The Farmingdale High School wrestling team recently competed in the Nassau County Qualifying Tournament. Only the top four finishers in each weight class are able to compete in the Nassau County Championships. At that tournament the following wrestlers earned positions: 1st place Matt Lacast, 135 lbs., 1st place Charles Ross, 140 lbs., 1st place Shane Weber, 145 lbs., 1st place Nakyle Bethay, 160 lbs., 1st place Joe Marve, 171 lbs., 2nd place Paul Pavlatos, 119 lbs., 3rd place Matt Fortunato, 112 lbs., 3rd place Ken Reid 189 lbs., 4th place Justin Espositio, 96 lbs., 4th place Greg Sands, 135 lbs. and 4th place John Capozzoli, 215 lbs.
The following individuals placed at the Nassau County Wrestling Championships held on February 21-22. Congratulations goes out to both Coach Ken Garcia and the wrestlers who earned All-County status: 1st place Nakyle Bethay, 160 lbs., 4th place Shane Weber, 145 lbs. and 5th place Charles Ross 140 lbs. Nakyle Bethay will continue to compete in the New York State Wrestling Championships on March 4-5 in Albany.