Grapplers take 5th at Hock tourney

The Bulldog grapplers took fifth place at the Hockomock League Championship Tournament held at Foxboro High School on Saturday. Franklin walked away with the team championship with 226.5 points, Mansfield placed second, North Attleboro third, King Philip fourth (86.5) and Canton fifth (80). Sharon, Foxboro, Oliver Ames and Stoughton completed the field.

“It is a reality check when we compete at this tournament,” coach Brian Caffelle said. “Each weight class has at least one state place winner at it. There are no easy weight classes. Every match is a war.”

Kevin Connolly (125) and Tyler Matt (189) took silver medals. Kyle Forte (112), Will Alfano (140) and Donovan Lewis (160) placed fourth. Kevin Lopes (130), John McCabe (152) and Kyle Hanlon (hvywt.) also wrestled well for the Bulldogs.

“This was a good tune-up for sectionals and states,” coach Aaron Mann said. “The difference between first and third is a fraction of a second here-and-there during a match. We have to increase our intensity if we hope to win next weekend.”

On Tuesday, the Canton grapplers pinned Stoughton 34-21. Forte, Billy Rothkopf, James Feeney, Josh Matt, Lewis, Tyler Matt and Darrius Wood all earned victories for Canton.

The MIAA South Sectional Dual-Meet Tournament will be held at Pembroke High School on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

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