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          The 2012 Beat the Streets Gala was a Blast! 

 

60kg Olympic Preliminary – Reece Humphrey vs Coleman Scott
The event kicked off with a match between Reece Humphrey and Coleman Scott to determine who would take on Shawn Bunch for the 60kg spot on the US Olympic Freestyle team.  Scott was able to defeat Humphrey 1-0, 0-1, 1-0 without the benefit of a single takedown with both of his scores coming off of ball draws. 

BTS Youth and HS Matches
The crown of several thousand was treated to some exciting matches between the young wrestlers who are the very essence of the Beat the Streets program.  Make no mistake about it, NYC (or the PSAL) is the “sleeping giant” of New York State high school wrestling.  This past year season, we saw 5 PSAL wrestlers finish in the top six of their weight…. the most ever from the PSAL.  The Beat the Streets program assures that this season was not a fluke but rather just a sign of things to come!

60kg Olympic Wrestle-Off – Shawn Bunch vs Coleman Scott – Match #1
Scott, a PA native, is able to defeat Bunch by a score of 1-0, 0-1, 7-0.  This was the first time that Scott had ever defeated Bunch on the freestyle circuit.  It would prove to be a huge confident boost for the Oklahoma State grad.

Women’s Exhibition Match – Helen Maroulis vs Ashley Hudson
Before the US/Russia match, the fans were treated to an exhibition match between Helen Maroulis and Ashley Hudson.  In one of the most action-packed matches of the entire event, Maroulis was able to defeat Hudson by a score of 4-0, 2-1.

USA vs Russia – 55kg, 60kg, and 66kg
55kg – Artas Sanaa (Russia) dec. Sam Hazewinkel (USA), 1-0, 2-0; Hazewinkle was game but slightly over-matched by the young, flamboyant Russia.
60kg – Logan Stieber (USA) dec. Akhmed Chakaev (Russia), 1-3, 7-0, 5-4; Nobody told Steiber, a 2012 NCAA champion as a freshman who was just filling this spot while the weight is being wrestled off, that he was supposed to lose….what an absolute barn-burner!
66kg – Jared Frayer (USA) dec. Dzalaludin Kurbanaliev (Russia), 5-0, 0-2, 1-0; Check out the highlight of this match courtesy of FloWrestling…please notice the two insane guys in  suits (me and Al Bevilacqua) who are letting the official know that it was a “five” (like he could have missed it).

USA leads 2 matches to 1 against the mighty Russians!!!! 

60kg Olympic Wrestle-Off – Shawn Bunch vs Coleman Scott – Match #2
With a second period ball draw and a third period push out, Bunch, who wrestled at Edinboro, was able to defeat Scott and force a third and decisive match!

USA vs Russia – 74kg, 84kg, 96kg, and 120kg
74kg – Jordan Burroughs (USA) dec. Kamel Malikov (Russia), 8-0, 5-0; absolute domination by NJ native Burroughs; 4 double legs, 3 push-outs, 1 super-duck plus exposure….he’s on a mission!
84kg – Andrey Valiev (Russia) dec. Keith Gavin (USA), 5-0, 3-2; very impressive 5-point throw by the Russian ended the first; slick 3-point arm throw in the second.  Gavin, a PA native, was just filling in for US team member Jake Herbert, also a PA native, who is nursing a minor injury.
96kg – Shamil Akhmedov (Russia) dec. J.D. Bergman (USA), 1-2, 1-1, 2-0; Bergman, filling in for US team member Jake Varner, started of strong winning the first off two high doubles.  His Russian opponent made adjustments though and won the next two periods tying the team score at 3 matches each with one match remaining!!!
120kg – Tervel Dlagnev (USA) pin Eduard Bazrov (Russia), 0:25; After an exciting scramble, the American was able to pin the Russian giving team USA the 4-3 decision!  USA! USA! USA!

60kg Olympic Wrestle-Off – Shawn Bunch vs Coleman Scott – Match #3
Not much action in the first period.  Scott wins the ball draw and takes the first period after the bully double.  Period two was one for the ages!  Scott in deep; Bunch defends with a front headlock and is trying for exposure; Scott then lifts Bunch up and sends him to his back for a takedown with exposure; Bunch’s corner challenges the call; after a much heated discussion the officials have made their decision….”5″ for Scott….match over and Coleman Scott is your 60kg Olympic Team member!!!

Congratulations to Pine Bush sophomore Chris Cuccolo for placing in the top 3 in both freestyle and Greco-Roman at the 2012 FILA Cadet Nationals this weekend in Akron, OH.  Cuccolo, wrestling at  42KG, finished 2nd in freestyle and placed 3rd in GR.  Click below for a link to TheMat.TV where you can get all of the results for both the Cadet Nationals as well as the ASICS University Nationals.  Great job Chris!

           TheMat.TV – 2012 ASICS University Nationals & FILA Cadet Nationals

 

Hosted By: Delaware Valley HS & Tin-Man Wrestling Club
July 9-12, 2012 (Monday-Thursday)
10-12 pm
1-3 pm
AGE GROUP (3^rd-12^th Grade)
Camp is intended for wrestlers with Experience

 Cost: Commuters only
$120 per athlete for all sessions
$90 Additional Siblings

Mail Form & Check to Delaware Valley HS
Attn: Lou DeLauro
102 Rim Rock CT.
Milford, PA 18337

Notes: Limited to the first 100 wrestlers. Open to all ages. Bring Your Lunch. Direct any questions to Lou DeLauro- ld2364@yahoo.com or 570-677-2759 Location: Delaware Valley High School
252 Route 6 & 209
Milford, PA 18337

Camp Director:
Lou DeLauro-   Delaware Valley HS Varsity Wrestling Coach
Tin-Man WC Head Coach
     PA Team State Top 8 Finish

Guest Clinicians:
    Joe Kennedy                      Robert Hamlin            Justin Accordino
Lehigh 197                                Lehigh 184                        Hofstra 149
All-American                          2X All-American               All-American

     Registartion Information and Flyer

National Power To Conduct 2-Day Clinic In Westchester May 25th & 26th!!!

Do not miss out on this rare opportunity to learn the techniques that have made Cornell Wrestling a perennial national powerhouse!  The clinic will take place at the Askren Wrestling Academy in Somers, NY.

  AWA Website Including Registration Information

Some of the counselors will be:
   Rob Koll – NCAA Champ, Head Wrestling Coach of Cornell
   Damian Hahn – 2X NCAA Champ, Assistant Coach at Cornell
   Kyle Dake – 3X NCAA Champ, 2X NYS Champ, Lansing – Section 4
   Troy Nickerson – NCAA Champ, 5X NYS Champ, Chenango Forks -Section 4
   Steve Bosak – NCAA Champ
   Cam Simaz – NCAA Champ
    

 

Congratulations to Saugerties HS graduate Dennis Bermudez for earning his first career UFC victory at UFC on Fox Diaz vs. Miller.  All three judges scored the fight 30-27 for Bermudez who used three slams and superior stand-up to control all three rounds.  Bermudez, who was a division 1 college wrestler for Bloomsburg, fights in the 145 pound featherweight division.  Click below to listen to Bermudez’s post-fight interview.

                                      Dennis Bermudez post-fight interview

New Facility In Middletown Will Provide Another Training Option For Wrestlers!!!

Renzo Gracie MMA Academy offers specialized instruction for men, women, and children including MMA fitness classes , as well as top-notch training for the serious fighter!!!

                                                     Grand Opening Event This Weekend!!!
                              Come Meet the Legends…Free Clinics…Q&A… Autographs

     –  Renzo Gracie – UFC Legend and member of the first family of MMA
     –  Jimmy Pedro – Olympic Medalist ans 2012 Olympic Judo Coach
     –  Ron Jones – 2X NCAA All American and former Rutgers Wrestling Head Coach

           *** Sign up now and take advantage of exclusive Grand Opening pricing options***
                                                          *** Limited Spots Available***

     Date/Time:  Friday May 4th from 12:00 pm until 10:00 pm
                              Saturday May 5th from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm
     Location:  Appliance City Plaza  680 Route 211 East, Middletown, NY 10941

                                        www.RenzoGracieMMAacademy.com
    

2012 NYS Champion Dylan Palacio has decided to continue his wrestling career at Cornell University.  The senior from Long Beach High School in Long Island (Section 8 ) has had one of the most dominating seasons in New York high school wrestling history.  Just a few of Palacio’s highlights from 2011-2012 include: 
      

      –  Eastern States Classic champ @ 152 defeating fellow Cornell recruit Brian Realbuto
      –  NYS D1 champ @ 160 
      –  pinned undefeated NJ state champ Raamiah Bethea @ NY/NJ Charity Challenge
      –  NHSCA Senior National Champion at Virginia Beach.
Palacio is now training hard in the Olympic styles because his next goal is to take home the gold from Fargo in July.  Congratulations on choosing Cornell and good luck in the future Dylan!!!

For a great article about Palacio’s college selection check out Besty Veysman’s article at newyorkwrestlingnews.com.