Sanford and Mattanawcook Academy emerged as champions Tuesday at the wrestling team dual state championships at Fryeburg Academy.

Sanford worked its way through the Class A bracket by defeating Camden Hills in the quarterfinals and Noble in the semifinals before beating Kennebunk in the final, 58-21.

Mattanawcook, which captured its first state championship in the traditional format on Saturday, added another title with a 54-30 victory over Morse in the Class B duals final.

Mattanawcook earned its spot in the final with a 48-28 semifinal victory over Wells. Morse, meanwhile, advanced on a tiebreaker after battling to a draw with Mountain Valley.

Mattanawcook’s closest match was in the quarterfinals – a 48-36 win over York.

Kennebunk edged Oxford Hills by two points in the Class A semifinals after Oxford Hills eliminated Bonny Eagle in the quarterfinals, 40-36.

Because of an expected snow storm on Friday, the New England qualifying tournament at Morse High has been postponed until Saturday.

The top three finishers in each weight class qualify to represent Maine at the New England championships March 4-5 in Providence, Rhode Island.


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