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Published on: 12/10/2008
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Joey Eon of Massabesic not only is seeking a fourth straight individual wrestling title, but he was the star running back on the football team.
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Since 1959, when the Maine Principals´ Association began sanctioning high school wrestling, only 11 wrestlers have won four individual state titles.
This season, Joey Eon of Massabesic intends to become the 12th.
"I know quite a few of the guys who have won four state titles, and I think it would be a big achievement to do what they did," he said.
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"It´s a pretty big deal and I´m really pumped for it," Eon said.
"It´s always been one of my goals.
As a freshman, once I won my first one, I said I had to win this four times."
Eon´s first three individual titles came at 140 pounds.
This season he´ll compete at 145.
"(Being at) 140 was a big cut for me last year, and I didn´t want to cut as much weight this year because I wanted to remain strong," Eon said.
Less than six weeks ago, as the star running back for Massabesic, Eon weighed 165 pounds.
In 10 games, Eon had 1,473 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns as the Mustangs reached the Western Class A quarterfinals.
He was selected as one of the 11 semifinalists for the Fitzpatrick Award.
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Not only is Eon seeking his fourth title, but he wants to help the Mustangs claim their third consecutive Class A team title.
"I like having good wrestlers around me," Eon said.
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"I think the stuff Joe does is amazing," Gilman said.