By Michael Letendre
The Bristol Central wrestling team battled Maloney this past Wednesday, hanging in against the CCC South power.
The Rams made gains throughout the evening but ended up dropping a tough 37-27 decision from the Charles C. Marsh Gymnasium in Bristol.
Central was certainly more than competitive but the Spartans did just enough to move to 2-0 overall.
There was a double-forfeit at 106 pounds but at 120, Central picked up six points.
Kaden Dragon pinned Maloney’s Mohammed Ramlek in 3:13 while at 126, the multi-skilled Alex Lamarre won against Daren Johnson – seizing a 5-4 decision.
Central’s Joseph Niek (132) pinned Dontae Smith in 3:30 as the locals had success over the lightweight divisions.
At 150 pounds, Aiden Lamarre pinned the Spartans Ezequiel Acevedo in 3:45 while the 157 bout saw Lincoln Archibald seize victory yet again.
In a very aggressive showdown, Archibald was able to defeat Devan Bacote via pinfall (1:41).
Also in action for Central that day were Maleeah Rios (113), Julian Colon (138), Derek Sedlak (144), Alexander Zolla (165), Jayden Colon (175), Jack Jones (190), Cole Krueger (215) and Michael Jones (285).
Clean sweep on Friday
The Rams stayed home on Friday for a trio of showdowns against some traditional CCC opponents.
Central went 3-0 at the Holiday Quad, defeating South Windsor 49-30, spinning New Britain 48-27 while topping Edwin O. Smith 54-24 from the Charles C. Marsh Gymnasium.
The locals are now 3-2 overall on the season.
“Maleeah Rios, Kaden Dragon, Alex Lamarre, Julian Colon, Aiden Lamarre, Lincoln Archibald and Jayden Colon each went undefeated for the day,” said the Bristol Central wrestling feed on X.
Up next
Next Friday, the Rams are back home for a trio of talented opponents as the gym at Central is going to be quite busy that day.
At 8:30 a.m., the Rams square off against CCC challengers Conard and Wethersfield while also welcoming Staples to Bristol.
Bristol Central Wrestling – CCC South Bout
MALONEY 37, BRISTOL CENTRAL 27 – Wednesday, December 20
from the Charles C. Marsh Gymnasium, Bristol
Individual Results
106 pounds: double forfeit; 113 Logan Gagne (M) pin Maleeah Rios (BC); 120 Kaden Dragon (BC) pin Mohammed Ramlek (M), 3:13; 126 Alex Lamarre (BC) dec. Daren Johnson (M), 5-4; 132 Joseph Niek (BC) pin Dontae Smith (M), 3:30; 138 Robert Taylor (M) dec. Julian Colon (BC), 8-3; 144 Ricardo Solis (M) dec. Derek Sedlak (BC), 12-5; 150 Aiden Lamarre (BC) pin Ezequiel Acevedo (M), 3:45; 157 Lincoln Archibald (BC) pin Devan Bacote (M), 1:41; 165 Kevin Moreno (M) pin Alexander Zolla (BC), 1:30; 175 Caleb Sweeney (M) dec. Jayden Colon (BC), 6-4; 190 Carmelo Arroyo (M) dec. Jack Jones (BC), 12-3; 215 Rafael Rodriguez (M) pin Cole Krueger (BC), 1:48; 285 Mohammad Abdelghani (M) pin Michael Jones (BC), 2:44.
Records: Maloney 2-0 overall; Bristol Central 0-2.
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