Windham's Crudden named state wrestler of the year
SOUTHINGTON, March 19 – Windham High’s Bran Crudden was named wrestler of the year in voting by the state coaches at the 12th annual Connecticut High School Coaches Association wrestling All-State banquet Sunday. Crudden, a senior at 171 pounds, won three straight Class M and State Open championships and went 50-1 this year. He set a new state record for most wins in a career (194-9). Twice, he finished second in New England.
For the third straight year, Danbury’s Ricky Shook was named Class LL coach of the year while Windham’s Pat Risley (Class L) was honored for the second time in three years.
