HS wrestling: Farrell sits in fifth place after first day of CHSAA state duals

Monsignor Farrell posted a 4-1 mark on the opening day of the CHSAA Wrestling State Dual Championships Saturday and sits in fifth place out of 12 teams heading into Sunday’s second day of competition at the Lions’ Oakwood den.

The Lions dropped their opening dual to No. 1 seed Kellenberg, 36-24. However, Peter Hamm’s Lions then caught fire and ripped off four straight wins, defeating St. Mary’s of Buffalo, 70-6; Xavier of Manhattan, 48-25; St. Anthony’s of Long Island, 42-17; and St John the Baptist of Long Island, 33-23.