Suffield Wildcats Finish Season with Win on Senior Night

Suffield Wildcat wrestling avenged a 42-24 loss to Stafford earlier this season with a 51-27 win at home on Wednesday for Suffield's senior night and their last team match of the season.

The evening started with coach Chris Potter recognizing three seniors: co-captain and fourth year starter Joey Gleason, co-captain and third year starter John Kopec and first year starter Hector Leon for their hard work during the season and dedication to the team and their school during their high school wrestling years.  Coach Potter presented them with a rock trophy engraved with their names. The seniors presented their mothers with flowers during pre-match activities.

Suffield was trailing 15-18 after six matches when Gleason pinned his opponent in 1:40 to push the Wildcats ahead 21-18. Tristen Cauley pinned his opponent in 3:07 on the way to a 51-27 win in the season finale. The win puts the Wildcats at 5-2 in the North Central Connecticut Conference (NCCC) with a 9-10 overall record.

Suffield 51 - Stafford 27

103 pounds—Alan Bakker (ST) won by forfeit.

112—Dillon Lisk (S) won by forfeit.

119—Kevin Bentz (S) won by forfeit.

125—Rashan Rehman (ST) pinned Taylor Davenport (S) in 1:06.

130—Mike Downer (ST) pinned Ryan Hunihan (S) in 3:11.

135—Dan D'Ostuni (S) won by decision over Anthony Nashwinter (ST), 10-3.

140—Joey Gleason (S) pinned Bryce Koelsch (ST) in 1:46.

145—Kyle Taylor (S) won by forfeit.

152—Paul Grimard (S) won by forfeit.

160—Tristen Cauley (S) pinned Joho Otero (ST) in 3:07.

171—Tucker Fontanella (ST) pinned Zach Whittle (S) in 1:00.

189—Hector Leon (S) won by forfeit.

215—John Kopec (S) won by forfeit.

285—Shane McCuem (ST) won by decision over Sean Kucia (S), 5-3.

The match was held at Suffield High School. The Wildcat's next match takes place Saturday when they play in the NCCC tournament at Enfield High School.