OA Wrestling Captains 2011-2012
Team Captains, Matt Harding, Nick Hutchison, Mitch Gadless and Josh Stern
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Matt Harding, Senior
Matt Harding has been involved in the O.A. wrestling program for the past 4 years. He started his wrestling career as a freshman year 160 J.V. and had a 18-4 J.V. record and a 3-5 Varsity record. In his sophomore year as a 160 Varsity he earned a record 31-14. In his junior year as a 189 Varsity he earned a record 40-8. In his junior year he also placed 2nd at Hockomock League, 2nd at Sectionals, 4th at States, 8th at All States and 1st at the Bay State Games. He was the first at Oliver Ames High School to be ranked in the state, to place at the State Tournament and to make it to day two for the All State tournament.
His overall career in wrestling is highlighted by many broken records for the young OA wrestling program with most career pins (55), most points in a year (100) most wins in a year (40), first OA wrestler in team history to achieve 100 career wins and is the first OA wrestler in team history to win the sectionals championship.. He is a go getter, a hard worker and goes above and beyond for his team. He has been presented with the prestigious Iron Man Award every year of wrestling. The Iron Man Award is given to wrestlers who attend every practice and meet with honor, pride and integrity of the sport. He has also been presented this year with Most Outstanding Wrestler at the O.A. Wrestling season opener for 2011. He has been honored to be two time Captain of the O.A. Wrestling team. |