Julio: 3rd at States!!

Julio Alvarado opted out of the Ardsley tournament and went hunting for bigger game: a State Title at Port Jervis. The USA Wrestling-sponsored tournament drew participants from Niagara Falls to Montauk. Julio entered the tournament with cautious optimism as he had already defeated the defending State Champ at the Nanuet Tournament in an exciting final that came down to a takedown late in the third period.

The 50-pound 10-year old dropped a decision in the opening round to a tough kid from Long Island, and then wrestled back to face the same wrestler for 3rd place. This time the scrappy takedown specialist controlled the match and earned a bronze plaque that recognizes him as the 3rd best wrestler in New York.

Congrats on a great accomplishment.
Way to go Julio!!