BOW – Bow High wrestling coach Bill Chavanelle describes his team as “green.” The Falcons might not have a ton of wrestling experience under their belts, but that hasn’t impeded their ability to compete hard and win this season. Through Thursday, Bow.
Bow wrestling finishes 2nd in D-III for third time in four years after loss to Plymouth in final
Bow High senior captain Wyatt Rheinhardt competes against Plymouth s Jacob Heath during the Division III wrestling championships on February 24, 2021, in Plymouth. Rheinhardt won by pin, but Plymouth won the match, 48-30, to win its 14th division championship. DEREK ROUSSEAU Courtesy
Bow High senior captain Andrew Bliss competes against Plymouth during the Division III wrestling championships on February 24, 2021, in Plymouth. Bliss won by pin, but Plymouth won the team match, 48-30, to claim its 14th division championship. DEREK ROUSSEAU Courtesy
The Bow High wrestling team poses for a photo after competing against Plymouth in the Division III wrestling championships on February 24, 2021, in Plymouth. Bow finished runner-up. DEREK ROUSSEAU Courtesy
High schools: Bow, Concord wrestling advance in duals tournaments
Bow High senior Wyatt Rheinhardt (top) wrestles against Plymouth’s Gianni Ciotti on Jan. 19. Rheinhardt won the match, 12-2, for his 99th career victory, but Plymouth won the team match, 48-17. The two teams will meet again Wednesday in the Division III final in Plymouth. JEFF SULLIVAN file photo / sullivaneventphotography.com
Bow s Ryan Nicholls celebrates his win against Pelham during Saturday’s Division III semifinal wrestling match. The win from Nicholls propelled the Falcons to a 42-27 team decision and a spot in Wednesday’s final against Plymouth. Courtesy
Bow s Ryan Nicholls (right) competes against Pelham during a regular-season match on Jan. 13. The Falcons won that match and beat Pelham again on Saturday, 42-247, in the Division III semifinals in Bow, with Nicholls getting the key match-opening win. Courtesy
High schools: Bow wrestling falls to defending champ Plymouth
Bow senior Wyatt Rheinhardt wrestles against Plymouth’s Gianni Ciotti on Tuesday night at Bow. Rheinhardt won the match, 12-2, for his 99th career victory. Plymouth, the defending Division III champ, won the team match, 48-17, over the Falcons, who were the D-III runners-up last year. JEFF SULLIVAN / sullivaneventphotography.com
Bow senior Wyatt Rheinhardt celebrates after his 12-2 win against Plymouth’s Gianni Ciotti on Tuesday night at Bow. It was the 99th career victory for Rheinhardt. Plymouth, the defending Division III champ, won the team match, 48-17, over the Falcons, who were the D-III runners-up last year. JEFF SULLIVAN / sullivaneventphotography.com