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Old Rivals Square Off On Mats As Mahopac Grapplers Welcome John Jay

MAHOPAC, N.Y. - There was an atmosphere of anticipation in the Mahopac High School gymnasium Wednesday afternoon, as old rival John Jay of East Fishkill came in for a visit to take on the Mahopac wrestling team.

Heber Aguilar of John Jay (L) takes on Joe Usewicz of Mahpac in a 132-pound bout Wednesday at Mahopac.

Heber Aguilar of John Jay (L) takes on Joe Usewicz of Mahpac in a 132-pound bout Wednesday at Mahopac.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A John Jay wrestler watches a match.

A John Jay wrestler watches a match.

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The Patriots sideline watches the action on the mat.

The Patriots sideline watches the action on the mat.

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Indians wrestlers cheer teammates.

Indians wrestlers cheer teammates.

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Mahopac coach Dennis DiSanto watches the action Wednesday vs. John Jay.

Mahopac coach Dennis DiSanto watches the action Wednesday vs. John Jay.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Fans watch the wrestling action.

Fans watch the wrestling action.

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John Jay coaches bark instructions.

John Jay coaches bark instructions.

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A wrestler waits for his turn to compete.

A wrestler waits for his turn to compete.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman

The Patriots - who got strong performances from Randy Earl, Thomas Lavigne, Eric Wakefield and Joe Murray - ended up coming out on top with a 42-31 victory.

John Jay is set to compete in the Ketcham tournament this weekend.

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