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2019-20 Whitman-Hanson Wrestling Award Winners
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MVP - Steve Brooks
Coach's Award - Aiden O'Brien Josh Constant Award - Jason Rapoza Warren Holmberg Award - Pat Collett Most Improved Wrestler - Joe Boss Rookie of the Year - Declan Hanaphy Most Oustanding Varsity Wrestling - Bethany Ralph Most Outstanding JV Wrestler - Rocco Hanaphy Most Outstanding Freshman Wrestler - Maddox Colclough Special Recognition Award - Heather Levangie AFS Scholarship Award - Bethany Ralph & Steve Brooks Most Falls Single Season - Steve Brooks (tied all-time single season Falls record with 32 total for the 2019-2020 season) Congratulations to our captains for the 2020-21 season, seniors Damari Goldsmith-Green, Declan Hanaphy, Aiden O'Brien and junior Pat Collett! |
Steve Brooks and Damari Goldsmith-Greene selected as Patriot League All-Stars
PATRIOT LEAGUE All-STARS
Joe NeJame, Vincent Player, David Tufankjian (Duxbury); Jack Long, Tomas McDonough, Griffin Pithie (Hanover/Norwell); Kaya Bogle, Aiden Conroy, Liam Foley, Joey Iaria, Tyler Kadish, Luke Kenny, Joe Wiley (Hingham); Declan Byrne, Matt Parmenter, Ryan Parmenter, Liam Pritchard Holland (Pembroke); AJ Dias, Brandon Nguyen (Plymouth North); Matt Clayton, Lucas Coppola, Hunter Hasenfus, Lucas Pinzino, Justin Tirrell (Plymouth South); Tyler Ralls (Quincy/North Quincy); Kyle Cipullo, Chase Perkins, Scott Snell (Silver Lake); Steve Brooks, Damari Goldsmith-Greene (Whitman-Hanson)
MVP: Kaya Bogle, Lucas Pinzino
Declan Hanaphy was selected as Whitman-Hanson's Individual Patriot League Sportsmanship Award recipient while Bethany Ralph was selected as Whitman-Hanson's Patriot League Individual Scholar-Athlete recipient
Joe NeJame, Vincent Player, David Tufankjian (Duxbury); Jack Long, Tomas McDonough, Griffin Pithie (Hanover/Norwell); Kaya Bogle, Aiden Conroy, Liam Foley, Joey Iaria, Tyler Kadish, Luke Kenny, Joe Wiley (Hingham); Declan Byrne, Matt Parmenter, Ryan Parmenter, Liam Pritchard Holland (Pembroke); AJ Dias, Brandon Nguyen (Plymouth North); Matt Clayton, Lucas Coppola, Hunter Hasenfus, Lucas Pinzino, Justin Tirrell (Plymouth South); Tyler Ralls (Quincy/North Quincy); Kyle Cipullo, Chase Perkins, Scott Snell (Silver Lake); Steve Brooks, Damari Goldsmith-Greene (Whitman-Hanson)
MVP: Kaya Bogle, Lucas Pinzino
Declan Hanaphy was selected as Whitman-Hanson's Individual Patriot League Sportsmanship Award recipient while Bethany Ralph was selected as Whitman-Hanson's Patriot League Individual Scholar-Athlete recipient
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2019-20 Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastic Team
Monday, April 27th, 2020
Steve Brooks
Senior two-year captain won the Sandwich and Oliver Ames Tournaments. ... Finished third at Div. 2 South Sectionals and fifth at Div. 2 States at 160 pounds. ... Patriot League All-Star was a four-year varsity wrestler. ... Finished season with a 38-11 record. ... 56 wins over last two seasons. ... Tied the program’s single-season record with 32 pins. ... Favorite class is English and athlete is Spencer Lee. ... Stands at 6-1. ... Plans to wrestle at Plymouth State University next year. ... “Steve is a hard-working captain leading by example as well as in every statistical category on our team,” said W-H Gary Rabinovitz.
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Damari Goldsmith-Greene
Junior finished second at 138 pounds at the Div. 2 South Sectionals. ... Also finished second at the Sandwich Tournament. ... Placed eighth in the Div. 2 State tournament. ... Finished season with a 32-13 record. ... Two-time Enterprise All-Scholastic and Patriot League All-Star. ... Most memorable season moment was reaching the sectional final for the second consecutive year. ... Has 50 wins over last two seasons. ... Favorite athlete is Kyrie Irving. ... Enjoys lifting weights. ... “Damari has grown to be a great captain and I look forward to his leadership in his senior year,” said W-H coach Gary Rabinovitz.
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Bethany Ralph
Senior was the first girl to captain the Panthers. ... Two-time runner-up at 120 pounds in state championships. ... Finished second at the Sandwich Tournament. ... Four-year starter. ... Patriot League Scholar Athlete Award winner. ... Favorite athlete is Ronda Rousey. ... Stands at 5-3. ... Secretary of Key Club and Student Council. ... Member of five Honor Societies. ... Plans to attend Colby Sawyer and study sports medicine. ... “Bethany has set the standard for all girls that follow in the Whitman-Hanson wrestling program going forward,” said W-H coach Gary Rabinovitz. “Her work ethic was the best of anyone I have ever coached.”
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Brooks leaves his mark on and off mat
Brooks wrestles his opponent from Hingham
Thursday, April 9th, 2020
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
Senior captain Steve Brooks left his mark in the record book for the wrestling team.
A four-year starter and two-year captain, Steve Brooks left quite a mark on the Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling program — especially this winter.
The senior captain, who wrestled out of the 160-pound weight class, went 38-11, while tying a school-record for pins in a single-season with 32, as the Panthers (11-8) finished with a winning record for the first time in five years. Brooks also placed fifth at the Div. 2 state tournament to become W-H’s highest finisher since 2015.
“Now that my high school wrestling career has ended, the thing I am most proud of is the fact that I helped to lead my team to the best record we have had in years,” Brooks said. “I wanted to prove to my coaches and myself that my leadership, along with the other captains’ efforts, can create a winning culture in our team for years to come.”
Additionally, Brooks pinned his way to two in-season tournament titles at both Sandwich and Oliver Ames.
“Steve Brooks is a pinning machine,” said W-H wrestling head coach Gary Rabinovitz. “Steve had an exceptional career. I could not be more proud of the hard work and sacrifice that Steve has dedicated to our program over his career.”
Brooks hit the mat as much as he could this offseason.
“Sometimes I’d drive all the way to Dedham to practice with another wrestling team,” he said. “It’s great to have a wide variety of coaches and disciplinary styles to work with. My coaches have done a great job at pushing all the kids to stay in that wrestling groove by working out or going to offseason practice. Even just running for thirty minutes a day is a good way to stay in wrestling shape.”
For as eye-popping as Brooks’ stats were, it was his leadership that stuck out to fellow senior captain Bethany Ralph. She said Brooks, a Patriot League All-Star, knows exactly when and just how to lead.
“Steve is an amazing leader, he’s the quiet yet strong type of leader,” Ralph said. “Whether it’s getting everyone hyped up for our match or whether it’s helping one of the guys cool off after they lost. He’s taught me a lot but the most important being that after you think you don’t have anything left to give, take it from my opponent and work harder.”
Leadership is always at the top of Brooks’ mind.
“I take a lot of pride in being a leader, being a role model and leading by example is one of my most important responsibilities as a captain,” Brooks said. “I’m glad I had my junior year to work on my leadership skills with the team. However, this year I believe I did a much better job at governing my team and motivating them all to work as hard as they humanly can.”
Next season, Brooks will continue his wrestling career at Plymouth State University. And while he’ll trade in his Panther red and black for Panther black and green, he won’t ever forget his roots.
“Whitman-Hanson will always be my home, so I plan on staying in touch with the program and the coaches,” Brooks said. “I can’t wait to see how the team does in the future.”
Whitman-Hanson Express article
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
Senior captain Steve Brooks left his mark in the record book for the wrestling team.
A four-year starter and two-year captain, Steve Brooks left quite a mark on the Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling program — especially this winter.
The senior captain, who wrestled out of the 160-pound weight class, went 38-11, while tying a school-record for pins in a single-season with 32, as the Panthers (11-8) finished with a winning record for the first time in five years. Brooks also placed fifth at the Div. 2 state tournament to become W-H’s highest finisher since 2015.
“Now that my high school wrestling career has ended, the thing I am most proud of is the fact that I helped to lead my team to the best record we have had in years,” Brooks said. “I wanted to prove to my coaches and myself that my leadership, along with the other captains’ efforts, can create a winning culture in our team for years to come.”
Additionally, Brooks pinned his way to two in-season tournament titles at both Sandwich and Oliver Ames.
“Steve Brooks is a pinning machine,” said W-H wrestling head coach Gary Rabinovitz. “Steve had an exceptional career. I could not be more proud of the hard work and sacrifice that Steve has dedicated to our program over his career.”
Brooks hit the mat as much as he could this offseason.
“Sometimes I’d drive all the way to Dedham to practice with another wrestling team,” he said. “It’s great to have a wide variety of coaches and disciplinary styles to work with. My coaches have done a great job at pushing all the kids to stay in that wrestling groove by working out or going to offseason practice. Even just running for thirty minutes a day is a good way to stay in wrestling shape.”
For as eye-popping as Brooks’ stats were, it was his leadership that stuck out to fellow senior captain Bethany Ralph. She said Brooks, a Patriot League All-Star, knows exactly when and just how to lead.
“Steve is an amazing leader, he’s the quiet yet strong type of leader,” Ralph said. “Whether it’s getting everyone hyped up for our match or whether it’s helping one of the guys cool off after they lost. He’s taught me a lot but the most important being that after you think you don’t have anything left to give, take it from my opponent and work harder.”
Leadership is always at the top of Brooks’ mind.
“I take a lot of pride in being a leader, being a role model and leading by example is one of my most important responsibilities as a captain,” Brooks said. “I’m glad I had my junior year to work on my leadership skills with the team. However, this year I believe I did a much better job at governing my team and motivating them all to work as hard as they humanly can.”
Next season, Brooks will continue his wrestling career at Plymouth State University. And while he’ll trade in his Panther red and black for Panther black and green, he won’t ever forget his roots.
“Whitman-Hanson will always be my home, so I plan on staying in touch with the program and the coaches,” Brooks said. “I can’t wait to see how the team does in the future.”
Whitman-Hanson Express article
PHOTOS: Whitman-Hanson’s Bethany Ralph breaks barriers
Season Review: Wrestling moves the mat forward
Thursday, March 26th, 2020
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
The Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling team finished above .500 for the first time in five years.
Proud is an understatement when Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling head coach Gary Rabinovitz reflects on this past season.
It’s easy to see why. W-H finished the season with an 11-8 mark, its best record in five years, sent five wrestlers to the D2 state meet and filled all 14 weight classes by early January.
“I cannot say enough about what this year’s team was able to accomplish,” said the fourth-year head coach.
It wasn’t always smooth sailing for the Panthers, who opened the winter 5-7, before catching fire, winning six of their last seven, highlighted by a sweep of Nauset, Rockland and Hanover on Feb. 1.
“Each of my first four years as head coach we lasted a week longer than the previous year,” said the coach. “That means our wrestlers are getting better and that is all that matters.”
Senior captain Steve Brooks (160 pounds) paced the Panthers in every statistical category, going 38-11, while posting 32 pins for 215 points en route to league all-star status.
“Steve Brooks is a pinning machine,” Rabinovitz said. “Steve had an outstanding career as a four-year starter and two-year captain for Whitman-Hanson.”
Junior captain Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138 pounds) was also voted a Patriot League All-Star after going 32-13 and racking up 149 points. He’ll enter his senior campaign with 88 career wins.
“We can’t wait for Damari to reach the 100-win mark as only four Panther wrestlers have ever hit that mark,” said his coach.
Senior captain Bethany Ralph (120 pounds) brought leadership to the mat as well. Also, for the second straight year, Ralph finished as a runner-up in the girls’ wrestling state tournament.
“I noticed from Day One of her freshman year that Bethany Ralph was going to be a special wrestler,” Rabinovitz said. “She brought it all to practice and competition every day for four years. She had one heck of a career.”
Seniors Mike Gardner (182 pounds) and Tyler Cullinan (170 pounds), junior Declan Hanapy (220/285 pounds) and sophomore Joe Boss (106 pounds) also heavily contributed for the Panthers this season.
Rabinovitz said the future of the program relies on numbers and offseason training.
“If we can continue to fill all 14 weight classes with quality kids we will continue to head in the right direction,” Rabinovitz said. “I believe the whole team is excited for next season, we finished on a high note and it really brought this team closer together.”
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
The Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling team finished above .500 for the first time in five years.
Proud is an understatement when Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling head coach Gary Rabinovitz reflects on this past season.
It’s easy to see why. W-H finished the season with an 11-8 mark, its best record in five years, sent five wrestlers to the D2 state meet and filled all 14 weight classes by early January.
“I cannot say enough about what this year’s team was able to accomplish,” said the fourth-year head coach.
It wasn’t always smooth sailing for the Panthers, who opened the winter 5-7, before catching fire, winning six of their last seven, highlighted by a sweep of Nauset, Rockland and Hanover on Feb. 1.
“Each of my first four years as head coach we lasted a week longer than the previous year,” said the coach. “That means our wrestlers are getting better and that is all that matters.”
Senior captain Steve Brooks (160 pounds) paced the Panthers in every statistical category, going 38-11, while posting 32 pins for 215 points en route to league all-star status.
“Steve Brooks is a pinning machine,” Rabinovitz said. “Steve had an outstanding career as a four-year starter and two-year captain for Whitman-Hanson.”
Junior captain Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138 pounds) was also voted a Patriot League All-Star after going 32-13 and racking up 149 points. He’ll enter his senior campaign with 88 career wins.
“We can’t wait for Damari to reach the 100-win mark as only four Panther wrestlers have ever hit that mark,” said his coach.
Senior captain Bethany Ralph (120 pounds) brought leadership to the mat as well. Also, for the second straight year, Ralph finished as a runner-up in the girls’ wrestling state tournament.
“I noticed from Day One of her freshman year that Bethany Ralph was going to be a special wrestler,” Rabinovitz said. “She brought it all to practice and competition every day for four years. She had one heck of a career.”
Seniors Mike Gardner (182 pounds) and Tyler Cullinan (170 pounds), junior Declan Hanapy (220/285 pounds) and sophomore Joe Boss (106 pounds) also heavily contributed for the Panthers this season.
Rabinovitz said the future of the program relies on numbers and offseason training.
“If we can continue to fill all 14 weight classes with quality kids we will continue to head in the right direction,” Rabinovitz said. “I believe the whole team is excited for next season, we finished on a high note and it really brought this team closer together.”
A career to be proud of: Ralph’s stellar run on the mat comes to an end
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Saturday, February 29th, 2020
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent Bethany Ralph placed second at 120 pounds in the girls’ wrestling state tournament. Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling head coach Gary Rabinovitz called senior captain Bethany Ralph the best female wrestler he’s had. She showed why once again today at Methuen High. For the second straight year, Ralph finished as a runner-up in the girls’ wrestling state tournament at 120 pounds, falling to top-seeded Sophia Matthews of Woburn by pin in 3:35. Seeded third, Ralph defeated Reading’s Latoya Kibusi by pin, 4-0, in 3:27 in the quarterfinals. She then proceeded to pin Alexcia Nou of Durfee in 5:36 (10-2 win) to gain a spot in the finals. “Obviously, it wasn’t the outcome I expected,” Ralph said. “I don’t want to end my career like that, of course, but I can’t let it keep me down. It was another great experience, for sure. Now the next step is to decide if I go to nationals in Virginia Beach or not.” W-H head coach Gary Rabinovitz said Ralph has set the bar high for future girl wrestlers at Whitman-Hanson. “Bethany is highly respected by everyone that knows her, I am so proud that I was able to coach her over her high school career,” Rabinovitz said. “This respect was earned the hard way, by hard work and dedication to her work ethic, weight control and leadership. “ |
Whitman-Hanson hosts Division II South Sectional Tournament, 4 qualify for States
Saturday, February 15th, 2020
Whitman-Hanson hosted the D2 South Wrestling Sectionals today and wrestled very well placing 7 wrestlers in the top 6 places. The Panthers were lead by Captain Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) with a second place finish. Two wrestlers finished in 3rd place including Senior captain Steve Brooks (160) and Senior Tyler Cullinan (170). Junior Declan Hanaphy (285) finished 4th. Sophomore Joe Boss (106) placed 5th, while Sophomore Pat Collett (152) and Freshman Maddox Colclough (195) each placed 6th.
The Panther will be sending 4 wrestlers to the Division II State Championship Tournament next Friday and Saturday at Milton High School. Joe Boss will attend as an alternate. Pat Collett and Maddox Colclough will also attend as double alternates.
Winning the Sectional Tournament was Sharon High School with 225 points. Whitman-Hanson finished a respectable 7th with 109.5 points.
Whitman-Hanson hosted the D2 South Wrestling Sectionals today and wrestled very well placing 7 wrestlers in the top 6 places. The Panthers were lead by Captain Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) with a second place finish. Two wrestlers finished in 3rd place including Senior captain Steve Brooks (160) and Senior Tyler Cullinan (170). Junior Declan Hanaphy (285) finished 4th. Sophomore Joe Boss (106) placed 5th, while Sophomore Pat Collett (152) and Freshman Maddox Colclough (195) each placed 6th.
The Panther will be sending 4 wrestlers to the Division II State Championship Tournament next Friday and Saturday at Milton High School. Joe Boss will attend as an alternate. Pat Collett and Maddox Colclough will also attend as double alternates.
Winning the Sectional Tournament was Sharon High School with 225 points. Whitman-Hanson finished a respectable 7th with 109.5 points.
Whitman-Hanson wrestlers finish above .500 for first time in five years
Saturday, February 8th, 2020
The Panthers won two of three matches at a quad meet on Saturday. The Whitman-Hanson High wrestling team has completed its first season with a winning record in five years. The Panthers went 2-1 (Norwood 45, W-H 30; W-H 66, Everett/Malden 15; W-H 54, Bristol-Plymouth/Coyle-Cassidy 20) to finish the year at 11-8. Senior captain Steve Brooks (160 pounds) recorded three pins on the day to bring his season tally to 26. Tyler Cullinan (170) and Mike Gardner also picked up three wins. Gardner has 20 pins this season. Damara Goldsmith-Greene and Declan Hanaphy (three pins) also finished undefeated on the day. W-H turns its attention to hosting the Division 2 South Sectionals on Feb. 15.
The Panthers won two of three matches at a quad meet on Saturday. The Whitman-Hanson High wrestling team has completed its first season with a winning record in five years. The Panthers went 2-1 (Norwood 45, W-H 30; W-H 66, Everett/Malden 15; W-H 54, Bristol-Plymouth/Coyle-Cassidy 20) to finish the year at 11-8. Senior captain Steve Brooks (160 pounds) recorded three pins on the day to bring his season tally to 26. Tyler Cullinan (170) and Mike Gardner also picked up three wins. Gardner has 20 pins this season. Damara Goldsmith-Greene and Declan Hanaphy (three pins) also finished undefeated on the day. W-H turns its attention to hosting the Division 2 South Sectionals on Feb. 15.
ATTENTION SENIORS: APPLY FOR THE AFS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
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Whitman-Hanson Wrestling Alumni will honor (1) graduating senior a $500 AFS (Attack for Six) award to assist with the supplemental costs associated with entering the next stage of their academic career. (Ex. Books, etc…) This award will be provided to the graduating senior who best exemplifies what it takes to be a successful WH wrestler and member of the community. Careful consideration will be given to athletic success during their tenure as a WH wrestler, future academic and career goals, and a short summary of how the applicant believes wrestling at WHRHS may have prepared them for future success.
Deadline for submitting applications for 2020 award: Friday, February 7, 2020. WH Wrestling AFS Scholarship Award Application |
Whitman-Hanson 58, Plymouth North 21
Wednesday, February 5th, 2020
Senior captain Steve Brooks pinned in 1:33 at 160 pounds, and classmates Tyler Cullinan (170) and Mike Gardner (182) also pinned as W-H (9-7, 1-3 Patriot League) won its fourth straight dual meet. Senior captain Bethany Ralph lost a close 3-0 match at 120. Other winners for the Panthers were: Joe Boss at 106; Aidan Guiliani at 113; Braden Kain (pin) at 132; Pat Collett (pin) at 152; Maddox Colclough at 195; and Declan Hanaphy (pin) at 285.
Senior captain Steve Brooks pinned in 1:33 at 160 pounds, and classmates Tyler Cullinan (170) and Mike Gardner (182) also pinned as W-H (9-7, 1-3 Patriot League) won its fourth straight dual meet. Senior captain Bethany Ralph lost a close 3-0 match at 120. Other winners for the Panthers were: Joe Boss at 106; Aidan Guiliani at 113; Braden Kain (pin) at 132; Pat Collett (pin) at 152; Maddox Colclough at 195; and Declan Hanaphy (pin) at 285.
Whitman-Hanson 58, Nauset 16; W-H 52, Rockland 27; W-H 53, Hanover 23
Saturday, February 1st, 2020
The Panthers swept the quad meet as Joe Boss, Myles McInnis, Damari Goldsmith-Greene, Steve Brooks and Mike Gardner all went 3-0 on the day.
The Panthers swept the quad meet as Joe Boss, Myles McInnis, Damari Goldsmith-Greene, Steve Brooks and Mike Gardner all went 3-0 on the day.
Duxbury 46, Whitman-Hanson 30
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020
Colton Morris, Dave Tufankjian, Eric Brill, Vin Player and Dominic Ortiz had pins for Duxbury, and Peter Stanwood won his match in the final seconds. W-H (5-7) got wins from Joe Boss (pin in 2:50 at 106); captain Damari Goldsmith-Greene (pin in 4:16 at 138); Pat Collett (pin in :55 at 152); Mike Gardner (pin at 182); and Maddox Colclough (pin in 3:57 at 195). Declan Hanaphy lost, 10-9, at 285.
Colton Morris, Dave Tufankjian, Eric Brill, Vin Player and Dominic Ortiz had pins for Duxbury, and Peter Stanwood won his match in the final seconds. W-H (5-7) got wins from Joe Boss (pin in 2:50 at 106); captain Damari Goldsmith-Greene (pin in 4:16 at 138); Pat Collett (pin in :55 at 152); Mike Gardner (pin at 182); and Maddox Colclough (pin in 3:57 at 195). Declan Hanaphy lost, 10-9, at 285.
Bridgewater-Raynham 45, Whitman-Hanson 27; Sharon 56, W-H 18
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Saturday, January 25th, 2020
Captains Damari Goldsmith-Greene and Steve Brooks went 2-0 for the Panthers (5-6). |
Leadership goes to the mat: Ralph a trailblazer for W-H wrestling
Bethany Ralph (far left) finishes in second place at the Senators All-Girls Wrestling Tournament on Monday.
Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
Bethany Ralph is the first girl to ever captain the W-H wrestling team.
When Bethany Ralph first stepped on the wrestling mat as a freshman at Whitman-Hanson Regional High, she knew she wanted to be a leader, not a follower.
After all, she was a female in a predominantly male sport, but that was the last thing on her mind.
“I realized right away, I wanted to be a captain,” Ralph said.
Why?
“I knew that this was going to be something much more than a sport for me,” she said. “And to lead such an amazing group of young men would mean that I experienced that and earned my position.”
Ralph was one of two females on the roster in the 2016-17 season. Fellow female wrestler and friend Damari Brandao was the reason she decided to hit the mat.
“She brought it up to me and I decided it was something different and I jumped right into it,” Ralph said.
Gary Rabinovitz, who was in his first season as W-H’s head wrestling coach at the time, was immediately drawn to Ralph‘s passion for the sport.
“It all comes down to the heart and the work ethic,” Rabinovitz said. “She’s had it since Day One. She came in after the first week, two weeks of the season, black and blue everywhere. Her parents brought her to the doctors to make sure everything was good. It was just from working hard.”
Now a senior, Ralph’s the first female to ever serve as a W-H wrestling captain.
“She wanted to work as hard as everybody from Day One,” said Rabinovitz. “She doesn’t consider herself a girl, she considers herself a wrestler. From her work ethic and what she puts into this every day, she has respect from every one of these guys.”
Sophomore wrestler Rocco Ruffini echoed his head coach’s sentiments.
“We don’t think of her as a girl,” Ruffini said. “She knows when to step up and push us harder. She’s a great leader.”
Ralph is no stranger to being a trailblazer. Last season, she was on the verge of making history, wrestling in the finals of the inaugural MIAA girls’ state wrestling tournament at 120 pounds. She finished second.
“To be able to make it to the top of the girls’ bracket is also another big accomplishment because I’m just another girl they don’t think can get there,” Ralph said.
Ralph has even bigger aspirations than a state title as she winds down her career on the mat.
“Hopefully people will remember my name and I’ll be someone they can look up to someday,” Ralph said.
Whitman-Hanson Express article
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
Bethany Ralph is the first girl to ever captain the W-H wrestling team.
When Bethany Ralph first stepped on the wrestling mat as a freshman at Whitman-Hanson Regional High, she knew she wanted to be a leader, not a follower.
After all, she was a female in a predominantly male sport, but that was the last thing on her mind.
“I realized right away, I wanted to be a captain,” Ralph said.
Why?
“I knew that this was going to be something much more than a sport for me,” she said. “And to lead such an amazing group of young men would mean that I experienced that and earned my position.”
Ralph was one of two females on the roster in the 2016-17 season. Fellow female wrestler and friend Damari Brandao was the reason she decided to hit the mat.
“She brought it up to me and I decided it was something different and I jumped right into it,” Ralph said.
Gary Rabinovitz, who was in his first season as W-H’s head wrestling coach at the time, was immediately drawn to Ralph‘s passion for the sport.
“It all comes down to the heart and the work ethic,” Rabinovitz said. “She’s had it since Day One. She came in after the first week, two weeks of the season, black and blue everywhere. Her parents brought her to the doctors to make sure everything was good. It was just from working hard.”
Now a senior, Ralph’s the first female to ever serve as a W-H wrestling captain.
“She wanted to work as hard as everybody from Day One,” said Rabinovitz. “She doesn’t consider herself a girl, she considers herself a wrestler. From her work ethic and what she puts into this every day, she has respect from every one of these guys.”
Sophomore wrestler Rocco Ruffini echoed his head coach’s sentiments.
“We don’t think of her as a girl,” Ruffini said. “She knows when to step up and push us harder. She’s a great leader.”
Ralph is no stranger to being a trailblazer. Last season, she was on the verge of making history, wrestling in the finals of the inaugural MIAA girls’ state wrestling tournament at 120 pounds. She finished second.
“To be able to make it to the top of the girls’ bracket is also another big accomplishment because I’m just another girl they don’t think can get there,” Ralph said.
Ralph has even bigger aspirations than a state title as she winds down her career on the mat.
“Hopefully people will remember my name and I’ll be someone they can look up to someday,” Ralph said.
Whitman-Hanson Express article
Hinghan 49, Whitman-Hanson 27
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020
The Harbormen won a Patriot League match. W-H (5-4) got wins at 106 (Joe Boss pin in 1:06); 120 (Bethany Ralph pin in 3:23); 145 (Damari Goldsmith-Green 10-4 win); 160 (Steve Brooks pin in 2:59); and 285 (Declan Hanaphy pin in 2:59). Brooks’ pin was his 19th of the season.
The Harbormen won a Patriot League match. W-H (5-4) got wins at 106 (Joe Boss pin in 1:06); 120 (Bethany Ralph pin in 3:23); 145 (Damari Goldsmith-Green 10-4 win); 160 (Steve Brooks pin in 2:59); and 285 (Declan Hanaphy pin in 2:59). Brooks’ pin was his 19th of the season.
Whitman-Hanson wrestlers pick up two wins
Saturday, January 18th, 2020
The Whitman-Hanson High wrestling team won two of its three matches on Saturday at Oliver Ames High. The Panthers fell to OA (46-33) before picking up wins over Josiah Quincy )42-33) and Northbridge (64-12). Senior captain Steve Brooks (160 pounds) picked up three pins on the day, raising his season total to 18. Mike Gardner (182 pounds) also had three pins. Tyler Cullinan won three matches, two by pin, at 170 pounds.
The Whitman-Hanson High wrestling team won two of its three matches on Saturday at Oliver Ames High. The Panthers fell to OA (46-33) before picking up wins over Josiah Quincy )42-33) and Northbridge (64-12). Senior captain Steve Brooks (160 pounds) picked up three pins on the day, raising his season total to 18. Mike Gardner (182 pounds) also had three pins. Tyler Cullinan won three matches, two by pin, at 170 pounds.
Whitman-Hanson 48, Pembroke 34
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
In the victory, the visiting Panthers (3-2, 1-1 Patriot League) got pins from 126-pounder Myles McInnis (5:27), 145-pounder Aiden O’Brien (5:30), 170-pounder Tyler Cullinan (:44), 195-pounder Maddox Colclough (:30) and 220-pounder Rocco Raffini (:13). Other winners for W-H included Pat Collett (152 pounds), Steve Brooks (160) and Declan Hanaphy (285).
In the victory, the visiting Panthers (3-2, 1-1 Patriot League) got pins from 126-pounder Myles McInnis (5:27), 145-pounder Aiden O’Brien (5:30), 170-pounder Tyler Cullinan (:44), 195-pounder Maddox Colclough (:30) and 220-pounder Rocco Raffini (:13). Other winners for W-H included Pat Collett (152 pounds), Steve Brooks (160) and Declan Hanaphy (285).
Whitman-Hanson splits tri-meet
Saturday, January 11th, 2020
On Saturday, W-H (2-2) beat Lincoln-Sudbury (42-36) but lost to Plymouth South (55-21). Steve Brooks pinned twice at 160 pounds, and Rocco Ruffini did the same at 220. W-H got single wins from Damari Goldsmith-Green (138), Aiden O’Brien (145), Pat Collett (152), Tyler Cullinan (170), Mike Gardner (182), Maddox Colclough (195) and Declan Hanaphy (285).
On Saturday, W-H (2-2) beat Lincoln-Sudbury (42-36) but lost to Plymouth South (55-21). Steve Brooks pinned twice at 160 pounds, and Rocco Ruffini did the same at 220. W-H got single wins from Damari Goldsmith-Green (138), Aiden O’Brien (145), Pat Collett (152), Tyler Cullinan (170), Mike Gardner (182), Maddox Colclough (195) and Declan Hanaphy (285).
Whitman-Hanson 42, Marshfield 33
Tuesday, January 7th, 2020
The Panthers (1-1) won on the road, led by senior captain Bethany Ralph (pin in 1:13 at 120 pounds); Myles McInnis (pin in 3:17 at 126 pounds); captain Damari Goldsmith Greene (pin in :50 at 138 pounds); Tyler Cullinan (pin in 4:18 at 170 pounds); Mike Gardner (pin in 1:53 at 182 pounds); Declan Haniphy (pin in 1:29 at 285 pounds); and Joe Boss (forfeit at 106 pounds).
Patriot Ledger article
The Panthers (1-1) won on the road, led by senior captain Bethany Ralph (pin in 1:13 at 120 pounds); Myles McInnis (pin in 3:17 at 126 pounds); captain Damari Goldsmith Greene (pin in :50 at 138 pounds); Tyler Cullinan (pin in 4:18 at 170 pounds); Mike Gardner (pin in 1:53 at 182 pounds); Declan Haniphy (pin in 1:29 at 285 pounds); and Joe Boss (forfeit at 106 pounds).
Patriot Ledger article
Brooks leads Panthers at the Whitman-Hanson Tournament
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Saturday, January 4th, 2020
Whitman-Hanson finished 12th out of 16 teams at the annual tournament. Brockton won the title with 191.5 points. W-H’s Steve Brooks finished second at 160 pounds. Joe Boss (106) and Damari Goldsmith Greene (138) both placed third. Tyler Cullinan finished fifth at 170 pounds. |
Season Preview: For wrestling team, ‘Our first goal is to win 8-plus matches.’
Damari Goldsmith-Greene readies for his opponent as the bench looks on at the mat.
Thursday, January 2nd, 2020
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
The wrestling team has been stuck on seven wins for the past four seasons.
In each of the past four seasons, the Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling team has won seven matches. So, it’s pretty obvious what it’s looking to accomplish this winter.
“Our first goal is to win eight-plus matches,” said fourth-year head coach Gary Rabinovitz.
The Panthers’ prowess on the mat should help them reach that goal.
“This year’s team strength is its past experience on the mat,” said Rabinovitz, whose club went 7-20 last season. “We may only have one or two first-year wrestlers in the starting lineup.”
Junior captain Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138 pounds) leads the way for the Panthers. One of three Panthers who wrestled in the Division 2 state tournament last winter, Goldsmith-Greene posted a team-high 29 wins and was tabbed a Patriot League All-Star.
“Damari has great deal of natural ability, speed and determination are his keys to success,” Rabinovitz said.
Senior captain Steve Brooks, who was hampered by an injury last season, was a state qualifier at 152 pounds. This season, he bumps up to the 160-pound weight class.
“Steve had a very good junior season and the key to his success is his legs,” Rabinovitz said. “Steve is a very good leg wrestler and can pin just about anyone with his favorite move. Steve worked very hard in the offseason.”
Senior Bethany Ralph also captains W-H and is looking to build off of a second-place finish at 120 pounds in the first-ever girls’ state tournament last season.
“Bethany has worked very hard in the offseason and it will be the key to her quest for a state championship,” Rabinovitz said.
Freshmen Braden Kain (132 pounds) and Maddox Colcough (195 pounds), juniors Myles McInnis (126 pounds) and Aiden O’Brien (132 pounds) and sophomore Pat Collett (152 pounds) will also be key to W-H’s success this season.
W-H will be back on the mat Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. when it hosts the Whitman-Hanson Tournament.
“I think we are going to surprise a lot of teams this year and be very competitive all season long,” Rabinovitz said.
Whitman-Hanson Express article
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
The wrestling team has been stuck on seven wins for the past four seasons.
In each of the past four seasons, the Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling team has won seven matches. So, it’s pretty obvious what it’s looking to accomplish this winter.
“Our first goal is to win eight-plus matches,” said fourth-year head coach Gary Rabinovitz.
The Panthers’ prowess on the mat should help them reach that goal.
“This year’s team strength is its past experience on the mat,” said Rabinovitz, whose club went 7-20 last season. “We may only have one or two first-year wrestlers in the starting lineup.”
Junior captain Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138 pounds) leads the way for the Panthers. One of three Panthers who wrestled in the Division 2 state tournament last winter, Goldsmith-Greene posted a team-high 29 wins and was tabbed a Patriot League All-Star.
“Damari has great deal of natural ability, speed and determination are his keys to success,” Rabinovitz said.
Senior captain Steve Brooks, who was hampered by an injury last season, was a state qualifier at 152 pounds. This season, he bumps up to the 160-pound weight class.
“Steve had a very good junior season and the key to his success is his legs,” Rabinovitz said. “Steve is a very good leg wrestler and can pin just about anyone with his favorite move. Steve worked very hard in the offseason.”
Senior Bethany Ralph also captains W-H and is looking to build off of a second-place finish at 120 pounds in the first-ever girls’ state tournament last season.
“Bethany has worked very hard in the offseason and it will be the key to her quest for a state championship,” Rabinovitz said.
Freshmen Braden Kain (132 pounds) and Maddox Colcough (195 pounds), juniors Myles McInnis (126 pounds) and Aiden O’Brien (132 pounds) and sophomore Pat Collett (152 pounds) will also be key to W-H’s success this season.
W-H will be back on the mat Saturday, Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. when it hosts the Whitman-Hanson Tournament.
“I think we are going to surprise a lot of teams this year and be very competitive all season long,” Rabinovitz said.
Whitman-Hanson Express article
Damari Goldsmith Greene and Steve Brooks finish top 12 at Marshfield Holiday Tournament
Saturday, December 28th, 2019
Captain Damari Goldsmith Greene (138) finished in 9th and Captain Steve Brooks (170) finished 11th. The Panthers finished 31st overall out of 39 teams with 29 points.
2019 Marshfield Holiday Tournament Brackets and Team Scores
Captain Damari Goldsmith Greene (138) finished in 9th and Captain Steve Brooks (170) finished 11th. The Panthers finished 31st overall out of 39 teams with 29 points.
2019 Marshfield Holiday Tournament Brackets and Team Scores
Steve Brooks wins the 160 pound championship at the Sandwich Tournament, team finishes 2nd overall
Saturday, December 21st, 2019
Whitman-Hanson traveled to Sandwich for the Early Bird Tournament and did not disappoint. The Panthers finished 2nd as a team (168 points) with 3 finalists and 8 total place winners. Leading the way once again for the Panthers was senior captain Steve Brooks with his second straight Championship at 160 pounds pinning all of his opponents in the first period. Captains Bethany Ralph (120) and Damari Goldsmith Greene (138) finished 2nd in their weight classes. Third place finishers included Joe Boss (106), Rocco Hanaphy (170), Mike Gardner (182) and Declan Hanaphy (220). Maddox Colclough (195) placed 4th. Next up for the Panthers is the Marshfield Holiday Tournament on December 27-28th.
2019 Sandwich Tournament Brackets and Team Scores
Whitman-Hanson traveled to Sandwich for the Early Bird Tournament and did not disappoint. The Panthers finished 2nd as a team (168 points) with 3 finalists and 8 total place winners. Leading the way once again for the Panthers was senior captain Steve Brooks with his second straight Championship at 160 pounds pinning all of his opponents in the first period. Captains Bethany Ralph (120) and Damari Goldsmith Greene (138) finished 2nd in their weight classes. Third place finishers included Joe Boss (106), Rocco Hanaphy (170), Mike Gardner (182) and Declan Hanaphy (220). Maddox Colclough (195) placed 4th. Next up for the Panthers is the Marshfield Holiday Tournament on December 27-28th.
2019 Sandwich Tournament Brackets and Team Scores
Silver Lake 42, Whitman-Hanson 40
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Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
In the season-opening loss, the Panthers got wins from senior captain Bethany Ralph (pin in 3:08 at 120 pounds), Myles McInnis (pin 2:58 at 126), Braden Kain (forfeit at 132), junior captain Damari Goldsmith Green (pin in 1:16 at 138), Aiden O’Brien (10-2 decision at 145), Pat Collett (pin in 3:21 at 152) and Mike Gardner (pin in 3:31 at 182). |
Captain Steve Brooks wins the 160 pound championship at the Oliver Ames Tournament
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Saturday, December 14th, 2019
Whitman-Hanson traveled opened the season today at the Devin Ness Oliver Ames Tournament. Overall the Panthers wrestled very well. Senior Captain Steve Brooks lead the way for the Panthers by winning the 160 pound championship with 4 pins all in the first period for a cumulative total time of just 4:16. Junior Captain Damari Goldsmith Green placed 4th at 138 pounds. Whitman-Hanson finished the day in 12 place out of 16 teams with 61 team points. The Panthers host Patriot League foe Silver Lake on Wednesday, December 18th at 6:30 PM. 2019 Oliver Ames Tournament Brackets and Team Scores |
Our wrestlers are proud to support our local veterans
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Monday, November 11th, 2019
Our wrestlers participated in a Veteran’s Day service project yesterday to do yard work for local veterans in Whitman and Hanson. They also went to the Veteran’s Day parade in Whitman to support our veterans and fellow Americans who were marching in the parade. We’re fortunate to have some great student-athletes in our community. We’re proud of our wrestlers and fellow student-athletes for your support to our veterans! |
Thank you to our proud supporters!!!
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Friday, September 13, 2019
We would like to thank everybody once again who participated, sponsored a hole and/or donated a raffle prize for our Whitman-Hanson Wrestling Golf Tournament yesterday. It's takes a village to operate a successful program. We're fortunate to have so many great family members, alumni and members of our community to support us. Please check out our sponsors and remember to shop local. Thank you!! |
Join us for our 2019 Golf Tournament
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TIME: PLACE: ENTRY FEE: SPONSOR A HOLE: FORMAT: PAYMENT: |
Friday, September 13th, 2019
Registration opens at 7:00 am. Tee-off at 8:00 am Sharp Pembroke Country Club 94 W. Elm Street. Pembroke, MA 02359 $125 per golfer ($500 per foursome) includes: green fees, cart, t-shirt & catered lunch Minimum donation of $100 per hole Tournament will be played in best ball format If you do not enter a team list, you will be placed with others Make checks payable to: Whitman-Hanson Wrestling by August 24th, 2019 Please send checks and entry forms to: Heather LeVangie, 3 Kerri Lane, Whitman, MA 02382 Click Here to register online. |
***We have a limited number of teams that we are allowed. While walk-in registrations will be accepted if we have availability, it would be smart online or mail in registration in advance to guarantee a spot for your foursome in the tournament.***
If you can’t golf, but would like to join us for dinner and raffles, the cost is $30/person.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We truly hope that you can contribute to help keeping Whitman-Hanson Panther Wrestling alive and well.
Cancellation Policy:
1. If golf tournament is cancelled due to weather or other events, a make up date will be scheduled. Further details will follow on this subject.
2. If player is a “no-show”, entry fee is non-refundable
PRIZES:
First Place: $200
Second Place $100
Great Contests and Raffles!
We are looking forward to making this golf tournament a huge success and a lot of fun for everyone. Please spread the word to other alumni, parents, families and friends who would be interested in participating or sponsoring a hole.
Please contact Heather LeVangie at 781-252-0593 or heather.levangie@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
If you can’t golf, but would like to join us for dinner and raffles, the cost is $30/person.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We truly hope that you can contribute to help keeping Whitman-Hanson Panther Wrestling alive and well.
- Click Here to print registration form.
- Click Here to print letter from Heather LeVangie.
Cancellation Policy:
1. If golf tournament is cancelled due to weather or other events, a make up date will be scheduled. Further details will follow on this subject.
2. If player is a “no-show”, entry fee is non-refundable
PRIZES:
First Place: $200
Second Place $100
Great Contests and Raffles!
We are looking forward to making this golf tournament a huge success and a lot of fun for everyone. Please spread the word to other alumni, parents, families and friends who would be interested in participating or sponsoring a hole.
Please contact Heather LeVangie at 781-252-0593 or heather.levangie@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
MIKE FRISOLI, '89 ANNOUNCED AS INDUCTEE OF INAUGURAL WHITMAN-HANSON ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Whitman-Hanson Regional High School is pleased to announce the formation of the first ever athletic hall of fame with the first class of inductions to take place October 6, 2019 at 5pm at Pembroke Country Club. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.whathletics.com .
A committee of more than a dozen current and former coaches, parents, community members and former students reviewed more than 50 nominations for this first induction class and voted to enshrine 11 people into the Whitman-Hanson Athletic Hall of Fame.
“It was such a great experience learning about all of the amazing student athletes who were nominated for induction. This first class is very special but represents only a fraction of the deserving candidates,” Whitman-Hanson Athletic Director Bob Rodgers said. “We will be holding inductions every other year so we will advertise for more nominations sometime next winter while the existing nominations will stay included in the process.”
In September, we will release a detailed biography of each inductee. In no particular order here is the Hall of Fame Class of 2019
Student-Athletes
Samantha Mewis, Class of 2011, Soccer
Sean Conover, Class of 2002, Football, Basketball and Track & Field
Noel James, Class of 2009, Football, Basketball and Track & Field
Dennis Lozzi, Class of 1970, Football and Track & Field
Mike Frisoli, Class of 1989, Football, Wrestling and Track & Field
Shayna Ross Micol, Class of 1996, Soccer, Basketball and Track & Field
Rob Clifford, Class of 1991, Football, Basketball and Track & Field
Coaches
Bob Bancroft, Football
Jim Daley, Girls Basketball
Kevin Black, Boys Cross Country, Boys Indoor Track and Boys Track & Field
Contributor
Sue Moss, Student-Athlete, Teacher, Coach and Athletic Department Assistant
Whitman-Hanson Regional High School is pleased to announce the formation of the first ever athletic hall of fame with the first class of inductions to take place October 6, 2019 at 5pm at Pembroke Country Club. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.whathletics.com .
A committee of more than a dozen current and former coaches, parents, community members and former students reviewed more than 50 nominations for this first induction class and voted to enshrine 11 people into the Whitman-Hanson Athletic Hall of Fame.
“It was such a great experience learning about all of the amazing student athletes who were nominated for induction. This first class is very special but represents only a fraction of the deserving candidates,” Whitman-Hanson Athletic Director Bob Rodgers said. “We will be holding inductions every other year so we will advertise for more nominations sometime next winter while the existing nominations will stay included in the process.”
In September, we will release a detailed biography of each inductee. In no particular order here is the Hall of Fame Class of 2019
Student-Athletes
Samantha Mewis, Class of 2011, Soccer
Sean Conover, Class of 2002, Football, Basketball and Track & Field
Noel James, Class of 2009, Football, Basketball and Track & Field
Dennis Lozzi, Class of 1970, Football and Track & Field
Mike Frisoli, Class of 1989, Football, Wrestling and Track & Field
Shayna Ross Micol, Class of 1996, Soccer, Basketball and Track & Field
Rob Clifford, Class of 1991, Football, Basketball and Track & Field
Coaches
Bob Bancroft, Football
Jim Daley, Girls Basketball
Kevin Black, Boys Cross Country, Boys Indoor Track and Boys Track & Field
Contributor
Sue Moss, Student-Athlete, Teacher, Coach and Athletic Department Assistant
ADVICE TO WRESTLERS IN THE OFF-SEASON...
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.
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.