THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2023 Page 11 Revere’s Andrew Leone works his way past an Everett defender. Patriots Co-Captain Domenic Boudreau goes up to block a shot from an Everett player Wednesday night. Revere’s Ethan Day driving the ball past a player from Everett during Wednesday night’s game. RHS senior Co-Captain Vinny Vu with the ball during Wednesday night’s game with Everett. Domenic Boudreau gates congratulated by his teammates after making the fi rst of two foul shots during their game with Everett Wednesday night. Revere’s Ethan Day reacts to the referee’s call during the Patriots match up with Everett Wednesday night. GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE UPDATE: Two GBL Co-Op/Co-Ed Wrestling Team Performers Qualify for This Weekend’s MIAA State Tournament Vargas and Hassan from Malden HS/GBL fi nish third at Division 1 Central By Steve Freker S ometimes a second chance is all you need for a signature achievement in high school sports. Senior Joel Vargas of Malden High School, a captain for the Greater Boston League (GBL) Co-ed/Co-op Wrestling Team, fi nished third at the Division 1 Central Sectional Tournament and will be competing in the MIAA Division 1 State Championships, beginning today and continuing through the weekend at Methuen High School. Vargas, who was the 5th seed at 182 lbs. at the Sectionals this past weekend, was pinned in his fi rst match by #4 seed Jacob McLintock of Newton South. Vargas then battled through the loser’s bracket, going a perfect 3-0 with two pins consecutively, and then a hard-fought, 5-2 win over – guess who – McLintock in the 182 lbs. semifi nals. “I was really glad to get a second chance with that opponent,” Vargas said. “He pinned me in my fi rst match and I give him credit, but I really wanted another chance at him and I got it. It made me feel great to earn my spot in the State Tournament.” Vargas will be joined by the GBL’s Youseff Hassan in the Division 1 States today. Hassan also fi nished 3rd in the Sectionals, competing at 195 lbs. Hassan pinned his fi rst two opponents before getting pinned himself, then winning his fourth match by a pin to fi nish third. Ivan Landaverde-Lemus competed in the 120 lb. weight class and was eliminated. Sean Cochran competed at 138 lbs. for Greater Boston League (Malden/Everett/Revere Co-ed/Co-op) senior captain Joel Vargas (second from right) fi nished third at the MIAA Division 1 Central Sectionals and will compete in the Division 1 State Tournament this weekend at Methuen High School. Above he is shown on Senior Night with, from left to right, Mayor Gary Christenson, GBL/Malden/Everett/Revere senior Nicole Zang, Joel Vargas and Malden Public Schools Athletic Director Charlie Conefrey. (Courtesy/Malden Public Schools/City of Malden) GBL Wrestling and was eliminated. Steven Busillo competed at 152 lbs. for GBL, and Alex Oscar competed at 160 lbs. and they were knocked out. David Parada-Araujo went 1-2 at 132 lbs.
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