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Paul Bass, The Winningest Head Coach In Westhampton Beach History, Retires

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Westhampton Beach head coach Paul Bass and Liam McIntyre share one last hug at states this past February. RAY PASSARO

Westhampton Beach head coach Paul Bass and Liam McIntyre share one last hug at states this past February. RAY PASSARO

Paul Bass

Paul Bass

Paul Bass wrestled at Bloomsburg State College after a successful high school career at Westhampton Beach.

Paul Bass wrestled at Bloomsburg State College after a successful high school career at Westhampton Beach.

Paul Bass took over the Westhampton Beach varsity wrestling program in the 1987-1988 season.

Paul Bass took over the Westhampton Beach varsity wrestling program in the 1987-1988 season.

Paul Bass with his young son Liam Bass.

Paul Bass with his young son Liam Bass.

Paul Bass in 2010 with Zach Bass, Pete DeTore, Cory Hubbard and Conner Bass following him, from left to right.

Paul Bass in 2010 with Zach Bass, Pete DeTore, Cory Hubbard and Conner Bass following him, from left to right.

Paul Bass

Paul Bass

Paul Bass had a very successful high school career which included a county title in 1978.

Paul Bass had a very successful high school career which included a county title in 1978.

Paul Bass with his father Charlie Bass after winning the Bellport Tournament in 1976.

Paul Bass with his father Charlie Bass after winning the Bellport Tournament in 1976.

An undated high school photo of Paul Bass.

An undated high school photo of Paul Bass.

Cory Hubbard and Paul Bass in 2010. CAILIN RILEY

Cory Hubbard and Paul Bass in 2010. CAILIN RILEY

Connor Bass with his head coach and father Paul Bass. PRESS FILE

Connor Bass with his head coach and father Paul Bass. PRESS FILE

Paul Bass CAILIN RILEY

Paul Bass CAILIN RILEY

Matt Mazarakis and Paul Bass in 2009. CAILIN RILEY

Matt Mazarakis and Paul Bass in 2009. CAILIN RILEY

Paul Bass gives instructions to Pete Broccoli, center, and Christian Intorcia during a 2012 practice. CAILIN RILEY

Paul Bass gives instructions to Pete Broccoli, center, and Christian Intorcia during a 2012 practice. CAILIN RILEY

Tyler Yastrub with Paul Bass in 2011. CAILIN RILEY

Tyler Yastrub with Paul Bass in 2011. CAILIN RILEY

Paul Bass at last year's county tournament. DREW BUDD

Paul Bass at last year's county tournament. DREW BUDD

authorCailin Riley on Apr 2, 2019
The Westhampton Beach wrestling team had no business beating Rocky Point in a regular season dual meet in 2013. The undefeated Eagles were the top ranked team in the county,... more

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