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Holmes advances to NE wrestling championship

Ellen Curtiss •March 4, 2015

    SANFORD — Foxcroft Academy junior Connor Holmes finished third in the 285-pound bracket at the All-State Wrestling Tournament in Sanford on Saturday, punching his ticket to the New England Wrestling Championships in Hanover, Mass, on March 6-7.

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Foxcroft Academy photo/Angela Ayala
CONNOR HOLMES

    The All-State tournament features the top four finishers from each weight class at the Class A, Class B, and Class C state tournaments, which were held the Saturday prior. Wrestlers must finish in the top three at All-States to earn an invite to the New England meet. Holmes, who gives away as many as 30 pounds to his competitors, capped a breakout junior season by springing several upsets on his way to the surprising third-place finish. “Connor has come a long way,” said Coach Luis Ayala. “This was his first year as a varsity wrestler, and he’s made the most of his opportunities. I’m very proud of him–he’s exceeded my expectations all year.”
    Tino Ayala, who was FA’s highest finisher at the Class B state meet (runner up at 120), placed fourth in his bracket and will serve as an alternate for the New England meet. Brandon Weston (106) and Connor Johnson (132) also competed for the Ponies.

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