2003 National High School Coaches Association senior wrestling championships At Cleveland Connecticut Results Jason Vermes, East Windsor, 112 2R: Alex Contreras (Arizona), 12-7 Consolation def. Danny Ruiz, (Texas), 12-5 def. Alan Solomon (Florida), 6-2 pin Sean Carlson (California), 3:59 def. Deno Monnett (Michigan), 6-1 QF: Lost to Michael Meger (Minnesota), 14-5 Josh Feldman, Pomperaug 119 2R: Lost to J.W. Bykowsky (New Jersey), 10-4 Consolation Pinned by Shane Sutera (South Dakota), 2:32 Jeff Oldham, Bethel, 125 2R: lost to Lorne McCallum (New York), 6-4 Consolation def. Tim Pierce (California), 11- def. Chris Brown (Tennessee), 8-2 lost to Brian Clement (Michigan), 3-1, OT Anthony Fischetti, Jon. Law, 130 1R: Lost to Stan Liberatore (Florida), 16-1 tech fall, 3:42 Consolation Pin by Joshua Meyer (Missouri), 0:53 Bill St. Pierre, Southington, 130 1R: Pinned by Joe Miller (Minnesota), 2:30 Consolation pin David Ruiz (Louisiana), 4:03 pin Justin Arthur (South Carolina), 5:26 Lost to Raymond Dunning (Tennessee), 8-3 Vito Barbagallo, Plainville, 140 1R: def. Ernie Aquilar (California), 8-6 2R: Lost to T.J. Selke (South Carolina), 17-5 Consolation Lost to Jason Hull (California), 8-3 Anthony Hayes, Danbury, 140 1R: Lost to Shawn Plumley (Minnesota), 3:54 Consolation Lost to Matt Crippes (California), 7-6 Trevor Howe, Danbury, 145 1R: def. Jason Starns (South Carolina), 14-2 2R: pinned by Johnny Vogel (Ohio), 1:46 Consolation Lost to Steven McKinney (Tennessee), 7-4 Doug Milburn, Bethel, 145 1R: Lost to Ryan Hurley (Ohio), tech fall, 25-10, 5:34 Consolation Pinned by Nicholas Matteo (New Jersey), 2:22 Ian Coyne, RHAM, 152 1R: Lost to Cory Lawrence (New York), 9-4 Consolation Lost to Jay Akers (Indiana), 10-5 Kevin Davis, RHAM, 160 1R: Lost to Marc Bennett (Indiana), 11-4 Consolation def. Josh Butler (Washington), 2-0 Lost to Joseph Lowe (Florida), 7-2 Alex Ohrn, New Canaan, 160 1R: Lost to Ray Mueller (California), 4-2 Consolation def. Jeremiah Nowak (Wisconsin), 6-3, OT Lost Trevor Fair (Florida), 5-4 Max Pazdan, Fairfield, 189 1R: def. Brandon Beau (Georgia), 9-1 2R: lost Mike Hadley (New York), 10-4 Consolation def. Byrce Murray (Utah), 3-1 pinned by Zach Garren (New Jersey), 0:31 Dan Puccini, Ridgefield, 215 1R: Lost to Chad Espinoza (Nevada), 15-0, tech fall, 3:10 Consolation Pinned by Chris Cottrell (California), 4:01 Jason Landri, New Canaan, 215 1R: Lost Paul McKearn (California), 20-5, tech fall, 5:58 Consolation Lost Adam Wilmoth (Minnesota), forfeit Bruno Dorismond, N.Canaan, 275 2R: def. Parks Harding (Tenn.), 8-2 3R: pin Michael Skonieczny (Ohio), 2:28 QF: Lost to John May (Minnesota), 8-2 Consolation Lost to Ogunwole Olabode (Maryland), 6-2 John Sullivan, Greenwich, 275 1R: pin Larry Langowski (Illinois) 4:57 2R: lost Patrick Barrentine (Ohio), 6-2 Consolation def. Joseph Morrison (Virginia), DQ pin Jon Geddes (New York), 0:11 pin J.P. Casey (Michigan), 0:08 def. Tanner Mumsell (Oklahoma), 5-3 QF: def. Chris Cowen (New York), 2-1 SF: Lost to Patrick Barrentine (Ohio), 12-3 7th place: def. Derrick Bendau (Ohio), medical forfeit |
Greenwich's Sullivan earns All-American honors Connecticut Wrestling Online CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 30 -- Greenwich's John Sullivan (275) missed on a possible New England championship by staying home and participating in a senior class production. That's ok. He earned All-American honors two weeks later. Sullivan became the first Connecticut wrestler since 1998 to earn All-American honors to finished seventh at 275 at the National High School Coaches Association senior national championship tournament this weekend in Cleveland. The top eight finishers in each weight class earned All-American honors. Connecticut had a fine showing with 17 wrestlers competing in the tournament. The Nutmeg State finished tied for 24th place with 45 points with Utah. Massachusetts was the top New England school in 23rd place with 48 points. New Hampshire was 26th (43 points) while Rhode Island was 42nd overall with six points. Sullivan, who lost his second round match, won six of his seven consolation round bouts. He earned a spot in the top eight with a tight 2-1 victory over New York's Chris Cowen. The first wrestling All-American from Greenwich, Sullivan advanced through the consolation round with an 11 second pin of New York's Jon Geddes and an eight-second pin of Michigan's J.P. Casey. The last Connecticut wrestler to earn All-American honors was New Fairfield's Tom Serrano, who was fifth at 135 in 1998. East Windsor's Jason Vermes (112) and New Canaan's Bruno Dorismond (275) each came within one victory of earning All-American honors. Vermes, who dropped his opening match of the tournament, won four straight consolation round bouts but fell in the consolation quarterfinals to Michael Meyer of Minnesota, 14-5. Dorismond, who went farther than any other Connecticut wrestler in the championship round. dropped a consolation quarterfinal decision to Maryland's Olabode Ogunwole, 6-2. Dorismond won two matches in the winner's bracket before dropping a 8-2 decision to Minnesota's John May in the quarterfinals. Bethel's Jeff Oldham (125) won two matches in the consolation round along with Southington's Bill St. Pierre (130). Fairfield's Max Pazdan (189) also won two matches in the tournament. No Connecticut wrestler has won a national championship. The only Connecticut wrestler to make the finals was Hand-Madison's Jim Guzzio, who was second at 130 in 1992. RHAM's Trevor Brown and Brock Littlefield were signed up for the tournament but did not participate. State has 18 wrestlers competing at nationals CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 27, 2003 -- Eighteen Connecticut wrestlers have signed up to participate in this weekend's 14th annual National High School Coaches Association senior wrestling championship tournament in Cleveland. The top eight wrestlers in each class earn All-America honors. Wrestling begins Friday and ends Sunday. East Windsor's Jason Vermes (112), Pomperaug's Josh Feldman (119), RHAM's Trevor Brown (125), Bethel's Jeff Oldham (125), Jonathan Law's Anthony Fischetti (130), Southington's Bill St. Pierre (130), RHAM's Brock Littlefield (135), Plainville's Vito Barbagallo (140), Danbury's Anthony Hayes (140), Danbury's Trevor Howe (145), RHAM's Ian Coyne (145), Bethel's Doug Milburn (145), RHAM's Kevin Davis (160), New Canaan's Alex Ohrn (160), Fairfield's Max Pazdan (189), New Canaan's Jason Landri (215), Greenwich's John Sullivan (275) and New Canaan's Bruno Dorismond (275) will represent Connecticut. To be eligible to compete, a wrestler must be a senior and have placed either first or second in a state tournament at least once -- or they can be admitted as wild cards based on their career achievements. A year ago, Platt's Luis Murillo won three matches to finish in the top 12 as Connecticut finished 31st in the field. |
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Greenwich's Sullivan earns All-American honors Connecticut Wrestling Online CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 30 -- Greenwich's John Sullivan (275) missed on a possible New England championship by staying home and participating in a senior class production. That's ok. He earned All-American honors two weeks later. Sullivan became the first Connecticut wrestler since 1998 to earn All-American honors to finished seventh at 275 at the National High School Coaches Association senior national championship tournament this weekend in Cleveland. The top eight finishers in each weight class earned All-American honors. Connecticut had a fine showing with 17 wrestlers competing in the tournament. The Nutmeg State finished tied for 24th place with 45 points with Utah. Massachusetts was the top New England school in 23rd place with 48 points. New Hampshire was 26th (43 points) while Rhode Island was 42nd overall with six points. Sullivan, who lost his second round match, won six of his seven consolation round bouts. He earned a spot in the top eight with a tight 2-1 victory over New York's Chris Cowen. The first wrestling All-American from Greenwich, Sullivan advanced through the consolation round with an 11 second pin of New York's Jon Geddes and an eight-second pin of Michigan's J.P. Casey. The last Connecticut wrestler to earn All-American honors was New Fairfield's Tom Serrano, who was fifth at 135 in 1998. East Windsor's Jason Vermes (112) and New Canaan's Bruno Dorismond (275) each came within one victory of earning All-American honors. Vermes, who dropped his opening match of the tournament, won four straight consolation round bouts but fell in the consolation quarterfinals to Michael Meyer of Minnesota, 14-5. Dorismond, who went farther than any other Connecticut wrestler in the championship round. dropped a consolation quarterfinal decision to Maryland's Olabode Ogunwole, 6-2. Dorismond won two matches in the winner's bracket before dropping a 8-2 decision to Minnesota's John May in the quarterfinals. Bethel's Jeff Oldham (125) won two matches in the consolation round along with Southington's Bill St. Pierre (130). Fairfield's Max Pazdan (189) also won two matches in the tournament. No Connecticut wrestler has won a national championship. The only Connecticut wrestler to make the finals was Hand-Madison's Jim Guzzio, who was second at 130 in 1992. RHAM's Trevor Brown and Brock Littlefield were signed up for the tournament but did not participate. State has 18 wrestlers competing at nationals CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 27, 2003 -- Eighteen Connecticut wrestlers have signed up to participate in this weekend's 14th annual National High School Coaches Association senior wrestling championship tournament in Cleveland. The top eight wrestlers in each class earn All-America honors. Wrestling begins Friday and ends Sunday. East Windsor's Jason Vermes (112), Pomperaug's Josh Feldman (119), RHAM's Trevor Brown (125), Bethel's Jeff Oldham (125), Jonathan Law's Anthony Fischetti (130), Southington's Bill St. Pierre (130), RHAM's Brock Littlefield (135), Plainville's Vito Barbagallo (140), Danbury's Anthony Hayes (140), Danbury's Trevor Howe (145), RHAM's Ian Coyne (145), Bethel's Doug Milburn (145), RHAM's Kevin Davis (160), New Canaan's Alex Ohrn (160), Fairfield's Max Pazdan (189), New Canaan's Jason Landri (215), Greenwich's John Sullivan (275) and New Canaan's Bruno Dorismond (275) will represent Connecticut. To be eligible to compete, a wrestler must be a senior and have placed either first or second in a state tournament at least once -- or they can be admitted as wild cards based on their career achievements. A year ago, Platt's Luis Murillo won three matches to finish in the top 12 as Connecticut finished 31st in the field. |
2003 National High School Coaches Association senior wrestling championships At Cleveland Connecticut Results Jason Vermes, East Windsor, 112 2R: Alex Contreras (Arizona), 12-7 Consolation def. Danny Ruiz, (Texas), 12-5 def. Alan Solomon (Florida), 6-2 pin Sean Carlson (California), 3:59 def. Deno Monnett (Michigan), 6-1 QF: Lost to Michael Meger (Minnesota), 14-5 Josh Feldman, Pomperaug 119 2R: Lost to J.W. Bykowsky (New Jersey), 10-4 Consolation Pinned by Shane Sutera (South Dakota), 2:32 Jeff Oldham, Bethel, 125 2R: lost to Lorne McCallum (New York), 6-4 Consolation def. Tim Pierce (California), 11- def. Chris Brown (Tennessee), 8-2 lost to Brian Clement (Michigan), 3-1, OT Anthony Fischetti, Jon. Law, 130 1R: Lost to Stan Liberatore (Florida), 16-1 tech fall, 3:42 Consolation Pin by Joshua Meyer (Missouri), 0:53 Bill St. Pierre, Southington, 130 1R: Pinned by Joe Miller (Minnesota), 2:30 Consolation pin David Ruiz (Louisiana), 4:03 pin Justin Arthur (South Carolina), 5:26 Lost to Raymond Dunning (Tennessee), 8-3 Vito Barbagallo, Plainville, 140 1R: def. Ernie Aquilar (California), 8-6 2R: Lost to T.J. Selke (South Carolina), 17-5 Consolation Lost to Jason Hull (California), 8-3 Anthony Hayes, Danbury, 140 1R: Lost to Shawn Plumley (Minnesota), 3:54 Consolation Lost to Matt Crippes (California), 7-6 Trevor Howe, Danbury, 145 1R: def. Jason Starns (South Carolina), 14-2 2R: pinned by Johnny Vogel (Ohio), 1:46 Consolation Lost to Steven McKinney (Tennessee), 7-4 Doug Milburn, Bethel, 145 1R: Lost to Ryan Hurley (Ohio), tech fall, 25-10, 5:34 Consolation Pinned by Nicholas Matteo (New Jersey), 2:22 Ian Coyne, RHAM, 152 1R: Lost to Cory Lawrence (New York), 9-4 Consolation Lost to Jay Akers (Indiana), 10-5 Kevin Davis, RHAM, 160 1R: Lost to Marc Bennett (Indiana), 11-4 Consolation def. Josh Butler (Washington), 2-0 Lost to Joseph Lowe (Florida), 7-2 Alex Ohrn, New Canaan, 160 1R: Lost to Ray Mueller (California), 4-2 Consolation def. Jeremiah Nowak (Wisconsin), 6-3, OT Lost Trevor Fair (Florida), 5-4 Max Pazdan, Fairfield, 189 1R: def. Brandon Beau (Georgia), 9-1 2R: lost Mike Hadley (New York), 10-4 Consolation def. Byrce Murray (Utah), 3-1 pinned by Zach Garren (New Jersey), 0:31 Dan Puccini, Ridgefield, 215 1R: Lost to Chad Espinoza (Nevada), 15-0, tech fall, 3:10 Consolation Pinned by Chris Cottrell (California), 4:01 Jason Landri, New Canaan, 215 1R: Lost Paul McKearn (California), 20-5, tech fall, 5:58 Consolation Lost Adam Wilmoth (Minnesota), forfeit Bruno Dorismond, N.Canaan, 275 2R: def. Parks Harding (Tenn.), 8-2 3R: pin Michael Skonieczny (Ohio), 2:28 QF: Lost to John May (Minnesota), 8-2 Consolation Lost to Ogunwole Olabode (Maryland), 6-2 John Sullivan, Greenwich, 275 1R: pin Larry Langowski (Illinois) 4:57 2R: lost Patrick Barrentine (Ohio), 6-2 Consolation def. Joseph Morrison (Virginia), DQ pin Jon Geddes (New York), 0:11 pin J.P. Casey (Michigan), 0:08 def. Tanner Mumsell (Oklahoma), 5-3 QF: def. Chris Cowen (New York), 2-1 SF: Lost to Patrick Barrentine (Ohio), 12-3 7th place: def. Derrick Bendau (Ohio), medical forfeit |
2003 National High School Coaches Association senior national championship tournament At Cleveland Team results: 1. Ohio, 298 (tournament record); 2. New Jersey, 202½; 3. California, 176; 4. Minnesota, 175; 5. Michigan, 151 ½; 6. Virginia, 126; 7. Pennsylvania, 125; 8. Florida, 117½; 9. New York, 113; 10. Illinois, 112; 11. Oklahoma, 94 ½; 12. Iowa, 64½; 13. Kansas, 62; 14. (tie) Maryland & Texas, 59½; 16. (tie) Arizona & Missouri, 57 ½; 18. Indiana, 57; 19. Oregon, 55; 20. South Dakota, 53; 21. Nevada, 50; 22. North Carolina, 49; 23. Massachusetts, 48; 24. (tie) Connecticut & Utah, 45. Other New England results: 26. New Hampshire 43, 42. Rhode Island 6. CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES 103 - Samuel Fragoza (California) dec. Matthew Lantz (Virginia), 7-4. 112 - Obenson Blanc (Florida) pinned Dave Tomasette New Jersey), 5:10. 119 - Robbie Preston (New Jersey) dec. Michael Sees (Pennsylvania), 13-8 ot. 125 - Manuel Rivera (California) dec. Brandon Hardy (Virginia), 8-4. 130 - Daniel Frishkorn (Virginia) dec. Ivan Wiggins (New Jersey), 3-2. 135 - Ryan Lang (St. Edward, Ohio) dec. Zach Flake (Lakota West, Ohio), 15-2. 140 - Daniel Mason-Straus (Cincinnati Sycamore, Ohio) dec. Levi Duyn (Florida), 14-12. 145 - Jeff Ecklof (Pennsylvania) pinned Kyle Larson (Oregon), 3:15. 152 - C.P. Schlatter (St. Paris-Graham, Ohio) dec. Eric Tannenbaum (Illinois), 5-1. 160 - Mark Perry (New Jersey) dec. Vinnie Salek (New Jersey), 13-8. 171 - Jason Hackett (Columbus Hamilton TWP, Ohio) dec. Jake Herbert (Pennsylvania), 3-2. 189 - Roger Kish (Michigan) dec. J.D. Bergman (Oak Harbor, Ohio), 7-3. 215 - Matt Koz (St. Edward, Ohio) dec. Chad Espinoza (Nevada), 8-7 ot tb. Hvy - Adam Cooney (New Jersey) dec. Ryan Kotzea (South Dakota), 8-5. ALL-AMERICAN ROUND (for third, fifth and seventh places) 103 - Third: Erik Bencomo (New Mexico) pinned Colt Bergeron (Minnesota), 1:16. Fifth: Alejandro Figueroa (Florida) dec. Mike Atlas (Massachusetts), 1-0. Seventh: Jesse Contreras (California) dec. Suliaman Khan (Wyoming), 10-0. 112 - Third: Michael Meger (Minnesota) dec. Tony Iovine (Pickerington, Ohio), 8-7. Fifth: Mike Compton (Willard, Ohio) by medical forfeit over Dave Federico (Willoughby South, Ohio). Seventh: Javier Maldonado (Florida) dec. Matt DeLorenzo (New York), 5-2. 119 - Third: Chad Mendes (California) dec. Brandon Kinney (Michigan), 3-0. Fifth: Patrick Barth (Illinois) dec. Zachary Berman (Illinois), 6-3. Seventh: Zachariah Thone (New Hampshire) dec. Eric Sanders (Minnesota), 3-0, 125 - Third: Gabriel Flores (California) dec. Matt Easter (West Virginia), 11-3. Fifth: Michael Arias (Oklahoma) dec. Keith Dickey (Missouri), 3-0. Seventh: Gralan Earley (Indiana) dec. Tyler McCormick (Kansas), 9-7. 130 - Third: T.J. Enright (GALLOWAY WESTLAND, Ohio) dec. Ryan Bridge (New Jersey), 4-2. Fifth: Bobby Latessa (Florida) dec. Jaime Lijo (New Jersey), 5-2. Seventh: Josh Wagner (Wisconsin) dec. Andrew Krieger (New York), 4-2. 135 - Third: Josh Churella (Michigan) by default over Cale Griffin (Missouri). Fifth: Anthony Constantino (LAKE CATHOLIC) dec. Donny Ooton (Virginia), 8-2. Seventh: Brian Dyer (Illinois) dec. Jeremy Meyer (Iowa), 7-2. 140 - Third: Charlie Agozzino (ST. EDWARD, Ohio) dec. Clint Leonard (Idaho), 14-0. Fifth: Ryan Needle (New Jersey) dec. Patrick Payne (California), 7-4. Seventh: Kurt Gross (PADUA, Ohio) dec. Scott Heckman (Pennsylvania), 2-1. 145 - Third: Tyler Williams (Illinois) dec. Dustin Dahlblom (Minnesota), 8-4. Fifth: Max Dean (LAKOTA WEST, Ohio) dec. Jeffrey Marsh (Michigan), 5-3. Seventh: Ryan Hurley (ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY, Ohio) dec. Brock Wittmeyer (Missouri), 18-5. 152 - Third: Mitch Kuhlman (Minnesota) dec. Josh Glenn (New York), 12-4. Fifth: Charles Jones (Oklahoma) dec. Ricky Frondorf (New Jersey), 6-3. Seventh: Nick Pullano (Virginia) dec. Zach Lee (Arizona), 6-2. 160 - Third: David Bertolino (RAYLAND BUCKEYE LOCAL, Ohio) dec. Gabe Dretsch (Minnesota), 5-3. Fifth: James Schultz (Indiana) dec. James King (Texas), 3-2. Fifth: Brett Slone (California) dec. Evan Copeland (New Mexico), 16-12. 171 - Third: Joshua Weitzel (Pennsylvania) dec. Brent Parkey (Oklahoma), 6-3. Fifth: Luke Hogle (Oregon) dec. George Lynbaugh (Minnesota), 7-5. Seventh: Ryan Knapp (COLUMBUS DESALES, Ohio) tech. fall Eric Pedretti (Iowa), 18-3, 4:24. 189 - Third: Joe Williams (California) dec. Philip Davis (Pennsylvania), 6-4. Fifth: Clay Kehrer (Texas) dec. Dino Razzano (COLUMBUS DESALES, Ohio), 11-5. Seventh: Jared Massey (Minnesota) dec. Kyle Narkiewicz (Pennsylvania), 11-3. 215 - Third: Jared Villers (ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY, Ohio) dec. Andy Patrick (Idaho), 14-2. Fifth: Gian Villante (New York) dec. Ellery Tarazon (Arizona), 4-0. Seventh: Adam Wilmoth (Michigan) dec. Rocky Richey (Oklahoma), 5-1. HVY - Third: Pat Barrentine (DAYTON CARROLL, Ohio) dec. Bubba Gritter (Michigan), 6-5. Fifth: Jon May (Minnesota) pinned Olabode Ogunwole (Maryland), 1:32. Seventh: John Sullivan (Connecticut) by medical forfeit over Derrick Bendau (MAYFIELD, Ohio). |
Nutmeg State Games 2003 At Waterford Ages 13-15 103 pounds: 1. Nick Malley (E), 2. Quaron Newton (E) 112: 1. Rob Brown (E), 2. Trevor Olmstead (E) 125: 1. Stefon Camacro (S), 2. Josh Miller (E) 130: 1. Nick Jenan (W) 135: 1. Spencer Hennes (S) 152: 1. Luke Kay (S) 160: 1. David Sheetz (E) 184: 1. Chris Gebbe (E) 197: 1. Mike Grafstein (E), 2. Frank Stiyker (S) 215: 1. Brendan Micalak (E), 2. Justin Scott (S), 3. Anthony Dennis (E) Age Group 16 -18 114: 1. Steve Bentiny (E) 130: 1. Nick Miragliuolo (N), 2. Andy Anderson (N) 135: 1. Martin Meyer (E), 2. Bryan Sloat (S) 140: 1. Dustin Deschene (E), 2. Donald Horn (E), 3. Roberto Rivera (N) 145: 1. Jeff Carra (N) 152: 1. Ismauel Nieves (N) 160: 1. Kostas Hatzikostas (W), 2. A.J. Maselli (N), 3. Eric Davis (E) 171: 1. Charles Cycon (S), 2. Lou Orsdomono (N), 3. Dan Digisciugle (E) 215: 1. Freddie Cortenus (S), 2. Kean Valencia (N), 3. Rick Lagrega (E) Open division 133: 1. Nate Russell (N), 2. Josh Levine (W), 3. Austin Borg (N) 157: Kacy O'Connor (W), 2. Rocco Brancati (N), 3. Gordon Elroel (E) 165: Josh Kaplan (W), 2. Frando Jean (S), Erik Lunderberg (N) 184: Chris Gebbe (E) 197: Mike Grafstein (E), Frank Stryker (S) 275: Mike Fry (E), Tom Rgni (E), Twan Wadley (N) |
