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March 6, 2020

Pictured are sectional finalists (back row left to right) Andru Walts, Cole French, Cuinn Burlingham, Camrin Galvin, and Matt Woodworth. In the front row left to right are Sam May, Ian Bogardus, Dominick Hofmann, and Freddy Pagan.

Fulton Places One Wrestler at State Tournament

By Camrin Galvin

On February 15, the Raider wrestlers traveled to Onondaga Community College for their sectional tournament.

The Raiders had a total of fourteen wrestlers competing in this tournament. They had a great showing, placing all fourteen wrestlers. Fulton had a total of nine finalists, including Freddy Pagan, Dominick Hofmann, Andru Walts, Cole French, Sam May, Cuinn Burlingham, Camrin Galvin, Ian Bogardus, and Matt Woodworth.

Of those nine finalists, three of them ended up coming out on top. Freshman Freddy Pagan was the third seed for the tournament and in the finals against Indian River's Brady Lynch. Pagan ended up winning his match by fall in over time picking up his first section title.

Junior Dominick Hofmann was the number one seed and in the finals against Watertown's Jack Clough. Hofmann showed a great performance winning his match 13-11 and picking up his second sectional title.

Senior Camrin Galvin was the number one seed and in the finals against Fayetteville Manlius's Alex Dauksza. Galvin wasted no time picking up a pin in 2:50, picking up his third sectional title.

The Raiders also won their sixth straight Section Three title. This is the first time a school has achieved that record.

On February 28 and 29, six Fulton wrestlers headed to Albany for the NYSPHSAA Division I Championships. They included the three sectional champions Freddy Pagan, Dominick Hofmann, and Camrin Galvin and joining them on wild cards were Andru Walts, Cole French, and Cuinn Burlingham.

The Raiders fought hard, but only came out with one wrestler on the podium. Camrin Galvin placed sixth at the state tournament. This is Galvin's second time placing at States, which has only been done by a few other wrestlers in the history of Fulton wrestling.

Coach Waldron said, "I had three goals. I wanted to make sure nobody got hurt, I wanted to get multiple wrestlers on the podium, and I wanted to have our wrestlers represent us in a positive way. We met most of our goals this season and I am very proud of these young men."

Coach Mills said, "We bested our five state qualifiers from last year bringing six to the big show this season. Unfortunately, we only got one on the podium."

Senior Andru Walts said, "This was my first time going to states and it is a totally different level of wrestling. Everyone is top-notch caliber."