Wrestlers, coaches happy to see return of fans and multiple-team competition after season of dual meets.
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Wrestling notebook: Oxford Hills thriving as a team
The Vikings haven’t been affected much by COVID-19, which has been the stiffest competition for other area teams this season.
Wrestling: Plenty of reasons to be motivated at Zeb Leavitt Memorial Invitational
For Cheverus, the event was about honoring one of the school’s former wrestlers. For other teams, it was a day to take advantage and learn from being in a tournament atmosphere.
Varsity Maine Live: Wrestling with Portland coach Tony Napolitano
There will be plenty of wrestling talk, as well as athletes of the week and Varsity Maine basketball and hockey polls.
Wrestling notebook: Cheverus to host Zeb Leavitt Memorial tourney
Leavitt, a Class A heavyweight champion who was killed in a car accident in 2020, helped to build what is now a growing program.
With reprieve from vaccine mandate, Maine high school wrestlers hit the mat
Coaches and athletes are thankful to be able to compete this season after last year’s was canceled — even if they must wear masks.
Wrestling preview: Mountain Valley captains get down to serious business on the mat
Grant Carrier and Tresdon Mills like the way the Falcons are shaping up for this season.
2021-22 wrestling preview capsules
A team-by-team glance at the Sun Journal’s coverage area.
Wrestling: At Westlake Tournament, teams get introduced to competing in masks
Masks not ‘ideal,’ but with weeks of practice behind them, wrestlers get used to wearing coverings during their matches.