Activities

In 2018, Bangor Area Wrestling hosted its first middle school team. Fifteen wrestlers competed in 11 of 16 weight classes in the Pine Tree league. Dual record for the season was 13 wins, 8 losses. Five of our wrestlers placed in the top 4 of their weight class at the Regional tournament, with another five selected as alternates for the East/West tournament. Our team was recognized with the Team Sportsmanship award!! Two of our 7th graders placed at the East/West tournament, Xander Doty placed 2nd at 240 lbs and Elijah Hoshide placed 4th at 99 lbs. Demographics: by grade-- 8th, one; 7th, three; 6th, four; 5th, seven; by school system--Bangor, 9; Old Town, 5; Hampden, 1. We are very proud of our inaugural team and look forward to growing this regional middle school team in the future!

In the news: www.foxbangor.com/sports/item/24447-bangor-area-wrestling-hosts-first-home-meet

Since 2014, our coaches and volunteers have supported the Bangor Parks & Recreation Wrestling program for elementary school grades.
The program runs during February & March. Registration is posted at www.bangorparksandrec.com
To learn more about the program and see additional photos, find us on Facebook
In 2018, our wrestlers and coaches that participated in the Bucksport and Mt. View tournament were recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship. We couldn't be more proud!

Jeffrey Kirk wrestled for Bangor High school during the 2017-2018 season. Bangor Area Wrestling is very proud of Jeffrey for competing as a varsity athlete in his first year of high school after wrestling 2 seasons in our youth program. He traveled 6 days a week to wrestle with Nokomis in Newport, the nearest Class A school to Bangor. Not only did he compete, but he had a winning record for the season!
Coach Aaron Hoshide, co-founder of Bangor Wrestling, helped lay the ground work by connecting with Head Coach, Scott Preble of Nokomis. Rebecca Kirk, Jeffrey's mother and BAW board member did the tireless advocacy work with the Bangor School Department to ensure Jeffrey had the opportunity to wrestle. Bangor Area Wrestling looks forward to supporting more of our wrestlers as they prepare to wrestle in high school and thank the Kirk family and Coach H for paving the way!

Coach Mentoring & Collaboration

Why Wrestle?
In 2017, our families were eager to share what they had learned about wrestling, its culture, and its impact on their young athlete(s). Check out the testimonials at Bangor Area Wrestling YouTube or at Bangor Area Wrestling Facebook.

We are interested in opportunities to support wrestling in the communities that send students to high schools in Bangor/ Brewer/ Hampden/ Old Town/ Orono/ Hermon. Do you have an interest in developing wrestling for K-12 graders? Please contact us!