Author: Mike Carey

Several Other S9 Alum Notch Wins At Very Tough D1 Event

Congratulations to Minisink Valley graduate Gerard Daly for his 2nd place finish at 125 pounds at Sunday’s Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open at Binghamton University.  Every year the event attracts some of the top collegiate wrestling talent in the northeast and this year was no exception as Sunday’s field boasted several national champions and All Americans!

Daly, who is a true freshman at D1 Sacred Heart, came out of the gate on fire with a 17-0 tech fall over Chris Martorello from Franklin and Marshall followed by a 14-2 major decision over Mike Macklin from Bucknell.  In the quarters, Daly posted a 7-5 win over Josh Patrick from Rutgers and then punched his ticket to the finals with a resounding 11-5 win over Penn State’s Kenny Yanovich.   In the finals Daly fell just short dropping a very close 5-3 decision to Lehigh All-American Darian Cruz who is currently ranked 11th in the nation!  Congratulations Gerard!

Let’s not forget about the other Section 9 performances at the Bearcat!  MW graduate Vinny Vespa, now a true freshamn at West Point Prep, went 4-2 at 133. Warwick graduate and current senior at Army Shane Connolly has decided to return to the mat this season and was very impressive on Sunday going 3-2 at 157.  He notched a victory over former NYS Champion Jake Restrepo (Maryland) and both of Connolly’s losses were to wrestlers who placed in the top 6 in the tournament.  Onteora graduate Austin Weigel, who wrestles at 174 for Buffalo, went 4-2 at the Bearcat including a clutch 3-1 sv win over national qualifier Brian Harvey from Army.  Port Jervis graduate Dylan Booth also had a very good day going 2-2 wrestling at 125 for SUNY Sullivan.  Other Section 9 graduates who competed included Johnny Grandson (SUNY Sullivan/Middletown), Bryan Mongiello (Brockport State/Washingtonville), Justin Robledo (SUNY Sullivan/Middletown), Rob Cuomo (SUNY Sullivan/Saugerties), and Jonathan Cirino (SUNY Sullivan/Middletown).

 

Take a look at the list of Section 9 grads who are competing in today’s Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open at Binghamton University!  Updates will be posted throughout the tournament on Facebook and Twitter …. Full recap will be posted by tomorrow!  Good luck men!!!

125 – Gerard Daly (Sacred Heart/Minisink Valley)
125 – Dylan Booth (Sullivan/Port Jervis)
133 – Vinny Vespa (Army Prep/Monroe Woodbury)
157 – Shane Connolly (Army/Warwick)
157 – Bryan Mongiello (Brockport/Washingtonville)
157 – Johnny Grandson (Sullivan/Middletown)
174 – Austin Weigel (Buffalo/Onteora)
184 – Justin Robledo (Sullivan/Middletown)
285 – Rob Cuomo (Sullivan/Saugerties)
285 – Jonathan Cirino (Sullivan/Middletown)

Wilkes University senior Kyle Diesel, a Minisink Valley graduate, took home the 184 pound title at the Monarch Invitational on Saturday.  Diesel did not surrender a single point on the day posting victories of 17-0, 15-0, 10-0, and 6-0.  Other locals placing included Brian Vutianitis (Warwick/Cortland) who placed 5th at 165, and Da’mani Burns (NFA/Cortland) who finished 6th at 141.  Minisink Valley graduate Chris Truglio reached the 141 pound quarters for Cortland before suffering an injury and medically defaulting out of the tournament.  Dan Decarlo, a Port Jervis graduate who now wrestles for Oneonta, also competed at 165 and went 0-2.  Great job men!!!

Congratulations to Pine Bush graduate Johnny Stramiello and Washingtonville graduate Sam Weinger for placing at this weekend’s Ithaca Invitational.  Stramiello, who wrestles for Ithaca College placed 5th at 125 while RIT student Weinger placed forth at 285!  Fellow S9 grads Matthew Lopez (MV) and Mark Milisci (Washingtonville) also competed and recorded wins however did not place.  Great job guys!!!

Take a look at the Section 9 grads that will be competing in Saturday’s Monarch Invitational at Wilkes College in PA!

141 – Richard Dennison (Oneonta/Minisink)
141 – Chris Truglio (Cortland/Minisink)
141 – Da’mani Burns (Cortland/NFA)
165 – Daniel Decarlo (Oneonta/Port Jervis)
165 – Brian Vutianitis (Cortland/Warwick)
184 – Kyle Diesel (Wilkes/Minisink)

Match By Match Results Below:

125 – Johnny Stramiello (Pine Bush/Ithaca College)
1st Round – Stramiello wbf :32 over Phongsamphanh (Rhode Island)
R16 – Stramiello maj dec 10-2 over George Bardanis (RIT)

125 – Matt Lopez (Minisink Valley/Rhode Island College)
1st Round – Lopez wbf 1:54 over Ricky Lindsey (Oswego)
R16 – Jacob Forsman (Norwich) wbf 2:56 over Lopez
Consies – Michael Boyle (Alfred State) wbf 3:57 over Lopez

157 – Mark Milisci (Washingtonville/Oswego)
1st Round – Anthony Fano (Ithaca) dec 7-1 over Milisci
Consies – Milisci sv 10-8 over Ben Swanson (Norwich)
Consies – Thomas Poklikuha (Stevens) dec 6-4 over Milisci

285 – Sam Weinger (Washingtonville/RIT)
R16 – Weinger wbf 4:45 over Mitchell Lattuca (Alfred State)

Nick McShea at Super 32 Challenge
Great job by the Monroe Woodbury senior in going 2-2 at what is arguably the toughest folkstyle tournament in the nation.  Although he fell short of placing, this experience will go a long way in helping Nick accomplish his ultimate goal – a NYS title!

Vinny Vespa at Clarion Open
The Monroe Woodbury grad who now wrestles for West Point’s prep team will see his first collegiate action at the Clarion Open!  Results below:

Opening Round:  Josh Markham wbf 6:57 over Vinnie Vespa
Consie Round 1: Vespa 15-6 major over Rockman (Army Prep)
Consie Round 2:  Scott Lopes (Wheeling Jesuit) wbf over Vespa 1:37

*Army wrestler Brian Harvey finished 3rd @ 174

Garland’s UVA Squad Dominant at Clarion Open
The University of Virginia wrestling team, led by Middletown HS graduate Steve Garland, dominated the competition at the weekend’s Clarion Open.  The Cavaliers had 6 champions and placed 11 wrestlers in the top-4 of their weight!  Great job Coach Garland!

Congratulation to Monroe Woodbury junior Evan Barczak for winning the 145 pound title in the Varsity Division at this past weekend’s Freakshow Tournament held in Las Vegas!  Barczak recorded a pin, a major, and three decisions before taking the title with an impressive 11-2 major over Austin Fox from Texas in the final!  Great job and congratulations Evan!

Results For All NYS Competitors:
High School Elite
Brandon Gould (Watkins Glen) 4-2 DNP @ 126
Nathaniel Grubham (Whitney Point) 2-2 DNP @ 145
Jack Buell (Sherburne Earlville) 4-0 Champion @ 195!!!

Varsity
Zack Brown (Penfield) 6-2 – 4th place @ 138
Isaiah Brookman (Cortland) 6-2 – DNP @ 138
Evan Barczak (Monroe Woodbury) 6-0 – Champion at 145!!!
Evan Ocki (FLWC) 5-2 – 7th place @ 145

Take a look at these young ladies listening intently to 3X World Champion Adeline Gray at a clinic hosted by Iowa Style Wrestling in Somers, NY!  Great job Venom Girls Wrestling Club for taking advantage of this great opportunity to improve!