Varsity wrestling team wins 2022 Section IX Class A dual meet team championship

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Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Wrestling Team, the 2022 Section IX Class A dual meet wrestling team champions!

The team earned its top seed in the Division I tournament by dominating the competition at the Section IX Dual Meet Championships on Jan. 11 and 12!

After receiving an opening round bye, Minisink Valley defeated Warwick 72-0 in the quarterfinals advancing, the team to Day 2 of the tournament.

In the semifinals, the Warriors rolled over Newburgh Free Academy by a score of 58-6 setting up a final’s showdown with long-time rival Monroe-Woodbury. The Crusaders battled to the end, but Minisink Valley just had too much horsepower and defeated Monroe Woodbury by a score of 57-6.

The team now represents Section IX at the NYSPHSAA Dual Meet Championships in Syracuse on Jan. 29.