Allentown falls to Howell in season's first dual meet

Above: Allentown's Taylor Maul (r) has control of Howell's Joe Esposito during their 119-pound bout on Dec. 23 at Allentown. Right: Allentown's Steve Coletti tries to escape the hold of Howell's C.J. Hatch during their 103-pound match. The Redbirds lost by a score of 55-15. The team's next competition is Holy Cross High School Holiday Tournament in Delran on Saturday. JEFF GRANIT staff