Ward Melville's Piccininni wins state 113-pound title

Originally published: February 23, 2013 10:28 PM
Updated: February 23, 2013 10:48 PM
By GREGG SARRA gregg.sarra@cablevision.com

Photo credit: Pat Orr | Ward Melville's Nick Piccininni gets ready for his match against Long Beach's Steven Sewkumar during their 113 lb match. (Feb. 23, 2013)

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ALBANY -- In a rare treat for wrestling fans at the state tournament, two defending state champions squared off in the 113-pound title bout. The Times Union Center rocked in anticipation as Ward Melville sophomore Nick Piccininni and senior Kyle Kelly of Chenango Forks put their respective winning streaks on the line Saturday for the state crown.

Piccininni, riding an 88-match win streak,...

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