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February 24, 2008

RIC grapplers capture NEWA championship

The Rhode Island College wrestling team, led by Cranston’s Mike Martini, captured the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) championship yesterday at Gorham, Maine. The Anchormen finished the two-day tourney with 121 points, beating Johnson & Wales by five points. Roger Williams University took sixth place, with 72 points. It is the sixth conference title in the history of the RIC program and the first since it won five straight from 1988-92. Martini, a junior from Cranston, won the 157-pound division. He was ranked No. 1 in New England and went 4-0 at the NEWA meet. His season record now is 34-7. Also, head coach Jay Jones was honored as NEWA coach of the year and Dave Paquette was the league’s top assistant.

Posted by Chris Venditto  at 10:47 PM to College Sports | Permalink

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