On Saturday, Feb. 16, the Division Avenue wrestling team hosted one of the 2008 Nassau County Qualifying tournaments. After a long grueling tournament, the Dragons were able to continue their season with 12 wrestlers earning a bid in the county tournament. As a team, Division was able to battle its way to second place. The Dragons placed approximately 70 percent of its entries in the tournament. The finalists for the Dragons included three freshmen and one sophomore. Freshman Joe Kavanagh was Division's only champion. John Pellegrino, Rob MacNamara, along with sophomore Yaseen Madassar, placed second. Third-place finishers included: Alex Bossert, Mike Ruane and Ben Hoose. Mike Carella, Keith Kerwin, Chris Tornabene, James Kavanagh and Joe Smithwick all placed fourth. The remaining place winners were: Paul Addamo, Bernie Clement, Juan Carlos Diaz, John Shanley, Matt Ruane, Brandon Borresen and John Benitez. The Division Avenue Wrestling team and coaches would like to extend its gratitude to everyone who helped make this tournament a success, especially the parents, along with the Division Avenue High School staff. All are looking forward to another successful 2009 season.