Sunday NJSIAA Wrestling Championship Schedule with lineups for Group 5, 4, Non-Public B

SUNDAY GROUP CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

AT JERSEY MIKE'S ARENA, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

GROUP 2

Governor Livingston (17-3) vs. High Point (11-9, 11 a.m.

GROUP 3

Warren Hills( 18-3) vs. Delsea (25-1), 11 a.m.

GROUP 4

Jackson Memorial (16-6) vs. North Hunterdon (14-5), 11 a.m.

POSSIBLE LINEUPS From shoreconferencewrestling.com

106: Joseph Weikel (Jackson Memorial, 20-8) vs. Joseph Celentano (North Hunterdon, 22-9) or Logan Wadle (North Hunterdon, 23-2, State 3rd in 2022, State 2nd in 2021)

113: Jay Seda (Jackson Memorial, 22-5, State Wrestleback 2) vs. Wadle (North Hunterdon, 23-2, State 3rd in 2022, State 2nd in 2021 or Celentano (22-9).

120: Luis Espinoza (Jackson Memorial, 16-14, Region 2 v 3) vs. Grant Goldan (North Hunterdon, 5-11).

126: Jonathan Espinoza (Jackson Memorial, 18-11, State Wrestleback 1) vs. Shane Wysocki (North Hunterdon, 13-15).

132: Nikko Rucci (Jackson Memorial, 12-16) or Lucas Lipari (16-7, Region 6th) vs. Vincenzo Darrow (North Hunterdon, 6-10).

138: Lipari (Jackson Memorial, Region 6th) or Rucci (12-16) vs. Joshua Joubert (North Hunterdon, 13-15).

144: Ryan Wolf (Jackson Memorial, 11-13) vs. Evan Kinney (North Hunterdon, 12-15) or Dan DeLusant (North Hunterdon, 24-2, State Wrestleback 3)

150: Cael Huxford (Jackson Memorial, 9-1, State Wrestleback 1) vs. DeLusant (North Hunterdon, 24-2, State Wrestleback 3) or Kinney (North Hunterdon, 12-15)

157: John Calamia (Jackson Memorial, 17-5) vs. Brian Wilson (North Hunterdon, 17-10, Region 2 v 3).

165: Luke Hamann (Jackson Memorial, 30-2, Region 5th) vs. Aaron Yarnell (North Hunterdon, 8-16).

175: William Kovacs (Jackson Memorial, 10-14) vs. Thales Gondim (North Hunterdon, 6-19).

190: Paul Novello (Jackson Memorial, 7-5) vs. Alex Uryniak (North Hunterdon, 28-1, State Wrestleback 4 in 2022, State 7th at 182 in 2021).

215: Justin Krosnicki (Jackson Memorial, 5-6, Region Wrestleback 1) vs. Brendan Raley (North Hunterdon, 25-3, State 8th) or Louis White (North Hunterdon, 17-10.

HWT: Ryan Fischer (Jackson Memorial, 29-0, Region 6th) vs. White (North Hunterdon, 17-10) or Raley (25-3, State 8th).

NON-PUBLIC B

Camden Catholic (13-5) vs. St. John Vianney (12-2), 11 a.m.

POSSIBLE LINEUPS From shoreconferencewrestling.com.

106: Matt Gould (St. John Vianney, 18-5) vs. Lazarus Joyce (Camden Catholic, 8-4 or Dom Digiacomo (18-7, State Wrestleback 3).

113: Ryan Kearny (St. John Vianney, 4-11) vs. Digiacomo (Camden Catholic, 18-7, State Wrestleback 3 or Joyce (8-4).

120: Anthony Knox (St. John Vianney, 27-0, State 1st) vs. Sammy Spaulding (Camden Catholic, 24-2).

126: Jake Zaltsman (St. John Vianney, 24-7, State Wrestleback 2) vs. Jackson Young (Camden Catholic, 25-4, State 5th).

132: Patrick O'Keefe (St. John Vianney, 14-2, State 2nd at 106 in 2022) vs. Kage Jones (Camden Catholic, 21-2).

138: Anthony Paulino (St. John Vianney, 7-4, Region 2 v. 3)) vs. Wayne Rold (Camden Catholic, 25-5, State Wrestleback 2).

144: John Saraiva (St. John Vianney, 16-10) vs. Michael Kraft (Camden Catholic, 23-5).

150: Cole Stangle (St. John Vianney, 17-6, State Wrestleback 2) vs. Jack Baylouny (Camden Catholic, 14-8).

157: Kevin McBride (St. John Vianney, 19-11, State Wrestleback 1) vs. Austin Craft (Camden Catholic, 14-3 Region 5th).

165: Jasiah Queen (St. John Vianney, 29-3, State 5th) vs. Declan Rotter (Camden Catholic, 1-2).

175: Thomas Cleary (St. John Vianney, 19-11, Region Wrestleback 1) vs. Terry Terch (Camden Catholic, 12-9).

190: Luca Minardo (St. John Vianney, 5-8) vs. Sean O'Reilly (Camden Catholic, 4-10).

215: Michael Foley (St. John Vianney, 20-7, Region 5th) vs. Nicholas Dugan (Camden Catholic, 3-8).

HWT: Ryan Buchanan (St. John Vianney, 6-15) vs. Tyler Bird (Camden Catholic, 13-1).

GROUP 1

Paulsboro (17-3) vs. Delaware Valley (20-3), 1:30 p.m.

GROUP 5

Phillipsburg (15-2) vs. Southern (18-2), 1:30 p.m.

POSSIBLE LINEUPS From shoreconferencewrestling.com

106: Anthony Mason (Southern, 25-8) vs. Massimo Gonzalez (Phillipsburg, 16-15).

113: Attila Vigilante (Southern, 18-4) vs. Dawson McWilliams (Phillipsburg, 22-11, Region 2 v 3).

120: Scottie Sari (Southern, 23-7, Region 2 v 3) vs. Gavin Gelata (Phillipsburg, 11-13).

126: David Ferrante (Southern, 6-3) vs. Kyle Beenders (Phillipsburg 9-16).

132: Conor Collins (Southern, 25-4, State 2nd at 113 in 2021, State 3rd at 120 in 2022) vs. Gavin Hawk (Phillipsburg, State Wrestleback 4).

138: Wyatt Stout (Southern, 25-7, State Wrestleback 1) vs. Luke Gelata (Phillipsburg, 27-5, State Wrestleback 3).

NOTE: Collins and Stout have weighed in at 126 and 132 respectively recently).

144: Hayden Hochstrasser (Southern, 23-8, State Wrestleback 2) vs. Johnathon Roth (Phillipsburg, 14-11).

150: Matt Henrich (Southern, 28-3, State 7th) or Nick Bennet (22-3) vs. Patrick Day (Phillipsburg, 12-13).

157: Bennet (Southern, 22-3) or Henrich (28-3, State 7th) vs. Liam Packer (Phillipsburg, 22-8, Region 2 v 3).

165: Cole Velardi (Southern, 25-4, State 5th) or Mitch Bivona (18-7) vs. Hunter Cleaver (Phillipsburg, 15-7, State Wrestleback 1).

175: Bivona (Southern, 18-7) or Velardi (25-4, State 5th) vs. Connor Hille (Phillipsburg, 21-5, Region 5th).

190: Collin French (Southern, 22-6, Region Wrestleback 1) vs. Caleb Rivera (Phillipsburg, 24-8, Region 5th 182 in 2021).

215: Riley O'Boyle (Southern, 25-5, State Wrestleback 4) vs. Logan Kries (Phillipsburg, 15-3).

HWT: Anthony Evangelista (Southern, 20-7, State Wrestleback 3) vs. John Wargo (Phillipsburg, 27-2, State Wrestleback 1).

FROM JANUARY 19

SOUTHERN 42, PHILLIPSBURG 12

113: Attila Vigilante (S) d. Dawson McWilliams 8-2.

120: Scottie Sari (S) md. Gavin Geleta 14-1.

126: Kyle Beenders (P) d. David Ferrante 10-7.

132: Conor Collins (S) md. Gavin Hawk 14-4.

138: Wyatt Stout (S) d. Luke Geleta 5-4.

144: Hayden Hochstrasser (S) by forfeit.

150: Matt Henrich (S) tf. Patrick Day 5:23 (23-8).

157: Nick Bennet (S) d. Liam Packer 5-2.

165: Cole Velardi (S) md. Hunter Cleaver 9-1.

175: Connor Hille (P) d. Mitch Bivona 7-5.

190: Caleb Rivera (P) d. Collin French 4-2.

215: Riley O'Boyle (P) p. Logan Kries 3:12.

HWT: John Wargo (P) d. Anthony Evangelista 6-0.

106: Anthony Mason (S) md. Massimo Gonzalez 12-0.

NON-PUBLIC A

St. Joseph (Montvale) (16-3) vs. Delbarton (17-2), 1:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

NJSIAA PUBLIC SCHOOL GROUP SEMIFINALS

GROUP 5

Southern 61, Passaic Tech 16: The Rams (18-1) recorded nine pins and won 11 of the 14 bouts to defeat Bulldogs (17-7) and advance to the Group 5 championship match.

Southern will meet defending Group 5 champion Phillipsburg (15-2) Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Rutgers University's Jersey Mike's Arena in the Group 5 final. The Rams defeated Phillipsburg 42-12 on Jan. 19.

The Rams will be trying to win their fifth group championship and third in the last four state tournaments. It is their 13th appearance in a state final.

Anthony Mason (106), Sam Pari (113), two-time state top three finisher Conor Collins (126), returning state seventh-place finisher Matt Henrich (150), returning state fifth-place finisher Cole Velardi (165), Mitch Bivona (175), Collin French (190) and returning state qualifiers Riley O'Boyle (215) and Anthony Evangelista (heavyweight) pinned for Southern.

Phillipsburg 47, Howell 23:

GROUP 4

Jackson Memorial 42, Mount Olive 22

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GROUP 2

Governor Livingston 37, Raritan 30

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THURSDAY

NJSIAA NON-PUBLIC B SEMIFINAL

1. St. John Vianney 56, 4. Red Bank Catholic 21

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WEDNESDAY

NJSIAA TOURNAMENT

PUBLIC SCHOOL SECTIONAL FINALS

CENTRAL GROUP 5

3. Howell 34, 1. Hunterdon Central 33

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CENTRAL GROUP 4

2. Jackson Memorial 40, 1. Brick Memorial 19

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CENTRAL GROUP 2

1. Raritan 37, 2. Point Pleasant Boro 27: The defending Group 2 champion Rockets (22-5) won the first three bouts to jump out to a 12-0 lead and went on to defeat the Panthers (15-2) for their fifth sectional championship.

Raritan will host Governor Livingston (16-3), the North 2 Group 2 champion Friday night in a Group 2 semifinal.

The winner of that match will meet the winner of the High Point at Haddonfield semifinal Sunday at Rutgers University's Jersey Mike's Arena in the Group 2 championship match.

Kieran Falzon (190) began the match with a win by technical fall. Riyan Bhutto followed with a 3-2 win over Declan Pratt and heavyweight Tom Jeleniewski, who returned to the lineup Monday night after missing several matches with an injury won by major decision.

Point Boro then closed to 12-6 before Matt Erven (120) and returning state qualifiers Ryan Mansueto (126) and Zach Reilley (138) all pinned sandwiched around major decision by sophomore Alexander Delaurier (132) as Raritan built a 34-6 lead after nine bouts.

The Rockets led 37-9 before they forfeited the last three bouts.

CENTRAL GROUP 1

1. Delaware Valley 78, 3. Point Pleasant Beach 3

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SOUTH GROUP 5

1. Southern 48, 3. Kingsway 14: The Rams (17-1) won the first three bouts to build a 14-0 lead and went on to defeat the Dragons for their fifth consecutive sectional championship and 16th in program history.

Southern will host North 1 Group 5 champion Passaic Tech (17-6) Friday night in a Group 5 semifinal.

The winner of that match will meet the winner of the Howell at Phillipsburg semifinal Sunday at Rutgers University's Jersey Mike's Arena in the Group 5 championship match.

Freshman Anthony Mason (106) began the match with a pin. Attila Vigilante (113) followed with a technical fall and Scottie Sari (120) a decision.

Southern won seven straight bouts from 144-215 to make it 48-8. The Rams won 11 of the 14 bouts.

Two-time state top three finisher Conor Collins (132), returning state fifth-place finisher Cole Velardi (165) and returning state qualifier Riley O'Boyle (215) also pinned for Southern.

SOUTH GROUP 3

1. Delsea, 53, 3. Jackson Liberty 9

TUESDAY

NJSIAA TOURNAMENT

NON-PUBLIC

FIRST ROUND/QUARTERFINALS

NON-PUBLIC A

AT BERGEN CATHOLIC

6. Christian Brothers Academy 40, 11. Don Bosco Prep 23

3. Bergen Catholic 37, 6. Christian Brothers Academy 19: The Crusaders won five straight bouts from 150-190 to erase a 9-3 deficit and defeat the Colts (9-9) for the second time this season.

Christopher Bacchioni (150), the NJSIAA fifth-place finisher at 138 in 2021, began the winning run with a 3-1 over returning state 150-pound third-place finisher Tyler Barrett. It was Bacchioni's second win of the season over Barrett.

Aidan Wallace (157), the state seventh-place finisher at 126 last year, followed with 2-0 win in sudden victory over last year's NJSIAA 157-pound third-place finisher Zander Silva on a takedown in the final second of the sudden victory period. It was Wallace's second win of the season over Silva.

Two-time state qualifier Eric Broadie (165) then defeated returning state qualifier Anthony Lawrence 3-1 on a takedown eight seconds into the sudden victory period. It was Broadie's second win in sudden victory over Lawrence this season.

Two-time state medalist Justin O'Nello (175) defeated returning state qualifier Nick Stump 6-2 for his second win of the season over Stump.

Pantaleo Varga (190) concluded the run and made it 21-9 Bergen Catholic with a pin.

A.J. Falcone (126), Brendan Boyer (138), returning state runner-up Julian George (144) won by decision, returning region champion Robert Canterino (215) pinned and Shore Conference Tournament 113-pound champion Robert Duffy won by major decision for CBA.

NON-PUBLIC B

AT ST. JOHN VIANNEY

9. Donovan Catholic 55 Holy Spirit 24

1. St. John Vianney 52, 9. Donovan Catholic 22: Returning state champion Anthony Knox (120) won by major decision over returning state qualifier Dezmond Lenaghan and Jake Zaltsman (126) won by technical fall over Sawyer Ostroff in a matchup of returning state qualifiers as the Lancers (11-2) defeated the Griffins (7-15).

Michael Foley (215), Anthony Paulino (132), Kevin McBride (157), returning state fifth-place finisher Jasiah Queen (165) and Thomas Cleary (175) all pinned for St. John Vianney.

St. John Vianney will host No. 4 seed Red Bank Catholic Thursday night in group semifinal.

AT RED BANK CATHOLIC

4. Red Bank Catholic 60, 5. Holy Cross 18: Freshman Hayden Wooley (175), in his first varsity bout, began the match with a pin in 36 seconds and the Caseys went on to defeat the Lancers.

Michael Palmieri (190) and returning state heavyweight seventh-place finisher Lorenzo Portella (heavyweight) both pinned in 16 seconds. Noah Michaels (120) and Michael Milke (132) also pinned for Red Bank Catholic).

MONDAY

NJSIAA TEAM TOURNAMENT

PUBLIC SCHOOL SECTIONAL

QUARTERFINALS/SEMFINALS

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NORTH 2 GROUP 4

AT NORTH HUNTERDON

4. Middletown South 32, 5. Ridge 31

1. North Hunterdon 45, 4. Middletown South 24

AT WATCHUNG HILLS

2. Watchung Hills 35, 3. Middletown North 32

CENTRAL GROUP 5

AT HUNTERDON CENTRAL

1. Hunterdon Central 62, Freehold Township 18

AT HILLSBOROUGH

3. Howell 60, 6. Edison 18

3. Howell 37, 2. Hillsborough 26: A pin by returning state qualifier Xavier Ortega (120) began a six-bout, 28-point run that gave Howell (21-6) a 28-3 lead halfway through the match as it defeated the Raiders and advanced to the Central Group 5 championship match Wednesday night at Hunterdon Central.

Returning state qualifier Giovanni Scafidi (132) and Aidan Grant (144) pinned and two-time state qualifier and 2021 NJSIAA 113-pound fifth-place finisher Sebastian Ortega (126) recorded a major decision during the decisive run.

CENTRAL GROUP 4

AT BRICK MEMORIAL

1. Brick Memorial 71, Hamilton East 6

4. Long Branch 55, 5. Princeton 12

1. Brick Memorial 39, 4. Long Branch 30

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AT JACKSON MEMORIAL

3. Manalapan 45, 6. Colts Neck 24

2. Jackson Memorial 71, 7. Hightstown 6

2. Jackson Memorial 61, 3. Manalapan 7: Jonathan Espinoza (126), Cael Huxford (157) Lucas Lipari (138), Ryan Wolf (144) all pinned and the Jaguars (14-6) won 12 of the 14 bouts as they defeated Manalapan and advanced to a sectional final matchup at Brick Memorial Wednesday night.

Jackson Memorial will be trying to win its 11th sectional title and first since 2019.

Brick Memorial defeated Jackson Memorial 38-32 on Jan. 14, but both teams have different lineups now than they did then.

CENTRAL GROUP 3

AT HOPEWELL VALLEY

4. Ocean 52, 5. Allentown 27

1. Hopewell Valley 42, Ocean 33

CENTRAL GROUP 2

AT RARITAN

1. Raritan 78, Spotswood 6

4. Rumson-Fair Haven 45, 5. Delran 29

1. Raritan 45, 4. Rumson-Fair Haven 18: A 2-1 win by Aidan Davis in the ultimate tiebreaker over Eamon Fry at 113 pounds began, a 33-point run over the final six bouts as the defending Group 2 champion Rockets (21-5) defeated the Bulldogs (9-9).

Matt Erven (120) and returning state qualifiers Ryan Mansueto (126) and Braden Kmak (144) and sophomore Alex Delaurier (132) all pinned during the decisive run.

Raritan will try for its fifth sectional championship Wednesday night when it hosts Point Pleasant Boro.

AT POINT PLEASANT BORO

6. Wall 37, 3. Cinaminson 36

2. Point Pleasant Boro 54, 7. Holmdel 18

2. Point Pleasant Boro 47, 6. Wall 26: Nate Fletcher (138), Sam Scaturo (144) and returning state qualifier Jack Thompson (157) all pinned within the first four bouts as the Panthers (15-1) defeated the Crimson Knights.

Brett Leschinski (190), returning state qualifiers Joseph DeAngelo (106) and Frankie Burgio (120) and Brayden Clark also pinned for Point Boro.

Point Boro will trying to win its first sectional title since 2018 and third overall Wednesday night at Raritan.

CENTRAL GROUP 1

AT DELAWARE VALLEY

5. Manville 46, 4. Keansburg 25

AT SHORE REGIONAL

3. Point Pleasant Beach 37, 6. Metuchen 30

2. Shore 53, 7. New Providence 21

3. Point Pleasant Beach 34, 2. Shore 33: An 11-5 win by Luke DeBenedett at 126 pounds started a four-bout, 19-point run that gave the Garnet Gulls (14-9) an insurmountable 34-21 lead with two bouts left as they avenged a regular season defeat to the Blue Devils (12-9) and advanced to a sectional final matchup Wednesday night at defending Group 1 state champion Delaware Valley.

P.J. Niethe (132), Jude Bowers (138) and Joe Beley (144) followed DeBenedett's win with a pin, major decision and pin respectively.

Shore then pinned and won by forfeit in the final two bouts.

SOUTH GROUP 5

AT SOUTHERN

1.  Southern 63, 8. Egg Harbor Township 11

1. Southern 61, 4. Highland 6: The defending sectional champion Rams (16-1) won 12 of the 14 bouts as they rolled to the win over the Tartans and advanced to a sectional championship matchup with Kingsway.

Southern will host the sectional final Wednesday night. Southern defeated Kingsway in last year's sectional final. The Rams will be trying for their 16th sectional title.

Anthony Mason (106), Attila Vigilante (113), returning state seventh-place finisher Matt Henrich (150), Nick Bennet (157), returning state fifth-place finisher Cole Velardi (165), Mitch Bivona (175) and Colin French (190) all pinned.

Velardi picked up career win No. 100.

SOUTH GROUP 4

AT SHAWNEE

4. Toms River South 39, 5. Hammonton 30

1. Shawnee 49, 4. Toms River South 21

AT MOORESTOWN

2. Moorestown 35, 7. Toms River East 34

SOUTH GROUP 3

AT LACEY

2. Lacey 45, 7. Ocean City 30

3. Jackson Liberty 58, Pemberton 21

3. Jackson Liberty 40, 2. Lacey 28: Jake Klein (190) pinned Matt Coon in a matchup of returning region runner-ups as Jackson Liberty (11-5) defeated Lacey (23-3) and advanced to a sectional final for the first time.

The result also avenged a 41-29 defeat to Lacey on Jan. 23.

Jackson Liberty will wrestle at defending Group 3 state champion Delsea Wednesday night.

Tucker Pazinko (120), Jordan Ayyash (150) and Luis Valente (heavyweight) also pinned for Jackson Liberty.

SOUTH GROUP 2

AT WEST DEPTFORD

2. West Deptford 64, 7. Barnegat 12

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