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SJG4 STATE SECTIONALS
QF: #1 Central 38 - #8 Cherry Hill West 34 (BOX SCORE)
SF: #5 Northern Burlington 48 - #1 Central 29 (BOX SCORE)


2/13: NON-DIVISION
Central 80 - Lakewood 0 (BOX SCORE)
Central: 100th career coaching win for Owen Brennan


2/12: NON-CONFERENCE
Central 50 - Pemberton 21 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Ardiles (24-2); Dunne (25-7); Setaro (26-3); Stauffer (18-13)


2/9: NON-DIVISION
Central 57 - Monmouth 18 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Stierle, Jakalow, Ardiles, Dunne, Setaro, & Alexander pin
Monmouth: Meleleo pins; Fleury techs; Ocelotl majors


2/7: NON-DIVISION
#2 Southern 62 - Central 18 (BOX SCORE)
Southern: Lusker, Banos, Mason, Mesanko-Coleman, Ferg, Pari, & Foote win by pin
Central: Setaro, Alexander, & Medina pin for Central


2/6: NON-DIVISION
Holmdel 37 - Central 33 (BOX SCORE)
Holmdel: D Placca & C Reyes pin in final 2 bouts to complete Hornet comeback
Central: Dunne, Setaro, Condello, & Darling win by pin


2/3: E-DIVISION
Manasquan 40 - Central 31 (BOX SCORE)
Manasquan: Abnel Roman Del-Rio pin w/ 2 bouts left clinches Squan's first division title since 1980
Central: Ardiles (22-2); Setaro (22-3); Dunne (22-6); Condello (16-4); Medina (17-8)


1/31: OCEAN TOWNSHIP QUAD
#8 Middletown North 55 - Central 15 (BOX SCORE)
#9 Colts Neck 60 - Central 14 (BOX SCORE)
Ocean Twp 41 - Central 29 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Setaro goes 3-0 on the day


1/28: E-DIVISION
Central 49 - Brick Twp 20 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Ardiles (20-0); Setaro (18-3); Condello (13-3); Medina (14-7); Stauffer (14-9)
Brick Twp: Marzetti (17-7); Turbett (15-7); Cisneros (14-10)


1/24: SHORE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
Central - 29th Place


1/20: E-DIVISION
Central 54 - Manalapan 22 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Ardiles (19-0); Dunne (19-1); Setaro (17-3); Condello (11-2); Kiernan (14-5)
Manalapan: Farrell (14-1); Grant (15-2); Tibbitt (15-2); Zardavets (10-5)


1/17: SENECA TRI
Seneca 51 - Central 21 (BOX SCORE)
Central 54 - Cumberland 27 (BOX SCORE)


1/16: NON-DIVISION
Central 45 - TR South 32 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Hwt - Medina p. #6 Reed; Ardiles (16-0); Dunne (16-1); Setaro (16-1)
TRS: Beneciuk (14-1); Rankin (14-1); Pedalino (13-3); Ortiz (11-4)


1/14: E-DIVISION
Central 38 - Matawan 33 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Consecutive pins from Ardiles, Dunne, Setaro, & McLaughlin clinch it for Central
Matawan: Sierra (16-1); Targali (15-1); Liss (12-2); Cuiffo (12-5)


1/10: AUDOBON QUAD
Audobon 44 - Central 26 (BOX SCORE)
Central 58 - Mainland 21 (BOX SCORE)
Central 60 - Vineland 24 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Stauffer, Kiernan, Ardiles, Dunne, & Setaro go unbeaten on the day


1/8: NON-DIVISION
Central 49 - Freehold Boro 25 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Ardiles (12-0); Dunne (11-1); Setaro (11-1); Kiernan (8-3); Medina (7-2)
Free Boro: Nieto & Tlapa pin; Baez & Gomez tech


1/6 - NON-DIVISION
Central 59 - Marlboro 13 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Barrientos, Medina, Kiernan, & Dunne pin; Ardiles techs
Marlboro: Evans pins; Lirov majors


12/31: NON-CONFERENCE
Central 35 - Monroe 29 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Dunne & Medina win by fall; Ardiles techs; Condello majors


12/30: NON-DIVISION
Central 37 - #7 TR East 35 (BOX SCORE)​
Central: Mason Lugo with the walk-off pin; Ardiles, Dunne, Setaro, & Alexander also pin for the Golden Eagles
TRE: Lenaghan, Sickler, L Taylor, & Lynch pin for Raiders; Ho & C Taylor major


12/27: NON-DIVISION
Lacey 50 - Central 27 (BOX SCORE)
Lacey: Miller, Coluccio, Flynn, I Heilala, Davis, & Mott pin; Leonard & Hingston win by tech
Central: Medina pins; Kiernan, Ardiles, & Dunne tech


12/20: CENTRAL QUAD
Central 47 - Absegami 33 (BOX SCORE)
Highland 38 - Central 37 (BOX SCORE)
Central 44 - Cherokee 27 (BOX SCORE)


12/17: NON-DIVISION
Central 48 - Pinelands 23 (BOX SCORE)
Central: Darling pins; Kiernan techs; Dunne majors
Pinelands: Kirk wins by fall; Platti techs


12/13: CENTRAL REGIONAL GOLDEN EAGLE CLASSIC
Central - 2nd Place
1st: Luke Condello (120) / Christian Ardiles (157)
2nd: Ethan Kieman (150) / Joseph Dunne (165) / Mason Medina (Hwt)
3rd: Gaetano Stesner (144) / Alexander Setaro (175)

Central Regional High School Forest Hills Parkway Bayville, NJ 08721 732-269-1100 Program Established: 1964 / Mascot: Golden Eagles / Colors: Cardinal & Gold Head Coach: Owen Brennan (9th Season in 2026) Assistants: Mike Eddy / Tyler Pepe / Shawn Darling Section: SJG4 / Division: E / District: 26 / Region: 7

2026 Central Regional
Head Coach: Owen Brennan (9th Season in 2026)
Assistants: Mike Eddy / Tyler Pepe / Shawn Darling
Section: SJG4 / Division: E / District: 26 / Region: 7
 

Good things are happening in the Central Regional wrestling room. The Golden Eagles are coming off a positive 2024–2025 season and return a strong mix of experienced varsity wrestlers and motivated underclassmen. The coaching staff plans to continue building momentum by developing the program’s depth, welcoming back former middle school wrestlers who are re-committing to the sport, and pushing the team forward with a competitive, hard-nosed mindset. Central was also fortunate to bring in several talented freshmen at key weights, helping to round out the lineup while strengthening the program’s foundation for the future.

Central returns several wrestlers who made their mark in the postseason last year, led by senior Joseph Dunne, who captured a District Championship, placed fourth at Regions, and earned a berth in the NJSIAA State Tournament. Junior Christian Ardiles also had an outstanding postseason run, finishing second at Districts and recording a win at Regions, establishing himself as a consistent threat in the lineup.

Additional postseason experience returns in senior Mason Lugo and sophomore Luke Condello, both of whom placed third at Districts and qualified for Regions, gaining valuable high-pressure match experience. Their continued development adds depth and leadership across the lighter weights.

With proven postseason performers back in the room, a solid senior core, and an influx of hungry juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, Central Regional is positioned to take another step forward this season as the Golden Eagles look to turn experience into wins when it matters most.

Graduated in 2025

 

 

 

* Wins also earned at Prep School without match limit restrictions of NJSIAA.

** Includes wins earned at St John Vianney