Senator Warren makes appearance at Toll Booth Fundraiser
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Saturday, April 28th, 2018
We would like to give a huge shout out and thank you to everyone in the surrounding area for helping us have a very successful toll booth fundraising event today in Whitman center. Thank you to all of our parents who came out on a beautiful Saturday to help make this event so successful. A special shoutout also goes out to Senator Elizabeth Warren for stopping by today! |
Whitman-Hanson Wrestling Toll Booth Fundraiser
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We will be having a toll booth fundraiser in Whitman Center on Saturday, April 28th from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Volunteers to work the fundraiser must be over 18 years of age. If we have enough volunteers, we can break it into two (2) 3.5 hour shifts (8:30-12 & 12-3:30). Please let Greg Schneider know if you are available to help with this fundraiser and what times work best for you.
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Whitman-Hanson Regional High alum Brody DeMinico (’13), a four-year high school wrestler and boys’ lacrosse player, is marching for a cause Saturday, April 14.
Former Panther and Nittany Lion Brody DeMinico, seen in front of the Penn State mascot statue, will march 26.2 miles with a 40-pound pack to raise funds for veterans on April 14.
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Thursday, April 12th, 2018
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent Over the Old North Bridge, onto the roads of Concord and through the Minutemen Trail, Hanson resident Brody DeMinico will carry an immense weight on his shoulders. DeMinico will participate in this year’s Tough Ruck on Saturday, April 14. The course, which commences at the historic Old Manse, is a 26.2-mile march along the Battle Road Trail in Concord. “Ruckers” also carry a rucksack, weighing a minimum of 15 pounds along the marathon, and ribbons in memory of fallen service members. For DeMinico, his rucksack will weigh 40 pounds and he will carry a yellow ribbon to remember Army veteran, Sgt. Ryan Patrick Goggin, who lost a battle with leukemia March 31, 2017. Goggin is the late cousin of Hanson resident Robert Goggin, who reached out to DeMinico on his fundraiser page for the event in early April to wear Ryan’s name. “It’s a huge honor to know that someone sacrificed their life so that I could do this,” DeMinico said. “It’s a huge weight on my shoulders to honor someone that fought and died for this country.” While the Tough Ruck’s main mission is to honor fallen service members, fundraising is a key component of the event. Each “rucker” must raise up to a certain benchmark, depending on what rucksack they strive to wear, to compete in the event. DeMinico has raised just shy of $1,000 for The Wounded Warrior Project. DeMinico himself has been a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard since 2013. “My grandfather was in the military, so I just followed in his footsteps,” DeMinico, a 2013 Whitman-Hanson Regional High graduate, said. It was in Pennsylvania, while studying at Penn State, and participating in its ROTC program, that DeMinico grasped the true understanding of how tough it is to lose someone in the line of duty. “I’ve known instructors that have seen people die in front of them, and it’s just been a heavy weight knowing there are soldiers that have gotten the chance to go across the ocean in other countries and have fought for our freedom and died,” DeMinico said. “I want to deploy so I can feel the honor that they’ve had.” The Tough Ruck will begin at 7:20 a.m. and “ruckers” have nine hours to complete the trek. “I’m doing this for everyone that’s had a family member that’s fallen or is wounded,” DeMinico said. “I’m doing this for everyone in the Whitman-Hanson area.” Whitman-Hanson Express article |
Wrestling with fame: Former W-H principal, wrestling coach headed to National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Longtime Whitman-Hanson Regional High Wrestling coach Bob Gay will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Thursday, March 29th, 2018
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
Bob Gay would not have guessed that a late-night phone call would lead to a Hall of Fame career in a sport he knew nothing about.
It was Nov. 30, 1979 and Gay had just concluded his fourth season as the Whitman-Hanson Regional High girls’ golf coach. He was sitting in the dining room of his Raynham home testing his luck at Trivial Pursuit when he heard a ring. It was Ron Brown. The two knew each other well as they were colleagues in the W-H history department and Brown would occasionally attend some of the girls’ golf team’s away matches. But, this call wasn’t about history or golf. Brown, who had started W-H’s wrestling program two years back, needed an assistant coach.
“He asked, ‘Can I come to practice the next day?”’ Gay said.
Gay had no prior wrestling experience, but he — still a bit shocked — obliged.
“Everything was foreign to me,” Gay recalled. “I didn’t know how to score, I didn’t know the moves. It was like a brand-new experience.”
However, Gay didn’t let his lack of knowledge hinder him one bit. He watched, listened, and attended coaches workshops and clinics along the way.
“My job would be to make sure the kids would get into shape and were working out and all that stuff,” Gay said. “When Ron would get there, he would go into the instructional part of practice.”
Gay served as the assistant coach for five seasons, before taking the 1984-85 campaign off for personal reasons. At the outset of the 1985-86 season, he was back and elevated to head coach at W-H. It was a post he held until 2001.
During the course of his 16-year stint, the Panthers reached unprecedented heights. They claimed nine league titles, won three South Sectional championships, boasted nine state champions and had a span in the mid-1990s where they won 53 straight dual meets. The accomplishments of the program became Gay’s biggest recruiting tool.
“Kids like to enjoy some success,” Gay, who also served as the assistant principal at W-H from 1988-95 and the principal from 1995-2001, said. “At the time at Whitman-Hanson, the hockey team was just up-and-coming and the basketball program was going through some lean years, so if an athlete came into the school he would see the kids wearing their championship t-shirts or jackets or such for high school wrestling and I think that drew a lot of the kids that could have gone and played other sports to us.”
Gay’s wrestlers changed by the season, but his expectations of his Panthers wrestling program did not.
“We had the three same goals every year,” Gay said. “Good sportsmanship – I want them to represent their parents, their school, their team with good sportsmanship. No. 2: we’re going to have a positive experience. I want them to have fun, they’re not going to come out and stay on the team if they’re having a miserable time. No. 3: the goal is we will win. We’re not going to practice this hard, work this hard and lose. Losing is not acceptable.”
Because of Gay, W-H created a Good Sportsmanship Award aimed to recognize fairness and respect for one’s opponent displayed outside of its own program.
“I thought, at the time, we have our own awards for most improved wrestler, MVP, rookie of the year, but I thought we should be acknowledging people who displayed good sportsmanship on other teams,” Gay explained. “So, the first one to ever win it was the Rockland High School wrestling coach, Jeff Perkins. He just was a good guy. If he lost a close match he was a gracious loser, if he won a close match he was a gracious winner. Some years we’d give it to a wrestler from another team, some years we’d give it to an official or referee.”
In 2012, Gay began coaching wrestling again as an assistant to one of his former wrestlers at W-H, Nick Flynn, on the inaugural Bristol-Plymouth/Coyle-Cassidy co-op. Gay became the head coach the following season, a position he still holds today.
“If you walked into a Bristol-Plymouth/Coyle-Cassidy practice you would swear you were at a Whitman-Hanson practice,” Gay said. “I brought everything that worked and was successful.”
A few months ago, Gay was shocked again. Not via telephone this time, like it had been 39 years back, but by a piece mail postmarked Stillwater, Oklahoma.
“I don’t know anyone there,” Gay recalled of his reaction to receiving the piece of mail.
But, he went on to open it anyway. The letter explained he was selected to be inducted into this year’s class of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
For Gay, who has already been inducted into the MA Wrestling Coaches’ Hall of Fame in 2012 and New England Wrestling Coaches’ Hall of Fame in 2016, this is the ultimate achievement.
“It really humbles me very much,” Gay said. “I’m looking at the people who have gone in in previous years and you talk about the giants in the sport in our state, and when I first started as Ron’s assistant in ‘79, these people were legends back then and suddenly I’m going to be receiving the same Hall of Fame recognition. It’s an amazing thing, it’s just an amazing thing.”
Gay, despite all the success (355 wins and counting), tried to never stray too far from his primary message.
“We had a lot of wins and we had a lot of titles and stuff, but I’m hoping when all is said and done that I’ve had a positive impact on as many kids as I can,” Gay said.
Gay’s induction will take place Saturday, April 7 at Gillette Stadium.
“That call changed my entire life,” Gay said with a laugh.
Whitman-Hanson Express article
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
Bob Gay would not have guessed that a late-night phone call would lead to a Hall of Fame career in a sport he knew nothing about.
It was Nov. 30, 1979 and Gay had just concluded his fourth season as the Whitman-Hanson Regional High girls’ golf coach. He was sitting in the dining room of his Raynham home testing his luck at Trivial Pursuit when he heard a ring. It was Ron Brown. The two knew each other well as they were colleagues in the W-H history department and Brown would occasionally attend some of the girls’ golf team’s away matches. But, this call wasn’t about history or golf. Brown, who had started W-H’s wrestling program two years back, needed an assistant coach.
“He asked, ‘Can I come to practice the next day?”’ Gay said.
Gay had no prior wrestling experience, but he — still a bit shocked — obliged.
“Everything was foreign to me,” Gay recalled. “I didn’t know how to score, I didn’t know the moves. It was like a brand-new experience.”
However, Gay didn’t let his lack of knowledge hinder him one bit. He watched, listened, and attended coaches workshops and clinics along the way.
“My job would be to make sure the kids would get into shape and were working out and all that stuff,” Gay said. “When Ron would get there, he would go into the instructional part of practice.”
Gay served as the assistant coach for five seasons, before taking the 1984-85 campaign off for personal reasons. At the outset of the 1985-86 season, he was back and elevated to head coach at W-H. It was a post he held until 2001.
During the course of his 16-year stint, the Panthers reached unprecedented heights. They claimed nine league titles, won three South Sectional championships, boasted nine state champions and had a span in the mid-1990s where they won 53 straight dual meets. The accomplishments of the program became Gay’s biggest recruiting tool.
“Kids like to enjoy some success,” Gay, who also served as the assistant principal at W-H from 1988-95 and the principal from 1995-2001, said. “At the time at Whitman-Hanson, the hockey team was just up-and-coming and the basketball program was going through some lean years, so if an athlete came into the school he would see the kids wearing their championship t-shirts or jackets or such for high school wrestling and I think that drew a lot of the kids that could have gone and played other sports to us.”
Gay’s wrestlers changed by the season, but his expectations of his Panthers wrestling program did not.
“We had the three same goals every year,” Gay said. “Good sportsmanship – I want them to represent their parents, their school, their team with good sportsmanship. No. 2: we’re going to have a positive experience. I want them to have fun, they’re not going to come out and stay on the team if they’re having a miserable time. No. 3: the goal is we will win. We’re not going to practice this hard, work this hard and lose. Losing is not acceptable.”
Because of Gay, W-H created a Good Sportsmanship Award aimed to recognize fairness and respect for one’s opponent displayed outside of its own program.
“I thought, at the time, we have our own awards for most improved wrestler, MVP, rookie of the year, but I thought we should be acknowledging people who displayed good sportsmanship on other teams,” Gay explained. “So, the first one to ever win it was the Rockland High School wrestling coach, Jeff Perkins. He just was a good guy. If he lost a close match he was a gracious loser, if he won a close match he was a gracious winner. Some years we’d give it to a wrestler from another team, some years we’d give it to an official or referee.”
In 2012, Gay began coaching wrestling again as an assistant to one of his former wrestlers at W-H, Nick Flynn, on the inaugural Bristol-Plymouth/Coyle-Cassidy co-op. Gay became the head coach the following season, a position he still holds today.
“If you walked into a Bristol-Plymouth/Coyle-Cassidy practice you would swear you were at a Whitman-Hanson practice,” Gay said. “I brought everything that worked and was successful.”
A few months ago, Gay was shocked again. Not via telephone this time, like it had been 39 years back, but by a piece mail postmarked Stillwater, Oklahoma.
“I don’t know anyone there,” Gay recalled of his reaction to receiving the piece of mail.
But, he went on to open it anyway. The letter explained he was selected to be inducted into this year’s class of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
For Gay, who has already been inducted into the MA Wrestling Coaches’ Hall of Fame in 2012 and New England Wrestling Coaches’ Hall of Fame in 2016, this is the ultimate achievement.
“It really humbles me very much,” Gay said. “I’m looking at the people who have gone in in previous years and you talk about the giants in the sport in our state, and when I first started as Ron’s assistant in ‘79, these people were legends back then and suddenly I’m going to be receiving the same Hall of Fame recognition. It’s an amazing thing, it’s just an amazing thing.”
Gay, despite all the success (355 wins and counting), tried to never stray too far from his primary message.
“We had a lot of wins and we had a lot of titles and stuff, but I’m hoping when all is said and done that I’ve had a positive impact on as many kids as I can,” Gay said.
Gay’s induction will take place Saturday, April 7 at Gillette Stadium.
“That call changed my entire life,” Gay said with a laugh.
Whitman-Hanson Express article
Former W-H Coach Bob Gay to be inducted in to National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Congratulations to past Whitman-Hanson Wrestling coach Bob Gay as he has been selected to be inducted in to the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Gillette Stadium! Gay was previously inducted in to the Massachusetts Interscholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame as well as the New England Wrestling Hall of Fame. This is one you won’t want to miss. Congratulations, coach!
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Bob’s impressive list of coaching accomplishments at Whitman-Hanson includes:
• Whitman-Hanson JV Wrestling Coach under Varsity Coach Ron Brown for 5 years, 1979-84
• Whitman-Hanson Varsity Wrestling Coach for 16 years, 1985-2001
• Dual Meet record – 271 wins, 60 losses, 2 ties .814 winning percentage
• 9 league champions in South Shore League, Atlantic Coast League, Pilgrim Conference I
• 7 league runner-up finishes
• 3 Sectional Championships – 1988, 1994, 1995
• 14 Sectional Top 3 Team Finishes
• 30+ Sectional Champions
• Several Top Ten State Team Placements
• 8 State Champions
• 7 State Finalists
• Several New England Championship Place Winners
• Coached at National Championships at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 3 times
• Division II South Coach of the Year – 1988, 1994, 1995
• Boston Globe Division II Coach of the Year - 1994
• Originated Whitman-Hanson Invitational Tournament that still is held annually
• Originated Whitman-Hanson Good Sportsmanship Award Winner for sportsmanship displayed outside of the Whitman-Hanson program. Past winners
include Jeff Perkins-Rockland Coach, Bill Counihan-Dedham Wrestler, Kevin Farrell-Carver Coach, Bill White-Official, Doug Maier-Keefe Tech Coach, Rick Moyer-Wayland Coach, Marcel Safar-Wayland Wrestler, John Brucato-Official, John Putnam-Marshfield Coach, Joe Levesseur-Burlington Coach, etc.
• Coaches’ Sectional Representative of Div. II South from 1988-2001
• Along with Bruce Rich, Chelmsford Coach, proposed realignment of Massachusetts Wrestling from 2 state divisions to 3 state divisions and from 8 sections to 12 sections. This proposal was accepted by the MIAA Wrestling Committee and is still in effect.
Post-Coaching Activities:
• MIAA Wrestling Committee as District C Principal Representative – 1990’s – 2000’s
• MIAA Wrestling Committee as Division II Tournament Director – 2000’s-Present
• Council of New England Secondary School Principals Association – MA Rep. 2000’s-Present
• Council of New England Secondary School Principals Association – President – 2008-2010
• Wrestling Commentator on North TV Cable in North Attleboro covering North Attleboro High School and Tri-County High School wrestling matches
• Whitman-Hanson JV Wrestling Coach under Varsity Coach Ron Brown for 5 years, 1979-84
• Whitman-Hanson Varsity Wrestling Coach for 16 years, 1985-2001
• Dual Meet record – 271 wins, 60 losses, 2 ties .814 winning percentage
• 9 league champions in South Shore League, Atlantic Coast League, Pilgrim Conference I
• 7 league runner-up finishes
• 3 Sectional Championships – 1988, 1994, 1995
• 14 Sectional Top 3 Team Finishes
• 30+ Sectional Champions
• Several Top Ten State Team Placements
• 8 State Champions
• 7 State Finalists
• Several New England Championship Place Winners
• Coached at National Championships at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA 3 times
• Division II South Coach of the Year – 1988, 1994, 1995
• Boston Globe Division II Coach of the Year - 1994
• Originated Whitman-Hanson Invitational Tournament that still is held annually
• Originated Whitman-Hanson Good Sportsmanship Award Winner for sportsmanship displayed outside of the Whitman-Hanson program. Past winners
include Jeff Perkins-Rockland Coach, Bill Counihan-Dedham Wrestler, Kevin Farrell-Carver Coach, Bill White-Official, Doug Maier-Keefe Tech Coach, Rick Moyer-Wayland Coach, Marcel Safar-Wayland Wrestler, John Brucato-Official, John Putnam-Marshfield Coach, Joe Levesseur-Burlington Coach, etc.
• Coaches’ Sectional Representative of Div. II South from 1988-2001
• Along with Bruce Rich, Chelmsford Coach, proposed realignment of Massachusetts Wrestling from 2 state divisions to 3 state divisions and from 8 sections to 12 sections. This proposal was accepted by the MIAA Wrestling Committee and is still in effect.
Post-Coaching Activities:
• MIAA Wrestling Committee as District C Principal Representative – 1990’s – 2000’s
• MIAA Wrestling Committee as Division II Tournament Director – 2000’s-Present
• Council of New England Secondary School Principals Association – MA Rep. 2000’s-Present
• Council of New England Secondary School Principals Association – President – 2008-2010
• Wrestling Commentator on North TV Cable in North Attleboro covering North Attleboro High School and Tri-County High School wrestling matches
Panthers celebrate 2017-18 season at annual banquet
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Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
MVP: Steve Osborne Warren Holmberg Award: Bethany Ralph Josh Constant Award: Bryce Lacombe Most Improved Wrestler: Steve Brooks Most Outstanding Varsity Wrestler: Matt Butler Most Outstanding JV Wrestler: Nate Morse Special Recognition Award: Mark Snyder AFS Scholarship Award: Steve Osborne Patriot League Team Sportsmanship Award: Steve Osborne Patriot League Team Scholar Athlete Award: Aiden O’Brien 2018-19 Captains: Steve Brooks and Tyler Cullinan History of Award Winners |
Join us for our 2017-18 Banquet
We will have our 2017-18 banquet on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Cafeteria. This will be a Pot Luck dinner. Please RSVP to Greg Schneider and let him know know how many guests will be attending for your wrestler. Also let him know if you are able to bring a dish for the pot luck dinner (please specify what you will be bringing). We hope you will be able to join us!
Panthers win Sportsmanship Award
No All Stars for wrestling this year, but the Panthers did win the Team Sportsmanship award for the Patriot League Keenan Division for the second consecutive year. Way to represent and compete the right way. More good things ahead!
A look back on Winter’s highlights
Sunday, March 15th, 2018
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
Wrestling finished the winter with a 7-13 mark. Sophomore Steve Brooks (152 pounds) led the charge for the Panthers on the mat with a team-high 19 wins. Freshman Matt Butler (126) was second on the Panthers with 16 wins while senior captains Ben Cordingley (138) and Steve Osborne (182) combined to rack up 28 victories. Gary Rabinvotiz’ team boasted eight sophomores and 10 freshmen. W-H ended the season 2-1, with wins over Norwood (46-36) and Everett (30-24) in its final meet of the season Feb. 3.
Whitman-Hanson Express article
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
Wrestling finished the winter with a 7-13 mark. Sophomore Steve Brooks (152 pounds) led the charge for the Panthers on the mat with a team-high 19 wins. Freshman Matt Butler (126) was second on the Panthers with 16 wins while senior captains Ben Cordingley (138) and Steve Osborne (182) combined to rack up 28 victories. Gary Rabinvotiz’ team boasted eight sophomores and 10 freshmen. W-H ended the season 2-1, with wins over Norwood (46-36) and Everett (30-24) in its final meet of the season Feb. 3.
Whitman-Hanson Express article
Matt Quimby '99 inducted into Massachusetts Wrestling Hall of Fame
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Saturday, February 24th, 2018
Whitman-Hanson’s very own, Matt Quimby ’99 was inducted into the Massachusetts High School Interscholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame as a contributor before the finals of the MIAA All-State Championship Tournament at St. John’s Prep in Danvers by President Manny Costa.
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Season Review: Youth takes control on wrestling mats
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Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent The 2017-18 campaign served as a bridge year for the Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling team, which finished the winter at 7-13.One season after boasting a core of six seniors – three of which competed in the Division 2 state tournament – the Panthers had an infusion of young talent this winter. Not only did they boast 10 freshmen and eight sophomores on their roster, but a significant number of them ended up playing large roles For starters, sophomore Steve Brooks (152 pounds) seized the most of his opportunity, racking up a team-leading 19 wins, after just three the year prior. Freshman Matt Butler also took his opportunity by storm, ranking second on the team with 16 victories to conclude his inaugural campaign. Second-year Panthers wrestling head coach Gary Rabinovitz admitted he wasn’t expecting much out of either at the outset of the year. “We really had two big surprises this season,” Rabinovitz said. “First is freshman Matt Butler. Matt placed in three tournaments this year. The second surprise is sophomore Steve Brooks, [who also] placed in three tournaments for us. Steve proved that offseason wrestling really works.” Also, bursting onto the scene for W-H were freshmen Damari Goldsmith-Greene (132), Theo Kamperides (113) and Myles McInnis (106). “We had a great group of freshmen this season and I am looking forward to many of them playing a big role in next year’s team,” Rabinovitz said. “These kids are the future of our program. With another class like these guys next year, we could be a force before too much longer. I really see us winning 75 percent of our dual meets next year, [but] time will tell. While the youth movement was evident, the Panthers still received plenty of production out of their two senior captains – Ben Cordingley (138) and Steve Osborne (182). The two combined to win 28 matches and account for 154 of W-H’s points this season. “Both Ben and Steve have been great leaders for our squad this year,” Rabinovitz said. “Ben was a four-year wrestler and was very consistent this year winning some big matches for us. “Steve was a very vocal leader always putting the team ahead of himself and his leadership was very much appreciated. Steve was a three-year wrestler for us. Both Ben and Steve led by example throughout the season.” For the Panthers as a team, they began the season at 4-5 after a victory 45-36 over Duxbury on Jan. 10, before dropping to 5-12 with one meet remaining. And in that final tri-meet Feb 3, the Panthers went 2-1 with wins over Norwood (46-36) and Everett (30-24) to cap the season off on the right note. Rabinovitz said that despite the team falling a bit short of his expectation, which was at least 10 wins, he is looking for his players to remain driven. “Off-season wrestling is a critical part of our growth as a wrestling program,” Rabinovitz said. “All of the kids are encouraged to participate in off-season wrestling or play another high school sport.” Whitman-Hanson Express article |
WRESTLERS COMPETE AT DIVISION II SOUTH SECTIONALS
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Saturday, February 10th, 2018
The Panthers competed at the Division II South Sectionals today at North Attleboro High School. Placing 6th for the Whitman-Hanson were freshman Matt Butler (126 pounds), junior Joel McInnis (145) and sophomore Steve Brooks (152). Overall, the young Panther wrestlers wrestled well, but just fell short of qualifying for the Division II state championship tournament this year. Coach Rabinovitz is looking forward to an exciting 2018-19 wrestling season as the Panthers are only losing three seniors from this talented squad. Division II South Sectional Brackets and Team Scores |
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 2018 award: Friday, February 9, 2018.
WH Wrestling AFS Scholarship Award Application
Deadline for submitting applications for 2018 award: Friday, February 9, 2018.
WH Wrestling AFS Scholarship Award Application
Tournament-bound Panthers
February 8th, 2018
Wrestling (7-13) capped off its regular season with a quad-meet Saturday, Feb. 3. The Panthers collected wins over Norwood (46-36) and Everett (30-24) before falling to Bristol Plymouth/Coyle & Cassidy (64-18). Junior Joel McInnis (145 pounds) went 3-0 on the day.
Whitman-Hanson Express article
Wrestling (7-13) capped off its regular season with a quad-meet Saturday, Feb. 3. The Panthers collected wins over Norwood (46-36) and Everett (30-24) before falling to Bristol Plymouth/Coyle & Cassidy (64-18). Junior Joel McInnis (145 pounds) went 3-0 on the day.
Whitman-Hanson Express article
Whitman-Hanson finishes season strong
Saturday, February 3rd, 2018
The Panthers traveled to Norwood for the final quad meet of the season this morning. Whitman-Hanson finished strong with two wins against Norwood 46-36 and Everett 30-24 before dropping the final meet to a very good Bristol Plymouth/Coyle Cassidy team 64-18.
Joel McInnis lead the way today with 3 wins all by pin, followed by Matt Butler with 2 wins, one by pin. Other Panthers with wins included Myles McInnis going 2-1, Aaron Fornachari 2-1, Ben Cordingley 2-1, and Steve Osborne at 2-1. Steve Brooks, Theo Kamperides, Damari Goldsmith-Greene all had a single victory on the day.
The Panthers finish the season at 7-13 overall and 2-3 in the Patriot League. The Panthers travel to North Attleboro on Saturday, February 10th for the Division II South Sectional Tournament.
The Panthers traveled to Norwood for the final quad meet of the season this morning. Whitman-Hanson finished strong with two wins against Norwood 46-36 and Everett 30-24 before dropping the final meet to a very good Bristol Plymouth/Coyle Cassidy team 64-18.
Joel McInnis lead the way today with 3 wins all by pin, followed by Matt Butler with 2 wins, one by pin. Other Panthers with wins included Myles McInnis going 2-1, Aaron Fornachari 2-1, Ben Cordingley 2-1, and Steve Osborne at 2-1. Steve Brooks, Theo Kamperides, Damari Goldsmith-Greene all had a single victory on the day.
The Panthers finish the season at 7-13 overall and 2-3 in the Patriot League. The Panthers travel to North Attleboro on Saturday, February 10th for the Division II South Sectional Tournament.
Whitman-Hanson falls to Silver Lake
Wednesday, January 31st, 2018
The Panthers lost a tough meet tonight on Senior Night against Silver Lake 51-25. Three Whitman-Hanson wrestlers won by pin including at Ben Cordingley (132 pounds), Joel McInnis (145) and Tyler Cullinan (170). Also winning for Whitman-Hanson were Matt Butler (126) by a score of 12-4 and Steve Brooks (152) with a 10-4 win.
The regular season concludes on Saturday with a quad meet at Norwood. The Panthers are currently 6-11 overall and 2-3 in the Patriot league. Congratulations to our three seniors Ben Cordingley, Steve Osborne and Bryce Lacombe!
The Panthers lost a tough meet tonight on Senior Night against Silver Lake 51-25. Three Whitman-Hanson wrestlers won by pin including at Ben Cordingley (132 pounds), Joel McInnis (145) and Tyler Cullinan (170). Also winning for Whitman-Hanson were Matt Butler (126) by a score of 12-4 and Steve Brooks (152) with a 10-4 win.
The regular season concludes on Saturday with a quad meet at Norwood. The Panthers are currently 6-11 overall and 2-3 in the Patriot league. Congratulations to our three seniors Ben Cordingley, Steve Osborne and Bryce Lacombe!
Panthers go 1-2 at quad meet
Saturday, January 27th, 2018
The Panthers rebounded from a tough loss on Wednesday by beating Nauset 45-24 to open things up today. The second round saw Whitman-Hanson fall in a close meet to host Dighton-Rehoboth by a score of 42-36. Rounding out the day, it was Hanover topping Whitman-Hanson by a score of 48-31.
Triple winners for Whitman-Hanson included Theo Kamperides (113 pounds_ and Ben Cordingley (132). Panthers with two wins today included Myles McInnis (106), Matt Butler (126), Joel McInnis (145), Steve Brooks (152), Tyler Cullinan (160), Steve Osborne (182) and John Youngman (195). Aaron Fornachari also had a win against Hanover.
Whitman-Hanson is now 5-11 overall and 2-2 in the Patriot league. Next up is Patriot League foe Silver Lake on Wednesday night starting at 6:30 PM. This will also be our Senior Night, so please come out and support the Panthers!
The Panthers rebounded from a tough loss on Wednesday by beating Nauset 45-24 to open things up today. The second round saw Whitman-Hanson fall in a close meet to host Dighton-Rehoboth by a score of 42-36. Rounding out the day, it was Hanover topping Whitman-Hanson by a score of 48-31.
Triple winners for Whitman-Hanson included Theo Kamperides (113 pounds_ and Ben Cordingley (132). Panthers with two wins today included Myles McInnis (106), Matt Butler (126), Joel McInnis (145), Steve Brooks (152), Tyler Cullinan (160), Steve Osborne (182) and John Youngman (195). Aaron Fornachari also had a win against Hanover.
Whitman-Hanson is now 5-11 overall and 2-2 in the Patriot league. Next up is Patriot League foe Silver Lake on Wednesday night starting at 6:30 PM. This will also be our Senior Night, so please come out and support the Panthers!
Join us for our 8th Annual Meat Raffle
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Join us on Saturday, January 27th at 10:00 AM for a quad meet at Dighton-Rehoboth against Hanover, Nauset and Dighton-Rehoboth. Then join us at Damien's Pub in Hanson at 4:00 PM for the Whitman-Hanson Panther Wrestling 8th Annual Meat Raffle. We recommend getting there early to get a seat as this event continues to grow each year. Please spread the word to family and friends who may be interested in attending. We hope to see you there for a great time! Printable flyer Printable flyer List of meats |
Harbormen sink Panthers 78-6
Wednesday, January 24th, 2018
The Panthers ran into a tough Hingham team tonight at Whitman-Hanson. The lone winner for Whitman-Hanson was Tyler Cullinan (160 pounds) with a pin at 3:47 of the second period.
The Panthers are now 4-9 overall and 2-2 in the Patriot League. Next up for the Panthers is a quad meet ay Dighton-Rehoboth on Saturday.
The Panthers ran into a tough Hingham team tonight at Whitman-Hanson. The lone winner for Whitman-Hanson was Tyler Cullinan (160 pounds) with a pin at 3:47 of the second period.
The Panthers are now 4-9 overall and 2-2 in the Patriot League. Next up for the Panthers is a quad meet ay Dighton-Rehoboth on Saturday.
Panthers compete in Tri Meet
Saturday, January 20th, 2018
Whitman-Hanson traveled to King Phillip for a tri meet including Sharon High School. The Panthers lost both meets today, losing to Sharon 46-21 and King Phillip 60-18. The bright spots for the Panthers were Steve Brooks (152 pounds) with 2 pins on the day and Aaron Fornachari (113) also adding a pin. Other wrestlers with wins on the day were Matt Butler (126), Damair Goldsmith-Greene (132) and Logan Scriven (170). The Panthers are now 4-8 overall and and 2-1 in the Patriot league Keenan Division. The Panthers return to action on Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in a home meet against Hingham.
Whitman-Hanson traveled to King Phillip for a tri meet including Sharon High School. The Panthers lost both meets today, losing to Sharon 46-21 and King Phillip 60-18. The bright spots for the Panthers were Steve Brooks (152 pounds) with 2 pins on the day and Aaron Fornachari (113) also adding a pin. Other wrestlers with wins on the day were Matt Butler (126), Damair Goldsmith-Greene (132) and Logan Scriven (170). The Panthers are now 4-8 overall and and 2-1 in the Patriot league Keenan Division. The Panthers return to action on Wednesday night at 6:30 PM in a home meet against Hingham.
Pinning down success: Freshman Goldsmith-Greene impressing on the mats
Thursday, January 18th, 2018
By Nate Rollins, Whitman-Hanson Express Correspondent
Whitman-Hanson Regional High freshman wrestler Damari Goldsmith- Greene has been turning some heads with his play on the mat this season.
It was on brisk Wednesday, Jan. 3 evening when W-H hosted and was soundly defeated by Plymouth South, 69-3.
W-H’s lone win of the match came at 132 pounds, courtesy of Goldsmith-Greene, who downed his opposition, 9-5.
It was already the third victory of the winter for Goldsmith-Greene, and while he may be in ninth grade, he is vastly ahead of the game.
Goldsmith-Greene began his career on the mat in sixth grade as a member of Josiah Quincy Upper School’s wrestling team, where he competed for three seasons, before moving at the outset of the 2017-18 school year, which led to him attending W-H.
“I came in not knowing anything and then in seventh and eighth grade it was more of like a learning thing for me,” he said. “Then, when I got here it was kind of different because we all wrestle different, but I knew I just had to work hard and just keep it up.”
W-H wrestling head coach Gary Rabinovitz said he knew from day one he had something special in Goldsmith- Greene. “He had great takedowns, but his top and bottom is what really needs the work, so he has a lot to learn, he’s a freshman, but he’s willing to learn – he’s going to go very far,” Rabinovitz explained. “He’s come with a lot of experience behind him and pure talent, I think he’s going to be really good over the next three years.”
Not only has Goldsmith-Greene enhanced his own skills, but he’s improved others around him as well.
“Actually, Ben Cordingley at 138 [pounds], they both weighed in at 132 and he has made Ben a better wrestler,” Rabinovitz said. “Damari showed up on the scene and pushed him and actually won the spot at 132 and they’re going to wrestle off one more time before sectionals, so the things that he’s brought to the team are incredible. He really works very hard, very coachable and just a great overall kid.”
Goldsmith-Greene said the biggest hurdle he’s had to overcome since joining the W-H program is just adapting to the system.
“Learning the new moves that they learn,” Goldsmith-Greene said of his toughest challenge since joining the team. “Everyone wrestles differently, that’s basically it, learning new moves.”
In the Panthers’ Jan. 10 meet against Duxbury, Goldsmith- Greene scored another 9-5 victory to help the team edge the Dragons, 45-36. Three days later, he medaled at the 2018 Weymouth Invitational with a sixth-place finish at 132 pounds.
“I just want to work harder and make it to sectionals and states,” Goldsmith-Greene said.
Rabinovitz is looking for the same thing out of Goldsmith-Greene.
“The key is to place in sectionals, go to states, especially as a freshman,” Rabinovitz explained. “Then at every tournament next year he’ll have what’s called paper, so he’ll be at least seeded at every tournament next year, so we’re really looking for him to be in the top-four in sectionals and go to states as a freshman.”
Whitman-Hanson Express article
Whitman-Hanson falls to Division I powerhouse New Bedford
Wednesday, January 17th, 2018
The wrestling team fell to a strong New Bedford team tonight 51-18 in a non-league meet. Winners for the Panthers were Damari Goldsmith-Greene (132 pounds) with a pin in the third period, Joel McInnis (145) with a pin in the first period and Logan Scriven also with a first period pin. The Panthers travel to King Philip on Saturday for a tri-meet with Sharon and King Philip. Whitman-Hanson's record is 4-6 overall and 2-1 in the Patriot League.
The wrestling team fell to a strong New Bedford team tonight 51-18 in a non-league meet. Winners for the Panthers were Damari Goldsmith-Greene (132 pounds) with a pin in the third period, Joel McInnis (145) with a pin in the first period and Logan Scriven also with a first period pin. The Panthers travel to King Philip on Saturday for a tri-meet with Sharon and King Philip. Whitman-Hanson's record is 4-6 overall and 2-1 in the Patriot League.
Whitman-Hanson places 10th at Weymouth Tournament
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Saturday, January 13th, 2018
The Panther Wrestlers wrestled very well at the Weymouth Invitational Tournament placing 10th as a team out of 15 schools with a total of 75 points. Place winners for the Panthers included Matt Butler (126 pounds) 4th, Steve Brooks (152) 5th, and 6th place finishes from Damari Goldsmith-Greene (132), Joel McInnis (145) and Steve Osborne (182). Whitman-Hanson hosts New Bedford on Wednesday, January 17th at 6:30 PM. Weymouth Tournament Brackets and Team Scores |
Panthers slay Dragons
Wednesday, January 10th, 2018
Whitman-Hanson improved to 4-5 overall and 2-1 in the Patriot League Keenan Division with a big win at Duxbury tonight. The meet came down to the final two matches with the Panthers coming out on top 45-36. Winners for the Panthers were Myles McInnis (106 pounds) with a pin at 1:39 of the first period, Matt Butler (126) also with a pin at 3:17 of the second period. Damari Goldsmith-Greene (132) winning by a score of 9-5, Ben Cordingley with a pin at 1:47 of the first period. Steve Brooks (152) had a dominating performance pinning his opponent in 3:45 of the second period. Additional winners for the Panthers were Theo Kamperides (120), Steve Osborne (182) and John Youngman (195). The Panthers return to action on Saturday, January 13th to compete in the Weymouth Invitational Tournament.
Whitman-Hanson improved to 4-5 overall and 2-1 in the Patriot League Keenan Division with a big win at Duxbury tonight. The meet came down to the final two matches with the Panthers coming out on top 45-36. Winners for the Panthers were Myles McInnis (106 pounds) with a pin at 1:39 of the first period, Matt Butler (126) also with a pin at 3:17 of the second period. Damari Goldsmith-Greene (132) winning by a score of 9-5, Ben Cordingley with a pin at 1:47 of the first period. Steve Brooks (152) had a dominating performance pinning his opponent in 3:45 of the second period. Additional winners for the Panthers were Theo Kamperides (120), Steve Osborne (182) and John Youngman (195). The Panthers return to action on Saturday, January 13th to compete in the Weymouth Invitational Tournament.
Panthers host Whitman-Hanson Invitational Tournament
Saturday, January 6th, 2018
The Panthers had five place winners at the 25th Annual Whitman-Hanson Invitational Tournament. Leading the way were Freshman Matt Butler (126 pounds) and Sophomore Tyler Cullinan (160) who each placed 5th in their respective weight classes. Placing 6th were Freshman Damari Goldsmith-Greene (132), and Seniors Logan Scriven (170) and Steve Osborne (182). Whitman-Hanson finished the day in 12th place overall as a team. The Panthers travel to Duxbury on Wednesday, January 10th at 7:00 PM for a Patriot League Keenan Division meet.
Whitman-Hanson Tournament Brackets and Team Scores
The Panthers had five place winners at the 25th Annual Whitman-Hanson Invitational Tournament. Leading the way were Freshman Matt Butler (126 pounds) and Sophomore Tyler Cullinan (160) who each placed 5th in their respective weight classes. Placing 6th were Freshman Damari Goldsmith-Greene (132), and Seniors Logan Scriven (170) and Steve Osborne (182). Whitman-Hanson finished the day in 12th place overall as a team. The Panthers travel to Duxbury on Wednesday, January 10th at 7:00 PM for a Patriot League Keenan Division meet.
Whitman-Hanson Tournament Brackets and Team Scores
Whitman-Hanson falls to Plymouth South in battle of the Panthers
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018
Whitman-Hanson ran into their toughest opponent of the season tonight. Plymouth South is a well established team and soundly defeated Whitman-Hanson 69-3. The loan winner for Whitman-Hanson was freshmen Damari Goldsmith-Greene (132 pounds) with a hard fought 9-5 victory. Junior Joel McInnis (145) lost a close match 9-8 in the finals seconds to a quality Plymouth South wrestler. Whitman-Hanson is now 3-5 overall and 1-1 in the Patriot league Keenan Division. Up next is the Whitman-Hanson Tournament on Saturday, January 6th at 10:00 AM.
Whitman-Hanson ran into their toughest opponent of the season tonight. Plymouth South is a well established team and soundly defeated Whitman-Hanson 69-3. The loan winner for Whitman-Hanson was freshmen Damari Goldsmith-Greene (132 pounds) with a hard fought 9-5 victory. Junior Joel McInnis (145) lost a close match 9-8 in the finals seconds to a quality Plymouth South wrestler. Whitman-Hanson is now 3-5 overall and 1-1 in the Patriot league Keenan Division. Up next is the Whitman-Hanson Tournament on Saturday, January 6th at 10:00 AM.
Whitman-Hanson defeats Stoughton 43-34
Saturday, December 30th, 2017
The Panthers traveled to Stoughton and came away with a hard fought win 43-34. Winning for the Panthers were Theo Kamperides (113 pounds), Bethany Ralph at (126), Ben Cordingley (138) by major decision 16-4, Joel McInnis (145) with a pin at 1:30 of the first period, Logan Heath (152), Logan Scriven (170), John Youngman (195) with a pin at 5:10 of the third period and Bryce Lacombe (285) with an impressive 4-3 win to seal the win. The Panthers are currently 3-4 overall and 1-1 in the Patriot League Keenan Division. Whitman-Hanson returns to action on Wednesday, January 3rd at 6:30 PM for a home meet against Plymouth South.
The Panthers traveled to Stoughton and came away with a hard fought win 43-34. Winning for the Panthers were Theo Kamperides (113 pounds), Bethany Ralph at (126), Ben Cordingley (138) by major decision 16-4, Joel McInnis (145) with a pin at 1:30 of the first period, Logan Heath (152), Logan Scriven (170), John Youngman (195) with a pin at 5:10 of the third period and Bryce Lacombe (285) with an impressive 4-3 win to seal the win. The Panthers are currently 3-4 overall and 1-1 in the Patriot League Keenan Division. Whitman-Hanson returns to action on Wednesday, January 3rd at 6:30 PM for a home meet against Plymouth South.
Whitman-Hanson wrestling team is an equal-opportunity outfit
By Carolyn Bick/ Enterprise Correspondent
Posted Dec 30, 2017 at 9:21 AMUpdated Dec 30, 2017 at 10:25 AM
No matter your weight or gender, Panther wrestlers are given chance to produce results, improve position on team.
WHITMAN - Like most teenagers, Damari Brandao spends a lot of time on social media. And like most young women, Brandao is flooded with messages about how her body should look.
Scroll through Instagram and one is deluged with thigh gaps – the predominant body “trend” for the last several years – and sharp cheekbones.
Do a Google search for the popular term “strong is the new skinny” and you’ll find the phrase over pictures of predominantly white women showing off six-pack abs while posing more like lingerie models than people working out.
So it’s a relief for Brandao to put her phone aside and go to wrestling practice every night. The Whitman sophomore has two years on the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Panthers wrestling team under her belt, and she wrestles in the 160-pound weight class. She sees the team as a second family and believes she’ll have friends from the team “until the day I roll over.”
The team also provides her with a sense of empowerment.
“I just thought it would be cool to challenge regular gender norms and ... show up all the boys,” Brandao said with a laugh. “It’s given me a lot of self-confidence as well, because, being a girl, going on Instagram, it’s ‘Oh, she’s perfect, and I’m not.’ And when you come here, it’s ‘No, we need you to be that weight; we need you to be heavier.’ ...It’s given me self-appreciation for myself.”
The team has 27 wrestlers, four of whom are female. The boys on the team don’t treat the girls any differently, and they “don’t take it easy” on them, coach Gary Rabinovitz said.
Rabinovitz was one of the 11 members of the original Whitman-Hanson team, which was founded by Whitman teacher Ron Brown in 1977. Rabinovitz said wrestling gave him a sense of order. Besides, having grown up in Dorchester in the 1970s with three brothers, wrestling came pretty naturally to him.
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There was a lot of fighting amongst ourselves, and it was still a pretty rough neighborhood back then,” Rabinovitz said.
Rabinovitz – known to the team as “Coach Rabbi”– kept wrestling, after high school. He even participated in the 1988 Olympic trials after taking third place in that year’s Greco-Roman U.S. National tournament.
Though he hasn’t wrestled in years, the short, stocky Rabinovitz has stayed with the sport, partly because of its fellowship and lack of favoritism.
The Whitman-Hanson team is a no-cut team, meaning that prospective members aren’t required to make a final team cut, and team members aren’t placed in permanent spots. For instance, one member can occupy the starting spot in a weight class but lose it to another member if the teammate challenges the starter to a wrestle-off and wins.
“The balances can change constantly,” Rabinovitz said. ”(The) coach can’t just look at individuals and say, ‘Oh, I like him’ or ‘Oh, he’s tallr,’ or anything like that. It comes down to performance on the mat. You have to get out there and you have to produce.”
The Wednesday before the team’s first meet of the season saw two team members take part in a wrestle-off for the starting spot in the 160-pound weight class. Senior Logan Scriven defeated sophomore Tyler Cullinan, but the coaches later decided to bump up Scriven to the 170-pound weight class. That meant Cullinan was the team’s starter in the 160-pound class at the team’s first match of the season, on Dec. 13 in Quincy.
As he gulped water that Wednesday evening, Scriven said he always looks forward to the wrestling season – and not just for the exhilaration that comes with winning matches.
“I like the structure,” he said. “I was struggling in school last year ... and I guess wrestling helps you build a routine, and routine helps my GPA.”
Patriot Ledger article
Panthers compete at Marshfield Holiday Tournament
Thursday, December 28th, 2017
Whitman-Hanson competed in the Marshfield Holiday Tournament this week. Coming away with wins for the Panthers were Myles McInnis (106 pounds) Ben Cordingley (138), Steve Brooks (160), Logan Scriven (170), Steve Osborne (182) and Bryce Lacombe (285). The Panthers scored a total of 27 team points and placed 33rd out of 36 teams. The Panthers return to action on Saturday, December 30th at 10:00 AM when they travel to Stoughton.
Marshfield Holiday Tournament Brackets and Team Scores
Whitman-Hanson competed in the Marshfield Holiday Tournament this week. Coming away with wins for the Panthers were Myles McInnis (106 pounds) Ben Cordingley (138), Steve Brooks (160), Logan Scriven (170), Steve Osborne (182) and Bryce Lacombe (285). The Panthers scored a total of 27 team points and placed 33rd out of 36 teams. The Panthers return to action on Saturday, December 30th at 10:00 AM when they travel to Stoughton.
Marshfield Holiday Tournament Brackets and Team Scores
Whitman-Hanson Falls to Plymouth North
Wednesday, December 20th, 2017
The Panthers had their first home meet of the season tonight, losing a hard fought match against Patriot League rival Plymouth North 54-28. Whitman-Hanson is now 1-1 in the Patriot League and 2-4 overall. Bright spots for the Panthers were Freshman Matt Butler (126 pounds) with a pin in his first ever wrestling match at 2:40 of the second period. Senior Captain Ben Cordingley followed up with a pin in 4:34 of the third period at 132 pounds. Freshman Damari Goldsmith Greene won his match at 138 pounds by a 12-2 score. Sophomore Tyley Cullinan (160) added to his team leading pin total win a pin at 4:55 of the third period. Senior Captain Steve Osborne (182) won by forfeit to round out the Panther scoring. Up next for the Panthers is the 37 team Marshfield Holiday Tournament on Wednesday, December 27th and Thursday, December 28th.
The Panthers had their first home meet of the season tonight, losing a hard fought match against Patriot League rival Plymouth North 54-28. Whitman-Hanson is now 1-1 in the Patriot League and 2-4 overall. Bright spots for the Panthers were Freshman Matt Butler (126 pounds) with a pin in his first ever wrestling match at 2:40 of the second period. Senior Captain Ben Cordingley followed up with a pin in 4:34 of the third period at 132 pounds. Freshman Damari Goldsmith Greene won his match at 138 pounds by a 12-2 score. Sophomore Tyley Cullinan (160) added to his team leading pin total win a pin at 4:55 of the third period. Senior Captain Steve Osborne (182) won by forfeit to round out the Panther scoring. Up next for the Panthers is the 37 team Marshfield Holiday Tournament on Wednesday, December 27th and Thursday, December 28th.
Panthers Compete at Quad Meet
Saturday, December 16th, 2017
Whitman-Hanson went 1-3 in a quad meet at Marshfield High School. The Panthers fell to Oliver Ames, 59-9, Pembroke, 37-30, and Marshfield, 54-27, but defeated Tollgate of Rhode Island, 39-30.
Having good days for the Panthers (2-3) were Steve Brooks (152 pounds), who went 3-1 with three pins; Myles McGinnis (106), who was 3-1; Tyler Cullinan (160), who was 2-2 with two pins; and senior captain Steve Osborne (182), who finished 2-2.
Other Panthers registering wins included Theo Kamperides (113), Aiden O’Brian (120), Ben Cordingley (132), Damari Goldsmith Greene (132), Christian Schneider (195) and Bryce Lacombe (285).
Brockton Enterprise article
Whitman-Hanson went 1-3 in a quad meet at Marshfield High School. The Panthers fell to Oliver Ames, 59-9, Pembroke, 37-30, and Marshfield, 54-27, but defeated Tollgate of Rhode Island, 39-30.
Having good days for the Panthers (2-3) were Steve Brooks (152 pounds), who went 3-1 with three pins; Myles McGinnis (106), who was 3-1; Tyler Cullinan (160), who was 2-2 with two pins; and senior captain Steve Osborne (182), who finished 2-2.
Other Panthers registering wins included Theo Kamperides (113), Aiden O’Brian (120), Ben Cordingley (132), Damari Goldsmith Greene (132), Christian Schneider (195) and Bryce Lacombe (285).
Brockton Enterprise article
Panthers win season opener against Quincy 30-27
Wednesday, December 13th, 2017
The Whitman-Hanson Wrestling team started off it's dual meet season with a hard fought 30-27 victory at Quincy High School tonight. Leading the way for the Panthers was Sophomore 113 pounder Cole Norton with a win by fall in his first ever high school match. Cole pinned his opponent in 5:30 of the 3rd period. Senior Captain Ben Cordingley made quick work of his Quincy wrestler in 1:25 of the first period. Sophomore Tyler Cullinan lost a close bout 6-8 to a quality Quincy wrestler who pinned Tyler a year ago. Also scoring points for the Panthers were Freshmen Myles McGinnis by forfeit at 106 pounds, Sophomore Steve Brooks at 152 pounds and Senior captain Logan Scriven at 170 pounds, all by forfeit. Sophomore Bethany Ralph wrestled a tough match at 126 while Freshmen Aiden O'Brien 120 pounds, Sophomore Davi Dos Santos 138 pounds and Freshmen Logan Heath all lost their respective matches. The Panthers are now 1-0 in the Patriot League Keenan Division and 1-0 overall. Our next competition will be held on Saturday at Marshfield high school with a Super Quad beginning at 9:30 AM. Tonight also marks a new era in Whitman-Hanson Wrestling as we wore our new two piece uniform for the first time ever.
The Whitman-Hanson Wrestling team started off it's dual meet season with a hard fought 30-27 victory at Quincy High School tonight. Leading the way for the Panthers was Sophomore 113 pounder Cole Norton with a win by fall in his first ever high school match. Cole pinned his opponent in 5:30 of the 3rd period. Senior Captain Ben Cordingley made quick work of his Quincy wrestler in 1:25 of the first period. Sophomore Tyler Cullinan lost a close bout 6-8 to a quality Quincy wrestler who pinned Tyler a year ago. Also scoring points for the Panthers were Freshmen Myles McGinnis by forfeit at 106 pounds, Sophomore Steve Brooks at 152 pounds and Senior captain Logan Scriven at 170 pounds, all by forfeit. Sophomore Bethany Ralph wrestled a tough match at 126 while Freshmen Aiden O'Brien 120 pounds, Sophomore Davi Dos Santos 138 pounds and Freshmen Logan Heath all lost their respective matches. The Panthers are now 1-0 in the Patriot League Keenan Division and 1-0 overall. Our next competition will be held on Saturday at Marshfield high school with a Super Quad beginning at 9:30 AM. Tonight also marks a new era in Whitman-Hanson Wrestling as we wore our new two piece uniform for the first time ever.
Season Preview: Coach has high expectations for 2018 Panther wrestling program
The National Wrestling Association has approved a new two piece uniform including compression shirt and fight shorts.
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Wednesday, November 20th, 2018
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent As Gary Rabinovitz embarks on his second season at the helm of the Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling team, he is elevating expectations. “We have a lot of wrestlers with a great deal of varsity experience and also several kids that have been through our youth program,” he said. “Bringing them up to speed will not be as challenging as a brand new wrestler would be.” Headlining the crop of returning wrestlers ready to hit the mat for another season are senior captains Ben Cordingley (132 pounds last season), Steve Osborne (170) and Logan Scriven (160). “Ben has been a varsity wrestler for the better part of his first three seasons,” Rabinovitz explained. “Logan is a real tough kid who I expect to win a lot of matches this year. Steve has stepped up and has become a true leader of this Panther squad. After missing his sophomore year, Steve worked really hard to make up for the lost time and I am expecting a great season from him.” Other key pieces back in the fold for the team Rabinovitz is leaning on for production this season include sophomores Steve Brooks, who competed last winter in the 145-pound weight class, Tyler Cullinan, who saw plenty of action in the 160-pound weight class last season, and Matt Rock, who wrestled in the 120-pound weight class during the 2016-17 campaign. Also, junior Christian Schneider will likely be back in the 195-pound weight class and senior Bryce Lacombe, who missed all of last season with a shoulder injury, will be the Panthers’ heavyweight – a weight class they were forced to forfeit in every meet last year. In fact, not only did W-H have to forfeit the heavyweight bouts, but it was also without a body in the 106 and 126-pound weight classes, which put the Panthers, who finished the year at 7-18, down 18 points immediately. However, that may not be an issue this time around. “At this point it looks like we may be able to fill all 14 weight classes this year,” Rabinovitz said. “I feel we can be a .500 team this year at the very least. If we can fill all 14 weight classes then we are already 18 points ahead of last year to start every match. I like those odds very much.” Rabinovitz said he feels this team’s biggest strength is its togetherness, which he hopes leads to success. “By being so close nit as a unit, everyone works really hard together and supports each other,” he said. “Wrestling is not only an individual sport, it is also a team sport. When teammates push each other not only does the individual get better the whole team gets better. I also have to give a great deal of credit to my assistant coaches as they are great coaches and also all were Whitman-Hanson wrestling alumni. They know their role on our team and I am proud to have them on my team.” Key losses for the Panthers from last season include Jake Filicicchia, Alex O’Roak and John Will, all of whom qualified for the Division 2 state tournament last winter. W-H opens the season on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at North Attleboro High School with a quad-meet against North Attleboro, East Providence and Pathfinder. “The number one thing that I will be looking for from our team in the first couple of weeks is consistency,” Rabinovitz said. “We will work harder than our opponents and also smarter. As long as we can stay strong for a full six-minute match we will be fine.” Whitman-Hanson Express article |
Barrett's Ale House Fundraiser
Barrett's Ale House in Bridgewater will be hosting a fundraising event for the Whitman-Hanson Wrestling team on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Let them know that you are there to support the Whitman-Hanson Wrestling team and show them the ticket on this webpage of you can print copies to bring with you. 20% of your entire purchase (applicable for dine-in, take-out, and gift card purchases). Please share this information with anybody who may be interested in attending for a great time to support the Panthers.
Panthers newly approved two-piece wrestling uniforms
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Captains (from L-R) Ben Cordingley, Steve Osborne and Logan Scriven sporting the newly approved two piece wrestling uniforms. A huge thank you goes out to everybody who supported us in our fundraising efforts at this year’s golf tournament to purchase our new uniforms.
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Thank You to all of our sponsors from our 6th Annual Golf Tournament
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The Whitman-Hanson Panther Wrestling 6th Annual Golf Tournament was a great success. We can't thank our sponsors and everybody who played in today's tournament enough. The money raised will be used to purchase newly approved two-piece wrestling uniforms. Please check out a list of all of our donors and support our local business sponsors!
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Join us for our 6th Annual Golf Tournament
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TIME: PLACE: ENTRY FEE: SPONSOR A HOLE: FORMAT: PAYMENT: |
Friday, September 8th, 2017
Registration opens at 12:00 pm. Tee-off at 1:30 pm Sharp Pembroke Country Club 94 W. Elm Street. Pembroke, MA 02359 $125 per golfer ($500 per foursome) includes: green fees, cart, t-shirt & catered dinner 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 15th, 2017 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.***
All the proceeds will go directly to the Whitman-Hanson Panther Wrestling to help purchase new two piece wrestling uniforms that have finally been approved by USA Scholastic Wrestling and the MIAA for the 2017-18 season. Your support in helping our program succeed is greatly appreciated.
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.
Click Here to print letter from Gary Rabinivotz.
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.
All the proceeds will go directly to the Whitman-Hanson Panther Wrestling to help purchase new two piece wrestling uniforms that have finally been approved by USA Scholastic Wrestling and the MIAA for the 2017-18 season. Your support in helping our program succeed is greatly appreciated.
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.
Click Here to print letter from Gary Rabinivotz.
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.
