Sophomore first NHS student named Section XI Division I Most Outstanding Wrestler
Northport High School sophomore Matthew Marlow on the mat after winning the champion title. Photo courtesy of the Northport-East Northport Union Free School District.
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It’s been an incredible season for Northport High School student Matthew Marlow, who was named the school’s first ever “Most Outstanding Wrestler” by Section XI for the Division I tournament last week. In addition to winning the 118-pound championship title, being selected as “Most Outstanding Wrestler” is a unique accomplishment that celebrates both overall performance throughout the season and sportsmanship.
To earn this title, each of the varsity wrestling coaches throughout Suffolk County vote on the student who had the most impressive tournament out of the 13 individual weight class champions in the county. The award is not only a reflection of Matthew’s physical performance on the mat but also speaks to his consistently respectful treatment of both opponents and teammates.
This season alone, Matthew has entered three separate individual tournaments and has been named “Most Outstanding Wrestler” in each of them.
Matthew is led by Head Coach Thad Aliberti and Assistant Coach Andrew Marlo – Matthew’s dad. “For the other coaches to bestow an honor like that on Matthew was beyond my expectation and is a special honor for our program at Northport. It validates what we strive for: winning the right way,” said Coach Marlo.
“As a parent and coach, I truly feel blessed to have had the opportunity to coach my sons and all of the other great student athletes at Northport over the past three seasons. We are doing special things here in Northport,” he added.
Matthew, a sophomore, has two more years to continue honing his talents and perfecting his skills. He will head to the state tournament in Albany on February 25 and 26.
“Our hope for Matt in the future is to have him continue to lead the program by example,” said Coach Aliberti. “Matt is consistently working to improve and challenge himself by seeking out the best competition in the country.
