Best of the best: Presenting Patriot Ledger/Enterprise 2023-24 Wrestling All-Scholastics
The South Shore saw its top-end wrestling talent come from both ends of the high school timeline this winter.
For one, Milton High senior Mason Pellegri put the finishing touches on becoming the all-time winningest wrestler in school history before he heads to Harvard in the fall. Then, about 30 miles south, a young Middleboro High squad won its first-ever league title behind the flair of its own newly minted record setter, sophomore Matt Patterson.
A flurry of league All-Stars and sectional/state finalists filled in the blanks throughout the area. A number of programs have multiple All-Scholastic representative on this year's list: Hingham, Scituate, Brockton, Bridgewater-Raynham, Carver, Weymouth, Middleboro, Canton, Whitman-Hanson, Quincy, Duxbury, Canton and Oliver Ames.
Let's get to know them. Here are our high school boys/girls wrestling All-Scholastics for the 2023-24 season.
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FIRST TEAM
AIDAN CHAN
Hingham
Senior finished eighth at All-States and fifth at Division 2 states in the 157-pound weight class. ... Two-time Patriot League All-Star won Division 2 South Sectional. ... Owns 39-6 season record and 70-26 career record. ... Said coach Paul Canniff, "Aidan sets a good example for his teammates by having a great work ethic and being committed to the team."
PAUL CHEVERIE
Scituate
Senior finished the season as a Division 3 state finalist and South Sectional champ in the 175-pound weight class. ... Had a season record of 46-5. ... Missed last season due to injury and placed fourth at Division 3 South Sectionals in 2022. ... Will wrestle at Norwich University next year and enlist in the Army.
LUKE DRISCOLL
Bridgewater-Raynham
Junior placed seventh in All-States and went 40-7 this year in the 175-pound weight class. ... Division 2 South Sectional champion and state finalist. ... Said coach Harry Takesian, "He's a leader on and off the mat."
JACK JOHNSON
Duxbury
Johnson finished third at Division 2 States and fourth at South Sectionals in the 190-pound weight class. ... Had a season record of 38-12. ... Career record is 89-27. ... Said coach Kyle McCarthy, "He's one of the toughest kids I've coached."
PJ KATZ
Whitman-Hanson
Katz was a Division 2 sectional champ and state finalist at 113 pounds. ... Finished with season record of 43-4.
AMAN KHALIL
Brockton
Senior had a 34-1 season record and took second at All-States in the 170-pound weight class. ... Division 1 South Sectional champ and Division 1 state runner-up. ... Placed fifth at New England championships. ... Three-time South Sectional champion owns an all-time record of 113-21. ... Said coach Deshawn Fentress, “Aman was part of the first youth program at Brockton. He has left a strong legacy for others to follow, filled with hard work and commitment to the sport.“
EMMA LEONIDO
Hanover
Freshman was a Division 3 state champion who also finished third at All-States and second at New Englands in the 165-pound class. ... First female wrestling state champion in school history. ... Also runs cross country. ... Said coach Tim Brown, "As a freshman, Emma has demonstrated an amazing ability to perform at an extremely high level. Her drive to compete and win is impressive."
ROBBY LEWIS
Silver Lake
Junior finished second at Division 2 South Sectionals and sixth at states in the 126-pound weight class. ... Three-time Sectional placer owns a 73-31 career record. ... Has the second-best single-season win total in school history. ... Won 36 of 40 bouts by pin.
DEAN LIVERMORE
Cohasset
Livermore had a 33-3 season record and took second in the South Sectional tournament before tearing his ACL in the semifinals. ... Won the 39-team Marshfield tournament and 12-team Cohasset tournament in the 165-pound weight class. ... Said coach Torin Sweeney, "I believe Dean would have placed in the states and was the most dominant 165-pound wrestler in the South Shore and South Section."
CHARLIE LUSSIER
Whitman-Hanson
Junior placed second at New Englands as the only wrestler in school history to advance that far. ... Finished 50-4 on the year in the 120-pound weight class. ... Was a Division 2 sectional champ and All-State finalist.
ANTHONY MANN
Hanover
Senior was a Division 3 state champion who also placed third at All-States in the 150-pound weight class. ... Patriot League All-Star and Fisher Division MVP. ... Finishes career as a three-time sectional and state champ with a 112-8 overall record. ... Will attend Sacred Heart University next year. ... Said coach Tim Brown, "Anthony continually set an example for others to follow. His work ethic and commitment to improvement is commendable."
DAVID MURPHY
Scituate
Senior finished fourth at Division 3 States, seventh at All-States and top 16 in New England in the 150-pound class. ... Had a season record of 45-7. ... Will attend the University of Notre Dame next fall. ... Also participates in Model UN and student government. ... Said coach Sean Petrosino, "David’s accomplishments on and off the mat are vital in our program’s growth. David shows great leadership through his hard work and being a stellar student-athlete."
MATTHEW PATTERSON
Middleboro
Sophomore wrote his name in the school's record books this winter. ... 138-pound South Shore League MVP was a Division 2 South Sectional champion, Division 2 state finalist and had a fifth-place finish at All-States, the best in Middleboro history since 2009. ... Went 61-6 this season with 49 pins. ... Became program's all-time winningest wrestler. ... Has a career record of 142-26 with 108 pins. ... Led the Sachems to their first-ever league title.
MASON PELLEGRI
Milton
Senior became the first All-State champ in Milton High history. ... Went 45-0 this season in the 215-pound weight class. ... Finished first at Division 2 Central Sectional and States. ... Has a 140-11 career record. ... Three-time Sectional and State champ. ... Will attend Harvard next year.
JONNY RADZEVICH
Duxbury
Radzevich finished first at Division 2 sectionals, third at states and eighth at All-States in the 285-pound class. ... Concluded season with 35-8 record. ... Set team record for points in a season.
RUAIRI RITSON
Canton
Senior took fourth place at All-States in the 190-pound weight class. ... Finishes career as a two-time Sectional champ and state placer. ... Went 53-8 this season. ... Said coach Nicholas Matt, "Ruairi embodies the essence of leadership, grit, resilience and maturity, epitomizing our newly established culture."
NATE ROSAS
Pembroke
Senior finished fourth at Division 3 state championships and was an All-State qualifier in the 138-pound weight class. ... Two-time Patriot League All-Star went 40-9 this season. ... Concludes career with a 75-34 record (54 pins). ... Missed last year due to a shoulder injury. ... Will attend West Virginia University next year. ... Said coach Jeff Rosas, "He has been our heart and soul. His impact on the program has been immense."
MAX STURTEVANT
Plymouth North
Senior was an All-State qualifier after placing fourth at the Division 2 state tournament in the 126-pound weight class. ... Took first at Division 2 South Sectionals. ... Went 43-10 for the season. ... Went a combined 78-25 his junior and senior years. ... Will study facilities engineering at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. ... Coach Peter Fabian called him "a model wrestler with an endless bag of tricks and a tireless work ethic. A true anchor to the program."
COLESON TULLY
Carver
Sophomore placed third at Division 3 states and second at South Sectionals in the 113-pound class. ... Went 45-4 this year and surpassed 100 career wins. ... Said coach Joe Tully, "Just a sophomore, Coleson is already a very decorated wrestler and is currently recognized as a team leader. His work eithic and dedication to his craft in the classroom and on the mat is beyond impressive."
JUSTIN VINCENTE
Silver Lake
Senior placed second in the Division 2 state tournament after winning the South Sectional at 144 pounds. ... Three-time sectional placer and two-time state placer. ... Went 31-9 this year. ... Plans to own and operate a landscaping enterprise one day. ... Said coach Wayne Reissfelder, "Justin has been instrumental in Silver Lake's improved overall success in recent years. His rise to the D-2 State Finals was no surprise, knowing all the hard work he has put into the sport of wrestling."
BRENT VON MAGNUS
Bridgewater-Raynham
Junior is a two-time state champion and All-State finalist who finished top 6 in New England. ... Went 51-3 this season in the 132-pound weight class.
SECOND TEAM
JONAH BORNSTEIN
Oliver Ames
Sophomore finished third at Division 2 South Sectionals at 113 pounds. ... Went 38-9 this season, undefeated in Hockomock League duals. ... Said coach John McKeon, "His reliability anchored a young team that needed some stability, and kept us afloat as we grew as a team early in the year."
MIKE BROOKS
Weymouth
Junior went 44-14 and was a Division 1 South Sectional runner-up at 138 pounds. ... Bay State Conference All-Star has 64 career wins. ... Also plays football.
TUCKER BURKE
Hingham
Senior finished third at Division 2 South Sectionals and seventh at states. ... Went 33-8 this season at 175 pounds. ... Patriot League All-Star.
GIANNA CYCAN
South Shore Tech
Freshman took third place at All-States and sixth at New Englands in the 235-pound class. ... Said coach Craig McCormack, "Her accomplishments will further advance girls wrestling in Massachusetts."
MIA DINEEN
Hingham
Junior went 33-14 this season and finished first at All-States and second at Division 2 South Sectionals at 107 pounds. ... Has a career record of 62-32.
MAX KUPFERMAN
Canton
Senior went 51-10, placed fourth at Division 2 states and sixth at All-States in the 144-pound weight class. ... Said coach Nicholas Matt, "Max's unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of improvement distinguishes him as a standout among the history of Canton High wrestling."
KEVIN MACKIN
Weymouth
Sophomore went 41-9 this season in the 144-pound class. ... Finished eighth at Division 1 states. ... Bay State Conference All-Star. ... Also plays football and baseball.
KEN MENTEE
Middleboro
Eighth grader became first middle-schooler in program history to win at Sectionals. ... Finished tied for single-season wins in program history (53-14 record, 36 pins). ... South Shore League All-Star finished seventh at Division 2 states at 190 pounds.
BRENDAN NUNELY
Plymouth South
Senior went 40-9 and was a finalist at the Division 2 South Sectional and states in the 285-pound weight class.
MATTHEW NELLANY
Quincy
Senior finished first at Division 1 South Sectional and seventh at states. ... Owned a 42-13 overall record in the 157-pound class.
AARON REED
Carver
Freshman went 37-5 and placed third at Division 3 states in the 120-pound weight class. ... Said coach Joe Tully, "Aaron is young, but a very talented athlete who has taken to wrestling very quickly. He has potential to accomplish great things and I can't wait to see what the future holds for him."
WALTER RODRIGUES
Brockton
Senior went 33-7 and was the Division 1 Sectional champ at 165 pounds. ... Finishes career with 55-24 overall record. ... Said coach Deshawn Fentress, "He follows a strong tradition of wrestling in his family and now has left his name on the high school wall with the greats.”
WILLER ROSSOW
Oliver Ames
Junior went 35-12 and finished fourth at Division 2 South Sectionals and states. ... Hockomock League All-Star.
ELENA THOMAS
Carver
Junior is the first female wrestler in Carver High history. ... Placed second at Division 3 states, fourth at All-States and sixth at New Englands in the 145-pound class.
EDWIN VINO
Quincy
Senior placed first at Division 1 South Sectionals and seventh at States. ... Went 35-12 overall in the 113-pound weight class.
JAKUB WOZNY
Hingham
Senior took third at South Sectionals and fourth at States. ... Went 31-14 in the 165-pound weight class. ... Patriot League All-Star.
Honorable Mentions
Emma Andromalos, Oliver Ames
Cole Bonner, Duxbury
Elijah Cincotti, BC High
Mathew Costello, Hanover
Nathan Doyle, Quincy
Liam Holden, Scituate
Jailen Jackson, Brockton
Hailey Lewis, Silver Lake
Connor McLaughlin, Scituate
Talan Rondeau, Silver Lake
Jake Scanzillo, BC High
Amaya Smith, Oliver Ames
Matt Thorley, BC High
Ibrahim Yacouty, Quincy
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Patriot Ledger, Enterprise 2023-24 Wrestling All-Scholastic teams
