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CCHS wrestler Eddie Myles qualifies for New England Tournament

Eddie Myles moves on to wrestle in the New England Tournament in Providence.

Eddie Myles overwhelmed a top-seeded opponent on his way to a 17-5 victory. Photo by Ted Myles
Eddie Myles overwhelmed a top-seeded opponent on his way to a 17-5 victory. Photo by Ted Myles

With a solid performance at the state wrestling tournament, Acton-Carlisle High School senior captain Eddie Myles has advanced to the New England Tournament in Providence this weekend. 

Eddie Myles goes for the ankle takedown in a dominant 15-0 win. Photo by Tamara Myles
Eddie Myles goes for the ankle takedown in a dominant 15-0 win. Photo by Tamara Myles

On Saturday, Myles won his first match with a dominant 15-0 tech-pin, then faced a familiar top-seeded opponent and lost by a 5-2 decision. On Sunday, Myles beat his first opponent 15-0, then pinned his next opponent to secure a top-6 finish, qualifying him for the regional tournament. 

Eddie Myles scrambles his way to a pin. Photo by Tamara Myles
Eddie Myles scrambles his way to a pin. Photo by Tamara Myles

Myles’ third event of the day was a rematch against the Division 1 state champion, one of only two opponents to have beaten him this season. Myles delivered an unrelenting series of attacks, overwhelming the No. 2 seed and scoring a major decision, 17-5, to finish the tournament in fourth place. 

— Ted Myles

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