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February 18, 2022

Middletown's Stephan Monchery has overcome tragedy to win a Section 9 Div. I wrestling championship and prepares for the NYSPHSAA tournament. via ⁦@recordonline⁩ #V845 ⁦@MiddieAthletics⁩ ⁦@Middi3Wr3stling⁩ https://t.co/F1vhTAPD1i

— Melissa Kramer (@MKramerTHR) February 18, 2022

For Middletown sophomore wrestler Stephan Monchery, opponents haven't been the only battle this season.

Monchery's 17-year-old brother, Stevie, passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on Nov. 15, 2021, right before wrestling season began.