Gorham, ME --- Junior Larry Loomis (Plainfield,
CT) advanced in the 174-pound weight class to lead WPI in the first
day of the 2008 New England Wrestling Association (NEWA
Championships. The Engineers currently sit in 14th place with
11 points.
Loomis recorded a 2-1 record, including a pin, to guarantee
himself All New England honors for the second consecutive
year. Sophomore 125-pounder Carl Anderson
(Billerica, MA) wrestled his way to a 2-2 record while freshman
Tyler Howe (Danbury, CT) registered a 1-2 record
while picking up a pin at 157 pounds.
Other WPI participants included Jeff Root
(Milford, CT) at 133, Dennis Sullivan (Poughquag,
NY) at 141 pounds, Matt Wainwright (North
Attleboro, MA) at 149, Scott Guzman (Acton, ME) at
184, John Gikas (North Andover, MA) at 197, and
Anthony Corbo (Port Washington, NY) at
heavyweight.
Loomis returns to action on Sunday as he looks to win his way to
the top of the 174 pound weight class.
Results