Andover goes 2-1
Andover went 2-1 today at the Seabrook Duals, hosted by Phillips Exeter. In the first dual meet of the day, Andover had a rematch with Avon Old Farms. Julian Rios ’26, Sakina Cotton ’24, and George Ryckman ’24 started the dual off strong with 3 quick pins. Andover lost the next match in a very close 8-11 decision, but Palmer ’23, Nugent ’23, Tildsley ’23, Espinoza ’25, and Johnson ’25 each earned 6 team points, giving Andover a decisive 66-15 victory.
In the second meet of the day, Andover took on returning New England Champs, Northfield Mount Hermon. Andover wrestlers lost some close, tough matches in this dual, but Julian Rios ’26 dominated with a 10-0 major decision over his opponent.
In the third meet of the day, Andover defeated brooks 54-24, with pins from Rios ’26, Ryckman ’24, Nugent ’23, Espinoza ’25, and Morrison ’23.
In exhibition matches against Exeter, Ethan Principal ’24 won his first wrestling match ever with a 22-8 major decision. Nick Lima ’25 had a come from behind victory and he pinned his opponent in the second period. Adrian Morrison ’23 won an exciting 9-6 decision as well.
Tomorrow Andover hosts the 9th Annual Girls Wrestling Tournament. On Wednesday the team travels to Governor’s to wrestle Governor’s and Thayer Academy, and Team Abbot heads to Middlesex.