Harrison High Wrestlers Win League, Finish 5th At Westchester Championships

HARRISON, N.Y. – The Harrison High School varsity wrestling team won the League Championship and took fifth place in the inaugural Westchester County Championships among a field of 29 teams from across the county held on Jan. 24.

The Harrison High School Varsity Wrestling team won the League Championship and took fifth place in the inaugural Westchester County Championships on Jan. 24.
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Nicole Briggs

02/03/2015 2:00 p.m.

Coached by Harrison’s Vin Nicita and Yonkers’ Coach Pete Vulpone, senior Frankie Barchella took down a tough opponent from New Rochelle to win the title in the 120-pound class and earn outstanding senior wrestler honors.

Sophomore Jay Martins captured the 106-pound title, while senior Dom Schepis took second place honors in the 182-pound class and sophomore Daniel Choe finished in fifth place in the 113-pound weight class.

The team will compete Saturday, Feb. 7 in the divisional championships to be held at Horace Greeley High School.

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