Algonquin Wrestlers Compete in First Tournament of the Season

Algonquin wrestling headed to Walpole Regional High School this weekend.

On Saturday, the Algonquin wrestling team competed in its first tournament of the season at KP Walpole Regional High School. Algonquin placed sixth out of 11 teams in the tournament. Several of the wrestlers placed in their individual weight classes: junior Alex Mazzola placed first at 170 lbs, junior Joe Cozzolino placed 2nd at 126 lbs, senior Christian Saccone placed second at 120 lbs, senior James Officer placed second at 285 lbs, and freshman Austin Roche placed fourth at 113lbs.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 6

Oh my, the day after the Super Bowl. How are you feeling?

Our morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. This evening, the Northborough Free Library's got chess and checkers boards set up, and you're welcome to play. Also, enjoy a snack. It's a relaxing way to spend the evening, unless chess or checkers stresses you out. 2. The Assabet Valley Regional School Committee meets tonight. 3. The Northborough Garden Club announces the 2012 scholarship application is now available and can be downloaded from the Garden Club website. 4. In case you missed it, because you were so preoccupied with the Super Bowl, our very own Tomahawks wrestling team advanced to the states this weekend. 5…

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Three Hang On for Algonquin In Holiday Wrestling Tournament

The Tomahawks come out number 15 of 22 in this past week's tournament.

On Wednesday and Thursday, Algonquin's wrestling team competed in the annual Holiday Wrestling Tournament at Framingham High School.   After the first day, Zach Marcoulier (138) and James Officer (285) were 2-0 and several other wrestlers were still in the tournament with just one loss. Friday morning wrestling knocked out most of the wrestlers, except Marcoulier, Officer and Chris Steidler (126).   The tournament ended with Zach Marcoulier placing secon, James Officer placing second and Chris Steidler placing eighth.  Algonquin placed 15th out of 22 teams. Information and photos suppled by Katarina Wrin Got feedback, photos or info from an event in town? We'd love to showcase this. Email charlene.arsenault@patch.com.

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