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Frey, Gentile capture SE Regional titles; 13 TN wrestlers advance to states

WEST LAWN - Jim Thorpe's Kevan Gentile savored the moment.

So, too, did Lehighton's Connor Frey.

Both seniors, the duo reveled in their Class AA Southeast Regional championships Saturday night.

The title was the second straight for Gentile, who also won the 106-pound title last season.

"I know I have a target on my back," Gentile said afterward. "But I want to make every moment on that mat count because I know this will be my last time being here."

The trip to the top of the podium was a first for Frey, who took second at 182 pounds last season.

"I felt like I had a target on my back, knowing that this is my fourth year here and my fourth year placing," said Frey. "I had some nerves, knowing that people were going to be gunning for me. I had to be smart, wrestles on my toes and be perfect.

"I didn't make any mistakes and it feels good."

The individual championships for Frey and Gentile capped solid two days of action at Wilson West Lawn High School, which saw a total of 13 Times News area wrestlers punch their tickets to the state tournament next week in Hershey.

Check out Monday's edition of the Times News for full coverage of the event and results for all area wrestlers.