Northport Student Named Section XI DI 'Most Outstanding Wrestler'

NORTHPORT, NY — Matthew Marlow, a sophomore at Northport High School, was named the school’s first-ever “Most Outstanding Wrestler” by Section XI for the Division I tournament on Feb. 13, according to the school district. Marlow won the 118-pound champion title in the tournament.

Being selected as “Most Outstanding Wrestler” is a top-tier accomplishment that speaks to
his overall performance throughout the season and sportsmanship on his team, according to the school district.

Each varsity wrestling coach in Suffolk County voted on which student they believed had the most impressive tournament out of the 13 weight class champions in the county. The coaches collectively voted for Marlow.

In addition to an impressive performance on the mat, the award is also a reflection of Marlow's sportsmanship and respectful treatment of both opponents and teammates.

This season alone, Marlow 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 Marlow, who happens to be his parent.

"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," Andrew Marlo stated. "It validates what we strive for: winning the right way.

“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," he continued. "We are doing special things here in Northport."

As a sophomore, Matthew Marlow has two more years to continue honing his talents and
perfecting his skills. He is set to head to the state tournament in Albany on Feb. 25 and 26.

"Our hope for Matt in the future is to have him continue to lead the program by example," Aliberti stated. "Matt is consistently working to improve and challenge himself by seeking out the best competition in the country."