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Readers to Vote for SouthCoast Wrestler of the Year
New Bedford High wrestlers Josiah Semedo and Anthony Bojorques shine in memorable season.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:03am
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Readers will have a say in choosing the 2026 SouthCoast High School Wrestler of the Year. The list of candidates has been narrowed down to the top athletes in the area, with reader votes making up 25% of the final tally. Voting will conclude on April 9, with the winner to be announced soon after.
Why it matters
High school wrestling is a beloved sport in the SouthCoast region, and allowing readers to participate in selecting the top wrestler of the year engages the community and recognizes the hard work and achievements of these student-athletes.
The details
Two New Bedford High wrestlers, Josiah Semedo and Anthony Bojorques, had standout seasons, with Semedo reaching the New England championship. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order by school, and the winner will be determined by a combination of reader votes (25%) and the vote of Sports Editor Laurie Los Lee.
- Voting opened on March 31, 2026.
- Voting will conclude at 8 p.m. on April 9, 2026.
The players
Josiah Semedo
A senior at New Bedford High School who capped off his career by winning sectionals, placing fourth at the Div. 1 tournament, seventh at All-States, and fifth at the New England championship. He led the Whalers in most takedowns, escapes, reversals, near-fall, major decisions, tech falls, and wins this winter to finish the season with a record of 57-12, wrestling among the 120, 126, and 132 weight classes. He surpassed 100 career wins as well.
Anthony Bojorques
A wrestler at New Bedford High School who, along with Josiah Semedo, reached the New Englands this past season.
What they’re saying
“High school wrestling is a beloved sport in the SouthCoast region, and allowing readers to participate in selecting the top wrestler of the year engages the community and recognizes the hard work and achievements of these student-athletes.”
— Laurie Los Lee, Sports Editor
What’s next
The winner of the SouthCoast Wrestler of the Year award will be announced shortly after the voting concludes on April 9, 2026.
The takeaway
The reader vote for the SouthCoast Wrestler of the Year highlights the passion and engagement of the local community in supporting high school sports, particularly wrestling, and recognizing the outstanding achievements of student-athletes like Josiah Semedo and Anthony Bojorques.
