Wrestler Wins Sectional Championship
Bulldogs wrestler Ian Schwam has earned the sectional championship title in the 145-pound weight class after dominating his final match with an 11-3 win over his opponent during the Section 1 Division II championship, held at SUNY Purchase on Feb. 15.
As a result of his outstanding performance, Schwam has advanced to the state tournament, which will be held Feb. 28-29 in Albany. He is the 16th Irvington wrestler to win a section title.
“We ended the season off with four finishers in the sectional tournament,” said coach Benjamin Karol, who is in his second year as a wrestling coach at Irvington High School.
Ingmar Ast (160 pounds) and Julian Mendoza (132 pounds) placed fifth in their respective weight classes, and Aidan Daly (220 pounds) placed second in his weight class.