STATE SECTIONAL PAIRINGS

 

Here are the State Sectional Pairings for Sections involving Shore Conference teams.

Public Sectional Schedule
Sectional Quarters & Semis at #1 and #2  -  Monday, 2/6
Sectional Finals at Highest remaining seed - Wednesday, 2/8
State Semifinals at Highest remaining seed - Friday, 2/10
State Finals at Rutgers University - Sunday, 2/12
 

NOTE: Records are from results entered through 2/4/23

 

North Jersey 2 Group 4

Sectional Titles
North Hunterdon (16) / Watchung Hills (3) / Sayreville (1) / Middletown North (1) / Ridge (1)

NJ2G4 at North Hunterdon
#1 North Hunterdon (10-5)  vs. #8 Colonia (10-5)
#4 Middletown South (8-5) vs.  #5 Ridge (14-8)

Wrestlers To Watch
North Hunterdon: 113: (Sr) Logan Wadle (NJ-2nd in 2021 / NJ-3rd in 2022 / 20-2) / 144/150: (Sr) Daniel DeLusant (NJ-WB3 / 20-2) / 190: (Sr) Alex Uryniak (NJ-7th in 2021 / 24-1) / 215: (Sr) Brendan Raley (NJ-8th / 21-3)
Colonia: 120: (Fr) Josh Parks (20-8) / 126: (Jr) Noah Bone (D-4th / 19-10) / 175: (Jr) Michael Feliciano (24-4)
Middletown South: 126: (Sr) Jack Zaleski (3x NJ Medalist / 27-3) / 144: (Jr) Alec Holland (R-PQ / 18-9) / 157: (Sr) David Hussey (3x NJ Qualifier / 23-6) / Hwt: (Sr) Thomas Whyte (20-8)
Ridge: 132: (So) Gavin Duran (R-PQ / 23-5) / 138: (Sr) Tim Kolshorn (NJ-WB2 / 23-4) / 190: (Sr) Ryan Turner (R-6th / 19-8)

NJ2G4 at Watchung Hills
#2 Watchung Hills (13-6)  vs.  #7 Sayreville (14-9)
#3 Middletown North (15-4)  vs.  #6 JFK-Iselin (16-0)

Wrestlers To Watch
Watchung Hills: 106: (Fr) Anthony DiAndrea (28-1) / 126: (Jr) Jordan Bash (R-6th / 21-6) / 150: (Sr) Christian Calvo (NJ-WB1 / 23-1) / 157: (Sr) Harry Liu (NJ-WB1 / 24-5) /  Hwt: (Sr) Hunter Seubert (NJ-WB1 in 2021 / 17-3)
Sayreville: 113: (Jr) CJ McRae (R-5th / 20-3) / Hwt: (Jr) Connor Walsh (R-6th / 15-2)
Middletown North: 106: (Jr) Brady Klinsky (NJ-WB3 / 26-1) / 132: (So) Justin Fearon (NJ-WB1 / 21-4) / 138 (Sr) Colin Oden (R-5th / 24-6) / 215: (Sr) Lucas Ainbinder (24-5)
JFK-Iselin: 113: (So) Aidan Roche (14-4) / 126: (Sr) Derek Cistrelli (19-6) / 132: (Sr) Giovanni Maglione (NJ-WB1 / 25-2) / 138: (Sr) Mark Roche (D-4th / 20-4)

Outlook: North Hunterdon has won the last two NJ2G4 Sectional Titles. They have some big time talent spread throughout the lineup, and while they may be a little vulnerable in some spots, they're battle-tested this season, and have the winning pedigree that makes them the favorite here.

Watchung Hills & Middletown North are expected to get past their opening round opponents. Yes, North faces an undefeated JFK-Iselin in the opener, but Iselin has not wrestled a very tough schedule compared to the other qualifiers. The strength of Iselin's lineup matches right with North's, so that could be interesting to watch. Hills & North have a common Shore Conference opponent in Howell. The Rebels defeated the Warriors by 11, and the Lions by 1, a week apart. If we do get the Watchung Hills / Middletown North matchup, it sets up a potential meeting between two of the top 106-pounders in the state in the Warriors' talented freshman Anthony DiAndrea, and the Lions' Brady Klinsky.

 

Central Jersey Group 5

Sectional Titles: Hunterdon Central (22) / Howell (5) / Old Bridge (2) / East Brunswick (1)

CJG5 at Hunterdon Central
#1 Hunterdon Central (14-3)  vs.  #8 Freehold Twp  (8-9)
#4 Old Bridge (15-4)  vs.  #5 Monroe (14-11)

Wrestlers To Watch
Hunterdon Central: 106: (Sr) Peter Plesh (NJ-WB2 / 17-8) / 113: (Jr) Anthony Rossi (NJ-WB4 / 26-2) / 132: (Jr) Evan Thompson (R-5th / 12-4) / 138: (Jr) William Cella (R-WB1 / 17-3) / 144: (Fr) Rhett Washlewski (21-3) / 150: (Sr) Henry Wilkinson (R-PQ / 14-2) / 175: (Jr) Thomas Brunetti (NJ-WB2 / 21-4)
Freehold Twp: 126: (Jr) Alexander Grant (R-5th / 20-5) / 144: (Sr) Liam Flanigan (R-PQ / 20-6) / 190: (Sr) Aidan Harrington (R-WB1 / 19-8) / 215: (Sr) Nicholas Benjamino (R-PQ / 23-6)
Old Bridge: 113: (Jr) Logan Roman (NJ-WB4 / 29-1) / 126: (Sr) Jesse Koczon (R-PQ / 26-4) / 157: (Sr) Tyler Sagi (NJ-WB3 / 27-1) / 165: (Sr) Daniel Hennessey (R-6th / 24-2) / 175: (Sr) Avery Mack (D-4th / 22-4) / 215: (Sr) Robert Orzol (R-WB1 / 22-6)
Monroe: 120: (So) Joshua Shumsky (19-8) / 138: (Jr) Wyatt Olma (22-8) / 150: (Sr) Josh Bouchard (17-8) / 175: (Jr) Omar Cholula-Conde (17-12)
 

CJG5 at Hillsborough
#2 Hillsborough (18-3)  vs.  #7 East Brunswick (11-8)
#3 Howell (19-6)  vs.  #6 Edison (16-3)

Wrestlers To Watch
Hillsborough: 106: (So) Logan McDermid (D-4th / 24-5) / 165: (Sr) Jack Miller (NJ-WB3 / 25-3) / 190: (Sr) Joe Witcoski (R-5th / 26-1) / 215: (Jr) Matt Jones (NJ-WB1 / 19-3) / Hwt: (Sr) Christian Quandt (R-WB1 / 23-4)
East Brunswick: 106: (Fr) Dominick Lezark (23-6) / 126: (Jr) Aedan Samson-Higgins (R-PQ / 23-6) / 150: (Sr) Bailey Cuomo (R-PQ / 21-9) / 190: (Jr) Russell Novak (D-4th / 21-9)
Howell: 120: (So) Xavier Ortega (NJ-WB3 / 23-4) / 126: (Jr) Sebastian Ortega (NJ-WB4 / 24-3) / 132: (Jr) Giovanni Scafidi (NJ-WB4 / 17-2) / 144: (Sr) Kieran Bruen (NJ-WB2 / 24-5) / 190: (Sr) DJ Henry (NJ-WB4 / 23-4)
Edison: 126: (Sr) Julien Dawson (R-6th / 29-0) / 132: (Sr) Stevens Vazquez (D-4th / 10-7) / 190: (Sr) Hany Ghazy (D-4th / 14-6)

Outlook: Hunterdon Central is arguably the 3rd-best public in the state behind Southern & Delsea, although there are a few teams that would also probably like to have a word on that. They wrestle a great schedule, have talent throughout the lineup, and have been one of the state's most successful teams in the Sectionals over the years. As a side note, the last year the Red Devils didn't win in the Sectionals in an odd-numbered year was 2009. Old Bridge has had a great season, and you could argue they may be the 2nd best team headed into this Section. They have some hammers in their lineup, but just might not have enough guns to topple the Red Devils.

Hillsborough and Howell will be expected to meet in the semis. Hillsborough gets overlooked a bit by some of the more traditional powers up in the Skyland Conference, but have had a very strong year, and are particularly tough up top. Howell got off to a slow start this season, but have really picked things up as the year has moved on and they have gotten healthier. Will be very interesting to see how they perform here now that things look like they have started to come together lineup-wise.

 

 

Central Jersey Group 4

Sectional Titles: Brick Memorial (17) / Jackson Memorial (10) / Long Branch (6) / Manalapan (4)

CJG4 at Brick Memorial
#1 Brick Memorial (14-4)  vs. #8 Steinert (10-7)
#4 Long Branch (15-5)  vs.  #5 Princeton (15-5)

Wrestlers To Watch
Brick Memorial: 113: (So) Gavin Martin (R-6th / 15-8) / 132: (Sr) Anthony Santaniello (3x-NJ Finalist; NJ-1st in 2021 / 26-0) / 175: (So) Harvey Ludington (NJ-1st / 28-1)  / 190: (So) Ben Szuba (16-8)
Steinert: 132: (Sr) Devin Liriano (17-7) / 190: (Jr) Dream Hemingway (20-5) / 215: (Sr) Louis Bilardo (R-PQ / 20-3)
Long Branch: 106: (Sr) Josh Renna (R-PQ / 23-7) / 120: (Sr) James Renna (R-WB1 / 19-11) / 144: (Sr) Joey Giordano (NJ-WB4 / 15-1) / 220: (So) Tyler Taylor (21-9)
Princeton: 113: (Fr) Atticus Ayres (16-6) / 120: (So) Cole Rose (R-WB1 / 24-5) / 132: (So) Blase Mele (NJ-WB1 / 25-2) / 138: (Sr) Martin Brophy (R-WB1 / 19-4)
 

CJG4 at Jackson Memorial
#2 Jackson Memorial (12-6)  vs. #7 Hightstown (12-10)
#3 Manalapan (20-5)  vs.  #6 Colts Neck (15-8)

Wrestlers To Watch
Jackson Memorial: 113: (Jr) Jason Seda (NJ-WB2 / 18-4) / 126: (Jr) Jonathan Espinosa (NJ-WB1 / 14-11) / 132: (Sr) Lucas LiPari (R-6th / 13-6) / 150: (Jr) Cael Huxford (NJ-WB1 / 5-1) / 165: (Sr) Luke Hamann (R-5th / 26-2) / Hwt: (Sr) Ryan Fischer (R-6th / 25-0)
Hightstown: 113: (Jr) Jack Kane (20-9) / 126: (So) Christopher Cropanese (R-PQ / 23-6) / 150: (Jr) Devron Lewis (R-PQ) / 25-4) / Hwt: (So) Sterling Newlin (21-8)
Manalapan: 113: (Jr) Andrew Mucciolo (R-WB1 / 23-4) / 120: (Sr) Anthony Vitola (R-WB1 / 22-4) / 132: (Sr) Vincent DePierro (NJ-WB3 / 22-4) / Hwt: (Sr) Artem Reinikov-Jouk (19-3)
Colts Neck: 106: (Fr) Ethan Michaels (22-5) / 144: (Jr) Tyler Russ (NJ-WB1 / 20-4) / 165: (Sr) Joe Layton (R-5th / 20-3) / 190: (Jr) Amir Shakhnavazov (R-WB1 / 21-6)

Outlook: One of two Sections with five Shore teams, it would be a mild upset if the finals and semis are not an all-Shore event. Princeton and Hightstown have some good talent, but probably don't have the overall depth to take out Long Branch and Jackson Memorial. The potential Brick Memorial and Long Branch semi could be very good, as the Green Wave appear to match up pretty well with the defending CJG4 Champion Mustangs.

Jackson Memorial very well could have beaten Brick Memorial earlier this season, but a 10-point swing during the match was a difference maker. The Jags received a big boost to the lineup since then, with the return of Cael Huxford to the lineup, who was injured back on opening week. 

Manalapan has had some lineup issues over the last two weeks, if they're 100%, they are legit in contention here. If they're not, Colts Neck has a shot at reversing their 48-23 loss from earlier this season.

 

Central Jersey Group 3

Sectional Titles
South Plainfield (18) / Ocean Township (8) / Somerville (3) / Middlesex (2) / Robbinsville (1)

CJG3 at Hopewell Valley
#1 Hopewell Valley (15-4) vs. #8 Somerville (7-12)
#4 Ocean Township (11-7)  vs.  #5 Allentown (8-7)

Wrestlers To Watch
Hopewell Valley 106: (So) Dean Meissner (22-5) / 120: (So) Luke Caldwell (R-WB1 / 17-10) / 150: (So) Konrad Haugeto (19-8) / 157: (Sr) Tim McKeown (R-5th / 21-8) / 165: (Sr) Landon Schafer (19-8) / 190: (Jr) Chase Overman (22-6)
Somerville: 120: (Sr) Joe Aldrich (NJ-WB2 / 26-2) / 144: (Sr) Lucas Marchese (D-4th / 27-1) / 157: (Jr) Ryan Closterman (R-WB1 / 175: (Jr) Fabian Acuna (R-WB1 / 16-3)
Ocean Twp: 126: (Fr) Steven Perez (19-4) / 132: (So) Boomer Volek (22-5) / 144 (Jr) James Farina (NJ-WB1 / 22-2) / 165: (Jr) Michael Poniros (24-4)
Allentown: 113: (So) Charles Case (R-WB1 / 27-0) / 120: (So) Connor Urig (D-4th / 19-7) / 190: (Sr) Luke Cox (21-5) / 215: (Jr) Pasquale Stanco (21-6)
 

CJG3 at South Plainfield
#2 South Plainfield (9-5)  vs.  #7 Middlesex (8-11)
#3 Robbinsville (17-6)  vs.  #6 Lawrence (15-7)

Wrestlers To Watch
South Plainfield: 106: (Fr) Joseph Stanzione (16-6) / 120: (So) Nicholas Irizarry (R-WB1 / 15-10) / 132: (Sr) Andrew Loniewski (R-6th / 23-5) / 144: (Sr) JJ Giordano (NJ-7th / 23-3) / 150: (Jr) Nicholas Campagna (NJ-8th / 19-2) / 165: (Sr) Justus Niemeyer (21-5)
Middlesex: 120: (Fr) Dominick McQuone (20-7) / 132: (Jr) Sam Kleiber (18-9) / 150: (Sr) RJ Stradling (R-PQ / 25-4)
Robbinsville: 106: (Jr) Blaise Grippa (D-4th / 24-1) / 126: (Jr) Anthony Viscido (NJ-WB1 / 24-0) 138: (Sr) Dylan Cifrodelli (16-4) / 144: (So) Alex Messinger (D-4th / 22-4) / 175: (Jr) Richard Esterly (R-WB1 / 25-1)
Lawrence: 120: (Fr) Steve Ham (20-5) / 165: (Jr) Omar Ebrahim (R-PQ / 20-2) / 175: (Sr) Matt Melchior (R-WB1 / 18-4) / 215: (Sr) Mohamed Abdelatty (NJ-WB2 / 15-3)

Outlook: South Plainfield has won 7 Sectional Titles in a row, and 11 of 12. They're not the powerhouse this year they've typically been over they years, but they still have a lot of talent and are the team to beat. Robbinsville has had a strong year, but have been dealing with injury issues.

In the top bracket, top-seeded Hopewell Valley has never won a Sectional Title. Ocean Township and South Plainfield have been a thorn in their side in this Section over the years, and little would be sweeter than to go though both to get that elusive title. After a slow start to the season, Ocean has won 10 of 11 heading into the Sectionals. If they can defeat Allentown, they seemingly match up well with Hopewell, but might not have the horses against a slightly more balanced Bulldogs lineup.

Central Jersey Group 2

Sectional Titles
Raritan (4) / Delran (2) / Pt Boro (2) / Cinnaminson (1) / Wall (1)

CJG2 at Raritan
#1 Raritan (19-5)  vs.  #8 Spotswood (9-10)
#4 Rumson (8-8)  vs.  #5 Delran (11-10)

Wrestlers To Watch
Raritan: 126: (Sr) Ryan Mansueto (NJ-WB2 / 27-3) / 132: (So) Alex Delaurier (24-2) / 138: (Sr) Zach Reilley (NJ-WB2 / 28-1) / 144: (Sr) Braden Kmak (NJ-WB1 / 26-4) / 190: (Sr) Kieran Falzon (D-4th / 24-5)
Spotswood: 165: (Sr) Matt Varga (D-4th / 20-6) / 175: (Sr) William Schwemmer (15-9)
Rumson: 106: (Fr) Eamon Fry (20-7) / 138: (So) Cole Pangborn (R-6th / 21-7) / 144: (So) Evan Ridgway (R-PQ / 16-6) / 190: (So) Conor Delaney (R-6th / 20-9) / 215: (Jr) Hudson Skove (NJ-WB4 / 27-1)
Delran: 120: (So) Justin Scotton (20-9) / 150: (Jr) Drew Roskos (NJ-WB2 / 28-2) / 165: (Sr) Luke Theis (R-6th / 28-1) / 175: (Sr) Ryan Clarke (14-3)
 

CJG2 at Pt Boro
#2 Pt Boro (13-1)  vs.  #7 Holmdel (15-8)
#3 Cinnaminson (14-8) vs. #6 Wall (5-8)

Wrestlers To Watch
Pt Boro: 106: (So) Joey DeAngelo (NJ-WB2 / 24-2) / 113: (So) Frankie Burgio (NJ-WB2 / 22-4) / 138: (Sr) Nate Fletcher (20-6) / 150: (Jr) Ryan Acquisto (R-5th / 25-4) / 157: (Sr) Jack Thompson (NJ-WB4 / 21-4)
Holmdel: 106: (So) Rowen Blackmore (R-PQ / 19-10) / 150: (Jr) AJ Todisco (R-PQ / 22-7) / 157: (So) Jack Cleary (R-PQ / 22-6) / 175: (Fr) Alex Reyes (27-3) / 190: (Sr) John Steele (R-PQ / 21-3)
Cinnaminson: 106: (Fr) Dominic Marino (24-6) / 126: (So) Dylan Vallone (R-WB1 / 20-4) / 138: (Sr) Patrick Ghegan (25-5) / 165: (Sr) Isaiah Ruiz (R-PQ / 25-4) / Hwt: (Jr) Luke Smith (23-7) 
Wall: 106: (So) Michael DiBiase (NJ-WB1 / 22-5) / 150: (Jr) Donovan DiStefano (NJ-WB4 / 20-1) / 157: (Sr) Will Kinsella (19-6) / Hwt: (Sr) Kei'sun Sanders (20-3)

Outlook: Raritan enters the Sections as the favorite to repeat as Group 2 Champions. So, obviously, they're the favorites here. Rumson has had lineup issues all season long that derailed what looked to be a very promising season before ever really got going. 

Holmdel and Wall have some big talent, but probably don't have the depth to pull off the first round upsets. Cinnaminson is an interesting team. They have some proven talent in the lineup, but have some good balance too. It's a pretty young team, too, so this might be a test-drive season before they make a stronger run at it next year. Pt Boro has their hammers at 106 & 113, and is tough in the middle. They could make a run at this thing with a big performance from their uppers.

Central Jersey Group 1

Sectional Titles
Delaware Valley (20) / Manville (4) / New Providence (4) / Pt Beach (4) / Shore (1)

CJG1 at Delaware Valley
#1 Delaware Valley (13-3)  vs.  #8 New Egypt (9-14)
#4 Keansburg (15-6)  vs.  #5 Manville (19-0)

Wrestlers To Watch
Delaware Valley: 106: (Sr) Owen Kucharski (NJ-WB1 / 22-2) / 120: (So) Jaden Perez (20-2) / 144: (Jr) Ben Levy (R-WB1 / 19-3) / 150: (Sr) Chris Colasurdo (NJ-WB1 / 17-4) / 165: (Sr) Garett Tettemer (10-0) / 190: (Jr) Anderson Olcott (R-5th / 19-6)
New Egypt: 126: (Sr) Jose Morfin (R-PQ / 25-3) / 144: (Sr) Anthony Raucci (23-5) / 165: (So) Morgan Peterson (26-2)
Keansburg: 132: (Jr) Dominic Terracciano (R-5th / 13-2) / 144: (Sr) Ian Mendez (D-4th / 19-6) / 157: (Sr) Bill Huhn (D-4th / 18-6) / 175: (Sr) Riely Jankowski (17-6) / Hwt: (Sr) Michael Menture (21-5)
Manville: 132: (Sr) Brandon Rivera (22-3) / 157: (Jr) Lucas Velando (R-PQ / 21-5) / 165: (Sr) Danny Wildgoose (21-5) / 190: (Sr) Geoffrey Mathis (D-4th / 20-2) / Hwt: (Sr) Marvin Valverde-Bonilla (D-4th / 16-4)
 

CJG1 at Shore Regional
#2 Shore (11-8)  vs.  #7 New Providence (6-15)
#3 Pt Beach (12-9)  vs.  #6 Metuchen (8-9)

Wrestlers To Watch
Shore: 120: (Sr) Domenic Demarzo (22-6) / 150: (Sr) Ty Koch (R-WB1 / 19-6) / 165: (Jr) Lucas White (14-5) / 215: (Sr) Bashaar Ismail (R-PQ / 20-3)
New Providence: 132: (Fr) Braedon Valley (20-7) / 157: (Fr) Brandon Papa (15-5) / 175: (Sr) Aidan Lazas (21-6)
Pt Beach: 113: (Sr) Aidan Loughran (17-8) / 120: (Jr) Luke DeBenedett (22-6 / 126: (So) PJ Niethe (R-PQ / 22-6) / 190: (Jr) Thomas Schulter (23-5)
Metuchen: 126: (So) Nate DeCoite (16-7) / 165: (So) Ben Michaliszyn (16-10) / 157: (Sr) Francisco Rossiter (NJ-WB1 / 22-3)

Outlook: Del Val is an enormous favorite here, and the strong favorite to take the whole thing in Group 1. The only questions is who they go through along the way. Keansburg draws Manville in their opener. Manville comes in at a clean 19-0. While they haven't exactly been taking out state powers, they have been punching up and knocking off Group 5's, 4's, and 3's.

Shore and Beach could be headed for a semifinal matchup where Beach will be looking to avenge to a 36-28 loss from their annual B-Central meeting.

 

South Jersey Group 5

Sectional Titles
Southern (15) / Highland (14) / Kingsway (10) / Washngton Twp (3) / Eastern (2) / Egg Harbor (1) / Vineland (1)

SJG5 at Southern
#1 Southern (14-1)  vs.  #8 Egg Harbor (8-22)
#4 Rancocas Valley (12-10) vs. #5 Highland (21-5)

Wrestlers To Watch
Southern: I mean, all of them, no?
Egg Harbor: 113: (Jr) Tyler Thomas (23-7) / 144: (Sr) Vincent Faldetta (R-WB1 / 21-9) / 150: (Sr) Nicholas Faldetta (R-WB1 / 24-6)
Rancocas Valley: 106: (Jr) Hunter Mullarkey (R-6th / 17-3) / 120: (Sr) Yasin Carter (D-4th / 21-7) / 126: (So) Ismael Maldonado (R-5th / 20-9) / 144/150: (So) Jake Barletta (R-PQ / 23-5) / 144/150: (Sr) Renaldo King (NJ-WB2 / 9-2) / Hwt: (Jr) Hunter Matthews (R-6th / 24-2)
Highland: 120: (So) Owen Kulb (R-PQ / 29-1) / 126: (Sr) Garrett Prendegast (R-WB1 / 27-3) / 144: (Jr) Michael Williams (NJ-WB2 / 28-2) / 165: (Jr) Jordan Suiter (D-4th / 25-5) / 215: (Sr) Jonathan Graham (NJ-WB4 / 16-1) / Hwt: (Jr) William Taylor (R-PQ / 27-3)

SJG5 at Washington Twp
#2 Washington Twp (23-1)  vs.  #7 Vineland (17-8)
#3 Kingsway (14-8)  vs.  #6 Eastern (11-9)

Wrestlers To Watch
Washington Twp: 106: (Fr) Colin Hagerty (27-2) / 113: (Fr) Christian Hoopes (25-4) / 132: (Jr) Jackson Hoopes (R-6th / 26-3) / 138: (Sr) Tyler Lucia (R-5th / 16-5) / 175: (Sr) Dan Wilson (R-PQ / 20-7)
Vineland: 106: (Jr) Josh Kinchen (R-PQ / 16-4) / 113: (Sr) Dominick Bosco (R-PQ / 12-10) / 175: (Sr) Josean Serran Cruz (D-4th / 12-5)
Kingsway: 106: (So) Jason Meola (NJ-WB2 / 15-10) / 126/132: (Sr) Brendan Callahan (22-7) / 126/132: (Jr) Nate Taylor (NJ-3rd / 21-5) / 144: (Sr) David DiPietro (3x-NJ Qualifier / 16-4) / 157: (Jr) Benjamin Dryden (19-3)
Eastern: 132: (Sr) Gavin Heagle (NJ-WB4 / 22-3) / 165: (So) Nikita Alcoba (R-WB1 / 16-2) / 190: Jonathan Brennan (R-PQ / 19-6)

Outlook: Southern is an enormous favorite here. Not because it's a weak field, it's just because they're at that good right now. Both Rancocas Valley and Highland are good teams with solid lineups, and it's likely the winner of that match will be completely overwhelmed by the Rams in the semis.

State-ranked Washington Twp and Kingsway are expected to meet in the semis. Washington defeated Kingsway, 38-32, earlier in the season. The rematch should be equally good, but again, Southern awaits the winner.

South Jersey Group 4

Sectional Titles
Clearview (3) / Hammonton (1) / Shawnee (1) / TR South (1)

SJG4 at Shawnee
#1 Shawnee (18-4)  vs.  #8 Clearview (12-9)
#4 TR South (9-8)  vs.  #5 Hammonton (16-9)

Wrestlers To Watch
Shawnee: 106: (Fr) Jordan Segal (25-4) / 113/120: : (So) Luke Sherlock (NJ-WB2 / 26-4) / 113/120: (Sr) Ethan Staples (R-5th / 25-5) / 126: (Sr) Brett Balzan (NJ-WB1 / 19-8) / 144: (So) Chris Ahrens (R-5th / 21-5)  / Hwt: (Sr) Jackson Harris (R-WB1 / 24-6)
Clearview: 157: (Sr) Landon Scully (20-6) / 165: (Sr) Nicholas Sindoni (NJ-WB1 / 23-2) / 190: (So) Mason Nate (D-4th / 23-4)
TR South: 113: (Fr) Owen Beneciuk (18-8) / 138: (Sr) Ray Gardner (R-WB1 / 13-3) / 150: (So) Caden Langan (R-WB1 / 21-5) Hwt: (So) Donovan Wilkinson (R-PQ / 21-7)
Hammonton: 106: (Sr) Justin Flood (25-5) / 113: (So) Shane Way (25-2) / 126: (So) Luca Giagunto (R-5th / 27-3) / 138: (Jr) Frank Italiano (R-PQ / 23-7)
 

SJG4 at Moorestown
#2 Moorestown (16-7)  vs.  #7 TR East (10-10)
#3 Northern Burlington (8-8)  vs.  #6 Cherry Hill West (16-10)

Wrestlers To Watch
Moorestown: 120: (Jr) D'Mario DeFelice (26-4) / 132: (Sr) Will Inglis (R-PQ / 23-7) / 165: (Jr) Grady Keebler (R-WB1 / 24-6) / Hwt: (Sr) Cai'leb Dias (19-6)
TR East: 126: (Jr) Jaton Wellington (R-WB1 / 24-5) / 157: (Sr) Nicholas DeLorenzo (R-6th / 22-1) / 215: (So) James Lynch (R-WB1 / 21-2)
Northern Burlington: 106: (Fr) Rocco Giangeruso (20-6) / 126: (Jr) Galiano Zeppadoro (R-WB1 / 20-5) 157: (Sr) Jack Rosta (R-5th / 17-7) / 165: (Sr) Spencer Gangel (R-6th / 5-9) / Hwt: (Sr) Jule Doci (NJ-WB1 / 12-3)
Cherry Hill West: 132: (Sr) Ryan Schimpf (R-6th / 26-4) / 144: (Jr) Josiah Canales (23-7) / 157: (Sr) Nick Berckman (R-PQ / 18-6) / 190: (Sr) Anthony Horiates (D-4th / 26-4)

Outlook: Defending champion Shawnee is the favorite. They've had some nice wins this year, including a stomping of Kingsway and a 20-point win over the #2 seed Moorestown. TR South draws a Hammonton team that is pretty tough down low. The Indians received a boost to the lineup this weekend with Ray Gardner returning.

TR East draws a Moorestown team that probably has just a little too much balance in their opener. 

South Jersey Group 3

Sectional Titles
Delsea (19) / Absegami (6) / Pemberton (1)

SJG3 at Delsea
#1 Delsea (21-1)  vs.  #8 Absegami (11-11)
#4 Seneca (18-1)  vs.  #5 Gateway (14-9)

Wrestlers To Watch
Delsea: See Southern
Absegami: 157: (Jr) Julian Rivera (R-PQ / 20-5) / 165: (Sr) Sean Cowan (NJ-WB4 / 29-1) / 190: (Sr) George Rhodes (NJ-WB4 / 30-0)
Seneca: 106: (Sr) Jackson Bauer (NJ-WB1 / 25-3) / 126: (Sr) Kyle Pickard (R-6th / 22-8) / 132: (So) Daniel Bogardus (R-PQ / 25-2) / 175: (Sr) Max Borton (NJ-WB3 / 29-1)
Gateway: 120: (Jr) Dante Gismondi (R-WB1 / 27-1) / 150: (Jr) Andres Cortes (NJ-WB2 / 26-2) / 215: (Sr) Joey Toner (R-WB1 / 25-2) / Hwt: (Sr) Ike Sholders (NJ-WB2 / 26-2)

SJG3 at Lacey
#2 Lacey (22-2)  vs.  #7 Ocean City (10-10)
#3 Jackson Liberty (9-5)  vs.  #6 Pemberton (15-13)

Wrestles To Watch
Lacey: 106: (So) Brendan Schuler (R-WB1 / 22-6) / 132: (Sr) Aidan Ott (20-6)  / 144: (Jr) Matt Gauthier (R-5th / 24-1)  / 175: (Sr) Luciano Ferranti (R-PQ / 25-4)  / 190: (Sr) Matt Coon (NJ-WB2 / 28-1)
Ocean City: 144: (So) Tommy Grimley (D-4th / 18-7) 150: (Jr) Talon Fischer (14-4) / 175: (Jr) Nick Layton (14-4)
Jackson Liberty: 106: (Fr) Armani McCann (16-8) / 113: (Jr) Anthony Urso (R-5th / 15-6) / 120: (Fr) Tucker Pazinko (19-6) / 144: (So) Jordan Ayyash (18-8) / 157: (Sr) Max Bandelt (D-4th / 14-3) / 190: (Sr) Jake Klein (NJ-WB2 / 23-5)
Pemberton: 113: (So) Carlos Hilton (21-9) / 138: (Sr) Willie Nunez (17-5) / 190: (Sr) Andrew Schemilia (27-1)

Outlook: For those that say Southern isn't the top public school in NJ, it's because they're going with Delsea. The Crusaders are stacked! They've won 11 Sectionals in a row, and 12 of 13, and are huge favorites in Group 4.

Lacey and Jackson Liberty appear to be headed towards a semifinal matchup. It would be a rematch from their regular season meeting, won by Lacey, 41-29.

South Jersey Group 2

Sectional Titles
Collingswood (5) / West Deptford (5) / Lower Cape May (1)

SJG2 at Haddonfield
#1 Haddonfield (14-3)  vs.  #8 Clayton (8-6)
#4 Middle Twp (11-6)  vs.  #5 Lower Cape May (13-4)

SJG2 at West Deptford
#2 West Deptford (10-9)  vs.  #7 Barnegat (10-13)
#3 Collingswood (16-5)  vs.  #6 Haddon Heights (11-9)

Wrestlers To Watch
West Deptford: 132: (Jr) Trevor Lundfelt (22-8) / 175: (Jr) Andrew Tighe (D-4th / 18-12) / 190/215: (Jr) Marcus Carter (R-PQ / 23-7) / 190/215: (Sr) Cole DuBois (D-4th / 28-2)
Barnegat: 132: (Sr) Gianni Marfia (16-11) / 144: (Sr) Miguel Sendecki (18-11) / 150: (Sr) Anthony Ryan (22-7) / 175: (Sr) Connor Pappas (11-8)
Collingswood: 113: (Fr) Lino Bataloni (20-8) / 120: (Sr) Isaiah Townsend (D-4th / 16-5)  / 138: (So) Matt Malinowski (R-PQ / 21-5) / 144: (Sr) Nate Elfe (R-WB1 / 24-4)
Haddon Heights: 106: (Sr) Dominic Sheets (R-PQ / 24-5) / 126: (Sr) Sam Teti (R-6th / 26-3) / 144: (Jr) Josh Delgozzo (20-5) / 215: (Jr) Jayden Trace (21-9)

Outlook: The story here is top-seeded Haddonfield looking to finally claim their first ever Sectional Title. They have already defeated West Deptford and Collingswood, and appear to be in as good a position ever to get that Sectional Championship. 

Barnegat draws a tough West Deptford team with a great deal of balance, but is particularly tough up top.

 

 

Non-Public Sectional Schedule
Round 1 & Quarterfinals  -  Tuesday, 2/7 
Semifinals at Highest remaining seed  -  Thursday, 2/9
Finals at Rutgers University  -  Sunday, 2/12

Non-Public A

NPA at Delbarton
#1 Delbarton (14-2) - Bye
#8 St. Augustine (9-8)  vs.  #9 Pope John (7-6)

NPA at  St Peter's Prep
#4 St Peter's Prep (12-1)  vs.  #13 Notre Dame (10-8)
#5 Paramus Catholic (11-3)  vs.  #12 Paul VI (8-6)

NPA at Bergen Catholic
#3 Bergen Catholic (12-3) - Bye
#6 CBA (7-8)  vs.  #11 Don Bosco Prep (6-4)

NPA at  St Joseph's  (Montvale)
#2 St Joseph's (Montvale) (14-2) - Bye
#7 St Joseph's (Metuchen) (13-3)  vs.  #10 Seton Hall Prep (12-1)

 

Non-Public B

NPB at St John Vianney
#1 St John Vianney (9-1) - Bye
#8 Holy Spirit (5-10)  vs.  #9 Donovan Catholic (2-13)

NPB at Red Bank Catholic
#4 RBC (8-5)  vs.  #5 Holy Cross (7-8)

NPB at St Thomas Aquinas
#3 St Thomas Aquinas (11-5)  at  #6 DePaul Catholic (2-13)

NPB at Camden Catholic
#2 Camden Catholic (9-5) - Bye
#7 Newark Academy (7-8)  vs.  #10 Pingry (4-7)

 

 

 

 

 

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