Below are the profiles for the high school wrestlers that have been nominated for wrestler of the year. Voting will start on Sunday, March 18th. You can send in nominations until Saturday, March 17th at 3 PM.
Zachary Wilson– PCHS – 2017-2018 record was 39-5, he was the PVC Champion and State Champion in the 170 pound weight class. He was also named the outstanding wrestler at the state championships as voted on by the referees.
Samson Sirois– Skowhegan – claimed his 200th career win when he took the Class A 132-pound title.
Quinton Richards– Nokomis – won the state title in the 152 pound weight class.
Ryan Fredette– Winslow- four straight class B state championship. He completed an undefeated season by winning the 182-pound division at the New England high school wrestling championships.
Season record of 49-0
2x KVAC champion
4x Regional champion
Career record of 200-17 with 106 pins
4x Class B state champion
2x all state champion
2018 New England champion and Outstanding wrestler of the tournament
2017 New England runner up and outstanding finals match of the tournament
RJ Nelson– Foxcroft- 2018 Season Record: 48-4
Class B State Champion @132
3X Penobscot Valley Conference Champion
3X North Regional Champion
All- State Runner-Up
New England Qualifier
Career Wins- 181
Foxcroft coach Luis Ayala said “RJ has been a leader of our team for the last couple of years. He has meant a lot to our program during that time. What makes him special is the excitement he has and the intensity he brings to the mat every time he wrestles. This excitement and intensity is very contagious to the rest of the team. He has been a leader that leads by example and it all starts at practice. He gives his all and expects the same from others at practice. He has been a great leader not only on the mats, but also off the mats. He cares about his teammates and is always there for support and to give advice whenever they need it. His goal since he started wrestling was to be a State Champion. He has worked so hard for this and he has been very close the previous 2 years. So for him to finish this season atop of the podium was very special to see because I know he has given everything for that moment.”
