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Whitman-HAnson Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations
Please consider nominating someone for the Whitman-Hanson Athletic Hall of Fame. The next inductions will be this Fall!
1) Former Whitman-Hanson Regional High School student/athletes will be eligible to be nominated for membership any time after the 5th anniversary of the graduation of their original class from high school, and must have attended Whitman-Hanson Regional High School for at least two years.
2) A coach's eligibility will be based upon a high degree of competency and success. A candidate must have contributed toward promoting sound educational values to his/her athletes. Coaches are eligible for induction 3 years after leaving their coaching position within the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School athletic department. The 3 year “waiting period” can be waived if the nominee has a significant medical issue. Also, an active coach can be inducted if they have been coaching at Whitman-Hanson at least 20 years and reached the age of 65.
3) An athletic team's eligibility will be based upon the success of the team. The team shall be eligible after the 10th anniversary of the graduation of the seniors on that team.
4) The Contributor Award will be given to the individual/s, who have given their selfless time and energy toward the benefit of an individual team, or to the athletic programs in general. Not every induction class must have a Contributor award.
Whitman-Hanson Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form
1) Former Whitman-Hanson Regional High School student/athletes will be eligible to be nominated for membership any time after the 5th anniversary of the graduation of their original class from high school, and must have attended Whitman-Hanson Regional High School for at least two years.
2) A coach's eligibility will be based upon a high degree of competency and success. A candidate must have contributed toward promoting sound educational values to his/her athletes. Coaches are eligible for induction 3 years after leaving their coaching position within the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School athletic department. The 3 year “waiting period” can be waived if the nominee has a significant medical issue. Also, an active coach can be inducted if they have been coaching at Whitman-Hanson at least 20 years and reached the age of 65.
3) An athletic team's eligibility will be based upon the success of the team. The team shall be eligible after the 10th anniversary of the graduation of the seniors on that team.
4) The Contributor Award will be given to the individual/s, who have given their selfless time and energy toward the benefit of an individual team, or to the athletic programs in general. Not every induction class must have a Contributor award.
Whitman-Hanson Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Patriot Ledger/Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastics Announced
Congratulations to Aidan Guiliani, Cooper Lussier and Charlie Lussier for being named to Second Team All-Scholastics
2022-23 Wrestling Captains Announced
The 2022-23 WH Wrestling Captains have been elected. Leading the Wrestling Panthers next season will be Aidan Guiliani and Maddox Colclough. A third captain will be named at the start of the 2022-23 season.
Guiliani finished this past season at 26-5 with 13 pins, a Sectional Championship, a Whitman-Hanson Tournament Championship and a Patriot League All Star honor.
Colclough finished this past season at 21-9 with 14 pins. He placed 3rd at Sectionals and was a Sandwich Tournament Champion.
Guiliani finished this past season at 26-5 with 13 pins, a Sectional Championship, a Whitman-Hanson Tournament Championship and a Patriot League All Star honor.
Colclough finished this past season at 21-9 with 14 pins. He placed 3rd at Sectionals and was a Sandwich Tournament Champion.
Congratulations to our Patriot League All-Stars
- Freshman Charlie Lussier (106 lbs)
- Junior Aidan Guiliani (132 lbs)
- Freshman Cooper Lussier (152 lbs)
- Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini (220 lbs)
Sportsmanship Award: Pat Collett
Lussier twins finish incredible freshmen season at All-States
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Freshmen Charlie and Cooper Lussier traveled to Game On Fitchburg to compete with the top wrestlers in the entire state at the 2022 All-State Championship Tournament. Charlie (106 lbs) fell to Shawsheen Tech's Brayton Carbone in the opening round by fall at 1:39, but went on to pick up an 8-2 win over Keefe Tech's Kevin Ribeiro before dropping a 2-1 decision to Andover's Yandel Morales. Cooper (152 lbs) dropped an 8-4 decision to Taunton's Christian Balmain before picking up a 3-0 decision against Brockton's Mark Lattimore and a pin at 1:25 of the 1st period against Greater Lawrence's Julian Melendez. Cooper dropped his final match of the day to Chelmsford's Jack Walsh by major decision 8-0.
Freshmen Charlie and Cooper Lussier traveled to Game On Fitchburg to compete with the top wrestlers in the entire state at the 2022 All-State Championship Tournament. Charlie (106 lbs) fell to Shawsheen Tech's Brayton Carbone in the opening round by fall at 1:39, but went on to pick up an 8-2 win over Keefe Tech's Kevin Ribeiro before dropping a 2-1 decision to Andover's Yandel Morales. Cooper (152 lbs) dropped an 8-4 decision to Taunton's Christian Balmain before picking up a 3-0 decision against Brockton's Mark Lattimore and a pin at 1:25 of the 1st period against Greater Lawrence's Julian Melendez. Cooper dropped his final match of the day to Chelmsford's Jack Walsh by major decision 8-0.
Lussier twins advance to All-States
Thursday, February 24, 2022
BY NATE ROLLINS, EXPRESS SPORTS CORRESPONDENT
Freshmen twins Charlie and Cooper Lussier have advanced to All-States for wrestling.
The Lussier twins are moving on — to All-States, that is.
Charlie (106 pounds) and Cooper (152) placed fifth and fourth, respectively, in their weight class to keep their tournament runs alive.
“The Lussier boys never cease to amaze me as I often overlook the fact that they are still just freshmen,” said W-H head coach Gary Rabinovitz.
Charlie went 4-2 on the weekend with three pins, while Cooper went 3-2 and also racked up three pins of his own. Their combined record on the season is 66-8.
The All-State Tournament will take place this Friday and Saturday at Game On Fitchburg. W-H has never had an All-State champion.
“Both Charlie and Cooper will continue to work harder this week than they did last week to prepare for the All-State Tournament, you can be sure of that,” Rabinovitz said.
BY NATE ROLLINS, EXPRESS SPORTS CORRESPONDENT
Freshmen twins Charlie and Cooper Lussier have advanced to All-States for wrestling.
The Lussier twins are moving on — to All-States, that is.
Charlie (106 pounds) and Cooper (152) placed fifth and fourth, respectively, in their weight class to keep their tournament runs alive.
“The Lussier boys never cease to amaze me as I often overlook the fact that they are still just freshmen,” said W-H head coach Gary Rabinovitz.
Charlie went 4-2 on the weekend with three pins, while Cooper went 3-2 and also racked up three pins of his own. Their combined record on the season is 66-8.
The All-State Tournament will take place this Friday and Saturday at Game On Fitchburg. W-H has never had an All-State champion.
“Both Charlie and Cooper will continue to work harder this week than they did last week to prepare for the All-State Tournament, you can be sure of that,” Rabinovitz said.
Whitman-Hanson places 16th at Division II State Wrestling Championship Tournament
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Saturday, February 19, 2022
Eight WH Panther Wrestlers traveled to Fitchburg for the Division 2 State Championships this weekend and paced 16th as a team out of 44 division 2 teams. Leading the way for the Panthers were Freshmen Charlie and Copper Lussier. Charlie wrestling at 106 pounds placed 5th while 152 pound Cooper placed 4th. Charlie went 4-2 on the weekend with 3 pins, while Cooper went 3-2 also with 3 pins. For the season the Lussiers combined record win total is an astounding 66 wins with only 8 loses. Both of the Lussiers' will represent WH at the All State Tournament on February 25th and 26th in Fitchburg. Also contributing to WH's point total was 132 pound Sophomore Aidan Guiliani at 132 pounds, Senior Captain Pat Collett at 145 pounds and Junior Maddox Colclough at 285 pounds. |
Cam Sullivan wins K-4 Youth State Championship
Cam Sullivan at the center of the podium after winning
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
BY NATE ROLLINS, EXPRESS SPORTS CORRESPONDENT Cam Sullivan is a state champion. The Whitman-Hanson youth wrestler won the USA-MWA K-4 state title at 67-69 pounds last weekend. Cam edged his opponent by a 15-5 decision in their round-robin bracket. This is Cam’s first year in the Whitman-Hanson Youth program. “He comes to practice and works hard and has picked up the sport quickly,” said head coach Craig McCormack. “He won the North Attleboro tournament earlier in the year as well in his first tournament experience. He has only gotten better since and all the coaches are very proud of his work ethic and focus on the sport. He brings an infectious attitude to practice and always seems to be enjoying what he does. His teammates all like him and they all have a blast together.” |
8 wrestlers heading to States
Thursday, February 17, 2022
BY NATE ROLLINS, EXPRESS SPORTS CORRESPONDENT
It’s been 20 years since Ben Dineen captured the state title at 171 pounds.
He’s the last Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestler to be named a state champion.
This year, the Panthers will have plenty of chances to snap that drought.
That’s because they’re sending eight wrestlers to compete in the Division 2 state tournament, which will take place this Friday and Saturday at Game On in Fitchburg. They’ll also bring two alternates.
“I am beyond ecstatic to be bringing eight wrestlers to the 2022 D2 state wrestling championships,” said W-H head coach Gary Rabinovitz.
Those eight are: freshman Charlie Lussier (106 pounds), sophomore Austin Gamber (126), junior Aidan Guiliani (132), junior Braden Kain (138), senior captain Pat Collett (145), freshman Cooper Lussier (152), senior captain Rocco Ruffini (220) and junior Maddox Colclough (285). Freshman Christian Grimaldi and junior Rocco Hanaphy (160) will serve as alternates.
Pay attention to both Charlie Lussier and Guiliani. After going a perfect 29-0 during the regular season, Charlie Lussier will look to rebound from his first loss of the winter, which he suffered at last weekend’s South Sectionals. Meanwhile at 132 pounds, Guiliani looks to keep it rolling after capturing first place at sectionals, the only Panther to hit the top of the podium on the day.
BY NATE ROLLINS, EXPRESS SPORTS CORRESPONDENT
It’s been 20 years since Ben Dineen captured the state title at 171 pounds.
He’s the last Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestler to be named a state champion.
This year, the Panthers will have plenty of chances to snap that drought.
That’s because they’re sending eight wrestlers to compete in the Division 2 state tournament, which will take place this Friday and Saturday at Game On in Fitchburg. They’ll also bring two alternates.
“I am beyond ecstatic to be bringing eight wrestlers to the 2022 D2 state wrestling championships,” said W-H head coach Gary Rabinovitz.
Those eight are: freshman Charlie Lussier (106 pounds), sophomore Austin Gamber (126), junior Aidan Guiliani (132), junior Braden Kain (138), senior captain Pat Collett (145), freshman Cooper Lussier (152), senior captain Rocco Ruffini (220) and junior Maddox Colclough (285). Freshman Christian Grimaldi and junior Rocco Hanaphy (160) will serve as alternates.
Pay attention to both Charlie Lussier and Guiliani. After going a perfect 29-0 during the regular season, Charlie Lussier will look to rebound from his first loss of the winter, which he suffered at last weekend’s South Sectionals. Meanwhile at 132 pounds, Guiliani looks to keep it rolling after capturing first place at sectionals, the only Panther to hit the top of the podium on the day.
Whitman-Hanson places 5th at Division II South Sectionals
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Saturday, February 12, 2022
The Panthers traveled to Marshfield for the Division II South Sectionals and wrestled very well as a team coming away with a 5th place team finish. Winning a Sectional Championship at 132 pounds is Junior Aidan Guiliani. Aidan went 4-0 on the day with 2 pins. Finishing in 2nd place were Freshmen Charlie Lussier at 106, Junior Braden Kain at 138, Freshmen Cooper Lussier at 152 and Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini at 220. Junior Maddox Colclough at 285 finished in 3rd place. Finishing in 4th place for WH included Sophomore Austin Gamber at 126 and Senior Captain Pat Collett at 145. Junior Rocco Hanaphy finished in 5th place at 160. Freshmen Christian Grimaldi at 113 rounded things out by placing 6th. Whitman-Hanson will be sending 8 wrestlers to the State Tournament next Friday and Saturday and will also have 2 alternates. |
Whitman-Hanson wins 2 of 3 at home quad meet
Saturday, February 5, 2022
The Whitman-Hanson Wrestling team hosted a Quad meet and came away with 2 wins to end the Dual meet season. WH won it first match verses Weymouth by a score of 64-10. WH also won the second round match with Bristol Plymouth by a score of 48-30. In the final match of the day Norwood came out on top 42-33. At 106 pounds was Freshman Charlie Lussier winning all 3 of his matches by pin in 2:21 and 1:10. Charlie also won by pin at 113 pounds in 2:24. Charlie is now 29-0 on the season with 22 pins to lead the team in every category. Also wrestling at 106 pounds was Christian Grimaldi winning his first Varsity dual meet match by pin in 1:50. Wrestling at 113 pounds was Freshman Mike Brandl winning his first 2 Varsity matches of the season 9-3 and by forfeit. Winning by forfeit at 120 pounds was Sophomore Graham McInnis. Sophomore Austin Gamber wrestling at 126 pounds had a great day winning all 3 of his matches 2 by pin and an 8-2 decision. Austin is having a great year with a record of 16-4 with 12 pins to his credit. At 132 pounds Junior Aidan Guiliani continues to produce with big wins going 3-0 on the day with 2 pins and a forfeit. Aidan is currently 21-3 on the season with 11 pins. At 138 pounds Junior Braden Kain won all 3 of his matches 2 by pin and one 7-2 decision. Braden is now 24-5 on the season with 11 pins. Both Aidan and Braden are having impressive seasons. Senior Captain Pat Collett went 2-1 on the day with 1 pin and a hard fought 4-2 victory. Pat is 12-10 on the season with 9 pins. Freshman Cooper Lussier wrestling at 160 pounds won by a score of 10-1, Cooper's record is now 26-2 on the season with 17 pins. Freshman Jacob Getchell had 2 wins on the day by forfeit. Freshman Curtis Burke wrestling at 182 pounds went 1-2 on the day with a forfeit. Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini wrestling at 220 pounds won 2 matches by pin and 1 by forfeit. Rocco is now 17-6 on the season with 11 pins. Finishing the day for WH was Junior Maddox Colclough at 285 pounds going 2-1 on the day with a hard fought win 5-3, a loss in overtime and a win by forfeit. Maddox is now 17-6 with 11 pins. The Panthers finish the dual meet season at 11-7 and 3-2 in the Patriot League. Up next for the Panthers is the D2 South Sectional Tournament being held at Marshfield HS on Saturday February 12th.
The Whitman-Hanson Wrestling team hosted a Quad meet and came away with 2 wins to end the Dual meet season. WH won it first match verses Weymouth by a score of 64-10. WH also won the second round match with Bristol Plymouth by a score of 48-30. In the final match of the day Norwood came out on top 42-33. At 106 pounds was Freshman Charlie Lussier winning all 3 of his matches by pin in 2:21 and 1:10. Charlie also won by pin at 113 pounds in 2:24. Charlie is now 29-0 on the season with 22 pins to lead the team in every category. Also wrestling at 106 pounds was Christian Grimaldi winning his first Varsity dual meet match by pin in 1:50. Wrestling at 113 pounds was Freshman Mike Brandl winning his first 2 Varsity matches of the season 9-3 and by forfeit. Winning by forfeit at 120 pounds was Sophomore Graham McInnis. Sophomore Austin Gamber wrestling at 126 pounds had a great day winning all 3 of his matches 2 by pin and an 8-2 decision. Austin is having a great year with a record of 16-4 with 12 pins to his credit. At 132 pounds Junior Aidan Guiliani continues to produce with big wins going 3-0 on the day with 2 pins and a forfeit. Aidan is currently 21-3 on the season with 11 pins. At 138 pounds Junior Braden Kain won all 3 of his matches 2 by pin and one 7-2 decision. Braden is now 24-5 on the season with 11 pins. Both Aidan and Braden are having impressive seasons. Senior Captain Pat Collett went 2-1 on the day with 1 pin and a hard fought 4-2 victory. Pat is 12-10 on the season with 9 pins. Freshman Cooper Lussier wrestling at 160 pounds won by a score of 10-1, Cooper's record is now 26-2 on the season with 17 pins. Freshman Jacob Getchell had 2 wins on the day by forfeit. Freshman Curtis Burke wrestling at 182 pounds went 1-2 on the day with a forfeit. Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini wrestling at 220 pounds won 2 matches by pin and 1 by forfeit. Rocco is now 17-6 on the season with 11 pins. Finishing the day for WH was Junior Maddox Colclough at 285 pounds going 2-1 on the day with a hard fought win 5-3, a loss in overtime and a win by forfeit. Maddox is now 17-6 with 11 pins. The Panthers finish the dual meet season at 11-7 and 3-2 in the Patriot League. Up next for the Panthers is the D2 South Sectional Tournament being held at Marshfield HS on Saturday February 12th.
Lussier twins making major impact on mat for Whitman-Hanson
The Lussier twins Charlie (106 pounds), left in red, and Cooper (152) foreground right, are a combined 49-2 as freshman this season for Whitman-Hanson.BARRY CHIN/GLOBE STAFF
Friday, February 4, 2022
By Ethan McDowell Globe Correspondent
Twins Charlie and Cooper Lussier were not vocal leaders when they initially joined the wrestling room at Whitman-Hanson. But the example the two freshmen have set on the mat jumpstarted a run of success for the program that has not been seen in years.
The Panthers (9-6) picked up their first tournament win in 12 years at the 2022 Weymouth Tournament, with both Cooper and Charlie taking home individual titles at 152 and 106 pounds, respectively.
After an up and down Patriot League season, the Panthers faced Hingham on Thursday with a chance to capture a share of their first league title since the 2010-11 season. Whitman-Hanson fell short, but both twins continued their elite runs with first-period pins. Charlie is 26-0 and Cooper is 25-2.
“We have really good team chemistry,” Charlie Lussier said. “So we always want to see each other succeed. And the only way to do that is to push each other for the better of ourselves.”
The leadership of senior captains Pat Collett —who pushes Cooper at practice each day — and Rocco Ruffini has been critical for the Panthers and the development of the twins throughout the year.
Whitman-Hanson coach Gary Rabinovitz , at the helm since 2014, has been familiar with the Lusssier twins since they were competing in the local youth wrestling scene.
He knew their potential, and even attempted to get a waiver to have the duo on the mat as eighth graders.
“I knew they would make an impact pretty much immediately,” Rabinovitz said. “Did I know it would be [26-0 and 25-2] at this point? That’s probably a different story.”
The Lussiers are two of the nine freshmen on the W-H squad. They started wrestling in elementary school, so they were prepared for the jump to the varsity level.
“‘I’ve probably been wrestling a lot longer than a lot of these kids because I started when I was really little,” Cooper said. “They do have a lot more strength than me, but experience always beats strength.”
At the start of the season, the twins were on the shy side, according to Rabinovitz, collecting their victories and supporting the team quietly. But during a cheerful bus ride home following the championship run at Weymouth, Cooper asked Rabinovitz if he could address the team.
The freshman, who had just secured the 152-pound individual title, emphasized the importance of staying hungry for the rest of the season because the Patriot League gauntlet was on the horizon.
“A lot of people were just really happy we won but I wanted to make sure we kept winning after that,” Cooper said. “I didn’t want to be satisfied with just winning that one tournament.”
The Panthers have responded well to that message.
Rabinovitz wrestled (at 121 pounds) for the inaugural Whitman-Hanson varsity wrestling team in 1978. And he was a member of the coaching staff during the 1988-89 season. During his six years as a head coach, no wrestler has reached the New England Tournament level. He thinks that could change this year when the team takes the mat in the coming weeks.
Charlie Lussier said the Panthers are focused on a state championship run; he also recognizes he would not be in this position as a title contender if it weren’t for his brother.
“We wouldn’t be half as good if we didn’t have each other,” Charlie said.
By Ethan McDowell Globe Correspondent
Twins Charlie and Cooper Lussier were not vocal leaders when they initially joined the wrestling room at Whitman-Hanson. But the example the two freshmen have set on the mat jumpstarted a run of success for the program that has not been seen in years.
The Panthers (9-6) picked up their first tournament win in 12 years at the 2022 Weymouth Tournament, with both Cooper and Charlie taking home individual titles at 152 and 106 pounds, respectively.
After an up and down Patriot League season, the Panthers faced Hingham on Thursday with a chance to capture a share of their first league title since the 2010-11 season. Whitman-Hanson fell short, but both twins continued their elite runs with first-period pins. Charlie is 26-0 and Cooper is 25-2.
“We have really good team chemistry,” Charlie Lussier said. “So we always want to see each other succeed. And the only way to do that is to push each other for the better of ourselves.”
The leadership of senior captains Pat Collett —who pushes Cooper at practice each day — and Rocco Ruffini has been critical for the Panthers and the development of the twins throughout the year.
Whitman-Hanson coach Gary Rabinovitz , at the helm since 2014, has been familiar with the Lusssier twins since they were competing in the local youth wrestling scene.
He knew their potential, and even attempted to get a waiver to have the duo on the mat as eighth graders.
“I knew they would make an impact pretty much immediately,” Rabinovitz said. “Did I know it would be [26-0 and 25-2] at this point? That’s probably a different story.”
The Lussiers are two of the nine freshmen on the W-H squad. They started wrestling in elementary school, so they were prepared for the jump to the varsity level.
“‘I’ve probably been wrestling a lot longer than a lot of these kids because I started when I was really little,” Cooper said. “They do have a lot more strength than me, but experience always beats strength.”
At the start of the season, the twins were on the shy side, according to Rabinovitz, collecting their victories and supporting the team quietly. But during a cheerful bus ride home following the championship run at Weymouth, Cooper asked Rabinovitz if he could address the team.
The freshman, who had just secured the 152-pound individual title, emphasized the importance of staying hungry for the rest of the season because the Patriot League gauntlet was on the horizon.
“A lot of people were just really happy we won but I wanted to make sure we kept winning after that,” Cooper said. “I didn’t want to be satisfied with just winning that one tournament.”
The Panthers have responded well to that message.
Rabinovitz wrestled (at 121 pounds) for the inaugural Whitman-Hanson varsity wrestling team in 1978. And he was a member of the coaching staff during the 1988-89 season. During his six years as a head coach, no wrestler has reached the New England Tournament level. He thinks that could change this year when the team takes the mat in the coming weeks.
Charlie Lussier said the Panthers are focused on a state championship run; he also recognizes he would not be in this position as a title contender if it weren’t for his brother.
“We wouldn’t be half as good if we didn’t have each other,” Charlie said.
Hingham 58, Whitman-Hanson 18
Thursday, February 3, 2022
The Whitman-Hanson Wrestling team hosted Hingham tonight in a Patriot League matchup. WH lost by a score of 58-18. At 106 pounds was Freshman Charlie Lussier winning by pin in :40, Charlie is now 26-0 on the season with 19 pins. At 138 pounds Junior Braden Kain won his match in a close fought match 5-2. Braden is now 21-5 on the season with 9 pins. Freshman Cooper Lussier wrestling at 152 pounds won by pin in 1:04, Cooper's record is now 25-2 on the season with 17 pins. Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini wrestling at 220 pounds won by a score of 8-2. Rocco is now 14-6 on the season with 10 pins. The Panthers are now 9-6 on the season and 3-2 in the Patriot League. Up next for the Panthers is a home Quad at WH on Saturday February 5th at 10:00am.
The Whitman-Hanson Wrestling team hosted Hingham tonight in a Patriot League matchup. WH lost by a score of 58-18. At 106 pounds was Freshman Charlie Lussier winning by pin in :40, Charlie is now 26-0 on the season with 19 pins. At 138 pounds Junior Braden Kain won his match in a close fought match 5-2. Braden is now 21-5 on the season with 9 pins. Freshman Cooper Lussier wrestling at 152 pounds won by pin in 1:04, Cooper's record is now 25-2 on the season with 17 pins. Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini wrestling at 220 pounds won by a score of 8-2. Rocco is now 14-6 on the season with 10 pins. The Panthers are now 9-6 on the season and 3-2 in the Patriot League. Up next for the Panthers is a home Quad at WH on Saturday February 5th at 10:00am.
Wrestlers shovel for senior citizen
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Once again WH student-athletes helping out in the community - Today our wrestling team shoveled for a senior citizen. Awesome job!
Once again WH student-athletes helping out in the community - Today our wrestling team shoveled for a senior citizen. Awesome job!
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Whitman-Hanson's Lussier twins make impressive burst onto varsity wrestling scene
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Jason Snow, The Enterprise
Whitman-Hanson High wrestling coach Gary Rabinovitz didn't have to look too closely to spot potential the first time he saw Charlie and Cooper Lussier on a wrestling mat six years ago.
“Every year, I knew what we had coming and it was just a matter of waiting," Rabinovitz said. "They’re just nonstop wrestling. They love it. We really have a lot ahead of us.”
The Lussier twins have been well worth the wait. Combined, the two freshmen have a 49-2 record in their debut varsity campaigns, Charlie Lussier is 25-0 himself.
Their unassuming physiques (Charlie Lussier weighs in at 106 pounds, Cooper at 152) make their wrestling stardom all the more unbelievable at first glance. Then again, their matchups typically don't last longer than that.
“I like to be quick because a lot of these kids are older, so they’re stronger," Cooper Lussier said of his skillset. "We drill a lot in our basement, we drill being quick.”
“It’s just you versus someone else, it’s not up to anyone else. It’s about mental toughness,” Charlie Lussier said.
The freshman twins have led Whitman-Hanson to a 9-5 team record, a nice rebound from a shortened 6-7 season last year, one season after the Panthers finished 14-7 in 2019-20. Charlie Lussier refers to that type of collective success as 'always good, but kind of expected.'
“Between them, I think there’s going to be a lot of trips to the postseason and beyond. Not to put any pressure, but they put it on themselves," Rabinovitz said. "Whitman-Hanson is in the right direction right now and they’re a huge part of it.”
The two began wrestling in the second or third grade, with roots stemming from a gym named 'Champions Building Champions.' Rabinovitz describes wrestling to be a sport much more dependent on technique than overpowering strength, but he's excited for the Lussier twins to one day connect the two down the line.
“When they fill their bodies," Rabinovitz said, "people are going to be running from the two of them for a long time.”
Charlie and Cooper Lussier have combined for 34 pins on the season.
"There's only little things you can correct because they've been on the mats so much in their lives," Rabinovitz said of coaching them both. "There's a little different style from different coaches, so I'm (seeing) what I can add."
A team with increased numbers as seven other freshman showed interest this year, the Panthers are laying an impressive foundation to build on for years to come.
Senior Rocco Ruffini, senior Joe Boss, junior Aidan Guiliani, junior Rocco Hanaphy, junior Braden Kain, junior Maddox Colclough and senior captain Pat Collett join the Lussier's as those ready to win right now. Whitman-Hanson can clinch a share of the league title against Hingham next week.
"We have a great supporting cast for them to walk in and solidify," Rabinovitz said. "Put it all together and it's made a huge difference."
Jason Snow, The Enterprise
Whitman-Hanson High wrestling coach Gary Rabinovitz didn't have to look too closely to spot potential the first time he saw Charlie and Cooper Lussier on a wrestling mat six years ago.
“Every year, I knew what we had coming and it was just a matter of waiting," Rabinovitz said. "They’re just nonstop wrestling. They love it. We really have a lot ahead of us.”
The Lussier twins have been well worth the wait. Combined, the two freshmen have a 49-2 record in their debut varsity campaigns, Charlie Lussier is 25-0 himself.
Their unassuming physiques (Charlie Lussier weighs in at 106 pounds, Cooper at 152) make their wrestling stardom all the more unbelievable at first glance. Then again, their matchups typically don't last longer than that.
“I like to be quick because a lot of these kids are older, so they’re stronger," Cooper Lussier said of his skillset. "We drill a lot in our basement, we drill being quick.”
“It’s just you versus someone else, it’s not up to anyone else. It’s about mental toughness,” Charlie Lussier said.
The freshman twins have led Whitman-Hanson to a 9-5 team record, a nice rebound from a shortened 6-7 season last year, one season after the Panthers finished 14-7 in 2019-20. Charlie Lussier refers to that type of collective success as 'always good, but kind of expected.'
“Between them, I think there’s going to be a lot of trips to the postseason and beyond. Not to put any pressure, but they put it on themselves," Rabinovitz said. "Whitman-Hanson is in the right direction right now and they’re a huge part of it.”
The two began wrestling in the second or third grade, with roots stemming from a gym named 'Champions Building Champions.' Rabinovitz describes wrestling to be a sport much more dependent on technique than overpowering strength, but he's excited for the Lussier twins to one day connect the two down the line.
“When they fill their bodies," Rabinovitz said, "people are going to be running from the two of them for a long time.”
Charlie and Cooper Lussier have combined for 34 pins on the season.
"There's only little things you can correct because they've been on the mats so much in their lives," Rabinovitz said of coaching them both. "There's a little different style from different coaches, so I'm (seeing) what I can add."
A team with increased numbers as seven other freshman showed interest this year, the Panthers are laying an impressive foundation to build on for years to come.
Senior Rocco Ruffini, senior Joe Boss, junior Aidan Guiliani, junior Rocco Hanaphy, junior Braden Kain, junior Maddox Colclough and senior captain Pat Collett join the Lussier's as those ready to win right now. Whitman-Hanson can clinch a share of the league title against Hingham next week.
"We have a great supporting cast for them to walk in and solidify," Rabinovitz said. "Put it all together and it's made a huge difference."
Whitman-Hanson 57, Plymouth North 24
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
The Panthers (9-5, 3-1) won 10 of 14 matches in the Patriot League home victory. Joe Boss pinned in 1:18 at 113 pounds for his 19th win of the season. Other pins came from Aiden Guiliani (132), Braden Kain (138), Cooper Lussier (152), Rocco Hanaphy (160), Curtis Burke (182), Rocco Ruffini (220) and Maddox Colclough (285). Guiliani is 18-2 on the season with nine pins, Kain is 20-5 with nine pins, Cooper Lussier is 24-2 with 16 pins, and Colclough is 15-5 with 11 pins. Charlie Lussier won by forfeit at 106 to improve to 25-0. Senior captain Pat Collett won, 4-2, in overtime at 145 pounds.
The Panthers (9-5, 3-1) won 10 of 14 matches in the Patriot League home victory. Joe Boss pinned in 1:18 at 113 pounds for his 19th win of the season. Other pins came from Aiden Guiliani (132), Braden Kain (138), Cooper Lussier (152), Rocco Hanaphy (160), Curtis Burke (182), Rocco Ruffini (220) and Maddox Colclough (285). Guiliani is 18-2 on the season with nine pins, Kain is 20-5 with nine pins, Cooper Lussier is 24-2 with 16 pins, and Colclough is 15-5 with 11 pins. Charlie Lussier won by forfeit at 106 to improve to 25-0. Senior captain Pat Collett won, 4-2, in overtime at 145 pounds.
Wrestling Notebook: Bob Gay at 70: ‘I still love what I do’
Taunton, MA - January 20: Bristol-Plymouth wrestling coach Bob Gay works with his team on January 20, 2022 in Taunton, Massachusetts. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
By DANNY VENTURA | donato.ventura@bostonherald.com | Boston Herald
January 23, 2022 at 4:53 a.m.
Bob Gay figured his coaching career was over when he retired as wrestling coach and principal at Whitman-Hanson in 2001.
He returned home to North Attleboro in large part to be closer to his ailing dad. Gay then accepted a job as principal at North Attleboro and found various ways to remain involved in wrestling, whether it was as a fan, the Div. 2 state tournament director and a color commentator on North Attleboro Cable.
Gay went on to become the principal at Coyle-Cassidy in 2010 and it was here where his coaching career would resume. Athletic director Tom Pileski asked Gay if he would be interested in joining the school’s wrestling staff, led by a former Whitman-Hanson wrestler, Nick Flynn.
A year later, Flynn stepped down and Gay was the newly minted head coach at Coyle-Cassidy. The school’s wrestling team would merge with Bristol-Plymouth shortly thereafter under the leadership of Gay, a member of the both the state and national wrestling Hall of Fame.
“I just love working the kids,” said Gay, who recently led his team to his 400th match win. “I retired full time in 2014 and stayed with the coaching. For me, I enjoy the excitement of the matches and seeing the kids have success. That’s what it’s really all about.”
One would think Gay spent each of his 70 years on the earth involved in wrestling, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. He got his first wrestling job as an assistant to Ron Brown in 1979 and still chuckles about the circumstances leading up to his initial foray into the sport.
“Ron Brown calls me up on a Friday night and said he needs an assistant,” Gay recalled. “I knew nothing about the sport at all, but I gave it a shot. I went to as many clinics as I could to learn what I could and five years later, I took over the Whitman-Hanson program.
“I learned so much from coaching under Ron for five years. We still run the same practices today that we did back then. We teach them the same moves, work very hard on the training so that they will be be in the best possible shape and not get gassed late in matches.”
With a milestone achievement and birthday in the rare view mirror, Gay is constantly asked how much longer does he plan on coaching. While he has no gameplan for that, Gay did say he has no intentions of chasing down St. John’s Prep coach Manny Costa, who just won his 800th match.
“I tell the parents as long as my health is good and it is, I’ll keep going,” Gay said. “I still love doing what I do.”
January 23, 2022 at 4:53 a.m.
Bob Gay figured his coaching career was over when he retired as wrestling coach and principal at Whitman-Hanson in 2001.
He returned home to North Attleboro in large part to be closer to his ailing dad. Gay then accepted a job as principal at North Attleboro and found various ways to remain involved in wrestling, whether it was as a fan, the Div. 2 state tournament director and a color commentator on North Attleboro Cable.
Gay went on to become the principal at Coyle-Cassidy in 2010 and it was here where his coaching career would resume. Athletic director Tom Pileski asked Gay if he would be interested in joining the school’s wrestling staff, led by a former Whitman-Hanson wrestler, Nick Flynn.
A year later, Flynn stepped down and Gay was the newly minted head coach at Coyle-Cassidy. The school’s wrestling team would merge with Bristol-Plymouth shortly thereafter under the leadership of Gay, a member of the both the state and national wrestling Hall of Fame.
“I just love working the kids,” said Gay, who recently led his team to his 400th match win. “I retired full time in 2014 and stayed with the coaching. For me, I enjoy the excitement of the matches and seeing the kids have success. That’s what it’s really all about.”
One would think Gay spent each of his 70 years on the earth involved in wrestling, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. He got his first wrestling job as an assistant to Ron Brown in 1979 and still chuckles about the circumstances leading up to his initial foray into the sport.
“Ron Brown calls me up on a Friday night and said he needs an assistant,” Gay recalled. “I knew nothing about the sport at all, but I gave it a shot. I went to as many clinics as I could to learn what I could and five years later, I took over the Whitman-Hanson program.
“I learned so much from coaching under Ron for five years. We still run the same practices today that we did back then. We teach them the same moves, work very hard on the training so that they will be be in the best possible shape and not get gassed late in matches.”
With a milestone achievement and birthday in the rare view mirror, Gay is constantly asked how much longer does he plan on coaching. While he has no gameplan for that, Gay did say he has no intentions of chasing down St. John’s Prep coach Manny Costa, who just won his 800th match.
“I tell the parents as long as my health is good and it is, I’ll keep going,” Gay said. “I still love doing what I do.”
Whitman-Hanson falls to Bridgewater-Raynham, King Philip and Sharon
Saturday, January 22, 2022
The Whitman-Hanson Wrestling team hosted a quad meet today and suffered 3 defeats. In the first match it was Bridgewater-Raynham winning 54-26, followed by a very close match lose to Sharon 36-34. WH ended the day with a loss to King Philip 48-30. There were many bright spots for the Panthers with 4 wrestlers going 3-0 on the day. Leading the way at 106 pounds was Freshman Charlie Lussier with 2 pins and a forfeit. Charlie is now 24-0 on the season with an impressive 18 pins. Junior Aiden Guiliani won by impressive scores of 3-0, 3-2 and 15-2 at 132, bringing his season total to 17-2 with 8 pins. At 138 pounds Junior Braden Kain also won all three of his matches 8-2, 15-2 and 16-0. Braden is now 19-5 on the season. Freshman Cooper Lussier wrestling at 152 pounds won by pin in :47, 6-4 in overtime and 3-0 avenging one of his only two losses of the season against a tough KP wrestler. Cooper's record is now 23-2 on the season with 15 pins. Double winners for WH were Senior Joe Boss with 1 pin and one disqualification. Joe is now 18-6 on the season with 8 pin. Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini wrestling at 220 pounds won by pin in 4:42 and a 5-2 decision. Rocco is now 12-6 on the season with 9 pins. Senior Captain Pat Collett won by pin in :2:27 bringing his season totals to 9-8 with 8 pins on the season. Junior Rocco Hanaphy finished with one win on the day by pin in 3:07. Rocco is now 10-8 on the season with 7 pins. Junior Maddox Colclough wrestling at 285 was 1-0 on the day winning 13-5 and is now 14-5 on the season.
The Panthers are now 8-5 on the season and 2-1 in the Patriot League. Up next for the Panthers is Patriot League Plymouth North at WH on Wednesday January 26th at 6:00pm.
The Whitman-Hanson Wrestling team hosted a quad meet today and suffered 3 defeats. In the first match it was Bridgewater-Raynham winning 54-26, followed by a very close match lose to Sharon 36-34. WH ended the day with a loss to King Philip 48-30. There were many bright spots for the Panthers with 4 wrestlers going 3-0 on the day. Leading the way at 106 pounds was Freshman Charlie Lussier with 2 pins and a forfeit. Charlie is now 24-0 on the season with an impressive 18 pins. Junior Aiden Guiliani won by impressive scores of 3-0, 3-2 and 15-2 at 132, bringing his season total to 17-2 with 8 pins. At 138 pounds Junior Braden Kain also won all three of his matches 8-2, 15-2 and 16-0. Braden is now 19-5 on the season. Freshman Cooper Lussier wrestling at 152 pounds won by pin in :47, 6-4 in overtime and 3-0 avenging one of his only two losses of the season against a tough KP wrestler. Cooper's record is now 23-2 on the season with 15 pins. Double winners for WH were Senior Joe Boss with 1 pin and one disqualification. Joe is now 18-6 on the season with 8 pin. Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini wrestling at 220 pounds won by pin in 4:42 and a 5-2 decision. Rocco is now 12-6 on the season with 9 pins. Senior Captain Pat Collett won by pin in :2:27 bringing his season totals to 9-8 with 8 pins on the season. Junior Rocco Hanaphy finished with one win on the day by pin in 3:07. Rocco is now 10-8 on the season with 7 pins. Junior Maddox Colclough wrestling at 285 was 1-0 on the day winning 13-5 and is now 14-5 on the season.
The Panthers are now 8-5 on the season and 2-1 in the Patriot League. Up next for the Panthers is Patriot League Plymouth North at WH on Wednesday January 26th at 6:00pm.
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Friday, January 21, 2022
Whitman-Hanson trio: The Panthers won the Weymouth Tournament behind three champions. W-H bested last year's Division 1 state finalist, New Bedford, and last year's Div. 3 champ, Norton, to take first. Freshman Charlie Lussier won the 106 pound title and improved to 20-0 on the season. Braden Kain won the 138 title and freshman Cooper Lussier took the 152 crown.
Whitman-Hanson trio: The Panthers won the Weymouth Tournament behind three champions. W-H bested last year's Division 1 state finalist, New Bedford, and last year's Div. 3 champ, Norton, to take first. Freshman Charlie Lussier won the 106 pound title and improved to 20-0 on the season. Braden Kain won the 138 title and freshman Cooper Lussier took the 152 crown.
Whitman-Hanson 47, Marshfield 27
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Whitman-Hanson improved to 8-2 overall and 2-1 in the Patriot League Keenan Division with a 47-27 win over Marshfield. 106 pound Freshman Charlie Lussier won by forfeit and is now 21-0 on the season. Senior Joe Boss also won by forfeit and is now 16-5 on the season. At 126 pounds, Sophomore Austin Gamber won by pin in :40 to improve to 13-2 on the season with 10 pins. Junior Aiden Guiliani won by Tech Fall at 132 pounds 17-2, bringing his season total to 14-2 with 8 pins. At 138 pounds Junior Braden Kain lost a hard fought decision 4-3. Braden is now an 16-5 on the season. At 145 pounds Senior Captain Pat Collett won by pin in :30 bringing his season totals to 8-6 with 7 pins. Freshman Cooper Lussier wrestling at 152 pounds won by forfeit. Cooper's record is now 20-2 on the season with 14 pins. Rocco Hanaphy won by pin at 160 pounds. Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini wrestling at 220 pounds won by pin in 4:42. Rocco is now 10-5 on the season with 8 pins.
Whitman-Hanson improved to 8-2 overall and 2-1 in the Patriot League Keenan Division with a 47-27 win over Marshfield. 106 pound Freshman Charlie Lussier won by forfeit and is now 21-0 on the season. Senior Joe Boss also won by forfeit and is now 16-5 on the season. At 126 pounds, Sophomore Austin Gamber won by pin in :40 to improve to 13-2 on the season with 10 pins. Junior Aiden Guiliani won by Tech Fall at 132 pounds 17-2, bringing his season total to 14-2 with 8 pins. At 138 pounds Junior Braden Kain lost a hard fought decision 4-3. Braden is now an 16-5 on the season. At 145 pounds Senior Captain Pat Collett won by pin in :30 bringing his season totals to 8-6 with 7 pins. Freshman Cooper Lussier wrestling at 152 pounds won by forfeit. Cooper's record is now 20-2 on the season with 14 pins. Rocco Hanaphy won by pin at 160 pounds. Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini wrestling at 220 pounds won by pin in 4:42. Rocco is now 10-5 on the season with 8 pins.
Whitman-Hanson wrestling wins Weymouth Tournament
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Saturday, January 15, 2022
The Whitman-Hanson High wrestling team ended an 11-year title drought Saturday by winning the Weymouth Tournament. The Panthers scored 165 points to beat defending Division 1 state finalist New Bedford, which was runner-up, and defending Div. 3 state champ Norton, which finished third. Freshman Charlie Lussier won the 106-pound individual crown, going 4-0 on the day with three pins to improve to 20-0 on the season. Junior Braden Kain was the 138-pound champ, going 3-0 with a pin. He's 16-4 on the season. Freshman Cooper Lussier won the 152-pound bracket, going 4-0 to improve to 19-2 on the season. Junior Aiden Guiliani was runner-up at 132 pounds, notching three wins for a 13-2 season record. Seniors Joe Boss (113) and Pat Collett (145) each finished fourth. Sophomore Cohen Rosado (195) and senior captain Rocco Ruffini (220) each finished sixth, and junior Maddox Colclough (285) went 3-1 with three pins and secured the team championship. |
Former Whitman-Hanson coach Bob Gay wins 400th dual meet
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Congratulations to former Whitman-Hanson Wrestling coach Bob Gay for winning his 400th career dual meet with Bristol Plymouth against Canton High School. 271 of those wins were when Bob Gay coached Whitman-Hanson from 1985 to 2002. Coach Gay was inducted into the Massachusetts Coaches Hall of Fame in 2012, the New England Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2018.
Congratulations to former Whitman-Hanson Wrestling coach Bob Gay for winning his 400th career dual meet with Bristol Plymouth against Canton High School. 271 of those wins were when Bob Gay coached Whitman-Hanson from 1985 to 2002. Coach Gay was inducted into the Massachusetts Coaches Hall of Fame in 2012, the New England Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2018.
Wrestling Notebook: Whitman-Hanson exceeding expectations
HANSON MA – January 13: Whitman-Hanson seniors, Rocco Ruffini and Patrick Collett during wrestling practice on January 13, 2022 in Hanson, Massachusetts. (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
By DANNY VENTURA | donato.ventura@bostonherald.com | Boston Herald
PUBLISHED: January 15, 2022 at 2:05 p.m. | UPDATED: January 15, 2022 at 3:20 p.m.
The future may be very bright for the Whitman-Hanson wrestling program, but the present isn’t exactly shabby.
The youthful Panthers have put together a solid 7-2 record coupled with strong showings at both the Sandwich and Whitman-Hanson tournament where they finished in the top three.
“We had a really good feeling about this season,” said Whitman-Hanson coach Gary Rabinovitz, who wrestled on the school’s first team under Ron Brown in 1977. “We knew we had a couple of freshmen coming in who excelled in our youth programs and we got a good transfer from North Carolina.”
The freshmen twins Rabinovitz was referring to are the Lussiers, Charlie and Cooper. Charlie Lussier is undefeated at 106 pounds with nine of his 15 wins coming via pin. Cooper Lussier has been equally as impressive at 152 pounds with a 14-2 record, while NC transfer Austin Gamber is 14-1 at 126 pounds.
Youth has been forced to serve Whitman-Hanson as the senior class hasn’t been on the mat often. Two of the three captains, Pat Collett (145) and Rocco Ruffini (220) were slated to have big years but haven’t had the opportunity due to injuries and illness. The other senior, Joe Boss, has done his part with a 12-2 record at 113 pounds.
The junior class has been very productive so far. Aidan Guiliani is undefeated at 132 pounds and won the Whitman-Hanson tournament. Braden Kain follows Guiliani in the lineup at 138 and is 10-4 on the season. Heavyweight Maddox Colclough is 8-4 and was second at the Whitman-Hanson tournament.
“We have a good squad and it is a lot of fun coaching them,” Rabinovitz said. “The kids are very competitive, they hang around together. Wrestling is like a family, these kids care about one another and pull for them.”
PUBLISHED: January 15, 2022 at 2:05 p.m. | UPDATED: January 15, 2022 at 3:20 p.m.
The future may be very bright for the Whitman-Hanson wrestling program, but the present isn’t exactly shabby.
The youthful Panthers have put together a solid 7-2 record coupled with strong showings at both the Sandwich and Whitman-Hanson tournament where they finished in the top three.
“We had a really good feeling about this season,” said Whitman-Hanson coach Gary Rabinovitz, who wrestled on the school’s first team under Ron Brown in 1977. “We knew we had a couple of freshmen coming in who excelled in our youth programs and we got a good transfer from North Carolina.”
The freshmen twins Rabinovitz was referring to are the Lussiers, Charlie and Cooper. Charlie Lussier is undefeated at 106 pounds with nine of his 15 wins coming via pin. Cooper Lussier has been equally as impressive at 152 pounds with a 14-2 record, while NC transfer Austin Gamber is 14-1 at 126 pounds.
Youth has been forced to serve Whitman-Hanson as the senior class hasn’t been on the mat often. Two of the three captains, Pat Collett (145) and Rocco Ruffini (220) were slated to have big years but haven’t had the opportunity due to injuries and illness. The other senior, Joe Boss, has done his part with a 12-2 record at 113 pounds.
The junior class has been very productive so far. Aidan Guiliani is undefeated at 132 pounds and won the Whitman-Hanson tournament. Braden Kain follows Guiliani in the lineup at 138 and is 10-4 on the season. Heavyweight Maddox Colclough is 8-4 and was second at the Whitman-Hanson tournament.
“We have a good squad and it is a lot of fun coaching them,” Rabinovitz said. “The kids are very competitive, they hang around together. Wrestling is like a family, these kids care about one another and pull for them.”
BOSTON GLOBE EMASS WRESTLING ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Friday, January 14, 2022
Charlie Lussier, Whitman-Hanson — The freshman remained undefeated Wednesday with a 25-second pin at 106 pounds. On Saturday, Lussier claimed the Whitman-Hanson Invitational championship with three pins.
Charlie Lussier, Whitman-Hanson — The freshman remained undefeated Wednesday with a 25-second pin at 106 pounds. On Saturday, Lussier claimed the Whitman-Hanson Invitational championship with three pins.
Duxbury 28, Whitman-Hanson 28
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Whitman-Hanson Wrestling traveled to Duxbury for a Patriot League meet tonight and came up short losing by a score of 48-28. Leading the way for WH once again was 106 pound Freshman Charlie Lussier winning with a pin in :25. Charlie is now 16-0 on the season with 13 pins. Junior Aidan Guiliani at 132 pounds suffered his first loss of the season losing a tough battle 1-0 bringing his total to 10-1 on the season with 5 pins. Junior Braden Kain wrestling at 138 pounds and won by pin in 3:49 bringing his season total to 13-4 with 7 pins. Senior captain Pat Collett won by pin at 145 pounds. Freshman Cooper Lussier wrestling at 152 pounds and won by major decision 14-4 bringing his season total to 15-2 with 12 pins. Rounding out winners for WH was 220 pound Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini with a pin in 2:35 bringing his season total to 6-2. Next up for the Panthers is the Weymouth Tournament on Saturday January 15. The Panthers are now 7-2 on the season and 1-1 in the Patriot League.
Whitman-Hanson Wrestling traveled to Duxbury for a Patriot League meet tonight and came up short losing by a score of 48-28. Leading the way for WH once again was 106 pound Freshman Charlie Lussier winning with a pin in :25. Charlie is now 16-0 on the season with 13 pins. Junior Aidan Guiliani at 132 pounds suffered his first loss of the season losing a tough battle 1-0 bringing his total to 10-1 on the season with 5 pins. Junior Braden Kain wrestling at 138 pounds and won by pin in 3:49 bringing his season total to 13-4 with 7 pins. Senior captain Pat Collett won by pin at 145 pounds. Freshman Cooper Lussier wrestling at 152 pounds and won by major decision 14-4 bringing his season total to 15-2 with 12 pins. Rounding out winners for WH was 220 pound Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini with a pin in 2:35 bringing his season total to 6-2. Next up for the Panthers is the Weymouth Tournament on Saturday January 15. The Panthers are now 7-2 on the season and 1-1 in the Patriot League.
Panthers take 3rd at Whitman-Hanson Invitational Tournament
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Saturday, January 8, 2022
Whitman-Hanson Wrestling hosted its annual Invitational on Saturday January 8th. With a field of 14 area teams the Panthers finished a hard fought 3rd place overall. Winning the tournament with 140.5 points was King Phillip, followed by Milton HS with 131 points and host Whitman-Hanson finishing a close 3rd with 125.5 point. Leading the way for WH once again was 106 pound Champion Freshman Charlie Lussier going 3-0 on the day with 3 more pins, his finals match taking only :17. Charlie is now 15-0 on the season with 12 pins. Senior Joe Boss at 113 pounds finished in 3rd place going 2-1 on the day with 2 pins. This brings his record to 12-2 on the year with 9 pins. Sophomore Austin Gamber at 126 pounds suffered his first loss of the season but wrestled back to take 3rd place and improved to 13-1 on the season. Junior Aidan Guiliani at 132 pounds continues to be unstoppable by winning the championship and going 3-0 on the day bringing his win total to 10-0 on the season with 5 pins. Junior Braden Kain wrestling at 138 pounds and earned a hard fought 3rd place finish going 3-1 on the day with 1 pin bringing his season total to 12-4 with 6 pins. Freshman Cooper Lussier wrestling at 152 pounds also finished in 3rd place for WH. Cooper had 3 pins on the day and also won by 11-7 decision for 3rd place bringing his season total to 14-1 with 12 pins. Rounding out the place winners for WH was 285 pound Maddox Colclough. Maddox finished in 2nd place going 1-1 on the day and is currently 10-4 on the year with 7 pins. Next up for the Panthers is a Patriot League meet at Duxbury on Wednesday January 12. The Panthers are now 7-1 on the season and 1-0 in the Patriot League. |
Whitman-Hanson 45, Silver Lake 26
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Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Whitman-Hanson Wrestling hosted Silver Lake for it's first Patriot League competition of the season. WH continued with its early season success by defeating SL by a score of 45-26 in front of a packed house. The Panthers improved to 7-1 on the season. WH won 9 matches on the day with 3 wrestlers remaining undefeated on the season. Leading the way for WH at 106 pound is Freshman Charlie Lussier with a pin in :35 and is 12-0 on the season with 9 pins. Senior Joe Boss at 113 pounds won by pin in 2:11 bringing his record to 10-1 on the year with 7 pins. Sophomore Austin Gamber at 126 pounds improved to 11-0 on the season with a 13-10 decision. Junior Aidan Guiliani at 132 pounds won by dominating his opponent 17-2 in 3:25 bringing his season total to 7-0 on the season. Junior Braden Kain wrestling at 138 pounds won by a score of 10-6 in another barn burner, bringing his season total to 9-3. Freshman Cooper Lussier won his match also by pin in :29 bringing his season total to 10-1 with 9 pins. Wrestling at 170 pounds was Jacob Getchell earning his first victory of the season 15-7 in the 170 pound weight class. Rounding out the winners for WH was 195 pound Cohen Rosado with a pin in 3:26 bringing his season record to 3-4. Next up for the Panthers is the WH Panther Invitational on Saturday, January 8th. The Panthers are now 7-1 on the season and 1-0 in the Patriot League. |
Boston Globe EMASS WRESTLING ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
Friday, December 31, 2021
Charlie Lussier, Whitman Hanson — After pinning his Cohasset opponent in 1:19 while wrestling at 106 pounds, the freshman remained undefeated on the season with an 11-0 record that includes 8 pins.
Charlie Lussier, Whitman Hanson — After pinning his Cohasset opponent in 1:19 while wrestling at 106 pounds, the freshman remained undefeated on the season with an 11-0 record that includes 8 pins.
Whitman-Hanson 55, Cohasset 24
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Whitman-Hanson Wrestling traveled to Cohasset High School for a dual meet and came away with another victory. The Panthers improved to 6-1 on the early season beating Cohasset 55-24. WH won 10 matches on the day with 3 wrestlers remaining undefeated on the season. Leading the way for WH at 106 pound is Freshman Charlie Lussier with a pin in 1:19 and is 11-0 on the season with 8 pins. Senior Joe Boss at 113 pounds won by forfeit bringing his record to 9-1 on the year with 6 pins. Winning by pin at 120 pounds was Sophomore Graham McInnis in 4:29. Sophomore Austin Gamber at 126 pounds improved to 10-0 on the season with a pin in 1:51. Austin now has 7 pins for the year. Junior Aidan Guiliani at 132 pounds won a hard fought match 2-0 bringing his total to 6-0 on the season. Junior Braden Kain wrestling at 138 pounds won by scores of 8-0, bringing his season total to 8-3. Freshman Cooper Lussier won his match also by pin in 1:06 bringing his season total to 9-1. Junior Rocco Hanaphy wrestled at 160 pounds and won his match by pin in :42. Rocco is now 8-3 on the year. Senior Captain Rocco Ruffini at 220 pounds with a pin in :37 bringing his season total to 5-2. Rounding out the winners for WH was Maddox Colclough at 285 pounds with a pin in 3:05. Maddox is now 9-2 on the season. Next up for the Panthers is our first Patriot League matchup hosting Silver Lake on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 |
EMass wrestling: Whitman-Hanson’s Charlie Lussier headlines Athletes of the Week
Friday, December 24, 2021
Charlie Lussier, Whitman-Hanson — The freshman continued his undefeated season, going 2-0 against Quincy/North Quincy and BC High on Thursday thanks to a pair of first-period pins. The 106-pounder is now 10-0 on the season with seven pins after going 4-0 at the Sandwich Early Bird Tournament last weekend.
Charlie Lussier, Whitman-Hanson — The freshman continued his undefeated season, going 2-0 against Quincy/North Quincy and BC High on Thursday thanks to a pair of first-period pins. The 106-pounder is now 10-0 on the season with seven pins after going 4-0 at the Sandwich Early Bird Tournament last weekend.
Whitman-Hanson sweeps tri-meet
Thursday, December 23, 2021
The Panthers improved to 5-1 with wins over Quincy/North Quincy (54-21) and BC High (52-30). Freshman Charles Lussier needed just 94 seconds to secure two pins and improve to 10-0 on the season at 106 pounds. Joe Boss (113 pounds), Austin Gamber (126), Aidan Guiliani (132) Cooper Lussier all had two pins. Braden Kain, Rocco Hanaphy, Maddox Colclough and Rocco Ruffini also had two wins on the day.
The Panthers improved to 5-1 with wins over Quincy/North Quincy (54-21) and BC High (52-30). Freshman Charles Lussier needed just 94 seconds to secure two pins and improve to 10-0 on the season at 106 pounds. Joe Boss (113 pounds), Austin Gamber (126), Aidan Guiliani (132) Cooper Lussier all had two pins. Braden Kain, Rocco Hanaphy, Maddox Colclough and Rocco Ruffini also had two wins on the day.
Whitman-Hanson second at Sandwich Early Bird Tournament
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Saturday, December 18, 2021
Freshman Charlie Lussier (106 pounds) pinned four opponents to win his division's title. Joe Boss (113), Austin Gamber (126) and Maddox Colclough (285) all finished first in their divisions. Patrick Collett (145) and Cooper Lussier (152) finished 2nd in their weight classes, while Braden Kain (138) placed 4th. |
Season Preview: Exciting season in store for wrestling team
Thursday, December 16, 2021
BY NATE ROLLINS, EXPRESS SPORTS CORRESPONDENT
The Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling team is expecting to be “highly competitive” this season.
There is a lot of optimism surrounding the Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling team this winter.
Why, you ask?
“I believe we can fill all 14 weight classes before we get to January,” said sixth-year head coach Gary Rabinovitz.
That has been problem that has hindered the Panthers’ ability to add to the win column in the past.
“By doing this with a majority of quality wrestlers the results will be very positive,” Rabinovitz said.
W-H returns just five wrestlers from last spring’s season, in which they went 6-7. Senior captains Pat Collett and Rocco Ruffini are two of them.
Collett is in his second year as a captain and his fourth as a starter. He will compete at 145 pounds.
“Pat brings a great deal of passion to our program and realizes that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” Rabinovitz said.
Ruffini wrestles in the 220-pound weight class.
“Rocco has really grown as a leader over the past three years and we are looking not only at his vocal leadership but also his technical abilities,” Rabinovitz said.
Senior Joe Boss (113 pounds) and juniors Maddox Colclough (285) and Aidan Guiliani (132) are also back. Junior Braden Kain is also reruns at 138 pounds after taking last spring off for baseball.
“All four of these wrestlers wrestle hard every day and believe in their abilities,” Rabinovitz said.
The Panthers also have three newcomers with five to six years of wrestling experience in freshman twins Charlie (106) and Cooper Lussier (152) and sophomore Austin Gamber (126). Gamber came to W-H from North Carolina.
“I expect that our upperclassmen will help these young men to mold the future of Whitman-Hanson wrestling,” Rabinovitz said. “I truly believe that we have the chemistry to be highly competitive this season and going forward.”
W-H, which opened its season with a clean sweep over Durfee (64-12), Cambridge Rindge & Latin (44-30) and Sandwich (45-12), is back on the mat Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Sandwich Early Bird tournament.
“We need to wrestle smart and learn both from our success and failures,” Rabinovitz said. “It is going to be a very exciting season, I can guarantee that.”
BY NATE ROLLINS, EXPRESS SPORTS CORRESPONDENT
The Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling team is expecting to be “highly competitive” this season.
There is a lot of optimism surrounding the Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling team this winter.
Why, you ask?
“I believe we can fill all 14 weight classes before we get to January,” said sixth-year head coach Gary Rabinovitz.
That has been problem that has hindered the Panthers’ ability to add to the win column in the past.
“By doing this with a majority of quality wrestlers the results will be very positive,” Rabinovitz said.
W-H returns just five wrestlers from last spring’s season, in which they went 6-7. Senior captains Pat Collett and Rocco Ruffini are two of them.
Collett is in his second year as a captain and his fourth as a starter. He will compete at 145 pounds.
“Pat brings a great deal of passion to our program and realizes that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” Rabinovitz said.
Ruffini wrestles in the 220-pound weight class.
“Rocco has really grown as a leader over the past three years and we are looking not only at his vocal leadership but also his technical abilities,” Rabinovitz said.
Senior Joe Boss (113 pounds) and juniors Maddox Colclough (285) and Aidan Guiliani (132) are also back. Junior Braden Kain is also reruns at 138 pounds after taking last spring off for baseball.
“All four of these wrestlers wrestle hard every day and believe in their abilities,” Rabinovitz said.
The Panthers also have three newcomers with five to six years of wrestling experience in freshman twins Charlie (106) and Cooper Lussier (152) and sophomore Austin Gamber (126). Gamber came to W-H from North Carolina.
“I expect that our upperclassmen will help these young men to mold the future of Whitman-Hanson wrestling,” Rabinovitz said. “I truly believe that we have the chemistry to be highly competitive this season and going forward.”
W-H, which opened its season with a clean sweep over Durfee (64-12), Cambridge Rindge & Latin (44-30) and Sandwich (45-12), is back on the mat Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Sandwich Early Bird tournament.
“We need to wrestle smart and learn both from our success and failures,” Rabinovitz said. “It is going to be a very exciting season, I can guarantee that.”
Oliver Ames 48, Whitman-Hanson 27
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
In the road loss, the Panthers (3-1) got wins from freshman Charlie Lussier (forfeit at 106 pounds), sophomore Austin Gamber (pin in :30 at 126), Cooper Lussier (pin in :45 at 152) and senior captain Rocco Ruffini (pin in :28 at 220). Cooper Lussier is 4-0 on the season with three pins and a 15-0 tech fall.
In the road loss, the Panthers (3-1) got wins from freshman Charlie Lussier (forfeit at 106 pounds), sophomore Austin Gamber (pin in :30 at 126), Cooper Lussier (pin in :45 at 152) and senior captain Rocco Ruffini (pin in :28 at 220). Cooper Lussier is 4-0 on the season with three pins and a 15-0 tech fall.
Wrestlers sweep quad meet to open season
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Saturday, December 11, 2021
BY TRACY F. SEELYE, EXPRESS EDITOR Whitman-Hanson opened the 2021-22 Wrestling season in high gear winning all three matches on Saturday, Dec. 11 at Sandwich High School. In round one WH defeated Durfee HS 64-12, Cambridge in round two 44-30 and beating host Sandwich 45-12 in the finally. Whitman-Hanson had seven wrestlers finish the day with three wins and no losses. These included Freshman Charlie Lussier at 106 pounds with a pin and two forfeits, Senior Joe Boss at 113 pounds, Sophomore Austin Gamber with a 9-1 decision and 2 forfeits at 126 pounds, 132 pound Junior Aidan Guiliani with two pins in :25 and :35 seconds, Junior Braden Kane at 138 pounds with three pins in a remarkable :38, :58, :49 seconds. Junior Rocco Hanaphy also had three wins several by pin in :20, and :40 and 1 in Sudden Victory, and rounding out the 3-0 wrestlers was Cooper Lussier with two pins in :10 and 2:38 as well as a 15-0 technical fall. Other winners for WH included Freshmen Curtis Burke with a pin in his first match ever in 1:39 and a Sudden Victory win, Junior Maddox Colclough with a pin in 1:11 and a forfeit. Winning single matches on the day were Sophomore Cohen Rosado at 220 pounds with a pin in :38, and at 120 pounds Graham McInnis with a pin in :38 at 120 pounds. The Panthers are now 3-0 to start the season and traveled to Oliver Ames on Wednesday, Dec. 15 for a dual meet. |
ADVICE TO WRESTLERS IN THE OFF-SEASON...
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1. Lift on a regular schedule because stronger wrestlers defeat weaker wrestlers.
2. Improve your skills by wrestling in the off-season at clubs, camps, and tournaments. 3. Stay in shape by running because quicker wrestlers defeat slower wrestlers. 4. Finally and most importantly, be good and decent human beings - avoid alcohol, drugs, tobacco, etc. because good will triumph over evil! Here is a forum for off-season tournaments, clubs, clinics, camps and open mats. |