The Xavier High School wrestling team the Falcons once again proved their dominance by capturing their fifth consecutive CIAC Class L state title over the weekend. In an outstanding display of skill and determination, the team produced four individual champions and seven finalists, amassing 296.5 points, which was more than 77 points ahead of second-place Newtown’s 219.
Junior Braylon Gonzalez led the charge at 132 pounds, securing his third straight Class L title with a decisive win over Isaiah McDaniel of Middletown, posting an 11-2 victory. He was joined on the championship podium by Sophomore Zack Dixon at 106 pounds, Freshman Bradley Ament at 113 pounds, and Senior Maximus Morse at 175 pounds.
In addition to these standout wins, seven other Falcons earned placement as finalists. Notably, runners-up Vincent Rivera (150), Chase Catalano (165) and Alden Gaboury (285) played key roles in the team’s overall success. In total, eleven Xavier wrestlers finished in the top five of their respective weight classes, earning coveted spots at next weekend’s CIAC State Open championships.
Below are the detailed individual results from the state finals:
- 106 Weight Class: Zack Dixon (Xavier) secured a technical fall over Joseph Fleming (New Milford), 18-1 in 3:06.
- 113 Weight Class: Bradley Ament (Xavier) outpointed Angel Stimson (East Lyme/NT) with a 2-0 decision.
- 120 Weight Class: Kenna Gioffre (Newtown) earned a 7-0 decision win over Noah Caisse (East Lyme/NT).
- 126 Weight Class: Alex Oberc (New Milford) edged Mael Pierre-Paul (Bunnell) by a 6-5 decision.
- 132 Weight Class: Braylon Gonzalez (Xavier) defeated Isaiah McDaniel (Middletown) by decision, 11-2.
- 138 Weight Class: Alex Lamarre (Bristol Central) won a 5-3 decision over Coleman Finn (Simsbury).
- 144 Weight Class: Harry Marino (Conard) captured a 12-2 decision win against Derek McMahon (Middletown).
- 150 Weight Class: Antonio Arguello (Newtown) outscored Vincent Rivera (Xavier) with a 10-3 decision.
- 157 Weight Class: Evan Schibi (Gilbert/Torr) secured a 4-1 decision over Jake Maddox (Newtown).
- 165 Weight Class: Marc Maurath (Newtown) pinned Chase Catalano (Xavier) in 3:39.
- 175 Weight Class: Maximus Morse (Xavier) earned a technical fall over Justin Duhancik (Stratford), 17-1 in 2:49.
- 190 Weight Class: Maximus Konopka (Simsbury) pinned Brayden Soleau (East Lyme/NT) in 3:46.
- 215 Weight Class: Lincoln Carlson (East Lyme/NT) pinned Matthew Tarzia (Bethel) in 1:06.
- 285 Weight Class: Jonathan Harms (East Lyme/NT) defeated Alden Gaboury (Xavier) by decision, 5-0