by Jake Messer

Lowell – It isn’t easy to make history when you’re part of program in existence for 68-years, especially when that program was once led by the legendary George Bossi. But history is exactly what the Lowell High Boys Wrestling team made this past Wednesday night.

In the process of concluding their 2025-2026 campaign with a resounding victory over Chelmsford on Senior Night, the Red Raiders set the school mark for most wins in a regular season, finishing with a stellar 26-3 mark.

“It feels awesome, everyone showed out and performed,” said Head Coach Nick Logan. “It was an epic Senior Night.”

The star of the show was undoubtedly Accursio Scalfoni, who dominated his opponent and picked up the pinfall win when the score was 20-3 in his favor. Another notable performance came from Janzel Hernandez, who endured a battle in his matchup. With seconds winding down in the first, Hernandez cradled his opponent to the ground and picked up the last second pinfall victory, bringing the hometown crowd to their feet in appreciation. 

The last moment of note occurred earlier in the meet, when Alvin San of Lowell took on Swayam Soho from Chelmsford. In the second round, Soho began cranking San’s arm behind his back in nightmarish fashion, yet, when the buzzer sounded, San got up and went right to the circle ready for the final round. He would ultimately lose the match 9-0, but his heart and competitive drive were on full display as he battled through a nasty shoulder injury to make it to the end, never giving up. A true warrior in the singlet. 

This year’s group has really come together and restored the winning ways of LHS Wrestling by rewriting the history books and finishing top three in the MVC for the first time in over a decade. Logan acknowledges it took a lot of time and effort to get back to the winning standard that was established by Hall of Fame Coach Bossi. 

“I’ve been coaching here for eight years,” Coach Logan said. “When I came into this program there were 12 kids in the whole program and you need 14 varsity kids to fill a varsity lineup. So we had forfeits in the lineup that we were giving up. It was hard to win any duels that year and from that we have slowly built up the numbers. In the past three years we have had 100 kids come out for the team.”

While winning always makes for a better atmosphere in the locker room, the coach pins strong leadership as the reason this season is so special.

“What’s so special about this year? Strong leadership,” Logan said. “Between my five captains for my boys team, which is something I have never done before, and two captains for the girls team, it’s almost like an extension of your coaching staff, and they kind of help you set the tone with the whole program.”

While many have stepped up to the plate and are worthy of praise, one player stands out in the coaching staff’s eyes, not just expressing leadership this season, but building year one. 

“Emmett Logan, who’s my nephew, he’s one of those kids that he’s number one in the state and has expectations to win,” said the coach. He was in the All-State and New England Finals as a freshman, which is something we’ve never had at this school. Above all that, what stands apart is his leadership, it’s like having another coach. He’s the first one setting up the mats, directing the kids to help out. Having a kid like him, I think it’s contagious and it sets the expectation for everyone that we can compete for state titles in New England. His success as an athlete and his leadership has been huge this year.”

This season has seen the revival of Lowell Wrestling, but it isn’t over yet, as the Red Raiders head to the MIAA Divisional Sectionals today, February 14. With some strong performances, some will continue on throughout the Championship and All-State playoffs, grappling against Massachusetts’ best. 

“I would love to overperform and send seven kids plus to the state tournament,” says Logan. “I would love to have a handful of sectional champs. That’s my goal.”