Smithtown West's Mike Hughes wins 285-pound state title

Published: February 24, 2013 7:48 PM
By GREGG SARRA gsarra@cablevision.com

Photo credit: Pat Orr | Smithtown West's Mike Hughes celebrates after pinning Spencerport's Austin Coleman during their 285-pound finals match at the NYS Wrestling tournament in Albany, N.Y. (Feb. 23, 2013)

ALBANY -- Mike Hughes etched his name in the annals of Smithtown West history late Saturday night at the Times Union Center. The 6-5, 250-pounder put the clamps on Austin Coleman of Spencerport and pinned the Rochester senior in 2:30 to capture the state's 285-pound wrestling crown.

Hughes capped a brilliant senior season with his 31st pin on his way to a 42-0 record. When he rose from the...

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