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Westhampton wrestlers have overcome family tragedies

Westhampton Beach's Alex Tanzman won the 99 -pound

Photo credit: Kathleen Malone-Van Dyke | Westhampton Beach's Alex Tanzman won the 99 -pound Division I title in the finals of the Suffolk wrestling championships. (February 11, 2012)

Westhampton wrestling has battled in-match adversity on its way to a 7-0 record and Suffolk League VI championship. But that can't compare to the family tragedies and misfortune a few team members have endured off the mat.

"I've been coaching for 31 years and have had close teams and try to promote family but these kids have gone through family tragedies and it's brought them so close together,"...

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