Needham Wrestlers Compete at All-States

Local teens beat top wrestlers in the early rounds but fell short of medaling in the Feb. 24-25 event in Salem

Submitted by Coach Paul Ahern The Needham High School wrestling season comes to a close following All-States in Salem this past weekend, Feb. 24-25, where Needham wrestlers knocked off top-ranked opponents but ultimately fell short of the medal round. Junior Mark Carroll and senior Cam Chisholm's tournament opened with outstanding performances in which they both pinned their opponents. Carroll faced two-time returning All-State placer Methuen's Sarith Has in the preliminary round. Entering the third period scoreless, Has attacked Carroll on his feet and the Rocket wrestler countered, taking Has directly to his back for the fall. In the next round, Carroll met Hingham's Mike Mui, a three-time All-State Champ, and fell in the third period. …

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Photo Gallery: Boys Wrestling Defeats Braintree

The Rockets defeated the Wamps on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 43-32.

The Needham High School boys varsity wrestling team picked up their fifth win of the season, as the Rockets rallied during the final few matches to earn an impressive 43-32 victory.  Needham will return to the mat on Saturday, Dec. 24 when they travel to Billrica for a tri-meet, while Braintree will head to Marshfield on Tuesday, Dec. 27. 

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Wrestling Coach Ready for First Year

Former Rockets wrestler Paul Ahern is eager to begin his first season as head coach for the Needham High School boys varsity team.

It’s highly doubtful that you’ll ever see a high school wrestling match make the front page of any Boston newspaper or the local news, but don’t tell that to Needham High School’s varsity boys wrestling head coach Paul Ahern, who’s fully committed to the sport. “I was in fourth grade [when I started], so pretty much from then I’ve never really given up my love for wrestling,” Ahern said. The coach added, “A couple years out in California, I would even be going to high school matches. I couldn’t break away from it.”   Wrestling is life to Ahern, who returns to his alma mater to take over the ranks, and he is excited to teach the sport that his older brother encouraged him to join. Ahern also credits his former high school coach, who helped …

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