Credit: Justin L Walker

Aquidneck Island Wrestling had a mixed night at Gaudet Middle School on Wednesday, January 8. The team, which brings together wrestlers from Middletown, Rogers, and Portsmouth high schools, lost their first match against Lincoln 45-33 but rallied to edge out East Greenwich 38-37 in the second contest.

Despite the initial setback, the Aquidneck Island squad showed resilience in their comeback victory. The event, part of Rhode Island’s high school winter sports season, drew spectators to the Newport venue to watch the competitive matches unfold.

Justin Walker, a What’sUpNewp photographer, was there to document the action. His photo gallery offers a vivid look at the night’s wrestling bouts, capturing the intensity and skill on display.

Aquidneck versus Lincoln Scoreboard

Aquidneck versus East Greenwich Scoreboard

What’sUpNewp’s Justin Walker was on hand for the match and shares the following photo gallery.

Hayden Schmidt Credit: Justin L Walker
Drew Dischert Credit: Justin L Walker
Wayne Perry Credit: Justin L Walker
Cyrus Alland Credit: Justin L Walker
Chris Duarte Credit: Justin L Walker
Chris Duarte Credit: Justin L Walker
Ashier Chieco Credit: Justin L Walker
Chris Duarte Credit: Justin L Walker
Louai Alshwabi Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Credit: Justin L Walker
Beckton Eubanks Credit: Justin L Walker
Asssitant Coach Daniel Thibeault

Credit: Justin L Walker
Cyrus Alland Credit: Justin L Walker
Michael Gagne Credit: Justin L Walker

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020). He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide. Ryan...

Justin Walker is a Newport County native who specializes in sports, portraits, weddings and events as a freelance photographer around New England. Justin has over a decade of experience starting in college covering high profile events, collegiate and professional sports in Washington, D.C. His photojournalism and freelance work can be seen in various local and national publications. Check out his work at justinlwalkerphotography.com!