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February 18, 2008 |
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Mike Bonora Named Pilgrim League
Wrestler of the Week
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Providence,
RI—Rhode
Island College senior captain Mike Bonora (Nutley, NJ) was
named the Pilgrim League Wrestler of the Week for his performance
last week. |
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The No. 1
ranked grappler in the nation and in New England went a perfect 3-0
to improve to 35-2 on the season. Bonora won both of his matches on
Senior Night this past Friday evening, defeating Jacob Gire (7-3)
from Trinity and Justin Thomas (17-3) from Bridgewater State in his
final home action at The Murray Center. He has totaled an amazing
122 takedowns, nine reversals, 32 near-falls and nine pins on the
season. Bonora is undefeated against NCAA Div. III opponents. |
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He will be
the favorite and top seed to capture the 141 lbs. crown at the 2008
New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Championships on Saturday
and Sunday, Feb. 23-24 at Southern Maine. |
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Head Coach
Jay Jones’ team finished the regular season with a 16-4 overall
record, an 11-3 mark and NEWA opposition and 4-2 in the Pilgrim
Wrestling League. The Anchormen are currently ranked third in New
England and No. 22 nationally. |
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