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Hampton Bays Hosts Long Island's First Ever Bald And Fat Classic

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Nearly 80 wrestlers competed in the very first Bald and Fat Classic held at Hampton Bays Middle School on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Nearly 80 wrestlers competed in the very first Bald and Fat Classic held at Hampton Bays Middle School on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays grad Joe Maloney (2002) and current Southampton Town policeman competed in Saturday's tournament, along with a number of other local alumni. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays grad Joe Maloney (2002) and current Southampton Town policeman competed in Saturday's tournament, along with a number of other local alumni. DREW BUDD

Nick Corredor, left, Craig Mielenhausen and Dave Orlando watch Mike Lloyd's match. DREW BUDD

Nick Corredor, left, Craig Mielenhausen and Dave Orlando watch Mike Lloyd's match. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays varsity wrestling head coach Mike Lloyd won his first two matches on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays varsity wrestling head coach Mike Lloyd won his first two matches on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Former Hampton Bays varsity wrestling head coach Rafael Lievano, currently an assistant at Ward Melville, was successful on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Former Hampton Bays varsity wrestling head coach Rafael Lievano, currently an assistant at Ward Melville, was successful on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Former Hampton Bays varsity wrestling head coach Rafael Lievano, currently an assistant at Ward Melville, was successful on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Former Hampton Bays varsity wrestling head coach Rafael Lievano, currently an assistant at Ward Melville, was successful on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Ray Passaro (green singlet) grapples with his competitor. DREW BUDD

Ray Passaro (green singlet) grapples with his competitor. DREW BUDD

Ethan Mitchell, far left, and a number of Hurricane wrestlers watch Andrew Petroulias's match. DREW BUDD

Ethan Mitchell, far left, and a number of Hurricane wrestlers watch Andrew Petroulias's match. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach assistant coach Andrew Petroulias competing on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Westhampton Beach assistant coach Andrew Petroulias competing on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays grad Dan Garvey DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays grad Dan Garvey DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays assistant coach Dave Orlando DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays assistant coach Dave Orlando DREW BUDD

authorDrew Budd, Sports Editor on Apr 8, 2019
Over two years ago, Dave Orlando was searching online for an offseason wrestling tournament for his son, River, to compete in. He came across the Bald and Fat Classic, and... more

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