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Paulsboro captures its 31st District 29 crown

Paulsboro's wrestling legacy remained intact, as the Red Raiders ended the meet at Gloucester County College on Saturday as District 29 champions for the 31st time over the last 33 seasons.

Paulsboro's wrestling legacy remained intact, as the Red Raiders ended the meet at Gloucester County College on Saturday as District 29 champions for the 31st time over the last 33 seasons.

John Gentile opened with a pin at 103, but things really started to go Paulsboro's way at 152, when Dymere Rappa began a string of four consecutive victories.

Heavyweight Anthony Curl capped the celebration with a 3-2 triple-overtime triumph over Clayton's Tom Rementer.

Championship Finals

Team scoring: Paulsboro 204, West Deptford 148, Clearview, 127, Pitman 77, Clayton 66, Deptford 65.5, Gateway 41, Gloucester 38, Gloucester Catholic 16.

103: John Gentile, Paulsboro, pinned Alex Eastlack, Gateway, 1:51. 112: Jon Vanbrill, Clearview, pinned Tyler Kaminsky, West Deptford, 2:12. 119: Evan Zuzulock, West Deptford, dec. Juan Rivera, Paulsboro, 3-2. 125: Donte Scott, Paulsboro, tech. Aaron Kalmetsk, Deptford, 17-2, 4:34. 130: Paul Bachman, Deptford, dec. Josh Gilliano, West Deptford, 14-2. 135: Dan Cornes, Clearview, pinned Paul Koehler, Gloucester Catholic, 4:50. 140: Drew Spector, West Deptford, tech Tylor McIlvaine, Pitman, 15-0, 5:49. 145: George Skibinski, Clearview, dec. Tyree Ellis, Paulsboro, 4-3. 152: Dymere Rappa, Paulsboro dec. James Shields, West Deptford, 16-6. 160: Anthony Sawson, Paulsboro, dec. Connor Donahue, Clearview, 3-2. 171: Matthew Cosgrove, Paulsboro, dec. Rory Bonner, West Deptford, 4-1. 189: Eric McMullen, Paulsboro, dec. William Cioffi, Pitman, 12-4. 215: Dan Garwood, Clearview, pinned Vurtis Nealer, Pitman, 3:24. Hwt.: Nicholas Curl, Paulsboro, dec. Tom Rementer, Clayton, 3-2 (3 OT).

Third-Place Consolations

103: Dustin Zuzulock, West Deptford, dec. Jason Skidmore, Clayton, 13-11 (OT). 112: Mike Zold, Paulsboro, dec. Jon Lado, Gloucester, 10-1. 119: Chris Norris, Gateway, dec. Ray Feigenbutz, Deptford, 5-2. 125: Robby Wittman, Clearview, dec. Devon Causey, Gloucester, 9-2. 130: Anthony Bennett, Paulsboro, dec. Padraic Kinnarney, Pitman, 4-2 (OT). 135: Nick Knauer, Paulsboro, pinned Kyle Fletcher, Clayton, 5:20. 140: Mike Silvestro, Paulsboro, pinned Nikko Tzitzifas, Gateway, 1:46. 145: Brett Carrero, Deptford, pined Daniel Eckley, West Deptford, 5:12. 152: Steminto Rowe-Atkins, Clayton, dec. Armond Viola, Pitman, 12-7. 160: Sean Bonner, West Deptford, pinned Mike McKenney, Gloucester, 1:01. 171: Andrew Hughes, Clearview, dec. Dan Nolan, Pitman, 14-4. 189: Michael Robinson, Clayton, dec. Corey Scott, Gloucester, 3-2 (OT). 215: Jordan Murray, Clayton, dec. Brian Snow, West Deptford, 4-2. Hwt.: Mike Hayes, Deptford, pinned Mike Emma, Clearview, 5:00.

District 25

Northern Burlington had seven wrestlers reach the finals, with decisions by defending champion Wayne Stinson (140) and Harley Palyok (152) along with a pin by Cody Melton (285) helping the Greyhounds capture the team title at Steinert.

Evan Million (125), Harbinder Singh (135), Chase Potocny (171) and Billy Stout (215) finished second in their respective weight groups.

Championship Finals

Team scoring: Northern Burlington 156, New Egypt 124.5, Trenton Central 115, Steinert 99.5, Allentown 97, Rancocas Valley 94, Hamilton West 91, Robbinsville 75, Hightstown 56, Nottingham 47, Pemberton 28.

103: Matt Carr, New Egypt, dec. James Mottram, Allentown, 6-0. 112: Joe Michael, Steinert, dec. Sean LeBlanc, Hightstown, 4-2. 119: Maaziah Bethea, Trenton Central, pinned Nick Cecala, Hamilton West, 1:04. 125: Josh Medina, Hamilton West, dec. Evan Million, Northern Burlington, 15-4. 130: David Bossie, Robbinsville, dec. Kit Creager, New Egypt, 5-3. 135: Anthony Pagan, Rancocas Valley, pinned Harbinder Singh, Northern Burlington, 4:38. 140: Wayne Stinson, Northern Burlington, dec. Samuel Shonk, Allentown, 10-3. 145: Ray Bethea, Trenton Catholic, pinned Anthony Kubish, Hamilton West, 0:43. 152: Harley Palyok, Northern Burlington, dec. Brad Schwarze, New Egypt, 7-2. 160: Tyler Miller, New Egypt, dec. River Ullrich, Steinert, 7-2. 171: Ross Scheuerman, Allentown, pinned Chase Potocny, Northern Burlington, 1:25. 189: Rick Undercuffler, Pemberton, pinned Rigo Morfin, New Egypt, 0:29. 215: Conan Clark, Rancocas Valley, dec. Billy Stout, Northern Burlington, 16-3. Hwt.: Cody Melton, Northern Burlington, pinned Richard Levy, Trenton Central, 2:28.

Third-Place Consolations

103: Christopher Tan, Robbinsville, dec. Matt Cole, Rancocas Valley, 9-2. 112: Jared Staub, Hamilton West, dec. Matthew Sinisgalli, Rancocas Valley, 14-2. 119: Miles Parker, Rancocas Valley, dec. Justin Dempsey, Nottingham, 15-11. 125: Sean Pryzbylkowski, New Egypt, dec. Lenny Gigantino, Allentown, 3-2. 130: Cody Smith, Steinert, pinned Joshua Medina, Trenton Central, 1:57. 135: Waleed Abouelela, Nottingham, Nottingham, pinned Kyle Hendrickson, New Egypt, 3:23. 140: Sean Evert, Nottingham, won by forfeit. 145: Josh Parkhurst, Hightstown, pinned Severo Cardenas, Northern Burlington, 3:42. 152: Andrew Reca, Robbinsville, dec. Marc Meloro, Allentown, 9-3. 160: Edward Svarchevsky, Robbinsville, def. Alec Rugo, Allentown, default. 171: Ian Clang, Rancocas Valley, dec. Joey DeCristofaro, Hightstown, 8-4. 189: Marcus Lawrence, Hightstown, pinned Mark McKenzie, Hamilton West, 2:35. 215: Daryl Cole, Trenton Catholic, pinned Michael Remboski, Steinert, 3:09. Hwt.: Andrew Donnell, Steinert, pinned Tyler Gildner, Robbinsville, 2:57.

District 26

Delran trailed Bordentown by a half point entering the finals, but the Bears had five individual winners and rallied for the team title at Holy Cross with 156 points.

Bordentown's Khalid Shakir (152) took Outstanding Wrestler honors after beating top-seeded Codie Spatz of Burlington Township in the final. The Scotties' Joe Sprague was the district's coach of the year.

Wins by Dan Pak (130), Travis McDowell (140), Patrick Lodge (160), Shaquille Lawrence (171) and Marquis Jackson (285) made Delran 5-for-7 in title bouts.

Championship Finals

Team scoring: Delran 156, Bordentown 140.5, Moorestown 120, Eastern 113.5, Burlington Township 84.5, Cinnaminson 79, Burlington City 68, Holy Cross 66, Willingboro 61, Riverside 25.5, Westampton Tech 12.

103: Robert DiPierro, Bordentown, dec. Jake Manelis, Eastern, 6-0. 112: Sebastian Arroyo, Burlington Twp, dec. Colin Mitchell, Eastern, 6-5. 119: Robert Deutsch, Eastern, dec. Kevin Devoy, Burlington Twp, 3-2. 125: Tyler Mullarkey, Holy Cross, pinned Jacob Backal, Eastern, 3:14. 130: Dan Pak, Delran, dec. Chris Nitschmann, Bordentown, 9-1. 135: Tyler Scotton, Willingboro, dec. Christian Stackhouse, Riverside, 5-3. 140: Travis McDowell, Delran, dec. Shawn Gavin, Bordentown, 10-0. 145: James Green, Willingboro, dec. Mark Denny, Delran, 19-6. 152: Khalid Shakir, Bordentown, dec. Codie Spatz, Burlington Twp, 5-1. 160: Patrick Lodge, Delran, dec. Josh Kaighn, Cinnaminson, 3-2. 171: Shaquille Lawrence, Delran, pinned Joe Henderson, Cinnaminson, 3:59. 189: Thomas Forline, Moorestown, pinned Rich Rodovalho, Delran, 5:03. 215: Mauro Correnti, Holy Cross, dec. Matt Bauer, Bordentown, 5-2. Hwt.: Marquis Jackson, Delran, dec. Davonte Jones, Burlington City, 5-3.

Third-Place Consolations

103: Conor Callahan, Moorestown, pinned Matt Lynch, Burlington City, 2:35. 112: Joe Baer, Burlington City, pinned Jason Bowen, Cinnaminson, 3:15. 119: Justin McTamney, Bordentown, pinned John Inglis, Moorestown, 3:43. 125: Samir Ahmad, Moorestown, dec. Brandon Mazur, Bordentown, 9-5. 130: Walter Fox, Moorestown, pinned Kyle O'Kane, Holy Cross, 4:36. 135: Kristopher Castagnola, Eastern, pinned Scott Monroe, Burlington City, 3:46. 140: Ajala Modraza, Burlington City, dec. Eric Nevadunsky, Riverside, 11-10. 145: Thomas Dalton, Burlington Twp, dec. Nick Dell-Priscoll, Cinnaminson, 2-0. 152: Tory Irvin, Eastern, dec. Billy Stokes, Delran, 9-5. 160: Alex Possenriede, Moorestown, dec. Tyler Brown, Westampton Tech, 6-5. 171: Carlton Blake, Burlington City, pinned, Jacob Nice, Moorestown, 6:39. 189: Grant Corretjer, Bordentown, dec. Michael Shay, Cinnaminson, 2-0. 215: Brandon Bennett, Willingboro, pinned Ernesto Padilla, Moorestown, 3:28. Hwt.: Sam Ekwonike, Cinnaminson, pinned James Dever, Moorestown, 3:30.

District 27

Camden Catholic won four straight finals with Chad Walsh (119), Matt Sausman (125), Aaron Lambert (130) and T. J. Miller (135) en route to the team title at Cherokee.

The Irish piled up 190 points with Cherokee second at 160.5 among 10 teams.

In other highlights, Shawnee's unbeaten Connor Muli (30-0) edged top-seeded Joe Ansbro (28-1) of Maple Shade, 2-1, at 103 pounds, and fourth-seeded Brandon Bush (24-6)of Seneca prevailed at 145 with a 3-12 thriller over Cherry Hill West's Tyler Layton.

Championship Finals

Team scoring: Camden Catholic 190, Cherokee 160.5, Seneca 152, Cherry Hill West 94, Lenape 84, Shawnee 75, Cherry Hill East 55, Bishop Eustace 49, Maple Shade 20, Palmyra 19.

103: Connor Muli, Shawnee, dec. Joe Ansbro, MS, 2-1. 112: James Moody, Shawnee, dec. Austin Weright, Lenape, 7-2. 119: Chad Walsh, CC, dec. D.J. Mele, Cherokee, 5-0. 125: Matt Sausman, CC, pinned Jason Gallagher, BE, 4-3. 130: Aaron Lambert, CC, pinned Kyle O'Neill, Seneca, 1:50. 135: T.J. Miller, CC, pinned Jordan Peoples, Seneca, 3:05. 140: Austin Wetterau, Shawnee, dec. Frank Varallo, CC, 4-3. 145: Brandon Bush, Seneca, dec. Tyler Layton, CHW, 3-2. 152: Tyler Orfe, BE, dec. Connor Schuck, CHW, 11-2. 160: Ben Fanjoy, Cherokee, tech. Nick Mooer, Seneca, 5:38. 171: Conor Wasson, Lenape, dec. Declan Deveney, Seneca, 5-2. 189: Brian Lussier, CHE, dec. John DiBiase, Lenape, 20-8. 215: Michael Zeuli, Cherokee, pinned Evan Wayns, CHW, 4:28. Hwt.: Timothy Swanson, Cherokee, dec. Brian Smolsky, CHW, 8-4.

Third-Place Consolations

103: John Amato, CC, pinned Jeremy Calp, Seneca, 4:27. 112: Tyler Brake, CHW, dec. Alex Smyth, CC, 11-7. 119: Mark Papaneri, CHW, dec. Danny Kennedy, Lenape, 11-7. 125: Travis Boardman, CHE, pinned Robert Bush, Seneca, 3:50. 130: Tommy Appleman, CHE, dec. Nick Nastasi, Cherokeee, 9-3. 135: Burak Ekiz, Palmyra, def. Joseph Lemerise, Cherokee, default. 140: Dan Bailey, Seneca, dec. Steve Nastasi, Cherokee, 5-4. 145: Sam Savola, Cherokee, pinned Matt McBride, CC, 0:47. 152: Michael Cascio, Cherokee, dec. Collin Pieriott, CC, 7-6. 160: Matt Jolly, Lemape, pinned Erdong Chen, CHE, 3:46. 171: Paul Sims, Cherokee, pinned Carmen Iossa, CC, 1:16. 189: Jeremy Reese, Cherokee, dec. Oliver Palumbo, Seneca, 8-2. 215: Jeff Miller, CC, dec. Hunter Pepper, Seneca, 9-5. Hwt.: Doug Gilbert, Lenape, pinned Marcus Coleman, CC, 0:19.

District 28

Collingswood's Jim Hatzell, a defending champ and seeded third at 135 pounds, knocked off top-seeded Brian Nelson of Haddon Township, 10-0, to win the weight class in the finals at Collingswood.

Haddonfield took the team trophy with five individual winners, including Asher Weinstein, a No. 2 seed who beat top-seeded Vasilios Kappatos of Audubon, 12-4, at 119 pounds.

Three Collingswood wrestlers - Hatzell, Tony Giancola (103) and Eric Hamrick (140) - grabbed titles.

Championship Finals

Team scoring: Haddonfield 235.5, Collingswood 177.5, Audubon 110.5, Haddon Township 97, Haddon Heights 94, Sterling 65, Pennsauken 60, Paul VI 55.5, Camden 25.

103: Tony Giancola, Collingswood, dec. Conner Powell, Haddon Heights, 11-0. 112: Kyle Klaus, Haddonfield, dec. Griffin Donnelly, Sterling, 16-2. 119: Asher Weinstein, Haddonfield, dec. Vasilios Kappatos, Audubon, 12-4. 125: Kevin Gregorio, Haddonfield, pinned Isiah Guzman, Pennsauken, 5:18. 130: Ron Hoover, Haddon Township, pinned Tim Anstotz, Audubon, 2:48. 135: Jim Hatzell, Collingswood, dec. Brian Nelson, Haddon Township, 10-0. 140: Eric Hamrick, Collingswood, pinned Whitten Oswald, Haddonfield, 2:37. 145: William Dengler, Haddonfield, dec. Jamie Calhoun, Paul VI, 3-1. 152: Ryan Badey, Sterling, pinned Logan Vielehr, Haddonfield, 0:36. 160: Steve Nelson, Haddon Township, dec. Robert Schlitt, Haddonfield, 16-4. 171: Byron Rozier, Pennsauken, dec. Taylor Venanzi, Collingswood, 6-4. 189: Brian Flacco, Audubon, dec. Carson Stack, Haddonfield, 5-2. 215: Kristopher Rahn, Haddonfield, pinned Dustin Smith, Haddon Township, 1:03. Hwt.: Greg Webb, Paul VI, pinned Tyler Strickland, Collingswood, 1:31.

Third-Place Consolations

103: Louis Arensberg, Audubon, tech. John Henderson, Pennsauken, 16-1, 5:27. 112: Charles Livecchi, Audubon, dec. Brandon McGuire, Collingswood, 6-2. 119: Griffin DeMenna, Haddon Heights, dec. Nicholas Weiss, Haddon Township, 8-7. 125: Miguel Delgado, Camden, dec. Josh Free, Sterling, 10-8 (OT). 130: Daniel Pennisi, Collingswood, dec. Nathaniel Thompson, Haddonfield, 7-2. 135: Markos Georges, Audubon, dec. Christopher Dengler, Haddonfield, 4-0. 140: Bob Tegan, Audubon, pinned Ralph Venuto, Paul VI, 1:57. 145: Alex Irwin, Collingswood, dec. Phillip Azzari, Haddon Heights, 6-4 (OT). 152: Mike Campbell, Collingswood, dec. Peter Hoang, Pennsauken, 8-7. 160: Jim Plianthos, Collingswood, dec. Trevor Roberts, Haddon Heights, 8-3. 171: Samuel Haley, Haddonfield, dec. Ted Hagenbucher, Haddon Heights, 8-5. 189: Padric Lynch, Haddon Heights, pinned Ben Swan, Collingswood, 5:15. 215: Alex Thompson, Haddon Heights, dec. David Jones, Sterling, 14-12 (OT). Hwt.: Ryan Thompson, Haddon Heights, dec. Andrew Stevens, Camden, 3-2.

District 30

Decisions by Alan Nguyen (103) and Ricky Carter (112) put Timber Creek in control early, and the Chargers went on to take the team title with a dominant performance that featured seven victories.

Brandon Keller (125), Kevin Birmingham (135), Bryce Shade (140), Robert Shade (152) and Salvatore DeSilvio (285) also prevailed for Timber Creek, which had three wrestlers finish second.

C.J. Cobb of Williamstown won at 145 and was named the district's Outstanding Wrestler, while Hammonton's David Mauriello took Coach of the Year honors.

Championship Finals

Team scoring: Timber Creek 243, Hammonton 159.5, Washington Township 125, Williamstown 114.5, Lindenwold 88, St. Joseph 62, Highland 57, Winslow 38, Triton 36.

103: Alan Nguyen, Timber Creek, dec. Thomas Moss, Williamstown, 10-7. 112: Ricky Carter, Timber Creek, dec. Steven Passarella, Washington Township, 13-8. 119: Dennis Conway, Hammonton, dec. Matt Salera, Washington Township, 15-14. 125: Brandon Keller, Timber Creek, dec. Mike Graham, Williamstown, 9-4. 130: Charlie Huff, Washington Township, dec. Dom Ruggierrio, Timber Creek, 11-4. 135: Kevin Birmingham, Timber Creek, dec. Christian Matthew Salera, Washington Township, 9-5. 140: Bryce Shade, Timber Creek, tech. Anthony Whittick, Highland, 20-4, 5:20. 145: C.J. Cobb, Williamstown, pinned Steve Struble, Hammonton, 1:19. 152: Robert Shade, Timber Creek, dec. Phil Bakuckas, Hammonton, 1-1 (rideout). 160: Tommy Mitchell, Lindenwold, dec. Caleb Shockley, Timber Creek, 7-3. 171: Steve Swayze, Washington Township, dec. Sean Oliva, Hammonton, 3-0. 189: David Williams, Hammonton, dec. Bryheim Muse, Timber Creek, 4-3. 215: Roy Lucas, St. Joseph dec. Brian Beebe, Hammonton, 7-2. Hwt.: Salvatore DeSilvio, Timber Creek, dec. Carmen Rocco, Williamstown, 14-1.

Third-Place Consolations

103: Bill Henry, Highland, dec. Chris Bucceroni, Triton, 4-3. 112: Justin Fucetola, Hammonton, pinned Joe Rizzi, Williamstown, 3:39. 119: Robert McNeil, Winslow, dec. Edmond Ongoro, Lindenwold, 4-1. 125: Gabriel Cisneros, Lindenwold, dec. Brennan Humphrey, St. Joseph, 9-2. 130: Ryan Wade, Highland, pinned Kenneth Brewer, Hammonton, 3:56. 135: Kellen Whitney, Hammonton, pinned Vance Morine, Lindenwold, 1:22. 140: Christian Michael Salera, Washington Township, dec. Taylor Prevard, Winslow, 8-2. 145: Keith Bauberger, Timber Creek, dec. Dough Pickard, Highland, 11-5. 152: Ed Spaventa, Triton, pinned Eric Marshall, Winslow, 4:26. 160: Jack Donio, St. Joseph, dec. Torance LaCour, Williamstown, 7-4. 171: Trevant McCloud, Lindenwold, dec. Tyler Anderson, Winslow, 13-10. 189: Pat Campbell, St. Joseph, pinned Jamal Clark, Lindenwold, 2:22. 215: A.J. Lear, Timber Creek, dec. Dominick Stellacio, Williamstown, 11-1. Hwt.: Darrius Garey, Triton, dec. Martel Harrisson, Highland, 5-4.

District 31

Anthony DeVito outlasted Nick Elmer, 2-1 in triple overtime at 171 pounds, earning Outstanding Wrestler honors and helping Pennsville defend its team title.

Grant Kircher (119), Monty Krough (145), Kenny Emmons (152) and Trent Hampton (285) had the Eagles' other wins.

Greg Sawyer of host Delsea was chosed the district's Coach of the Year.

Championship Finals

Team scoring: Pennsville 218.5, Delsea 181, Cumberland 110, Vineland 83, Millville 78, Woodstown 74, Kingsway 68.5, Penns Grove 65, Schalick 45.

103: Jesse Swope, Delsea, dec. Jake Martin, Millville, 9-6. 112: John Hennelly, Delsea, dec. Ricky Sassi, Penns Grove, 8-1. 119: Grant Kircher, Pennsville, dec. Connor Bestwick, Woodstown, 10-1. 125: William Elliott, Cumberland, pinned Ryan Harbeson, Kingsway, 1:06. 130: Matt Hennelly, Delsea, dec. John Ecret, Pennsville, 4-1. 135: Curt Delia, Delsea, pinned Jonathon Rodriquez, Vineland, 0:55. 140: Rick Azeglio, Delsea, dec. Colton Newsome, Pennsville, 5-1. 145: Monty Krough, Pennsville, pinned Devon Fennimore, Vineland, 2:59. 152: Kenny Emmons, Pennsville, tech Billy Leone, Kingsway, 19-3, 4:47. 160: Robert Elliot, Cumberland, dec. Brandon Sulik, Woodstown, 9-7. 171: Anthony DeVito, Pennsville, dec. Nick Elmer, Penns Grove, 2-1 (3 OT). 189: Bryan Dobzanski, Delsea, dec. Tyler Coleman, Pennsville, 7-0. 215: Nick Pustizzi, Schalick, dec. Anthony Jagielski, Pennsville, 3-2. Hwt.: Trent Hampton, Pennsville, dec. Steven Paul, Cumberland, 3-1.

Third-Place Consolations

103: Tom Donnelly, Pennsville, pinned Andrew Bergamo, Vineland, 5:37. 112: Jacob Samuels, Pennsville, dec. Jor-el Cartegena, Vineland, 4-2 (OT). 119: Stewart Richardson, Schalick, dec. Daniel DeTetta, Vineland, 7-2. 125: Tyler Green, Woodstown, pinned Jackson Baker, Penns Grove, 5:48. 130: Rian Lamanteer, Cumberland, pinned Daireck Hatton, Millville, 3:49. 135: Nick Quiles, Millville, pinned Cruz Flores, Cumberland, 3:46. 140: Richard Morris, Cumberland, pinned Joseph Robinson, Penns Grove, 0:14. 145: Dylan Dobzanski, Delsea, dec. Archie Peterson, Kingsway, 3-0. 152: Ed Shockley, Millville, dec. Zachary Rahl, Schalick, 5-1. 160: Robert Keener, Delsea, dec. Isaiah Coppage, Penns Grove, 8-0. 171: Chris Lail, Kingsway, tech. Dustin Baionno, Woodstown, 16-0, 1:44. 189: Stefen Rodriguez, Vineland, dec. Patrick Wexler, Kingsway, 17-9. 215: William Porch, Delsea, dec. Chris Johnson, Millville, 6-1. Hwt.: Josh Hitchner, Woodstown, pinned Jeremy Wilson, Millville, 4:48.

District 32

Host Absegami successfully defended its team title, getting wins from Nathaniel Ross (140), Chris Hahn (152), Alex Gong (171) and Kevin Stadtmueller (215).

Absegami's Shawn Scannell also shared Coach of the Year honors with Doug Castellari of Buena.

Outstanding Wrestler Coley O'Brien of Ocean City, the defending champ at 125 pounds, scratched out a 3-1 overtime win over St. Augustine's Joseph Esposito.

Championship Finals

Team scoring: Absegami 186, St. Augustine 159, Buena 156.5.

103: Tom Gattinella, St. Augustine, dec. Zach Valcarce, Lower Cape May, 8-3. 112: Josh Dickinson, Lower Cape May, dec. William Coleman, Egg Harbor Township, 4-0. 119: Billy Ward, Buena, dec. Mike Jiampetti, Absegami, 4-0. 125: Coley O'Brien, Ocean City, dec. Joseph Esposito, St. Augustine, 3-1 (OT). 130: Julio Matos-Nunez, Atlantic City, dec. Steve Rossi, Lower Cape May, 3-2. 135: Dillan Berghof, Buena, pinned Nate Enders, Middle Township, 3:35. 140: Nathaniel Ross, Absegami, dec. Antonio Mancella, Oakcrest, 9-8. 145: Daniel Pettit, Ocean City, dec. Justin Pierotti, Buena, 4-3. 152: Chris Hahn, Absegami, dec. Cleveland White, Atlantic City, 9-4. 160: Adam Schroeder, St. Augustine, dec. Anthony DeSantis, Ocean City, 5-4. 171: Alex Gong, Absegami, pinned Frank Zeigler, Lower Cape May, 1:29. 189: Eric Hensel, Buena, dec. Cory Damiana, Lower Cape May, 9-4. 215: Kevin Stadtmueller, Absegami, dec. Lucas Pearson, Ocean City, 10-2. Hwt.: Andrew Baumgardner, St. Augustine dec. Steve Schwartz, Absegami, 6-4.

Third-Place Consolations

103: Joseph Rocks, Egg Harbor Township dec. David Waugh, Holy Spirit, 3-2 (OT). 112: Ronray Harris, Middle Township, dec. Brandon Goldberg, Absegami, 3-2. 119: Jovanni Arroyo, Oakcrest, dec. Gabe Zamot, Egg Harbor Township, 4-2. 125: Eric Hanusewicz, Cedar Creek, dec. Sergio Arroyo, Oakcrest, 1-0 (OT). 130: Jason Cohen, Egg Harbor Township, dec. John Willette, Absegami, 6-2. 135: Eric Lands, Mainland, pinned Ed Sooy, Holy Spirit, 0:46. 140: Joseph Devone, St. Augustine, Jarrett Kelly, Buena, 9-5. 145: Tyler Sentman, St. Augustine, pinned John Fitzpatrick, 1:16. 152: James Bennett, St. Augustine, dec. Cooper Gallagher, Ocean City, 11-8. 160: DeShawn Washington, Oakcrest, dec. Quentrelle Merrill, Buena, 13-6. 171: Jake Terry, Ocean City, pinned John Benard, Oakcrest, 1:15. 189: Brandon Belger, Middle Township, won by forfeit. 215: Noah Repko, Buena, pinned Michael Anderson, Mainland, 5:17. Hwt.: Emad Ziyadeh, Buena, dec. Josh Johnson, Ocean City, 6-2.