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Nice Turnout for Bald and Fat Wrestling Classic in Hampton Bays

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Hampton Bays alumnus Joey Panetta works against his opponent. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays alumnus Joey Panetta works against his opponent. DREW BUDD

Going over the ground rules of the Bald and Fat Wrestling Classic just prior to the start at Hampton Bays Middle School on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Going over the ground rules of the Bald and Fat Wrestling Classic just prior to the start at Hampton Bays Middle School on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Going over the ground rules of the Bald and Fat Wrestling Classic just prior to the start at Hampton Bays Middle School on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Going over the ground rules of the Bald and Fat Wrestling Classic just prior to the start at Hampton Bays Middle School on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Michael Peralta of East Hampton works against his opponent. DREW BUDD

Michael Peralta of East Hampton works against his opponent. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays graduate Joey Panetta works against his opening-round opponent. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays graduate Joey Panetta works against his opening-round opponent. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays graduate Joey Panetta works against his opening-round opponent. DREW BUDD

Hampton Bays graduate Joey Panetta works against his opening-round opponent. DREW BUDD

Current Bonac wrestlers cheer on their assistant coach who is competing in a match. DREW BUDD

Current Bonac wrestlers cheer on their assistant coach who is competing in a match. DREW BUDD

East Hampton alumnus Michael Peralta won his weight class. DREW BUDD

East Hampton alumnus Michael Peralta won his weight class. DREW BUDD

A pair of wrestlers go at it. DREW BUDD

A pair of wrestlers go at it. DREW BUDD

East Hampton varsity wrestling coach Ethan Mitchell works on his opponent, who he eventually pinned. Mitchell also eventually won his weight class. DREW BUDD

East Hampton varsity wrestling coach Ethan Mitchell works on his opponent, who he eventually pinned. Mitchell also eventually won his weight class. DREW BUDD

Current Bonac wrestlers are ecstatic when their head coach, Ethan Mitchell, pins his opening-round opponent. DREW BUDD

Current Bonac wrestlers are ecstatic when their head coach, Ethan Mitchell, pins his opening-round opponent. DREW BUDD

The third annual Bald and Fat Classic was held at Hampton Bays Middle School on Saturday. DREW BUDD

The third annual Bald and Fat Classic was held at Hampton Bays Middle School on Saturday. DREW BUDD

Drew Budd on Apr 26, 2023
The Bald and Fat Wrestling Classic returned to Hampton Bays Middle School for its third year on Saturday and had a big, and successful, turnout from former East End wrestlers.... more

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