Methuen's Julio hangs tough, clinches wild win over fellow MVC power Andover

METHUEN — Andover's Stephen Medeiros, wrestling at 220 pounds, rallied for a thrilling 7-6 win over Methuen's Jariel Julio in the final match of We...

January 13, 2023
3:28 AM

METHUEN — Andover's Stephen Medeiros, wrestling at 220 pounds, rallied for a thrilling 7-6 win over Methuen's Jariel Julio in the final match of Wednesday night's MVC showdown at Klimas Memorial Field House.But as the referee raised his hand in victory, Medeiros looked downcast while Julio was leaping triumphantly into the arms of his teammates. Julio's ability to stave off Medeiros' efforts at a fall (and its six points) in the final seconds forced Andover to settle for a three-point decision and clinched a 42-39 win for unbeaten Methuen (17-0).

Bill Gilman Correspondent