Minutemen Youth Wrestling

Ricky Mullins started his wrestling career when he was in first grade with the Minutemen.  In his Sophomore year at Berlin High he decided wrestling would be his prmary sport that he would train for most aggressively.  Wrestling has taught him the values of being an individual and team contributor.  It has taught him the importance of being a humble winner and good loser.

Wrestling Honors Received: Berlin High Varsity Wrestling 2010 to 2013, BHS Coaches Award 11th; State All Central CT Conference Wreslers 11th, New Britain Herald All Herald Team #152 Grade 11; State Open Wrestling  Tournament #152 7th Place 11th; State Calss M Tournament #152 3rd Place 11th; Captain BHS Wrestling Team 11 & 12th; 2013 Redcoat Award.

During Ricky's Senior year he tore ligaments in mid February which ended his season and did not allow him to wrestle in any post season tournaments.

He managed and trained other students at BHS on the school radio station WERB 94.5 for four years.  Played Lacrosse for BHS for three years and was part of the Club to Varsity transition team.  Earned a varsity letter in Lax.

Community involvement included; Windsor Locks Loaves & Fishes Meals on wheels 2010-2013; NB Lions Club Volunteer 2004; Minutemen Youth Wrestling Tournament official and table worker 2009; Lifeguard with the City of New Britain 2010-2013.

Held a career record of 81-29. 

Berlin, CT - The Berlin Minutemen have awarded their annual $500 scholarship the CJ McCormack Youth Wrestling Scholarship to Ethan Greider.  Ethan wrestled for four years at Berlin High School.  In 2014, his senior year Ethan had a dueal meet record of 27-6 record at 128 and finished 3rd at the Class M Tournament that year.  Ethan attends Central Connecticut State University.

Pictured: L to R; Mark Mangiafico, Asst Head Coach, Dan Harding, Asst Coach, Ethan, Roger Moss Head Coach, Zach Veleas Guest Sr Wrestler, Fred Orde Asst. Coach 

Tyler was the LL 160 lb. Champion for Xavier in 2012 which beat Danbury for the team title for the second year,  he captured the State Open title that year with a dec. over Alexander Manwaring, Ledyard 7-2 in the final.  Tyler had a 44-0 record his senior year and overall four year record of 155-24.

Tyler continued his wrestling career in college at Gettysburg in PA. 

Congratulations to the Berlin Youth Wrestling Bantam Wrestlers who made it through the snow storm on Sunday, February 15th and wrestled in the Kids State Tournament for Bantams in Stamford, CT. This tournament did not follow the normal four man brackets but rather most were eight man meaning more wrestling and wins needed to place. The Minutemen had a lone champion in first year wrestler Nicholas Ebrahimi, followed by two second place finishes by Austin Teti and Osi Yearwood, coming up just short for second place and taking home the bronze was Colin Peck and Aiden DeJesus, while finishing with a 4th Place were Malecah Rios, Ayden Rodriguez and Elijah Ortiz. Wrestling tough but not placing was Johnny O'Brien. Coach Fred Orde said, “We were really pleased with their efforts today and the medals they brought home really show how hard they worked.”

Picture Attached: Front Row: L to R Ayden Rodriguez, Austin Teti, Elijah Ortiz and Colin Peck Back Row: L to R Johnny O'Brien , Nicholas Ebrahimi, Osi Yearwood and Aiden DeJesus Not available for the picture Malecah Rios.

A small group traveled to Somers High School on Sunday, January 24th for tournament action.  The Minutemen faired well with the following results.

Bantam; Ayden Rodriguez - 1st, Elijah Ortiz - 4th, Osi Yearwood - 2nd, Nicholas Ebrahimi - 1st, Intermediates; Landon Vieira - 1st, Emeka Yearwood - 2nd, Anthony Faienza - 2nd, Novice; Jordan Sackschewsky - 2nd.

Coach Fred Orde said, "This group did a great job today on the mats using the techniques we have been teaching them.  They are progressing well.  Our award for hardest working wrestler on the day goes to Elijah Ortiz who was in a tough bracket but never gave up."