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Gloucester places 4th at Sons of Italy

LEXI THOMAS, Staff Writer
December 17, 2024
Vincenzo Ciaramitaro
Senior Chris Laine celebrates after a pin at Sons of Italy Wrestling Tournament.

Last Saturday, the Gloucester Fishermen traveled to Wilmington High School for the Sons of Italy Tournament to kickoff the 2024/2025 Wrestling season.

The team emerged with two first place champions, Senior Chris Laine at 285lbs and Sophomore Max Thomas at 215lbs. Laine and Thomas went undefeated for the day. For Laine, this is his first appearance for Gloucester Wrestling after moving away to Florida and competing there.

“The big dog is in town, all these puppies better watch out,” Chris Laine said. “Many more wins to come.”

The new heavyweight dominated the competition and walked away with his very first Gloucester placing.

Juniors Zachary Hashley and Joseph Allen had a successful run as well, both placing 2nd. Sophomore Anthony Murawski placed 4th, contributing to the team’s score.

Gloucester Wrestling placed 4th out of 13 teams, and looks forward to their home opener on Wednesday at 6pm against Danvers.

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LEXI THOMAS
LEXI THOMAS, Editor In Chief
Lexi Thomas is a Senior at Gloucester High School, and a third year staff member for the Gillnetter. She enjoys writing creatively and thoroughly enjoys regularly publishing for the paper! Lexi is the Editor in-chief of the paper, President of the Senior class, President of the Racial Equity and Advocacy club, Secretary for the NAHS, member of the NHS, DECA Marketing and Outreach director, member of the Varsity Cheerleading team, and runs her own photography platform which caters to Sports and Event photography.  She is very excited to be a jack of all trades this year on the Gillnetter staff and can be reached at lexirosaliaphotography@gmail.com
Vincenzo Ciaramitaro
Vincenzo Ciaramitaro, Sports Writer
Vincenzo Ciaramitaro is a senior at Gloucester High School. He loves to do sports photography and he is a Board member of National Art Honors Society. When he is not doing photography he likes hanging out with friends and loves supporting his school sports. You can contact him via email [email protected].