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Three Giant Wrestlers Advance to Sectional

Garcia-Galvin, Kessler and Ciancio earn opportunity to qualify for State Meet.

Feb. 4 

The Final Score: 1. Barrington 233.5, 2. Deerfield 155.5, 3. Lake Zurich 123, 4. Cary Grove 103, 5. Buffalo Grove 101.5, 6. Stevenson 78.5, , 8. Palatine 27, 9. Lake Forest 24. 

Giants Top Performer: Brandon Garcia-Galvan won the Stevenson Regional championship in the 126-pound weight class.

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Other Notable Giant Performances: Nate Kessler finished second (113), Don Ciancio placed third (138) and Danny Cohen took fourth (152). 

Who’s Next: Garcia-Galvan, Kessler and Ciancio will compete at the Barrington Sectional Friday and Saturday.

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The Bottom Line: Garcia-Galvan pinned his first opponent and took his semi-final match in overtime before winning the title, 3-0. Kessler also pinned his first opponent and outpointed his semifinal foe 11-6 before falling to the winner. Ciancio dropped his first match before fighting his way back to third place with three straight victories.

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