Wrestling team finishes white-hot
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
The rundown: The wrestling team may have gone 7-20, but four of those wins came in their final seven matches. They also sent three wrestlers to the state tournament, as opposed to zero the year before. Rising junior Damari Goldsmith-Greene, in the 138-pound weight category, was really the Panthers’ lone star, collecting a team-high 29 wins and placing in four tournaments and seventh at states. Freshmen Jason Rapoza (13 wins at 182) and Rocco Ruffini (10 wins at 220) gave the Panthers a quick glimpse into the future.
Top meet: 63-6 over Everett and 39-39 triumph over Bristol-Plymouth/Coyle & Cassidy on Feb. 2. Goldsmith-Greene had a pin and two wins on the day, senior Joel McInnis (145) had two pins and junior captain Steve Brooks had three pins to pace the Panthers.
Top quote: “We are losing only three seniors and two were starters. Time will tell, but offseason wrestling is the key for next season.”– head coach Gary Rabinovitz
Whitman-Hanson Express article
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent
The rundown: The wrestling team may have gone 7-20, but four of those wins came in their final seven matches. They also sent three wrestlers to the state tournament, as opposed to zero the year before. Rising junior Damari Goldsmith-Greene, in the 138-pound weight category, was really the Panthers’ lone star, collecting a team-high 29 wins and placing in four tournaments and seventh at states. Freshmen Jason Rapoza (13 wins at 182) and Rocco Ruffini (10 wins at 220) gave the Panthers a quick glimpse into the future.
Top meet: 63-6 over Everett and 39-39 triumph over Bristol-Plymouth/Coyle & Cassidy on Feb. 2. Goldsmith-Greene had a pin and two wins on the day, senior Joel McInnis (145) had two pins and junior captain Steve Brooks had three pins to pace the Panthers.
Top quote: “We are losing only three seniors and two were starters. Time will tell, but offseason wrestling is the key for next season.”– head coach Gary Rabinovitz
Whitman-Hanson Express article
2018-19 Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastic: Damari Goldsmith Greene
Monday, April 29th, 2019
Sophomore was 29-17 at 138 pounds. ... Named Patriot League all-star, team MVP and team captain for next season. ... Placed second at Division 2 South Sectional tournament and seventh at Division 2 state championships. ... Finished third at Whitman-Hanson Tournament and fourth at Weymouth Tournament. ... Would like to win state championship. ... Favorite athlete is wrestler Bo Nickal. ... “Damari hasn’t even begun to reach his potential,” said coach Gary Rabinovitz. “He is 40-31 over the past two seasons. I look for big things next season from Damari.”
2018-19 Brockton Enterprise Wrestling All-Scholastics
Sophomore was 29-17 at 138 pounds. ... Named Patriot League all-star, team MVP and team captain for next season. ... Placed second at Division 2 South Sectional tournament and seventh at Division 2 state championships. ... Finished third at Whitman-Hanson Tournament and fourth at Weymouth Tournament. ... Would like to win state championship. ... Favorite athlete is wrestler Bo Nickal. ... “Damari hasn’t even begun to reach his potential,” said coach Gary Rabinovitz. “He is 40-31 over the past two seasons. I look for big things next season from Damari.”
2018-19 Brockton Enterprise Wrestling All-Scholastics
Toll Booth Fundraiser - Saturday, April 27th in Whitman Center
The Toll Booth Fundraiser in Whitman Center is scheduled for Saturday, April 27th. This event requires at least 5 volunteers at all times - we will break it up into 2 "shifts", a morning shift & afternoon shift (if you can help, but cant stay for a whole shift that is fine too!!). The times are not set in stone yet, but we believe it will run from 8:30-3:30 (shifts; 8:30-12 & 12-3:30). If you can help, we will have a sign up sheet at the banquet or you can reach out to Coach Gary Rabinovitz or Boosters Chair Greg Schneider to volunteer.
Wrestling banquet - Thursday, March 7th at 6:30 PM at Venus 3 in Hanson
Season Review: Togetherness a strength for wrestling team
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March 7th, 2019
By Nate Rollins, Express Sports Correspondent Photo by: Sue Moss The wrestling team finished with a 7-20 mark, but was white-hot in the homestretch. Whitman-Hanson Regional High wrestling coach Gary Rabinovitz is coining the 2018-19 season a success. For the Panthers, who finished the year with wins in four of seven matches, despite their 7-20 mark, they made progress. They sent three wrestlers to state tournaments, as opposed to zero last season, had a sectional finalist and their first tournament champion in two years. Sophomore Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138 pounds) was a standout for W-H all season long, collecting a team-high 29 wins, placing in four tournaments and finishing seventh at states. “Damari is a very coachable student-athlete and gives it 100 percent every day in both practice and matches,” Rabinovitz said. “He is a class act and has not even come close to reaching his potential as of yet. I like to say when a wrestler really gets it that he flicks the switch. Damari has certainly flicked the switch and this happened at the sectional tournament. Going forward he will not look back.” Rabinovitz credited junior captain Steve Brooks (152), who missed 17 matches, with providing the Panthers with their first high point of the season with a win at the Weymouth Tournament on Jan. 12. “Steve does a great deal of offseason wrestling and I believe that is the key to his continued success,” Rabinvotiz said. “Steve is in the same zone as Damari, he too believes he can win every match that he competes in.” Junior Bethany Ralph provided the Panthers with another high point, finishing second in the first ever girls’ wrestling state championship. “For the past three years Bethany Ralph has been a model of consistency for our team,” Rabinovitz said. “She is one of the hardest workers on our team day in and day out, giving 110 percent every single day. She took a big lead this season and I look forward to her senior leadership next season. Bethany has proven that hard work does pay off.” Freshmen Jason Rapoza (13 wins at 182) and Rocco Ruffini (10 wins at 220) gave the Panthers a quick glimpse into the future. Junior captain Tyler Cullinan boasted 19 wins, 12 of which came by pinfall, at 160 pounds. Rabinovitz said togetherness was his team’s strength. “The team support, especially at the end of a long season when only two wrestlers are left competing was impressive,” Rabinovitz said. “Nearly half the team showed up to practice over the final two weeks to support both Damari and Bethany.” Sophomore Matt Butler, who was second on the team last season with 16 wins, was held to just 7 matches, in which he was 6-1 in, due to injury. As for the future, the Panthers will return 12 of 16 tournament place winners and Rabinovitz said he has high optimism for the 2019-20 season already. “We have several really competitive eighth graders that we have been waiting for and they will finally arrive for next season,” Rabinovitz said. “We are losing only three seniors and two were starters. Time will tell, but offseason wrestling is the key for next season.” Whitman-Hanson Express article |
Bethany Ralph makes history as a finalist in the Inaugural MIAA Girls State Championship Tournament
Saturday, February 23rd, 2019
Whitman-Hanson’s Bethany Ralph took second place at 120 pounds in the Inaugural MIAA Girls State Championship Tournamen. Ralph began her quest with an 8-2 decision over Plymouth South’s Emma Schwab, and then won 4-0 over North Andover’s Keniel Milovanovic. That earned her a spot in the final, where Tri-County’s Ashley Barrett pinned Ralph in 1:51.
2019 MIAA Girls State Championship Brackets
Patriot Ledger article
Whitman-Hanson’s Bethany Ralph took second place at 120 pounds in the Inaugural MIAA Girls State Championship Tournamen. Ralph began her quest with an 8-2 decision over Plymouth South’s Emma Schwab, and then won 4-0 over North Andover’s Keniel Milovanovic. That earned her a spot in the final, where Tri-County’s Ashley Barrett pinned Ralph in 1:51.
2019 MIAA Girls State Championship Brackets
Patriot Ledger article
Sophomore Damari Goldsmith Greene places 7th at Division II State Championships
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Saturday, February 16th, 2019
Several Whitman-Hanson Wrestlers traveled to Beverly, MA for the Division II State Wrestling Championship Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Sophomore Damari Goldsmith Greene wrestled well and finished in 7th place at 138 pounds. Damari finished 3-2 for the tournament and one point away from qualifying for the All-State Championship Tournament. Damari will attend as an alternate for his weight class. Damari finished the season with 29 wins and 17 losses. Junior Captain Steve Brooks also qualified for the Division II State Championship Tournament at 152 pounds and wrestled very well. Steve finished the season with 18 wins and 12 losses, while leading the team in pins with 16. The first ever MIAA Girls State Championship Tournament will be held on Saturday, February 23rd at Saint John’s Prep in Danvers, MA. Bethany Ralph will represent WH at 120 pounds. Bethany has been a 3 year starter for the Panthers and we are all looking forward to seeing her compete in this tournament. 2019 Division II State Championship Tournament Brackets and Team Scores |
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 2019 award: Friday, February 15, 2019. WH Wrestling AFS Scholarship Award Application |
Damari Goldsmith Greene and Steve Brooks qualify for Division II States
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Saturday, February 9th, 2019
Whitman-Hanson Wrestling hosted the Division II South Sectional Championship Tournament and wrestled very well over all. Leading the way for the Panthers was Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) going 2-1 on the day and finished in 2nd place, bringing his season total to 26-15. Junior captain Steve Brooks (152) also had a great tournament with a fourth place finish and going 2-2 on the day, bringing his season total to 18-10. Both Damari and Steve will represent Whitman-Hanson at the Division II State Championship Tournament at Beverly High School on Friday, February 15th and Saturday, February 16th. Other place winners for the Panthers were Tyler Cullinan (160), John Youngman (182), Christian Schneider (195) and at Mike Gardner (220), all placing 6th. The Panthers placed 10th of 12 teams with a total of 60 points. 2019 Division II South Sectional Championship Tournament Brackets and Team Scores |
Wrestlers pick up two wins in quad meet to finish regular season
Saturday, February 2nd, 2019
Whitman-Hanson Wrestling hosted its last quad meet of the season today and finished the season on a high note, taking 2 of 3 meets today. WH 63 Everett 6, WH 39 BP/CC 38 and lost a close meet to Norwood 45-28. Damari Goldsmith Greene (138) came up big for the Panthers going 3-0 with one pin on the day. Damari hit a milestone by winning his 51st match of his high school career. Also finishing 3-0 on the day were were Joel McInnis (145) with 2 pins and Steve Brooks (152) with 3 pins. Double winners for the Panthers were Myles McInnis (113), Bethany Ralph (120) with one pin, Jason Rapoza (182) with 2 pins and Tyler Cullinan (160) with 2 pins. Others wrestlers contributing with a win each were Joe Boss (106), Aiden O'Brien (132), Pat Collette (170), Christian Schneider (195) and Rocco Rufinni (220) with a pin.
The Panthers finished the season winning 4 of the last 7 meets to finish the season at 7-20 overall. Next up is the Division II South Sectional Chamoionshiop Tournament being held at Whitman-Hanson on Saturday, February 9th.
Whitman-Hanson Wrestling hosted its last quad meet of the season today and finished the season on a high note, taking 2 of 3 meets today. WH 63 Everett 6, WH 39 BP/CC 38 and lost a close meet to Norwood 45-28. Damari Goldsmith Greene (138) came up big for the Panthers going 3-0 with one pin on the day. Damari hit a milestone by winning his 51st match of his high school career. Also finishing 3-0 on the day were were Joel McInnis (145) with 2 pins and Steve Brooks (152) with 3 pins. Double winners for the Panthers were Myles McInnis (113), Bethany Ralph (120) with one pin, Jason Rapoza (182) with 2 pins and Tyler Cullinan (160) with 2 pins. Others wrestlers contributing with a win each were Joe Boss (106), Aiden O'Brien (132), Pat Collette (170), Christian Schneider (195) and Rocco Rufinni (220) with a pin.
The Panthers finished the season winning 4 of the last 7 meets to finish the season at 7-20 overall. Next up is the Division II South Sectional Chamoionshiop Tournament being held at Whitman-Hanson on Saturday, February 9th.
Whitman-Hanson falls to Duxbury 40-39 on Senior Night
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Wednesday, January 30th, 2019
Winning by pin for the Panthers (5-19, 0-5) in the Patriot League matchup were Bethany Ralph (120 pounds), Aiden O’Brien (132), Steve Brooks (152), Tyler Cullinan (160) and Jason Rapoza (195). Other winners for the W-H were Damari Goldsmith Greene (138, 9-3 decision and a team-leading 21st victory) and Christian Schneider (182, forfeit). Brockton Enterprise article |
Panthers pick up two wins in quad meet
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Saturday, January 26th, 2019
Whitman-Hanson defeated Rockland 42-30, and Nauset, 48-34, but lost to Hanover, 57-18. Leading the Panthers were Steve Brooks (two pins, 152) and Christian Schneider (two pins, 195). Other Whitman-Hanson wrestlers with two wins included Myles McInnis (113), Bethany Ralph (120), Alex Rapoza (126), Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) and Tyler Cullinan (160) The Panthers are currently 5-18 overall and 0-4 in the Patriot League. The will return to action on Wednesday when they play host to Duxbury. Brockton Enterprise article |
Panthers fall to Quincy/Quincy North in a close one
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019
Whitman-Hanson lost another close meet to Quincy/North Quincy tonight by a score of 41-36. Winners for the Panthers were Myles McInnis (113), Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) with a pin, Joel McInnis (145) with a pin, Steve Brooks (160) with a pin, Christian Schneider (195) with a pin and Mike Gardner (220) with a pin.
The Panthers are currently 3-17 overall and 0-4 in the Patriot League. Next up for Whitman-Hanson is a home quad meet on Saturday, January 26th at 10:00 AM.
Whitman-Hanson lost another close meet to Quincy/North Quincy tonight by a score of 41-36. Winners for the Panthers were Myles McInnis (113), Damari Goldsmith-Greene (138) with a pin, Joel McInnis (145) with a pin, Steve Brooks (160) with a pin, Christian Schneider (195) with a pin and Mike Gardner (220) with a pin.
The Panthers are currently 3-17 overall and 0-4 in the Patriot League. Next up for Whitman-Hanson is a home quad meet on Saturday, January 26th at 10:00 AM.
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:
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.
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.
