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Just 1 point separated Framingham from runner-up Lowell, the defending All-State champion,
Both teams had two state champions, which was tied for the most along with Methuen in D1, Putnam and Bridgewater-Raynham in D2, and South Shore in D3.
The rematch we're all waiting for
When
If the two meet Saturday at 138 pounds — and it would be a stunner if they don't — it'll be the premier matchup of the day. Von Magnus, the No. 1 seed, is looking for his first All-State title, and Tildsley seeks to become the fourth to go 4 for 4.
Shawsheen senior Sid Tildsley is eyeing a fourth All-State crown, but first he'll need revenge against B-R's Brent von Magnus.
TAMMY DEWAR
Girls' All-State champs swapped weight classes
Seniors Tessa Master (Watertown) and Shelby Galex (Northeast/Bishop Fenwick) each lost just one bout last postseason, and those were at New Englands. Galex, who won All-States at 145 pounds is looking to repeat at 152, and Master, the reigning All-State champ at 152, is entering at 145. Can they win titles again, and perhaps climb to the top step at New Englands?
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Brothers and sisters side by side
When Walpole freshman Lauren McAteer won her 120-pound consolation semifinals matchup in Division 2, she clinched her spot at All-States where she and her brother will both compete. George McAteer, a senior, reached the finals at 132 pounds in D1.
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Tewksbury juniors Brooke and Jack Lightfoot had the opportunity to
Uncharted territory for Moraes
After going 1-2 last year at 126 pounds (wrestling up two weight classes), Melrose junior Johnny Moraes is the top seed at 113 entering All-States. He accommodated teammates last year at 113 and 120 by moving up, and
Another heavyweight finale
The D1 team battle ended with a
Much like in the 138-pound battle between von Magnus and Tildsley, Bajoras seeks his first championship at All-States and Brown is looking to go 4 for 4.
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