GOFFSTOWN – The Goffstown High School wrestling team finished its regular season 12-4, which included a 31-30 victory against visiting Bow High School late in the year.

On Saturday, Feb. 19, GHS traveled to Con-Val High School in Peterborough for the Division II state championships and placed fourth overall behind Plymouth, Hollis/Brookline and Bow.

The Grizzlies had their firstever state champion, crowning senior captain Peter Raymond in the 152-pound weight class.

“Peter wrestled like a champ, coming back to win the match 4-3 after being down 0-3 halfway through against a tough Plymouth opponent,” said GHS wrestling coach Todd Lavallee.

Other GHS notables included juniors Chris Pastrana, Kyle and Kevin Rose, and sophomore Matt Hayes.

Pastrana won the state title at 275 pounds, pinning his way through the tournament. All of Pastrana’s pins came in the first period.

In the consolation round, Kevin Rose placed third at 160, Kyle Rose placed third at 171 and Hayes placed third at 112.

“Goffstown improved tremendously compared to years past and looks forward to this (Saturday, Feb. 26) at Concord High School at the Meet of Champions,” Lavallee said.

At the M of C, the top four finishers in each D-II weight class face off against the top six in each D-I weight class, determining the top three wrestlers to represent New Hampshire at the New England Championships.