Mepham’s Louis Hernandez was back in familiar territory last Sunday night — at the center of the podium at Hofstra after capturing a third straight Nassau Division I wrestling championship.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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2/18/14
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The Bellmore-Merrick Central School District is going to be well represented at this weekend’s Nassau County Division I Wrestling Tournament at Hofstra University.
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By Steve Siniski
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2/11/14
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For the first time in coach Brian DeGaetano’s 20 years on the mats with the program, Kennedy didn’t return a single All-County wrestler. But that’s not a knock on the talent the Cougars are sending out in dual meets or tournaments.
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By Steve Siniski
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1/28/14
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Wrestlers from Kennedy, Mepham and Calhoun all turned in strong performances at the annual Sprig Gardner tournament, hosted by the Cougars Dec. 13 and the Pirates the following day. Kennedy finished second among the nine-team field.
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By Steve Siniski
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1/2/14
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Louis Hernandez continues to dominate opponents on the wrestling mat. A junior at Mepham, Hernandez repeated as a Nassau County champion Feb. 12 when he defeated East Meadow’s Mike Tropiano, 22-5, in the 145-pound title bout at Hofstra, leading the Pirates to an impressive third-place finish in the team standings.
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By Tony Bellissimo
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2/19/13
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Three Bellmore schools produced a total of 10 champions in the 15 individual weight classes, with Mepham capturing six, while Kennedy and Calhoun each had a pair of title winners.
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By Steve Siniski
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2/7/13
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Mepham not only captured the team championship at the annual Sprig Gardner Wrestling Tournament with 308 points — 60.5 more than runner-up Brooklyn Tech — in early December, that also featured district rivals Kennedy (third place, 211 points) and Calhoun (seventh, 122), the Pirates swept the individual awards.
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By Steve Siniski
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12/31/12
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One of my favorite Broadway shows has always been “Cabaret,” starring Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey. One of the memorable songs is “Money.”
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11/15/12
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Calhoun High School wrestling alumnus Mac Maldarelli, who is finishing up his studies at Nassau Community College, took second place in his weight class at the National Junior College Athletic Association Men’s Wrestling Championship in Rochester, Minn., this past weekend, earning him the coveted title of All-American.
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2/28/12
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Kennedy junior Robert Person sought out to defend his Nassau County Wrestling Championship at Hofstra University and did everything but walk away as a two-time champion.
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Steve Siniski
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2/21/12
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