Wrestling, 5-4, closed out the 2025-26 season by earning the New England Championship and MIAA Girls’ State Championship titles.

North also saw historic success in girls’ wrestling. Maddie Ngo, a senior captain, won the Girls’ States Championship at 132 lbs before advancing to New Englands. She won all four matches, becoming the first girls’ New England wrestling champion in history. 

“When someone goes out there and wins a New England title, it reflects on the whole school and the program,” Staulo added.

Early in the season, the Tigers found success in their dual meets, starting 9–3 and earning several close victories. 

The team was forced to compete shorthanded due to injuries sidelining multiple wrestlers towards the end of the season, which resulted in narrow losses.

Campus aide John Staulo, the head coach, shared his insights on the team’s season. “We had a really good group,” he said. “Record-wise, it didn’t show it, but it was a team with real spirit and togetherness. They were always supporting each other.”

Several wrestlers went on to earn standout finishes at the MIAA Division 1 State Championship.  Senior J.P. Dubay placed fourth at 106lbs, while junior Aibar Aitkaliuly finished third at 144lbs. Aitkaliuly secured fifth at All-States, qualifying for the New England Championship.

Ngo and senior captains Zach Demeo and Abe Barcan helped lead the team throughout the season, emphasizing support and teamwork in a sport that is often individual. 

“In wrestling, you have kids from all walks of life,” Staulo said. “If it wasn’t for wrestling, they probably wouldn’t even know each other. But when there’s a close match, everyone’s on their feet supporting each other.”

For Staulo, the team’s camaraderie was the most memorable part of the season. “I can’t pick just one specific moment,” he said. “The best thing about the season was the sense of team unity.”