Townie Grapplers in State Tourney Today

EP currently in 8th place out of 35 schools in weekend finals tournament

EPHS in 8th place out of 35 schools heading into the RI State finals today

Townies wrestling in today's finals at the Providence Career & Tech Academy

Recent wrestling senior night at EPHS

Tom Galligan Head Coach at EPHS.

Posted Saturday, February 25, 2023 8:30 am

By Bob Rodericks

Head Coach Tom Galligan in his 32nd year coaching EP wrestlers and going strong

The East Providence High wrestling team is making a good showing in the Rhode Island Interscholastic state championships this weekend. The tournament is being held at the Providence Career & Technical Academy. The tourney began on Friday and will conclude today, Saturday. February 25, 2023. Going into the stretch finals run this morning, the Townies behind veteran coach Tom Galligan are in 8th place out of 35 high schools. “Martim Moniz is in the semifinals trying to punch his ticket to the finals this morning,” said assistant coach and former Townie star wrestler, Mario Peoples. “The same is true for Jacob Poore and Robbie Amaral. Fighting for third place are Mathew Marlow, Simon Palumbo, Charles Phillips, Jordan Carl and Evin Decker.”

“The entire team is wrestling great with the East Providence mentality of a big heart effort and an undying will to win,” added Peoples. The Reporter will provide updates as the tournament continues today.