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Nokomis Ava McGinnis smiles as the referee slaps the mat signifying a win by pin over Massabesic’s Sydney Cyr in December 2024. (Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer)

Preston Garland, Mt. Blue senior: A Varsity Maine All-State selection, Garland is the top returning lightweight in the state, coming off a season in which he won the Class A North and state titles at 106 pounds.

Martina Gili, Maine Central Institute senior: As a junior, Gili won the 138-pound title at the Skowhegan Open and then captured the 145-pound championship at the girls state meet, winning each of her matches by pinfall. She finished fourth at New Englands.

Jace Goodrow, Mt. Blue junior: A returning regional champion at 113 pounds, Goodrow finished third at the Class A championships.

Dillon Gray, Mt. Blue junior: Gray has been a consistent contributor to the Cougars during his career. Last year, he was the Class A North champion at 150 pounds and finished third at the state meet.

Kaydn Hansen, Mt. Blue sophomore: The daughter of Mt. Blue head coach Mike Hansen was dominant in the girls ranks last season, winning the 114-pound state title, with two victories by technical fall.

Ava McGinnis, Nokomis junior: As a sophomore, McGinnis captured the 152-pound championship at the girls state meet and went on to a runner-up finish at the New England girls tournament.

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Cohen Swoveland, Waterville sophomore: Swoveland had a strong freshman season, earning runner-up finishes at 113 pounds at both the Class B South and state championships.

Antonio Vieira, Mount View senior: The top returner for the Mustangs, Vieira won the 138-pound Class B North championship and was the runner-up at the state meet.

Owen Vigue, Winslow sophomore: As a freshman, Vigue captured the Class B South title at 106 pounds and was runner-up at the state championships.

Brooklynn Webber, Mt. Blue senior: Webber has had success in multiple weight classes in her career. She moved up two classes and beat Piper Leone of Belfast for the 126-pound title at the girls state meet, and also won tournaments at 114 and 120 pounds.

Dave Dyer is in his second stint with the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel. Dave was previously with the company from 2012-2015 and returned in late 2016. He spent most of 2016 doing freelance sports...

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