Sachem North’s Sean O’Hagan has received an at-large big to compete in the New York State Wrestling Tournament next week in Albany.
O’Hagan, who lost to Islip’s Brad Wade in the 132-pound semifinals, placed third after beating Shoreham’s Jack Taddeo, 7-0, in the consolation final.
There will be 55 wrestlers competing from Nassau and Suffolk Counties at the Times Union Center on February 28 and March 1.
Sachem North’s Matt Stallone (106), and Sachem East’s Jakob Restrepo (145) and Mark Tracy (182) all advanced to the state tournament after winning county championships last week at Hofstra.
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association posted the brackets for the state wrestling tournament on Saturday morning. CLICK HERE to view the brackets.
-Words by Chris R. Vaccaro