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 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).
Patriot Ledger article
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).
Patriot Ledger article
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
Whitman-Hanson falls to Silver Lake in home opener 42-40
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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.