Paulsboro wins District 29 team title

Paulsboro wrestlers beat West Deptford rivals in four of five championship matchups and the Red Raiders claimed the team title by a narrow margin in the NJSIAA District 29 competition at Gloucester County College.

The district title is Paulsboro's 37th in the last 39 years.

In head-to-head meetings against the Eagles, Paulsboro produced wins by Joe Duca at 125 pounds, Anthony Dawson at 140, Tyler Burlingame at 171, and Zach Greenwald at 125. West Deptford's Jimmy Owens edged Paulsboro's Jamar Bussey, 4-3, in the 189-pound final.

Burlingame, seeded fourth, was named gthe district's Outstanding Wrestler for winning at 171 pounds.

John Craig of West Deptford was chosen as the district's Coach of the Year.

The top three finishers in each weight class in each district advance to next week's regional competition.

Championship Finals

103: Tyler Kaminski, West Deptford, pinned Chris Norris, Gateway, 1:43. 112: Mike Zold, Paulsboro, dec. Justin Mayer, Deptford, 5-4. 119: Chuck Zeisloft, Gateway, dec. Sean DiEmma, Paulsboro, 10-3. 125: Joe Duca, Paulsboro, pinned Donald Dennis, West Deptford, 1:28. 130: Dymere Rappa, Paulaboro, dec. Dan Cornew, Clearview, 9-2. 135: Drew Spector, West Deptford, dec. Tyree Ellis, Paulsboro, 4-0. 140: Anthony Dawson, Paulsboro, dec. Sean Bonner, West Deptford, 7-3. 145: Nick Iraldi, West Deptford, dec. Brett Carrero, Deptford, 10-3. 152: Nick Capelli, Pitman, dec. Bruce Martell, Paulsboro, 6-5 (OT). 160: Robb Loeffler, Deptford dec. Andrew Hughes, Clearview, 9-6. 171: Tyler Burlingame, Paulsboro, dec. Max Fitzgerald, West Deptford, 5-2. 189: Jimmy Owens, West Deptford, dec. Jamar Bussey, Paulsboro, 4-3. 215: Zach Greenwald, Paulsboro, dec. Mike Pacitti, West Deptford, 3-2. Hwt.: Nick Curl, Paulsboro, dec. Tom Rementer, Clayton, 3-2.

Consolations

103: Cody Croce, Paulsboro, pinned Robby Wittman, Clearview, 5:00. 112: Evan Zuzulock, West Deptford, dec. Alex Moncher, Clearview, 3-2. 119: David Parker, West Deptford, pinned Vinnie Ferretti, Clayton/Glassboro, 6:20. 125: Justin Danenhower, Deptford, dec. Ryan Clayton, Pitman, 9-0. 130: Allan Schaffer, Gloucester Catholic, pinned Josh Gilliano, West Deptford, 1:59. 135: George Skibinski, Clearview, dec. Brandon DiPartolo, Gloucester Catholic, 9-7 (OT). 140: A.J. Cucinotta, Clayton/Glassboro, pinned Nathan Mauer, Pitman, 1:37. 145: Tommy Wittman, Clearview, dec. Armond Viola, Pitman, 10-2. 152: Stimento Rowe-Atkins, Clayton/Glassboro, pinned James Shields, West Deptford, 1:52. 160: Matt Cosgrove, Paulsboro, dec., Daniel Eckley, West Deptford, 10-2. 171: Josh Tunstall, Clayton/Glassboro pinned Bryan Murphy, Gloucester, 3:04. 189: Anthony Hughes, Clayton/Glassboro, pinned Aquan Brown, Gateway, 2:50. 215: William Cioffi, Pitman, dec. Christian Ruggeri, Gloucester Catholic, 7-1. Hwt.: Dan Garwood, Clearview, dec. Karon Gibson, Gateway, 4-2.

Rancocas Valley's Andrew McCoy was named the Outstanding Wrestler in winning the title at 140 pounds, but Robbinsville did its best to silence the home RV crowd by coming away with the team championship and having Rick Gildner named Coach of the Year.

Pemberton nipped Northern Burlington for second place, thanks in large part to victories by Joe Gonzalez (130) and Willie Wilson (215).

Team scoring: Robbinsville 188, Pemberton 122, Northern Burlington 118, Steinert, 98, New Egypt 96, Trenton Central 80, Rancocas Valley 76, Hamilton West 58, Highstown 57, Nottingham 51, Allentown 48.

Championship Finals

103: David Bossie, Robbinsville, dec. Jared Staub, Hamilton West, 4-0. 112: Brian O'Toole, Robbinsville, tech fall Jonathan Delgado, Nottingham, 20-5, 4:54. 119: Jared Icenhower, Robbinsville, pinned Miles Parker, Rancocas Valley, 1:55. 125: Anthony Pagan, Rancocas Valley, dec. Jeffrey Bruno, Robbinsville, 9-7. 130: Joe Gonzalez, Pemberton, dec. Mathew Joseph, Robbinsville, 10-5. 135: Wayne Stinson, Northern Burlington, dec. Jaso Herrera, Highstown, 15-4. 140: Andrew McCoy, Rancocas Valley, dec. Josh Jones, Northern Burlington, 6-5. 145: Ray Bethea, Trenton Central, dec. Harley Palyok, 3-1. 152: Jordan Hankins, Robbinsville, dec. Jonathan Sanchez, Nottingham, 3-0. 160: Ross Scheuerman, Allentown, dec. Rhyan Kinslow, Pemberton, 5-0. 171: Canaan Bethea, Trenton Central, tech fall Gregg Ratner, Hightstown, 22-6, 4:39. 189: Jason Miller, Steinert, pinned Stephon White, Pemberton, 3:45. 215: Willie Wilson, Pemberton, dec. CHristian Nemeth, Robbinsville, 12-6. Hwt.: Brandon DiDonato, Robbinsville, dec. Cody Melton, Northern Burlington, 5-2.

Consolations

103: Joe Michael, Steinert, dec. Matt Carr, New Egypt, 2-1. 112: Dylan Borsos, Steinert, pinned Jon Ferrell, Northern Burlington, 2:08. 119: Kit Creager, New Egypt, pinned Mike Staub, Hamilton West, 1:54. 125: Josh Medina, Hamilton West, dec. Lenny Gigantino, Allentown, 3-2. 130: Alex Hinger, New Egypt, pinned Kamaljit Singh, Northern Burlington, 1:57. 135: Tony Pacitti, Pemberton, pinned Cody Smith, Steinert, 3:53. 140: Andrew Hinger, New Egypt, dec. Samuel Shonk, Allentown, 10-5. 145: Andrew Reca, Robbinsville, pinned Brandon Bernstein, Steinert 3:11. 152: Tyler Miller, New Egypt, dec. Mike Owens, Northern Burlington, 6-3. 160: Nick Maciolek, Steinert, dec. John Rafferty, Northern Burlington, 10-2. 171: Steffon Sciscio, Pemberton, dec. Rigo Martin, New Egypt, 14-5. 189: Nick Puza, New Egypt, dec. Chad Bauman, Rancocas Valley, 5-2. 215: Conan Clark, Rancocas Valley, dec. Ricko Burton, Trenton Central, 2-1. Hwt.: Kenny Stansbury, Trenton Central, pinned Quincy Pickett-Stokes, Hamilton West, 2:38.

Camden Catholic had eight wrestlers reach the finals in cruising to the team title at Cherokee.

Bishop Eustace 140-pounder Tyler Orfe earned Outstanding Wrestler honors and Cherokee's Bill Roller came away with the coach of the year award.

Chad Walsh (103 pounds), Matt Sausman (119), T. J. Miller (125), Taylor Walsh (145), Wayne Young (215), and Mike Leonetti (heavyweight) were golden for the Irish.

Team scoring: Camden Catholic 236, Cherokee 142.5, Lenape 104, Cherry Hill East 99, Bishop Eustace 98.5, Seneca 87.5, Shawnee 78.5, Maple Shade 44.5, Cherry Hill West 31, Palmyra 6.

Championship Finals

103: Chad Walsh, Camden Catholic, dec. James Moody, Shawnee, 11-2. 112: Nick Nardelli, Lenape, pinned Mike Borelli, Camden Catholic, 3:26. 119: Matt Sausman, Camden Catholic, dec. Jason Gallagher, Bishop Eustace, 10-4. 125: T.J. Miller, Camden Catholic, pinned Austin Wetterau, Shawnee, :24. 130: Chuck Glatz, Shawnee, dec. Aaron Lambert, Camden Catholic, 1-0. 135: Evan Lipski, Cherokee, dec. Tyler Layton, Cherry Hill West, 5-2. 140: Tyler Orfe, Bishop Eustace, pinned Christian McGovern, Lenape, 1:38. 145: Taylor Walsh, Camden Catholic, pinned Justin Peoples, Seneca, 1:41. 152: Ben Fanjoy, Cherokee, dec. Declan Deveney, Seneca, 3-0. 160: Nick Palumbo, Seneca, dec. Conor Wasson, Lenape, 10-4. 171: T.J. Shea, Bishop Eustace, won by injury default. 189: Brian Lussier, Cherry Hill East, dec. Michael Zeuli, Cherokee, 4-2 (OT). 215: Wayne Young, Camden Catholic, dec. George Madosky, Cherry Hill East, 1-0. Hwt.: Mike Leonetti, Camden Catholic, dec. Nigel Gray, Seneca, 4-0 (OT).

Consolations

103: Joe Ansbro, Maple Shade, dec. Mathew Lenihan, Bishop Eustace, 12-8. 112: Justin Jericho, Maple Shade, dec. Dan Bendik, Cherry Hill East, 8-0. 119: Tommy Appleman, Cherry Hill East, dec. Danny Kennedy, 17-8. 125: Travis Boardman, Cherry Hill East, dec. Marco Rodis, Bishop Eustace, 8-2. 130: Kevin Swenson, Cherry Hill East, dec. Ian Moy, Bishop Eustace, 8-7. 135: John Chillem, Camden Catholic, dec. Jordan Peoples, Seneca, 9-3. 140: Kevin Walker, Camden Catholic, dec. Sam Savoia, Cherokee, 8-1. 145: Jake Borys, Cherokee, dec. Alex Bendik, Cherry Hill East, 9-3. 152: Joe Funari, Shawnee, pinned Matt Franz, Camden Catholic, 1:42. 160: Justin Danfield, Camden Catholic, pinned Brandon Capaldi, Cherokee, 1:27. 171: Mike Myers, Maple Shade, dec. Isiah Fine, Lenape, 9-3. 189: John DiBiase, Lenape, dec. Pedro Aldebol, Maple Shade, 8-4. 215: Jeremy Reese, Cherokee, pinned Brian Smolsky, Cherry Hill West, 5:41. Hwt.: Simon Chizkov, Cherokee, dec. Doug Gilbert, Lenape, 4-2.

Haddonfield scored 210.5 points to win its first district team championship since 1980 at Collingswood.

Team scoring: Haddonfield 210.5, Collingswood 178.5, Haddon Heights 124, Paul VI 97, Haddon Township 77.5, Audubon 69, Pennsauken 58, Sterling 41, Camden 28

Championship Finals

103: Tony Giancola, Collingswood, dec. Charles Livecchi, Audubon, 6-3. 112: Kyle Klaus, Haddonfield, pinned Matt O'Donnell, Paul VI, 3:15. 119: Kevin Gregorio, Haddonfield, dec. Brandon Murray, Haddon Heights, 8-3. 125: Jim Hatzell, Collingswood, dec. Ned Kerr, Paul VI, 6-4. 130: Ron Hoover, Haddon Township, pinned Nick Cozzolio, Collingswood, 2:51. 135: Eric Hamrick, Collingswood, pinned Whitten Oswald, 1:59. 140: Steve Nelson, Haddon Twp., dec. Robert Schlitt, 8-1. 145: Samuel Haley, Haddonfield, dec. Ryan Badey, Sterling, 4-3. 152: Brian Hairston, Collingswood, dec. Ray Schlitt, Haddonfield, 16-7. 160: Taylor Venanzi, Collingswood, dec. William Dengler, Haddonfield, 2-1. 171: Dylan Bushby, Haddon Heights, injury default over Carson Stack, Haddonfield. 189: Brian Flacco, Audubon, dec. Padric Lynch, Haddon Heights, 11-3. 215: Kris Rahn, Haddonfield, pinned Dan Boyle, Audubon, 2:49. Hwt.: Kevin King, Collingswood, dec. Gregg Webb, Paul VI, 7-1.

Consolations

103: Connor Powell, Haddon Heights, pinned Luis Harkins, Pennsauken, 1:24. 112: Jordin Sauer, Sterling, dec. C.J. Mascarenhas, Haddon Heights, 7-5. 119: Brian Nelson, Haddon Township, dec. Isiah DeGuzman, Pennsauken, 12-9. 125: Greg Palmer, Haddon Heights, pinned Anthony Soto-Vicente, Pennsauken, 3:29. 130: Chris Dengler, Haddonfield, dec. Rogelio Vazquez, Pennsauken, 18-9. 135: Jeff Fultano, Haddon Heights, dec. Max Falana, 5-4. 140: Jamie Calhoun, Paul VI, dec. Dan Pennisi, Collingswood, 11-4. 145: Gary Catoe, Camden, dec. Alex Irwin, Collingswood, 7-2. 152: Jeff Bekier, Haddon Heights, tech fall, Luke Minardi, Audubon, 22-4, 4:19. 160: Mike Rossati, Paul VI, pinned Matt Myers, Haddon Township, 2:27. 171: Byron Rozier, Pennsauken, pinned Jim Plianthos, Collingswood, 2:24. 189: Sean Morawski, Paul VI, dec. Damie Caputo, Haddon Township, 15-6. 215: Jose Purnell, Camden, won by forfeit. Hwt.: Nick Conquest, Haddonfield, dec. Gabe Santiago, 4-3.

Chalie Huff of Washington Township earned the Outstanding Wrestler award by defeating Timber Creek's Kevin Birmingham, 13-5, in the 130-pound final at Overbrook.

Timber Creek had reason to cheer as well, with the Chargers capturing the team title and Nick Cottone taking Coach of the Year honors.

Four top seeds from Timber Creek - Brandon Keller (112 pounds), Caleb Shockey (160), Kevin Trant (215), and Bill Bilo (heavyweight) - took home titles, along with Dom Ruggerio, the second seed at 119.

James Higgins, Huff's Washington Township teammate, prevailed at 135 pounds to become just the fourth Minuteman to collect four district titles.

Team scoring: Timber Creek 259, Washington Township 205.5, Williamstown 105.5, Lindenwold 93, Hammonton 87.5, St. Joseph 57, Highland 52, Triton 49, Winslow Township 43.5, Overbrook 18.

Championship Finals

103: Ricky Carter, Washinton Twp., pinned Nick Desabatino, Timber Creek, 1:54. 112: Brandon Keller, Timber Creek, dec. Matt Salera, Washington Twp., 5-0. 119: Dominic Ruggerio, Timber Creek, dec. Jacob Apostle, Williamstown, 8-4. 125: Christian Salera, Washington Twp., dec. C.J. Sawyer, Timber Creek, 8-3. 130: Charlie Huff, Washington Twp., dec. Kevin Birmingham, Timber Creek, 13-5. 135: James Higgins, Washington Twp., dec. Felton Goodwin, Williamstown, 9-1. 140: Mike Bakuckas, Hammonton, tech fall Bryce Shade, Timber Creek, 16-0, 2:21. 145: C.J. Cobb, Williamstown, pinned Josh Clark, Hammonton, 3:06. 152: Jake Siegfried, Highland, dec. Robert Shade, Timber Creek, 12-6. 160: Caleb Shockey, Timber Creek dec. Tommy Mitchell, Lindenwold, 8-6. 171: Daymien Scott, Washington Twp., dec. Chad King, Timber Creek, 7-6. 189: Colin Walsh, Washington Twp., dec. Bronson Keaveney, Lindenwold, 17-4. 215: Kevin Trant, Timber Creek, dec. Roy Lucas, St. Joseph's, 7-3. Hwt.: Bill Bilo, Timber Creek, dec. Karch Connors, Washington Twp., 6-2.

Consolations

103: James McPherson, Williamstown, tech fall Robbie McNeil, Winslow, 16-1. 112: Mike Graham, Williamstown, dec. Ed Ongoro, Lindenwold, 9-2. 119: Connor Lyons, Washington Twp., dec. Taylor Prevard, Winslow, 6-2. 125: Gale Cisneros, Lindenwold, dec. Justin Yackle, Triton, 5-3. 130: Alex Palmer, St. Joseph's dec. Shawn Walden, Lindenwold, 13-11. 135: Philip Bakuckas,Hammonton, pinned Aaron Lett, Overbrook, 3:58. 140: Mike Agbai, Lindenwold, pinned Christopher McKendry, Williamstown, :08. 145: Steve Swayze, Washington Twp., dec. Keith Bauberger, Timber Creek, 1-0. 152: Jack Donio, St. Joseph's dec. Jake Waldron, Triton, 2-1 (2OT). 160: David Williams, Hammonton, dec. Troy Warren, Highland, 8-7. 171: Tyler Anderson, Winslow, pinned Jamal Clark, Lindenwold, 1:44. 189: Bryheim Muse, Timber Creek, dec. Pat Campbell, St. Joseph's, 11-6. 215: Matt Williams, Triton, dec. Brian Beebe, Hammonton, 10-4. Hwt.: Deshawn Williams, Highland, dec. Leonard Norton, Triton, 3-2.

Pennsville's Zach Inman, a No. 2 seed who defeated two-time champion Kurtis Becker of Kingsway at 140 pounds, was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at Delsea.

The Eagles completed the sweep by taking the team crown and having Dan LaMont named Coach of the Year in the competition.

Inman's teammates, top seeds Grant Kircher (119 pounds) and Kenny Emmons (160), held form in claiming gold medals.

Runner-up Delsea also enjoyed a big day, getting wins from John Hennelly (103), Curt Delia (112), Rob Jillard (125), Matt Hennelly (130), and Eric Reger (152).

Team scoring: Pennsville 124.5, Delsea 90, Vineland 78.5, Kingsway 76, Woodstown 64, Penns Grove 47, Millville 39, Cumberland 28, Schalick 4.

Championship Finals

103: John Hennelly, Delsea, pinned Jor-el Cartegena, Vineland, :38. 112: Curt Delia, Delsea, pinned Ricky Sassi, Penns Grove, 2:34. 119: Grant Kircher, Pennsville, dec. Dylan Dobzanski, Delsea, 3-1. 125: Rob Jillard, Delsea, pinned Joseph Robinson, Penns Grove, :56. 130: Matt Hennelly, Delsea, dec. Rick Azeglio, Vineland, 5-2. 135: Garry Jackson, Penns Grove, dec. Michael Gleisberg, 8-6. 140: Zach Inman, Pennsville, dec. Kurtis Becker, Kingsway, 3-2. 145: Robert Elliot, Cumberland, dec. Colton Newsome, Pennsville, 11-3. 152: Eric Reger, Delsea, dec. Joe Renard, Kingsway, 2-1. 160: Kenny Emmons, Pennsville, dec. Jordan Davis, Woodstown, 3-2. 171: Jake Poppel, Woodstown, dec. Michael Contarino, Kingsway, 6-4 (OT). 189: Chris Lail, Kingsway, dec. Justin Adams, Woodstown, 5-4. 215: Mahalo Camba, Cumberland, dec. Kyle Lloyd, Kingsway, 4-3. Hwt.: Mark Dormann, Kingsway, dec. Trent Hampton, Pennsville, 3-1.

Consolations

103: Jacob Samuels, Pennsville, dec. Jake Martin, Millville, 7-0. 112: Connor Bestwick, WOodstown, dec. Tyler BUrdsall, Pennsville, 4-2 (2OT). 119: Christian Trainor, Vineland, dec. William Elliot, Cumberland, 8-7. 125: Jonathon Rodriguez, Vineland, dec. John Ecret, Pennsville, 11-1. 130: Richard Michalek, Pennsville, dec. Darren D'Ottavi, Woodstown, 4-2. 135: Monty Krough, Pennsville, dec. Derik DeWoody, Delsea, 11-2. 140: Devon Fennimore, Vineland, pinned Nick Quiles, Millville, 11-6. 145: Nick Elmer, Penns Grove, pinned Vance Johnson, Woodstown, 3:25. 152: Brandon Sulik, Woodstown, tech fall Nick Santiago, 16-0, 3:14. 160: Paul Pierson, Delsea, dec. Michael Macauley, Kingsway, 9-6. 171: Tyler Coleman, Pennsville, dec. Steffen Rodriguez, Vineland, 4-2. 189: Sean Redden, Delsea, won by forfeit. 215: Chris Johnson, Millville, won by forfeit. Hwt.: Steven Paul, Cumberland, dec. Dain Dixon, Millville, 7-3.

Four individual winners powered Absegami to the team championship on its home mats.

The Braves piled up 169.5 points, aided by gold-medal performances from Ebby Majd at 125 pounds, John Harvey at 135, Troy Willette at 140, and Shane Robinson at 145.

Lower Cape May was strong in the upper weights as Dylan Gannon (215 pounds) and Chaz Lear (285) won decisions to join teammate Josh Dickinson (112) as champions. Lear needed overtime to get past Buena's Dom Henrichsen, 3-2.

Egg Harbor Township's Zach Agostino went home with the Outstanding Wrestler award by scoring a third-period pin over Absegami's Ian Capella in the 170-pound final.

Absegami's Gene Barber was named district Coach of the Year.

Team scoring: Absegami 169.5, St. Augustine 125.5, Buena 98.5, Egg Harbor Township 88, Lower Cape May 86, Oakcrest 85, Mainland 67.5, Ocean City 57, Middle Township 48, Atlantic City 10, Holy Spirit 2.

Championship Finals

103: Billy Ward, Buena, dec. Sal Giocomo, Absegami, 11-0. 112: Josh Dickinson, Lower Cape May, dec. Mike Jiampetti, Absegami, 5-3 (OT). 119: Coley O'Brien, Ocean City, dec. Joe Esposito, St. Augustine, 8-4. 125: Ebby Majd, Absegami, dec. Zach Burgin, St. Augustine, 10-7. 130: Joe Devone, St. Augustine, dec. Pedro Benitez, Oakcrest, 3-1. 135: John Harvey, Absegami, dec. Mark Patterson, St. Augustine, 11-9. 140: Troy Willette, Absegami, dec. Brendan O'Hara, Mainland, 6-2. 145: Shane Robinson, Absegami, pinned Anthony DeSantis, Ocean City, 1:24. 152: Connor Donahue, St. Augustine, dec. Najee Cooper, Oakcrest, 7-1. 160: Jeff White, Middle Township, pinned Robert Jiacopello, Oakcrest, 5:19. 171: Zach Agostino, Egg Habor Township, pinned Ian Capella, Absegami, 5:46. 189: Clifford Farrell, Mainland, dec. Christian Santiago, Egg Harbor Township, 2-1 (OT). 215: Dylan Gannon, Lower Cape May, dec. Mark Capetola, Egg Harbor Township, 4-1. Hwt.: Chaz Lear, Lower Cape May, dec. Dom Henrichsen, Buena, 3-2 (OT).

Consolations

103: Tom Gattinella, St. Augustine, dec. Zack Valcarce, Lower Cape May, 3-2. 112: William Coleman, Egg Harbor Township, dec. Bill McMenamin, St. Augustine, 6-5. 119: Justin Pierotti, Buena, dec. Gabe Zamot, Egg Harbor Townhip, 12-3. 125: Steve Rossi, Lower Cape May, dec. Shakeem Gales, Mainland, 10-0. 130: Dillon Berghof, Buena, pinned Doug Ewing, Mainland, 3:39. 135: Antonio Mancella, Oakcrest, dec. Jarrett Kelly, Buena, 15-1. 140: Mark Mariano, Ocean City, pinned, Tyler DeShields, Lower Cape May, 4:33. 145: Mike Hutter, Oakcrest, dec. Kevin Wheaton, Middle Township, 1-0. 152: Quentrelle Merrill, Buena, dec. Rupert Mills, Absegami, 7-2. 160: Matthew Capetola, Egg Harbor Township, dec. Alex Gong, Abesgami, 1-0. 171: Nicholas Hanusewicz, Oakcrest, dec. Eman Ziyadeh, Buena, 11-1. 189: Kevin Stadtmueller, Absegami, pinned Eric Hensel, Buena, 5:10. 215: Mike Barber, Absegami, dec. Joseph Griner, Middle Township, 5-1. Hwt.: Antoine Lewis, Mainland, dec. Andrew Baumgardner, St. Augustine, 7-5 (OT).