Wrestling



Feb 24, 2008

Loomis Brings Home Second All-New England Wrestling Honor


Larry Loomis

Gorham, ME --- WPI's Larry Loomis (Plainfield, CT) dropped a pair of close decisions on Sunday and finished in sixth place in the 174-pound weight class at the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Championships hosted by Southern Maine.  Despite the losses, Loomis picks up All-New England honors for the second straight year.

On Saturday, Lommis won twice, including a pin.  The junior captain overcame injuries to post a 12-7 record.    

Other highlights on the weekend for the Crimson and Gray included sophomore 125-pounder Carl Anderson (Billerica, MA) who wrestled his way to a 2-2 record and 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. 

Wrestling closes out the 2007-2008 season with a 6-17 record and a 15th place finish in the NEWA championships.

Southern Maine's Championship Site

125-Pound Results          133-Pound Results          141-Pound Results
149-Pound Results
          157-Pound Results          165-Pound Results   
174-Pound Results          184-Pound Results          197-Pound Results   
285-Pound Results