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!
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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!