East Providence High School senior Charlie Phillips won the RI State Championship today, March 1st in the 138 pound weight class. The Townies finished a strong season as they participated in the finals at the Providence Career & Technical Academy in Providence, RI. Phillips defeated Benjamin White of South Kingstown in a dominating 23-9 performance. Phillips won four matches on the day to take the title.
Overall, East Providence placed 5th in a 38 school tournament. The following Townies qualified for the tournament:
106 Wt. Deacon McShane, Quarterfinals
120 Wt. Melvin Hernandez, Quarterfinals
126 Wt. Aydin Schifino, Semifinals
138 Wt. Charles Phillips, , STATE CHAMPION
144 Wt. Brennan Bernard, Round of 16
157 Wt. Jason Brown, Round of 32
165 Wt. Ferhat Akdemir, Semifinals
175 Wt. Jordan Carl, Quarterfinals
215 Wt. Joseph Vitolo, Quarterfinals
285 Wt. Macar Francis, Quarterfinals
Team Score: 116 5th Place of 38 schools
The Townies Wrestling Team had a phenomenal performance, finishing 5th overall out of 38 schools in the state tournament!
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