compile 227 points, 50 more than second-place East

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2016 stories of the year

7. Hawks take state, New England trophies

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The Bishop Hendricken wrestling team had no problem picking up its fourth consecutive state championship in 2016.

Behind three individual state champions and eight top-3 finishes, the Hawks were able to compile 227 points, 50 more than second-place East Providence (177).

Dylan DiSano (126), Devin Rivet (138) and Jimmie Sauro (182) all cruised to take state titles in their respective weight classes.

Nate Williams (106), DiSano (126), Jon Celico (132), Rivet (138), Stevie Johnson (160), Sauro (182), Nick Martino (220) and Frank Cole (285) earned entries into the New England tournament.

The Hawks proved to be unbeatable at the regional level as well, capturing the New England title at the Providence Career and Technical Academy to cap an unforgettable season.

- M.M.

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