Dylan Ebanks '17 Wins State Wrestling Title

Dylan Ebanks ’17 became Xavier’s first individual state champion since 1999 when he bested the competition at the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) Individual State Wrestling Tournament, held on February 14 and 15 at Monsignor Farrell High School.

The No. 1-seeded wrestler in the 99-lb. weight class, Dylan won his first two matches handily on February 14. The next day, he won his semifinal match by technical fall with a final score of 16-0. In the finals, Dylan proved he was the best wrestler in his weight class by pinning his opponent from St. Anthony’s in the second period. Coach Joe Guglielmo noted that Dylan also won first place honors at this year’s NYC Mayor’s Cup Tournament, CHSAA Divisional Tournament, Ironman Invitational Tournament, and the Clipper Classic Tournament. 

Dylan now moves on to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Wrestling State Championship Tournament this weekend in Albany, where he will represent the CHSAA and Xavier High School. Good luck, Dylan!

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