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A wrestling showdown of unbeatens wasn't much of a showdown after all as Central Catholic crushed Methuen 56-12. Sophomore Nick Spero had an impressive 15-8 decision at 106 for the Raiders (10-0) and classmates James Crippen and Jason Belkis both had pins. Central will wrestle the winner of Danvers-Whittier in the D2 sectional Friday or Saturday while Methuen must face unbeaten St. John's Prep Friday in Division 1.

Michael Crowe, Anthony Romano and Dom DeMaio had first period pins as Methuen remained unbeaten (9-0) with a 48-30 victory over Lowell.

On Senior Night, eight seniors won matches as Methuen remained unbeaten (8-0) with a 57-17 rout of Tewksbury. Joe Gangi led the Rangers' seniors with a 15-second pin at 145 pounds.

Enrique Binet got his first varsity win with a 12-second pin at 145 pounds to highlight unbeaten Methuen's 56-15 win over Lawrence. In the match of the meet, Methuen's Josiah Concepcion got a quick takedown in overtime to secure a two-point win at 195 pounds.

Sophomore Dillon Dao notched his first varsity win and it was a big on, a 40-second pin at 138, as Methuen defeated Chelmsford 36-27. Ryan Melo had an impressive 53-second pin at 170 for the Rangers (6-0).

Freshman Joe Bolduc got his first varsity win with a second period pin and classmate Dom Gango had a 30-second pin at 106 as Methuen remained unbeaten with a 48-18 win over Deacut.