Excelsior United, a team made up of mostly S9 wrestlers, traveled to VA Beach to compete in the NHSCA National Duals. Coached by Cory Ferguson (Burke Catholic) and assistant Bryan Mongiello (Washingtonville) the team went 2-4 overall. Wallkill senior Ryan Sebesta led the team going 6-0 for the weekend with impressive pin, tech, and OT victories. He was joined by teammates Brad Bonner (3-3) and Avery Ellison (1-4). Washingtonville’s wrestlers were Chris Martin (5-2), Brandon Bobe (4-1), Max Kissack (1-5), Chris Zappolo (1-3), Gino Giacoio (0-5), Noah Cruz (0-3), Lester Larkai, and Henry Van Heemstede Obelt. Burke Catholic’s Logan Ewanciw (1-4) and Chester’s Liam Bullock joined the team as well.
The team scores were:
Blue Claw WC Red-41, Excelsior United-27
Ragin Raisins Split-63, Excelsior United-3
Buxton Broken Hearts-57, Excelsior United-13
SEPA White-46, Excelsior United-26
Excelsior United-51, 84 Athletes-15
Excelsior United-45, Chesapeake Elite Hawk-33