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Five state wrestlers win titles at Northeast Regional
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa., May 3 – Five Connecticut wrestlers earned medals at the USA Wrestling’s Northeast Regional championship tournament.
Fairfield’s Charlie Kane (145) won a championship in the junior division while Fairfield’s Timmy Kane (132) won a title in the Cadet Division. Chris Trelli (94) of Bristol Central won a championship in the Cadet Division while Peter Kane (90) of Fairfield brought home a title in the Novice Division.
In the Senior Division, former Middletown High and Bloomsburg University wrestler Richard Perry won the 86 KG (189 pound) championship with a win over Josh Asper of Terrapin Wrestling Club. Perry was 5-0 in the tournament with three wins by tech fall.
Bristol Eastern’s Jordan Champagne (94) took third in the Cadet Division while Fitch’s Jarod Kosman (100) and South Windsor’s Devon Schoenberger (126) also finished second in their respective Cadet Division events.
Peter Kane went 3-1 in his weight class, winning all three bouts by technical fall. Trelli went 2-0 with a pin and tech fall. Tim Kane went 4-0 and won his title at 132 by technical fall, 23-13. Charlie Kane went 5-0 in his weight class by pin in 4:41 over Eric Hong of Pennsylvania. All five wins were by technical fall.
Kosman lost in the championship match to Michael Colaiocco of Buxton Blair, 6-5. Schoenberger lost by pin in 3:45 in his championship bout. He won four matches to the get to the final, three by technical fall.
KT Kidz, the Rocky Hill-based club, had 18 wrestlers in the tournament including all three Kane brothers, Trelli, Champagne, Kosman and Schoenberger.
Sarah Jadach recognized with President's Award
Derby’s Sarah Jadach, the state chair of USA Wrestling in Connecticut, was recognized with the President’s Award at the recent USA Wrestling Cadet and Junior national championships in Fargo, North Dakota.
The award is presented by James Ravannack, president of USA Wrestling, to a state leader who is exceptional at promoting and building wrestling programs in their state. As part of the award, Jadach will be invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation that will be attending the upcoming world wrestling championships in Las Vegas on Sept. 7-12.
“It is recognition for what she does all year long for wrestling and the work she does in Connecticut to develop our sport,” said Gary Abbott, director of Communications for USA Wrestling. “She has done an excellent job at building the Connecticut program.”
“When I first learned that I won this award, I was so surprised,” Jadach said. “I am so excited and honored to be able to be part of the U.S. team at the world championships. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be given this opportunity.”
She doesn’t know what her role will be at the world championships but Jadach is looking forward to it. She is the first official from Connecticut to receive this honor.
For the past 14 years, she has been the director and a coach of the Derby Renegade wrestling club. In 2002, she joined USA Wrestling as its membership director. She spent time as vice chairman and in 2009, she was elected state chairman of the Connecticut chapter of USA Wrestling.
As chairman, Jadach oversees an organization that has approximately 3,500 athletes and coaches. The organization offers a year-long schedule of events and opportunities for state wrestlers.
Jadach is also responsible for assembling Connecticut’s high school national freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling team and organizing its annual trip to Fargo during the summer for the largest high school tournament in the world.
A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, Jadach, 37, has a degree in mathematics.
CSWA Gold Key dinner
Sarah Jadach recognized with a Good Sport Award
SOUTHINGTON, April 26 – The average high school wrestler might compete in four or five tournaments a year. Derby’s Sarah Jadach, the state chairperson of USA Wrestling in Connecticut, might oversee 40 a year. Sometimes, it is three tournaments on a weekend.
That’s a lot of time in the gym. Recently, Jadach was honored for her work to provide opportunities for hundreds of young boys and girls across the state through wrestling. She received a Good Sports Award from the Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance at their annual Gold Key banquet. The award recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves and their time to helping their communities through athletics.
“This is an honor,” she said. “There is a lot of work that goes into the sport of wrestling. It’s amazing that someone thought of me.”
Jadach is no stranger to wrestling. Her involvement began early. As a youngster, she would be with her father, Buster, the long-time coach of the Derby High wrestling program. At first, she carried some small, equipment bags. As she got older, she started scoring matches.
For the past 14 years, she has been the director and a coach of the Derby Renegade wrestling club. In 2002, she joined USA Wrestling as its membership director. She spent time as vice chairman and in 2009, she was elected state chairman of the Connecticut chapter of USA Wrestling.
As chairman, Jadach oversees an organization that has approximately 3,500 athletes and coaches. The organization offers a year-long schedule of events and opportunities for state wrestlers.
Jadach is also responsible for assembling Connecticut’s high school national freestyle and Greco Roman wrestling team and organizing its annual trip to Fargo, N.D. during the summer for the largest high school tournament in the world.
A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, Jadach, 37, has a degree in mathematics. She resides in Derby.
Kane wins 10 straight bouts to finish third at Junior Nationals
FARGO, N.D., July 25 – Fairfield’s Timmy Kane (126) certainly earned his All-American plaque at the USA Wrestling Junior Nationals in Fargo. Kane dropped his second match in the Cadet freestyle tournament and proceeded to win 10 straight bouts in the consolation portion of the tournament to finish third. Kane won nine bouts by technical fall (lead of 10 or more points) and had just one pin.
Newtown’s Anthony Falbo earned All-American honors by advancing to the semifinals at 170 pounds in the Cadet freestyle competition and finished fifth.
For Kane, it was his second All-American trophy. He finished sixth in the Cadet Greco-Roman tournament earlier in the week. Kane beat Kyvan Hagan of Mississippi, 12-2 to take third. Kane also beat All-American Jason Reinteria of Illinois, in the consolation semifinals, 10-0 and All-American Taylor Brown of Missouri on the consolation quarterfinals, 10-0.
Falbo opened the freestyle tournament with four straight wins including a 9-7 win over Iowa’s Anthony Sherry in the quarterfinals. Falbo beat Ohio’s Tim Bowers, 11-4 to finish fifth.
Bristol Central’s Chris Trelli (88) went 3-2 and finished one win shy of All-American honors along with Fitch’s Jarod Kosman (3-2 at 94). New Milford’s Mel Ortiz went 5-2 at 120 and finished two wins shy of All-American honors.
In the Junior freestyle tournament, New Fairfield’s Alex Opsal went 3-2 at 113 pounds and finished one win shy of All-American honors. Emmett LiCastri (152) of Immaculate/Joel Barlow went 4-2 at 152 pounds. In the Junior Greco-Roman tournament, LiCastri (152) went 3-2 at 152 pounds along with Fitch’s Billy Goff, who was also 3-2 at 152.
FARGO, N.D., July 20 – Fairfield’s Timmy Kane won six matches to finish sixth and earn All-American honors at the USA Wrestling Cadet Greco national championship at 126 pounds Monday. Kane won six of his first seven matches including four straight consolation round bouts to earn All-American honors. He had four wins by technical fall and one pin.
Ten Connecticut wrestlers competed in the Cadet Greco tournament. Bristol Central’s Chris Trelli (88), Fitch’s Jared Kosman (94), New Milford’s Mel Ortiz (120) and Newtown’s Anthony Falbo (170) each were one win shy of finishing among the top eight and earning All-American honors. Kosman, Ortiz and Falbo were each 4-2. Southington’s Shaun Wagner (113) went 5-2 in the tournament.
Broadus earns All-American honors for 2nd time this week
FARGO, N.D., July 21 – Plymouth’s Cara Broadus, who will be a sophomore this fall, earned All-American honors for the second time in three days by taking fifth in the USA Wrestling Junior women’s freestyle tournament at 118 pounds. Broadus went 5-2 beating Hailey Finn of New York to finish fifth. Broadus won four of her first five matches. Two days earlier, Broadus was seventh in the Cadet women’s freestyle tournament at 120.
Broadus earns All-American honors in women's freestyle
FARGO, N.D., July 18 -- Plymouth’s Cara Broadus, who will be a sophomore this fall, earned All-American honors by finishing seventh in the USA Wrestling Cadet women’s freestyle national championships in Fargo, North Dakota on Saturday at 120 pounds. She went 5-2 and finished seventh with a 10-0 win over McKenzie Walker of Virginia. All five of Broadus’ wins came by tech fall. It’s the latest All-American honor for Broadus, who won the WOTR girls grand national high school tournament in folkstyle, freestyle and Greco roman in Michigan in April.
Eleven wrestlers from Connecticut are among 114 athletes from around the nation to be named to the National High School Coaches Association’s (NHSCA) Academic All-American team. “Not only do they excel on the mat but they also excel in the classroom,” said Bobby Ferraro, executive director of the NHSCA. “These student athletes are leaders in and out of the classroom and are the future leaders of tomorrow.”
Freshman
Ryan Luth, Foran. He was 55-7 at 120 and won the Class M title. His current GPA is 4.0 and he is ranked No. 5 in his class.
Sophomore
Gino Esposito, Foran. He was 45-5 at 106 pounds and was second in Class M and sixth at the State Open. His current GPA is 4.0 and he is ranked No. 1 in his class.
Junior
Matt Conte, Westhill. He won the Class L title and took fourth at the State Open at 120. He was 35-8 and is 111-29 in his career He has a 3.8 GPA.
Noah Hubler, Foran. He was fifth in Class M at 160 pounds. Noah has a 4.0 GP and is ranked No. 30 in his class.
Ethan Ross, Greenwich. He was fifth in Class LL at 152 pounds with a 30-14 record. He has a 3.9 GPA.
Connor Sakmar, Hand. He was fifth in Class L at 113 pounds with a 36-10 record. He has current GPA of 4.0
Senior
Zach Bylykbaski, Southington. He was second in Class LL and State Open at 132 pounds with a 19-5 record. His career record if 113-40. He has a 4.0 GPA and scored 30 on the ACT exam. He will attend Washington & Lee.
Ricky Kratzer, Foran. He was fifth in Class L at 170 pounds and finished with a record 35-14. He has a 3.8 GPA and will attend the University of New Haven.
Michael LaPia, Stratford. He was third in Class L at 126 pounds and finished with a record 39-7 as a senior and 130-47 for his career. He has a GPA of 3.4 and is ranked No. 15 in his class.
Zack Murillo, Southington. He won the Class L, State Open and New England championship at 106 pounds, finishing with a record of 45-3. He has a GPA of 4.0 and will attend Wesleyan.
Brendan Zotti, Newington. He finished fourth in Class L at 152 pounds with a 41-5. He has a GPA of 4.0 and will attend Penn State.
