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Freshmen Rob Pinault, Jacon Huberdeau and Jacob Post had pins and classmate Justin Berube recorded a 4-1 decision as Timberlane took care of Pinkerton, 51-24.

Freshman Jacob Post had a breakout tournament Saturday, helping Timberlane win the Cumberland, R.I. tournament, defeating runner-up Fairfield Warde by seven points.

Post came back in the consolation round to finish third, beating the No. 4 and 5 seeds twice each on his way, gaining a pin in the consolation finals.

For the third straight year, Timberlane won its wrestling showdown against North Andover, this time by a score of 42-21. The Owls won nine weight classes, including three by freshmen.

Junior Ryan Peters won his 100th match with a first-period pin as Timberlane tuned up for today's matchup against North Andover by trouncing Manchester Central 75-6.

Timberlane creowned three champions among four finalists but still finished fifth at the rugged Sanford (Maine) Tournament, the lowest finish for the Owls in a New England Tournament in recent memory.

With eight freshmen and three sophomores in lineup, powerhouse Timberlane rolled 56-12 over Salem in boys wrestling action. 

Londonderry, with five quarterfinalists, stands in second place after the first day of the George Bossi Lowell Holiday Tournament.

Defending champion Mt. Anthony, with eight quarterfinalists, leads with 124 points, followed by the Lancers at 108 with Springfield Central third at 101. Timberlane, with four quarterfinalists, is sixth with 88 points.

It was a memorable day, but not a completely satisfying one for Timberlane head coach Barry Chooljian.

With wins over Phillips Exeter and Framingham, Chooljian won his 500th match at Timberlane, but the Owls then dropped a 38-33 decision to St. John's Prep for their first loss in two years after going 25-0 last year.

Timberlane's wrestling team, which went undefeated last year, opened its season with a 45-21 victory over Alvirne. Freshmen Rob Pinault (113) and heavyweight Noah Beauleau had pins in their varsity debut and Brian Lonergan had an imopressive 3-1 decision over defending Division 2 state champ Evan Manning.