Minutemen Youth Wrestling

The Berlin Minutemen have renamed their scholarship the "CJ McCormack Youth Wrestling Scholarship" in memory of Chris "CJ" McCormack who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident in 2013.

McCormack was a three-year starter, a three-time state place-winner, a two-time state finalist, a two-time State Open finalist, and a New England place-winner. He accomplished all this in just three seasons, as he spent his junior year away from the sport.

He went on to be a two-time captain at Roger Williams University. He was an All-New England wrestler and Academic All-American for them. During his four years at Roger Williams, McCormack wrestled in six weight classes — a school record. Aside from being named to the NCAA Division III Academic All-American Team and the All-New England honors he earned, McCormack also was a Pilgrim League All-Star, and left Roger Williams as the team’s all-time leader in escapes.

Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, McCormack served as an assistant wrestling coach at Roger Williams for three seasons before returning to coach his hometown Redcoats in 2010.

CJ McCormack started his wrestling with the Minuteman.

"We are honored that the McCormack's have allowed us the opportunity to rename the scholarship in memory of their son", said Head Coach C. Roger Moss.  "CJ exemplified the values we teach our young wrestlers and was an outstanding role model to all those he touched."