Wyatt Pharo decided it was time to do something funky for a change, create a different kind of vibe on the Pinelands Regional wrestling team’s bench.

“Back in eighth grade, I’d do it for big matches; but I haven’t done it since,” said Pharo, sporting a batch of French braids atop his head for the Wildcats’ quad on Jan. 17, during which the Wildcats defeated local rival Barnegat, as well as Monmouth Regional. “I didn’t even think my hair was long enough for it, to be honest.