Disappointing Day

As the wrestlers start to prepare for the parade of champions, it's obvious that the 140 lbs. weight class as been decided as finalist Sam Nieves of Reading is currently wearing a cast on his right hand.

Nieves will have to forfeit for injury, which gives Mark Maloney of Brandywine Heights the title.

Nieves has a small bone fracture, which he suffered in the semifinals and the medical staff won't clear him for the finals. The Reading senior, who improved to 18-2 on the year with a win over
Jennsy Santana (Muh), says he hurt his hand in the first period, but was able to gut out an 18-8 major decision.

Nieves with a Hand Check After the Semis