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Why We Wrestle
Why We Wrestle
Wrestling connects you to a legacy of strength, discipline, and tradition that’s been shaping athletes for centuries. It teaches life skills such as perseverance, goal-setting, and problem-solving through team work and competition. This sport builds more than just physical strength, it creates unbreakable bonds. As part of a team, you’ll push each other to grow, celebrate victories together, and support each other through challenges.
Leadership
Our coaches are highly respected members of both the academic and wrestling communities. Their passion for the sport and their commitment to helping young people reach their full potential are evident in everything they do. They serve as outstanding role models for the middle school, junior varsity, and varsity wrestlers who train under their guidance.
Jeffrey Gibbons
Jeffrey Gibbons
Varsity Head Coach
Ray Berry
Ray Berry
Varsity Associate Coach
Alexis Kiley
Alexis Kiley
Team Manager
Captains
Meet the 2026-2027 Varsity Wrestling Captains. Our Captains set the tone for everything that BLS Wrestling represents. Preparation for successful college studies, responsible and engaged citizenship, and a rewarding life. They are ambassadors for the sport and their school. Wrestling Captains will organize student-led conditioning sessions before the season begins.
Weitao Chen
James Snape
Walter Sariñana Elizondo
Maximo Greene Barrios
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Team Resources
Team Resources
Wrestling is a winter sport, in-season and post-season activities span Winter and February break respectively and are required. You must have a valid health physical to register for winter sports before the season begins.
Middle School
Middle School
Middle school wrestlers have a variety of opportunities to compete and develop throughout the season. Coaches provide live match opportunities during the JV portion of dual meets whenever possible, and several tournaments are designed specifically for 7th and 8th graders. Through our partnership with Beat the Streets New England (BTSNE), middle school wrestlers also receive coaching and support at tournaments, Sectionals, States, and New England Championships. Working closely with Coach Shepard Vargo and BTSNE staff, our wrestlers benefit from additional practice opportunities and guidance that help prepare them for a successful transition to high school.
Shepard Vargo
Shepard Vargo
BTSNE Boston Program Director
Anni Cuddy
Anni Cuddy
BTSNE Coach, BLS '24
Bennett Ressner
Bennett Ressner
BTSNE Coach, BLS '24
Join Our Team
Join Our Team
This sport welcomes everyone, no matter your gender, size, grade, or experience. Whether you're cross-training for another sport or trying something new, there's a place for you here. Our co-ed team wants students in Grades 7-12 to join our squad.
All interested students must attend the Winter Sports meeting during the second week of November.
Please fill out the form to express your interest or to find out more about wrestling at BLS before the season starts:
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