You knew it was just a matter of time!!! Congratulations to Minisink Valley 8th grader Zack Ryder for being recognized by FloWrestling as the 3rd ranked Junior High wrestler in the nation!
After having an absolutely stellar youth wrestling career, Ryder’s varsity career began with a bang! Ryder was the starting 106 pounder for the Warriors and he left no doubt that his youth accolades were not a fluke. Ryder went 45-4 as a 7th grader and finished 2nd in NYS after losing 4-3 to Stevo Poulin in the 106 pound state finals. Poulin was the #1 ranked 106 pound wrestler in the nation last season. Actually, 3 of Zack’s 4 losses were to Poulin – his other loss was at the Eastern States Classic to 2017 state finalist Chase Liardi. Ryder would avenge the loss to Liardi in the NYS semifinals.
Congratulations Zack! Section 9 is proud to call you our own!!!
WOW!!! Go get’em, Zak!!!
Great job Mike, you do a fantastic job of covering all of nys. Wrestling section 9 is lucky to have you!
Fantastic
JUST AMAZING!!!!!
Congratulations on all of your accomplishments! You have such a bright future ahead. Continue to work hard and reach for the stars ⭐️. I have no doubt you will go far. Way to go Zack!