ATTENTION SENIORS: APPLY FOR THE AFS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
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 2019 award: Friday, February 15, 2019.
WH Wrestling AFS Scholarship Award Application
Deadline for submitting applications for 2019 award: Friday, February 15, 2019.
WH Wrestling AFS Scholarship Award Application
Whitman-Hanson swept in tri-meet
Saturday, January 19th, 2019
The Panthers lost a in a tri-meet, falling to host King Philip, 56-18, and Sharon, 54-6. Excelling for the Panthers (3-16, 0-4 in the Patriot League) were junior captain Tyler Cullinan (two wins, 160 pounds), Bethany Ralph (1-1, 120 pounds), Damari Goldsmith-Greene (1-1, 138 pounds), Joel McInnis (1-1, 145 pounds) and Rocco Ruffini (1-1, 220 pounds).
Brockton Enterprise article
The Panthers lost a in a tri-meet, falling to host King Philip, 56-18, and Sharon, 54-6. Excelling for the Panthers (3-16, 0-4 in the Patriot League) were junior captain Tyler Cullinan (two wins, 160 pounds), Bethany Ralph (1-1, 120 pounds), Damari Goldsmith-Greene (1-1, 138 pounds), Joel McInnis (1-1, 145 pounds) and Rocco Ruffini (1-1, 220 pounds).
Brockton Enterprise article
Whitman-Hanson drops close meet to Pembroke
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
The Panthers hosted Patriot League foe Pembroke and lost a hard fought meet 42-40. This was our 7th meet that was decided by 6 points or less. Winners for the Panthers were Bethany Ralph (126) 10-0, Junior Captain Steve Brooks (152) with a pin in 3:29, Mike Gardner (220) with a pin in :41, Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138), Joel McInnis (145), Jason Rapoza (182) and Rocco Ruffini (285). The Panthers are currently 3-14 overall and 0-4 in the Patriot League. Whitman-Hanson travels to King Phillip High School on Saturday for a quad meet.
The Panthers hosted Patriot League foe Pembroke and lost a hard fought meet 42-40. This was our 7th meet that was decided by 6 points or less. Winners for the Panthers were Bethany Ralph (126) 10-0, Junior Captain Steve Brooks (152) with a pin in 3:29, Mike Gardner (220) with a pin in :41, Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138), Joel McInnis (145), Jason Rapoza (182) and Rocco Ruffini (285). The Panthers are currently 3-14 overall and 0-4 in the Patriot League. Whitman-Hanson travels to King Phillip High School on Saturday for a quad meet.
Brooks shines at Weymouth Tournament
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Saturday, January 12th, 2019
The Panthers finished in ninth place at the Weymouth Tournament with five place winners. Leading the way was 152-pound junior captain Steve Brooks, who earned the first tournament championship of his career with a pin in the finals. Brooks finished the day 4-0 with three pins. Other place winners for the Panthers included Damari Goldsmith-Greene (fourth, 138 pounds), Mike Gardner (fourth, 220), Joel McInnis (sixth, 145) and Jason Rapoza (sixth, 182). 2019 Weymouth Tournament Brackets and Team Scores Brockton Enterprise article |
Whitman-Hanson falls to Hingham
Wednesday, January 9th, 2019
The Panthers traveled to Patriot League power house Hingham this evening and lost 58-15. Winners for WH were Myles McInnis (113) with a pin in 3:50, Tyler Cullinan (160) with an 11-5 victory and Mike Gardner (220) with a pin at 1:23. Whitman-Hanson is currently 0-3 in the Patriot League and 3-13 overall. The team will be competing in the Weymouth Tournament on Saturday January, 12th.
Brockton Enterprise article
The Panthers traveled to Patriot League power house Hingham this evening and lost 58-15. Winners for WH were Myles McInnis (113) with a pin in 3:50, Tyler Cullinan (160) with an 11-5 victory and Mike Gardner (220) with a pin at 1:23. Whitman-Hanson is currently 0-3 in the Patriot League and 3-13 overall. The team will be competing in the Weymouth Tournament on Saturday January, 12th.
Brockton Enterprise article
Panthers place 11th at Whitman-Hanson Tournament
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Saturday, January 5th, 2019
Whitman-Hanson finished in 11th place at the annual Whitman-Hanson Tournament with 55 points. Top finishers for the Panthers were Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) 3rd, Steve Brooks (152) 4th, Christian Schneider (195) 6th and freshman Rocco Ruffini (220) 6th. The tournament champions were Haverhill HS and the Outstanding Wrestler was Aiden Winn (120) from Brockton. The Panthers travel to Hingham on Wednesday, January 9th for Patriot League Keenan Division action. 2019 Whitman-Hanson Tournament Brackets and Team Scores |
Whitman-Hanson competes at Marshfield Holiday Tournament
Thursday, December 27th, 2018
The Panthers traveled to Marshfield for the 34th Annual Holiday Tournament. There was a total of 37 teams competing. WH wrestlers competed with everything they had, but came up short with no place winners this year. Joel McInnis won two matches. Myles McInnis, Damari Goldsmith-Greene and Christian Schneider had a win each. Next up is the Whitman-Hanson Tournament on Saturday, January 5th.
2018 Marshfield Holiday Tournament Brackets and Team Scores
The Panthers traveled to Marshfield for the 34th Annual Holiday Tournament. There was a total of 37 teams competing. WH wrestlers competed with everything they had, but came up short with no place winners this year. Joel McInnis won two matches. Myles McInnis, Damari Goldsmith-Greene and Christian Schneider had a win each. Next up is the Whitman-Hanson Tournament on Saturday, January 5th.
2018 Marshfield Holiday Tournament Brackets and Team Scores
Panthers win two in Super Quad
Saturday, December 22nd, 2018
Whitman-Hanson finished the day with 2 wins and 3 losses.
The team result are as follows:
Middleboro 41 WH 36
WH 51 Carver 23
Plymouth South 57 WH 12
WH 45 Josiah Quincy 33
Stoughton 51 WH 30
Big winners for the Panthers were Joel McInnis (152) going 5-0, Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) 4-1, Jason Rapoza (182) 3-1, Myles McInnis (113) 3-2 and Tyler Cullinan (160) 3-2. Other wrestlers with 2 victories each were Matt Rock (120), Bethany Ralph (126), Aiden O'brien with 2 pins, Christian Schneider (195) and Mike Gardner (220).
Sophomore Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) leads the team with 10 wins.
The Panthers are currently 0-2 in the Patriot league and 3-12 overall. WH will be traveling to the Marshfield Holiday Tournament on Thursday December 27th and Friday, December 28th.
Whitman-Hanson finished the day with 2 wins and 3 losses.
The team result are as follows:
Middleboro 41 WH 36
WH 51 Carver 23
Plymouth South 57 WH 12
WH 45 Josiah Quincy 33
Stoughton 51 WH 30
Big winners for the Panthers were Joel McInnis (152) going 5-0, Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) 4-1, Jason Rapoza (182) 3-1, Myles McInnis (113) 3-2 and Tyler Cullinan (160) 3-2. Other wrestlers with 2 victories each were Matt Rock (120), Bethany Ralph (126), Aiden O'brien with 2 pins, Christian Schneider (195) and Mike Gardner (220).
Sophomore Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) leads the team with 10 wins.
The Panthers are currently 0-2 in the Patriot league and 3-12 overall. WH will be traveling to the Marshfield Holiday Tournament on Thursday December 27th and Friday, December 28th.
Whitman-Hanson falls short against Silver Lake
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Whitman-Hanson traveled to Silver Lake for a Patriot League Keenan Division meet. It was a real barn burner, as it has been for the last three years with Silver Lake coming out on top 38-33. Winners for the Panthers were Myles McInnis (113), Matt Butler (126) with a 10-5 victory, Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) with a pin in 3:31, Nate Morse (145) with a pin in :30, Joel McInnis (152) with a hard fought pin at 5:41 and Mike Gardner (220) with a pin in 1:28.
Team leaders with 6 victories each include Matt Butler at 6-1 and Damari Goldsmith-Greene at 6-4.
The Panthers are currently 0-2 in the Patriot League Keenan Division and 1-9 overall. Whitman-Hanson will be hosting a super quad meet on Saturday at 9:00 AM.
Whitman-Hanson traveled to Silver Lake for a Patriot League Keenan Division meet. It was a real barn burner, as it has been for the last three years with Silver Lake coming out on top 38-33. Winners for the Panthers were Myles McInnis (113), Matt Butler (126) with a 10-5 victory, Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) with a pin in 3:31, Nate Morse (145) with a pin in :30, Joel McInnis (152) with a hard fought pin at 5:41 and Mike Gardner (220) with a pin in 1:28.
Team leaders with 6 victories each include Matt Butler at 6-1 and Damari Goldsmith-Greene at 6-4.
The Panthers are currently 0-2 in the Patriot League Keenan Division and 1-9 overall. Whitman-Hanson will be hosting a super quad meet on Saturday at 9:00 AM.
Tough day for Panthers in super quad meet
Saturday, December 15th, 2018
Whitman-Hanson traveled to Marshfield and finished 1-4 on the day, downing Pembroke 41-39. Wrestling well for the Panthers were Matt Butler (4-1), Bethany Ralph (3-1) and Rocco Ruffini (3-2). Myles McInnis, Damari Goldsmith Green, Joel McInnis, Nate Morse, Tyler Cullinan and Christian Schneider had two wins apiece.
Whitman-Hanson traveled to Marshfield today for a super quad wrestling meet, finishing 1-4 on the day.
Marshfield 42 WH 39
WH 41 Pembroke 39
Toll Gate RI 42 WH 39
Oliver Ames 60 WH 18
Duxbury 54 WH 23
The Panthers are currently 1-8 overall. We travel to Silver Lake on Wednesday for a Patriot League Keenan Division meet starting at 6:00 PM.
Brockton Enterprise article
Whitman-Hanson traveled to Marshfield and finished 1-4 on the day, downing Pembroke 41-39. Wrestling well for the Panthers were Matt Butler (4-1), Bethany Ralph (3-1) and Rocco Ruffini (3-2). Myles McInnis, Damari Goldsmith Green, Joel McInnis, Nate Morse, Tyler Cullinan and Christian Schneider had two wins apiece.
Whitman-Hanson traveled to Marshfield today for a super quad wrestling meet, finishing 1-4 on the day.
Marshfield 42 WH 39
WH 41 Pembroke 39
Toll Gate RI 42 WH 39
Oliver Ames 60 WH 18
Duxbury 54 WH 23
The Panthers are currently 1-8 overall. We travel to Silver Lake on Wednesday for a Patriot League Keenan Division meet starting at 6:00 PM.
Brockton Enterprise article
Season Preview: Panthers wrestling team no longer lacks experience
Tyler Cullinan records a pin in the Panthers’ opener
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Thursday, December 13th, 2018
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent The Panthers look to snap a streak of two seven-win seasons. What was once a weakness is now a strength for the Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling team. “We were very young last season and all of our returning wrestlers gained valuable varsity time,” said third-year head coach Gary Rabinovitz. “In wrestling, experience and mat time counts and we have a lot of that returning this year. Taking your licks one year makes you a better wrestler the next.” The Panthers return all three of their Div. 2 South Sectional qualifiers and their top two wins leaders, as they try to push past the seven-win mark, where they’ve been stuck on for the past two winters. “The goal has been to grow this program to the next level and that has not changed,” Rabinovitz said. “We will look to improve on our dual meet win-loss record and then qualify several wrestlers for the D2 state championships in February.” The program’s youth is its best chance to propel it to the next level. Junior captain Steve Brooks returns to the mat to compete in the 152-pound weight class yet again after posting a team-leading 19 victories and 15 pins to qualify for Div. 2 South Sectionals last season. “Steve worked hard in the offseason wrestling at Dungeon Training Center in Hanover,” Rabinovitz said. “With two sessions of offseason wrestling under his belt, Steve should be a more competitive wrestler this year.” Sophomores Matt Butler, Damari Goldsmith-Greene and Myles McInnis headlined an impressive core of freshmen to hit the mat last season. The three combined for 38 wins. Butler returns to the 126-pound weight class after he ranked second on the team with 16 victories, placed in three tournaments and qualified for the Div. 2 South Sectionals. “Matt Butler brings a lot of energy and experience to this year’s team,” Rabinovitz said. Goldsmith-Greene produced 11 victories and 55 points out of the 132-pound weight class last winter. “Damari has been working very hard every day in practice and looks like a seasoned veteran,” Rabinovitz said. “Damari will start the season in the 138-pound weight class and looks to drop to the 132-pound weight class before too long.” Myles McInnis also racked up 11 victories, but in the 106-pound weight class. This winter he’ll compete at 113 pounds. His brother Joel McInnis, a senior, was the team’s other sectional qualifier after a 12-win season at 145 pounds, a weight class he’ll return to. “Both were varsity starters last season and have tons of experience,” Rabinovitz said. Junior Tyler Cullinan will serve as one of the captains and bump up to the 170-pound weight class from 160, where he tallied 11 wins last season. “Tyler surprised many as a wrestler last season with a deadly headlock that I know he will be using again this season,” Rabinovitz said. Junior Matt Rock will provide the team with some much-needed depth due to his ability to compete at both 120 and 126 pounds. Senior captain Christian Schneider is back from a knee injury and will wrestle in the 195-pound weight class. A pair of freshmen in Joe Boss (106 pounds) and Jason Rapoza (182) will be looked upon to have an immediate impact. “I look for this team to grow week after week so that we peak at the proper time, that being sectionals and then the state tournament,” Rabinovitz said. The Panthers return to mat Saturday at Dec. 15 beginning at 9:30 a.m. for a super-quad meet in Marshfield. “Dec. 19 at Silver Lake will be a real barn-burner, as we have split the last two seasons,” Rabinovitz said. “Jan. 30 should also be a big match with Duxbury as we surprised them last year at Duxbury.” Whitman-Hanson Express article |
Whitman-Hanson falls to Patriot League rival Plymouth North
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Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
Whitman-Hanson traveled to Plymouth North tonight for a Patriot League Keenan Division meet. Plymouth North came out victorious with a hard fought 48-30 win over Whitman-Hanson. Winners for the Panthers were sophomore Matt Butler (126) with a pin at :48 of the first period, senior Joel McInnis (152) a pin in 3:00, sophomore captain Tyler Cullinan (170) with a pin in 1:30, freshman Jason Rapoza (182) with his first varsity win and pin at 1:25 of the first period and senior captain Christian Schneider also with a pin in 3:48. The Panthers are currently 0-1 in the Patriot League Keenan Division and 0-4 overall. They travel to Marshfield on Saturday for a super quad (5 dual meets). |
Panthers compete in quad meet to open 2018-19 season
Saturday, December 8th, 2018
Whitman-Hanson opened the wrestling season at North Attleboro today, losing all three meets. East Providence, RI 68 WH 12, North Attleboro 66 WH 12 and Burrillvile, RI 53 WH 27. Top wrestlers for the Panthers were Matt Rock (126) 2-1, Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) 2-1 and Captain Steve Brooks (152) 2-1. The Panthers (0-3) will travel to Plymouth North on Wednesday for a Patriot League Keenan Division meet.
Whitman-Hanson opened the wrestling season at North Attleboro today, losing all three meets. East Providence, RI 68 WH 12, North Attleboro 66 WH 12 and Burrillvile, RI 53 WH 27. Top wrestlers for the Panthers were Matt Rock (126) 2-1, Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) 2-1 and Captain Steve Brooks (152) 2-1. The Panthers (0-3) will travel to Plymouth North on Wednesday for a Patriot League Keenan Division meet.
Area sports icon Gay returns to head New England schools athletic council
October 26th, 2018
By Peter Gobis, The Sun Chronicle
Attleboro’s Bob Gay, the former principal at North Attleboro High who is also Attleboro Area Golf Association co-president and architect of the highly successful Whitman-Hanson High wrestling program, has been named president of the Council of New England Secondary School Principals’ Association for 2018-2020.
CNESSPA oversees all competitions held among the six New England states, including cheerleading, cross country, dance, golf, gymnastics, indoor track, outdoor track, and wrestling.
Gay, who also presides over the Coyle-Cassidy/B-P wrestling team, was the president of CNESSPA in 2008-2010 while serving as North Attleboro High principal ...
The Sun Chronice article
By Peter Gobis, The Sun Chronicle
Attleboro’s Bob Gay, the former principal at North Attleboro High who is also Attleboro Area Golf Association co-president and architect of the highly successful Whitman-Hanson High wrestling program, has been named president of the Council of New England Secondary School Principals’ Association for 2018-2020.
CNESSPA oversees all competitions held among the six New England states, including cheerleading, cross country, dance, golf, gymnastics, indoor track, outdoor track, and wrestling.
Gay, who also presides over the Coyle-Cassidy/B-P wrestling team, was the president of CNESSPA in 2008-2010 while serving as North Attleboro High principal ...
The Sun Chronice article
Join us for our 2018 Golf Tournament
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DATE:
TIME: PLACE: ENTRY FEE: SPONSOR A HOLE: FORMAT: PAYMENT: |
Friday, September 14th, 2018
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, 2018 Please send checks and entry forms to: Greg Schneider, 1050 Whitman St, Hanson, MA 02341 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.***
This year we have invited Hanover-Norwell Wrestling team to join us in order to strengthen both programs. We are thrilled to add Andy Cook '99, head coach of Hanover-Norwell and past Whitman-Hanson captain to co-lead this event. Proceeds will go directly to purchase Co-Op gear for the Hanover-Norwell program and to the continued growth of the Whitman-Hanson Wrestling program.
If you can’t golf, but would like to join us for dinner and raffles, the cost is $30/person. Don’t want dinner? You can join us for raffles for $20/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 Greg Schneider.
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 email Greg Schneider if you have any questions.
This year we have invited Hanover-Norwell Wrestling team to join us in order to strengthen both programs. We are thrilled to add Andy Cook '99, head coach of Hanover-Norwell and past Whitman-Hanson captain to co-lead this event. Proceeds will go directly to purchase Co-Op gear for the Hanover-Norwell program and to the continued growth of the Whitman-Hanson Wrestling program.
If you can’t golf, but would like to join us for dinner and raffles, the cost is $30/person. Don’t want dinner? You can join us for raffles for $20/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 Greg Schneider.
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 email Greg Schneider if you have any questions.
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.