t’s not easy trying to predict high school sports, but New Canaan wrestling coach Paul Gallo was spot on when he assessed his 2018-19 Rams back in December.
With a small roster and a handful of weight classes unfilled, Gallo knew the regular season would be a struggle, and he was right as the Rams went 5-8. But the veteran head coach also knew what wrestlers he had were among the best in their weight class and that would make them a strong tournament when the postseason rolled around.
Gallo was right again as New Canaan finished sixth at the FCIAC Championships, fifth at the Class L state meet, sixth at the State Open and seventh at the New England tournament.