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Six days after the New England Patriots failed to make history, the Greater Lawrence wrestling team made a lot of it yesterday at the Division 2 North Sectional at Beverly High School.

The Reggies, who are the defending Division 2 dual-meet champions, overwhelmed the 12-team field to finish first with 278 points, placing seven in the finals, crowned four champions, placed all 14 wrestlers (top six) and advanced 12 to next week's Division 2 state meet at Reading.

The gap is closing just a bit, but North Andover continues to rule the Cape Ann League.

The Knights captured the CAL meet at Wilmington for the seventh straight time, and 10th time in the last 11 years by scoring 205 points. Masconomet was second (170) and Lynnfield/North Reading (138) came in third.

The Vikings (7-8-1) received pins from Joe Chandler (125 pounds), Cody Miller (130), Ryan Flynn (140), Brendan O'Neil (171), Ryan Slepoy (189) and Adam Ouellet (215). Nick Cross (145) won 5-0. Zach Welch (160) won 10-0. Dan Chandler (112) won by forfeit.

It was a Braveheart evening yesterday at the Pentucket Tournament.

Despite resting five standout starters, Greater Lawrence charged into first place to win its second title in three years with 146 points, slipping past local rival and defending champion Lawrence (141<1/2>), which led heading into the final round.

Last year's record: 14-8

Coach: Brian Mintz (5th year)

Key returnees: Mike Krull, Sr., 135; Clint O'Malley, Sr., 189; Mike Nazzaro, Sr., 215; Nate Hooper, So. 103; Alex Jones, Jr., 119; Carl Anderson, Jr., 125.