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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Local Cheerleaders Win Championship

A local cheerleading squad with Northborough dancers wins a competition in Auburn.

Gymnasts from the Gymnastics Learning Center in Shrewsbury, which includes two Northborough dancers, recently won the Prep Optional Superior State Championships in Auburn.

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Boys B-Ball Season Ends, While Girls Have a Chance at States

The Lady Tomahawks have a shot at heading to states Friday.

While the boys basketball season ended with a loss to Acton earlier this week, the Lady Tomahawks have a shot at qualifying for the state basketball tournament if they win on Friday. The girls team, which beat Franklin to earn a spot in the finals, will have to outscore an undefeated team to advance; they take on Holy Name at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23. Currently, the lady Tomahawks are 12-8 and Holy Name is 20-0. "The high school state tournament starts next week," said Ron Jones, who is in his 19th year coaching the team. "We have qualified but don't know when or who we will be playing yet." Last year, the girls varsity team won 18 and lost 6, and won the Central Mass Division 1 championship, losing the state semifinals in overtime at the…

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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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