The Final Four of High School Wrestling was created to pitch the elite teams from across the country in a dual meet environment. We have an event committee that discusses which teams to invite for the following year. The Final Four is held in the Lehigh Valley, a hot-bed for high school wrestling. This year's event will feature 12 high school teams, including the top 4 ranked teams in this event will then compete in the official "Final Four."
Teams
(Confirmed as of April 12, 2010)
Blair Academy (NJ)
Collins Hill High School (GA)
Council Rock South High School (PA)
Easton Area High School (PA)
High Point Regional High School (NJ)
Jackson Memorial High School (NJ)
Lake Stevens High School (WA)
Parkland High School (PA)
Pen Argyl High School (PA)
Walsh Jesuit High School (OH)
Schedule will be released early January 2011.
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To Be Determined...
BLAIR ACADEMY GOES 4-0 AT NHSCA FINAL FOUR; COLLINS HILL (GA.) ALSO IMPRESSES
EASTON, Pa. – The nation’s top-ranked team, Blairstown Township (N.J.) Blair Academy, survived a second-round scare from newcomer Suwanee (Ga.) Collins Hill High and went on to post a 4-0 record in the 13th annual National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) Final Four of High School Wrestling Jan. 23 at Shawnee Junior High School.
“This year’s Final Four was the best yet,” NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro Jr. said. “All of the teams were very impressive, and there were a lot of close bouts in every match. It was a great day for wrestling fans.”
The event featured five teams ranked nationally by WIN magazine – the top-ranked Bucs, No. 14 Collins Hill, No. 19 Dallas (Texas) Bishop Lynch High, No. 21 Sussex (N.J.) High Point Regional High and No. 24 Long Branch (N.J.) High. The magazine’s rankings held up throughout the day…but not without some tense moments.
After easing past Long Branch 27-22 in the opening round, Collins Hill stunned Blair Academy by scoring four pins in a 33-30 loss that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. Blair had just two pins, but it was their ability to win the close matches – the Bucs scored a pair of one-point victories and a two-point win – as they scored an 8-6 edge in victories. Austin Ormsbee (140), Chris Villalonga (145), Jesse Shanaman (152) and Brad Bishop (160) posted consecutive middle-weight wins for Blair.
Blair also beat Benton High, 43-25, Long Branch, 42-18 and Bishop Lynch, 46-15, the final match a battle between 3-0 teams. After beating Benton 54-25, Collins Hill silenced a partisan Red Rovers crowd in the final round, holding the host team to just three victories in 14 bouts to win 45-12.
High Point and Long Branch, New Jersey’s top two public-school teams, went 2-1 and 1-2, respectively, in the event. Easton finished with a 1-3 record and Benton and Franklin (Mass.) High finished 0-3.
Ormsbee, Villalonga and Shanaman were joined by Mark Grey (119) and Mike Evans (189) with 4-0 records for Blair and Evan Silver (112) was 3-0. Collins Hill had three wrestlers with 4-0 records: Drew Ferguson (103), T.J. Mitchell (125) and C.J. Collins (215).
Also posting 4-0 records: Bishop Lynch’s Chris Mears (145) and Tanner Eitel (171) and Easton’s Mitchell Minotti (130) and Mark Hartenstine (140-145).
Four High Point wrestlers went 3-0 in the event: Nick Francavilla (119), Ethan Orr 9152), Billy Smith (215) and Trevor Papenmeier (275). Long Branch’s Andrew Cornell (130) and Omar Akel (171) also went 3-0.
Final Four of HS Wrestling
At Easton, Pa., Jan. 23
Round 1
No. 1 Blair Academy (N.J.) 43, Benton (Pa.) 25
| 103- Max Hvolbeck (Blair Academy) m.d. Matt Welliver (Benton), 14-1 |
| 112- Colt Cotten (Benton) p. Kyle Taylor (Blair Academy), 2:14 |
| 119- Mark Grey (Blair Academy) d. Mike Rhone (Benton), 8-3 |
| 125- Coltin Fought (Benton) m.d. Russell Parsons (Blair Academy), 13-3 |
| 130- Kyle Doud (Benton) d. Joseph Frick (Blair Academy), 7-1 |
| 135- Austin Ormsbee (Blair Academy) p. Derrian Metzinger (Benton), 0:48 |
| 140- Chris Villalonga (Blair Academy) forfeit |
| 145- Jack Weldoyn (Blair Academy) forfeit |
| 152- Jesse Shanaman (Blair Academy) p. Devon McMahon (Benton), 0:48 |
| 160- Eric Hess (Benton) p. Brad Bishop (Blair Academy), 3:56 |
| 171- Jake Mankey (Benton) d. Marino Orlandi (Blair Academy), 6-4 |
| 189- Mike Evans (Blair Academy) forfeit |
| 215- Dillon Hoffman (Blair Academy) forfeit |
| 285- Tyler Demott (Benton) d. Brooks Black (Blair Academy), 4-0 |
No. 14 Collins Hill (Ga.) 27, No. 24 Long Branch (N.J.) 22
| 103- Drew Ferguson (Collins Hill) d. Andrew Viera (Long Branch), 7-0 |
| 112- Bazell Partridge (Collins Hill) p. Nick George (Long Branch), 1:03 |
| 119- Joseph Doyague (Collins Hill) d. Jamie Quijano (Long Branch), 3-0 |
| 125- TJ Mitchell (Collins Hill) m.d. Matt Eggie (Long Branch), 9-0 |
| 130- Andrew Cornell (Long Branch) d. Steven Bradtmueller (Collins Hill), 8-6 OT |
| 135- Scott Festejo (Long Branch) d. Davante Brown (Collins Hill), 7-5 OT |
| 140- Luis Filipe (Long Branch) d. Allen Willard (Collins Hill), 1-0 |
| 145- Joel Smith (Collins Hill) t.f. Scott Festejo (Long Branch), 23-8 |
| 152- Doug Cornell (Long Branch) d. Jamie Hertica (Collins Hill), 3-2 |
| 160- Nick Visicaro (Long Branch) m.d. Pat Riley (Collins Hill), 17-6 |
| 171- Omar Akel (Long Branch) d. Nick Holbert (Collins Hill), 6-5 |
| 189- Billy George (Long Branch) d. Mac Bennett (Collins Hill), 7-1 |
| 215- CJ Collins (Collins Hill) d. Paul Tracy (Long Branch), 7-1 |
| 285- Thomas Delain (Collins Hill) d. James Parnell (Long Branch), 1-0 |
No. 19 Bishop Lynch (Texas) 49, Franklin (Mass.) 21
| 103- Judson Preskitt (Bishop Lynch) p. Greg Williams (Franklin), 1:10 |
| 112- Jake Goodwin (Bishop Lynch) p. Chris Kelly (Franklin), 3:34 |
| 119- Brandon Sheck (Franklin) d. Jordan Goodwin (Bishop Lynch), 10-3 |
| 125- Joey Vogelsberg (Bishop Lynch) p. Tim Slason (Franklin) |
| 130- Case Garrison (Bishop Lynch) m.d. Mickey Carbone (Franklin), 9-0 |
| 135- Troy Silver (Bishop Lynch) m.d. Dillon Gallagher (Franklin), 10-0 |
| 140- Cody Bye (Bishop Lynch) m.d. Joe Alie (Franklin), 8-0 |
| 145- Chris Mears (Bishop Lynch) d. Dan Telhada (Franklin), 5-4 |
| 152- Sean O’Brien (Franklin) p. Kourtland Hite (Bishop Lynch), 3:15 |
| 160- Trey Adamson (Bishop Lynch) m.d. Andrew Reeder (Franklin), 9-0 |
| 171- Tanner Eitel (Bishop Lynch) p. Chris Dixon (Franklin), 2:52 |
| 189- Stephen McPeek (Bishop Lynch) p. Luke Cowper (Franklin), 1:46 |
| 215- Mike Hoey (Franklin) p. TD Ikemenogo (Bishop Lynch), 1:34 |
| 285- Mike Gill (Franklin) p. Dylan Smith (Bishop Lynch), 3:35 |
Round 2
High Point Regional (N.J.) 45, Easton (Pa.) 14
| 103- Evan Disora (Easton) d. Justin Bellis (High Point Regional), 7-3 |
| 112- Billy Gould (High Point Regional) d. Mike Fleck (Easton), 5-2 |
| 119- Nick Francavilla (High Point Regional) p. Robbie Rizzolino (Easton), 3:41 |
| 125- Calvin Daly (Easton) m.d. Kyle Klaus (High Point Regional), 13-2 |
| 130- Mitchell Minotti (Easton) m.d. Brennen Donahue (High Point Regional), 9-0 |
| 135- Drew Wagenhoffer (High Point Regional) d. Joey Rizzolino (Easton), 9-2 |
| 140- Mark Hartenstine (Easton) forfeit |
| 145- Joey Gaccione (High Point Regional) DQ Anthony Minotti (Easton) |
| 152- Ethan Orr (High Point Regional) p. Soloman Sohn (Easton), 3:28 |
| 160- John Guzzo (High Point Regional) d. Zach Bambary (Easton), 7-3 |
| 171- Buddy Mallon (High Point Regional) p. Jose Rotger (Easton), 1:22 |
| 189- Gavin Donahue (High Point Regional) d. Tyler Green (Easton), 9-3 |
| 215- Billy Smith (High Point Regional) d. Jalil Paige (Easton), 4-0 |
| 285- Trevor Papenmeier (High Point Regional) p. David Caldwell (Easton), 4:35 |
Blair Academy 33, Collins Hill 30
| 103- Drew Ferguson (Collins Hill) p. Max Hvolbeck (Blair Academy), 2:38 |
| 112- Evan Silver (Blair Academy) m.d. Bazell Partridge (Collins Hill), 8-0 |
| 119- Mark Grey (Blair Academy) p. Joseph Doyague (Collins Hill), 2:32 |
| 125- TJ Mitchell (Collins Hill) p. Mike Deehan (Blair Academy), 1:00 |
| 130- Steven Bradtmueller (Collins Hill) d. Russell Parsons (Blair Academy), 10-6 |
| 135- Davante Brown (Collins Hill) p. Mark Stillerman (Blair Academy), 2:35 |
| 140- Austin Ormsbee (Blair Academy) m.d. Allen Willard (Collins Hill), 10-0 |
| 145- Chris Villalonga (Blair Academy) d. Joel Smith (Collins Hill), 5-3 |
| 152- Jesse Shanaman (Blair Academy) m.d. Jamie Hertica (Collins Hill), 13-2 |
| 160- Brad Bishop (Blair Academy) d. Pat Riley (Collins Hill), 3-2 |
| 171- Nick Holbert (Collins Hill) d. Marino Orlandi (Blair Academy), 5-0 |
| 189- Mike Evans (Blair Academy) p. Mac Bennett (Collins Hill), 0:31 |
| 215- CJ Collins (Collins Hill) p. Dillon Hoffman (Blair Academy), 2:32 |
| 285- Brooks Black (Blair Academy) d. Thomas Delain (Collins Hill), 2-1 |
Long Branch 42, Benton 19
| 103- Luke Balina (Long Branch) d. Brandon Lontz (Benton), 6-4 |
| 112- Matt Welliver (Benton) d. Nick George (Long Branch), 9-7 |
| 119- Colt Cotten (Benton) d. Jamie Quijano (Long Branch), 9-4 |
| 125- Mike Rhone (Benton) p. Matt Eggie (Long Branch), 1:43 |
| 130- Andrew Cornell (Long Branch) d. Coltin Fought (Benton), 10-9 |
| 135- Scott Festejo (Long Branch) p. Derrian Metzinger (Benton), 0:14 |
| 140- Jake George (Long Branch) forfeit |
| 145- Ryan Festejo (Long Branch) forfeit |
| 152- Doug Cornell (Long Branch) p. Devon McMahon (Benton), 3:03 |
| 160- Eric Hess (Benton) m.d. Nick Visicaro (Long Branch), 10-2 |
| 171- Omar Akel (Long Branch) d. Jake Mankey (Benton), 7-1 |
| 189- Markus Moya (Long Branch) forfeit |
| 215- Double forfeit |
| 285- Tyler Demott (Benton) d. James Parnell (Long Branch), 4-0 |
Round 3
Bishop Lynch 33, Easton 27
| 103- Evan Disora (Easton) p. Judson Preskitt (Bishop Lynch), 6:53 OT |
| 112- Jake Goodwin (Bishop Lynch) d. Mike Fleck (Easton), 8-6 |
| 119- Robbie Rizzolino (Easton) d. Jordan Goodwin (Bishop Lynch), 8-3 |
| 125- Joey Vogelsberg (Bishop Lynch) d. Calvin Daly (Easton), 7-2 |
| 130- Mitchell Minotti (Easton) d. Case Garrison (Bishop Lynch), 7-3 |
| 135- Troy Silver (Bishop Lynch) d. Mark Misczenski (Easton), 6-3 |
| 140- Cody Bye (Bishop Lynch) d. Joey Rizzolino (Easton), 7-0 |
| 145- Mark Hartenstine (Easton) forfeit |
| 152- Chris Mears (Bishop Lynch) t.f. Soloman Sohn (Easton), 18-2 |
| 160- Zach Bambary (Easton) d. Trey Adamson (Bishop Lynch), 3-1 |
| 171- Tanner Eitel (Bishop Lynch) p. Jose Rotger (Easton), 1:49 |
| 189- Stephen McPeek (Bishop Lynch) m.d. Tyler Green (Easton), 15-3 |
| 215- Jalil Paige (Easton) p. TD Ikemenogo (Bishop Lynch), 3:45 |
| 285- Dylan Smith (Bishop Lynch) p. David Caldwell (Easton), 5:24 |
High Point Regional 51, Franklin 9
| 103- Justin Bellis (High Point Regional) p. Greg Williams (Franklin), 3:45 |
| 112- Billy Gould (High Point Regional) m.d. Chris Kelly (Franklin), 9-0 |
| 119- Nick Francavilla (High Point Regional) m.d. Brandon Sheck (Franklin), 8-0 |
| 125- Jason Snider (High Point Regional) p. Tim Slason (Franklin), 2:45 |
| 130- Mickey Carbone (Franklin) d. Brennen Donahue (High Point Regional), 7-0 |
| 135- Drew Wagenhoffer (High Point Regional) m.d. Dillon Gallagher (Franklin), 9-1 |
| 140- Tom Divitantonio (High Point Regional) d. Joe Alie (Franklin), 4-3 |
| 145- Dan Telhada (Franklin) forfeit |
| 152- Ethan Orr (High Point Regional) p. Sean O’Brien (Franklin), 1:36 |
| 160- John Guzzo (High Point Regional) m.d. Tucker Deslauriers (Franklin), 16-4 |
| 171- Buddy Mallon (High Point Regional) m.d. Andrew Reeder (Franklin), 12-3 |
| 189- Gavin Donahue (High Point Regional) d. Luke Cowper (Franklin), 7-0 |
| 215- Billy Smith (High Point Regional) m.d. Mike Hoey (Franklin), 10-0 |
| 285- Trevor Papenmeier (High Point Regional) d. Mike Gill (Franklin), 7-1 |
Blair Academy 42, Long Branch 18
| 103- Max Hvolbeck (Blair Academy) t.f. Andrew Viera (Long Branch), 16-0 |
| 112- Kyle Taylor (Blair Academy) m.d. Nick George (Long Branch), 10-2 |
| 119- Evan Silver (Blair Academy) t.f. Jamie Quijano (Long Branch), 16-0 |
| 125- Mark Grey (Blair Academy) m.d. Matt Eggie (Long Branch), 18-6 |
| 130- Andrew Cornell (Long Branch) d. Russell Parsons (Blair Academy), 10-6 |
| 135- Austin Ormsbee (Blair Academy) d. Scott Festejo (Long Branch), 10-3 |
| 140- Chris Villalonga (Blair Academy) p. Jake George (Long Branch), 1:25 |
| 145- Luis Filipe (Long Branch) p. Jack Weldoyn (Blair Academy), 0:36 |
| 152- Jesse Shanaman (Blair Academy) d. Doug Cornell (Long Branch), 4-2 |
| 160- Nick Visicaro (Long Branch) t.f. Brad Bishop (Blair Academy), 17-2 |
| 171- Omar Akel (Long Branch) m.d. Marino Orlandi (Blair Academy), 11-0 |
| 189- Mike Evans (Blair Academy) d. Billy George (Long Branch), 2-0 |
| 215- Dillon Hoffman (Blair Academy) d. Paul Tracy (Long Branch), 3-0 |
| 285- Brooks Black (Blair Academy) p. James Parnell (Long Branch), 1:05 |
Round 4
Easton 42, Franklin 20
| 103- Peter Stanley (Easton) forfeit |
| 112- Mike Fleck (Easton) t.f. Chris Kelly (Franklin), 15-0 |
| 119- Robbie Rizzolino (Easton) d. Brandon Sheck (Franklin), 5-0 |
| 125- Calvin Daly (Easton) t.f. Will Plaisted (Franklin), 19-2 |
| 130- Mitchell Minotti (Easton) m.d. Mickey Carbone (Franklin), 8-0 |
| 135- Mark Misczenski (Easton) d. Dillon Gallagher (Franklin), 5-0 |
| 140- Joe Alie (Franklin) d. Joey Rizzolino (Easton), 9-2 |
| 145- Mark Hartenstine (Easton) m.d. Dan Telhada (Franklin), 11-2 |
| 152- Soloman Sohn (Easton) p. Sean O’Brien (Franklin), 1:28 |
| 160- Tucker Deslauriers (Franklin) p. Zach Bambary (Easton), 1:11 |
| 171- Chris Dixon (Franklin) p. Jose Rotger (Easton), 5:02 |
| 189- Tyler Green (Easton) d. Luke Cowper (Franklin), 6-5 |
| 215- Jalil Paige (Easton) d. Mike Hoey (Franklin), 2-0 |
| 285- Mike Gill (Franklin) p. David Caldwell (Easton), 3:49 |
Bishop Lynch 46, High Point Regional 23
| 103- Judson Preskitt (Bishop Lynch) p. Justin Bellis (High Point Regional), 1:30 |
| 112- Jake Goodwin (Bishop Lynch) Def Billy Gould (High Point Regional) |
| 119- Nick Francavilla (High Point Regional) p. Jordan Goodwin (Bishop Lynch), 1:15 |
| 125- Joey Vogelsberg (Bishop Lynch) p. Jason Snider (High Point Regional), 0:56 |
| 130- Case Garrison (Bishop Lynch) d. Brennen Donahue (High Point Regional), 6-5 |
| 135- Troy Silver (Bishop Lynch) p. Alec Alvino (High Point Regional), 3:39 |
| 140- Cody Bye (Bishop Lynch) d. Drew Wagenhoffer (High Point Regional), 9-6 |
| 145- Chris Mears (Bishop Lynch) d. Joey Gaccione (High Point Regional), 8-4 |
| 152- Ethan Orr (High Point Regional) p. Kourtland Hite (Bishop Lynch), 3:55 |
| 160- Trey Adamson (Bishop Lynch) d. John Guzzo (High Point Regional), 2-1 |
| 171- Tanner Eitel (Bishop Lynch) p. Buddy Mallon (High Point Regional), 0:29 |
| 189- Stephen McPeek (Bishop Lynch) m.d. Gavin Donahue (High Point Regional), 15-1 |
| 215- Billy Smith (High Point Regional) p. TD Ikemenogo (Bishop Lynch), 1:03 |
| 285- Trevor Papenmeier (High Point Regional) p. Dylan Smith (Bishop Lynch), 1:52 |
Collins Hill 54, Benton 25
| 103- Drew Ferguson (Collins Hill) p. Brandon Lontz (Benton), 3:30 |
| 112- Colt Cotten (Benton) p. Bazell Partridge (Collins Hill), 0:25 |
| 119- Mike Rhone (Benton) m.d. Joseph Doyague (Collins Hill), 14-2 |
| 125- TJ Mitchell (Collins Hill) p. Coltin Fought (Benton), 3:27 |
| 130- Steven Bradtmueller (Collins Hill) p. Kyle Doud (Benton), 4:24 |
| 135- Davante Brown (Collins Hill) p. Derrian Metzinger (Benton), 1:57 |
| 140- Allen Willard (Collins Hill) forfeit |
| 145- Joel Smith (Collins Hill) forfeit |
| 152- Jamie Hertica (Collins Hill) p. Devon McMahon (Benton), 0:42 |
| 160- Eric Hess (Benton) p. Pat Riley (Collins Hill), 1:43 |
| 171- Jake Mankey (Benton) d. Nick Holbert (Collins Hill), 6-4 |
| 189- Mac Bennett (Collins Hill) forfeit |
| 215- CJ Collins (Collins Hill) forfeit |
| 285- Tyler Demott (Benton) p. Thomas Delain (Collins Hill)
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Round 5
Collins Hill 45, Easton 12
| 103- Drew Ferguson (Collins Hill) d. Peter Stanley (Easton), 2-0 |
| 112- Mike Fleck (Easton) d. Bazell Partridge (Collins Hill), 7-5 |
| 119- Joseph Doyague (Collins Hill) d. Robbie Rizzolino (Easton), 3-1 |
| 125- TJ Mitchell (Collins Hill) p. Calvin Daly (Easton), 1:00 |
| 130- Mitchell Minotti (Easton) p. Steven Bradtmueller (Collins Hill), 1:46 |
| 135- Davante Brown (Collins Hill) d. Joey Rizzolino (Easton), 8-2 |
| 140- Allen Willard (Collins Hill) d. Mark Misczenski (Easton), 4-3 |
| 145- Mark Hartenstine (Easton) d. Joel Smith (Collins Hill), 7-6 |
| 152- Jamie Hertica (Collins Hill) d. Soloman Sohn (Easton), 10-5 |
| 160- Pat Riley (Collins Hill) d. Zach Bambary (Easton), 1-0 |
| 171- Nick Holbert (Collins Hill) p. Jose Rotger (Easton), 1:27 |
| 189- Mac Bennett (Collins Hill) p. Tyler Green (Easton), 1:29 |
| 215- CJ Collins (Collins Hill) d. Jalil Paige (Easton), 4-2 |
| 285- Thomas Delain (Collins Hill) p. David Caldwell (Easton), 1:45 |
Blair Academy 46, Bishop Lynch 15
| 103- Max Hvolbeck (Blair Academy) d. Judson Preskitt (Bishop Lynch), 9-7 |
| 112- Evan Silver (Blair Academy) m.d. Jake Goodwin (Bishop Lynch), 9-1 |
| 119- Kyle Taylor (Blair Academy) d. Jordan Goodwin (Bishop Lynch), 6-2 |
| 125- Mark Grey (Blair Academy) d. Joey Vogelsberg (Bishop Lynch), 7-2 |
| 130- Case Garrison (Bishop Lynch) d. Russell Parsons (Blair Academy), 4-0 |
| 135- Austin Ormsbee (Blair Academy) m.d. Troy Silver (Bishop Lynch), 11-1 |
| 140- Chris Villalonga (Blair Academy) t.f. Cody Bye (Bishop Lynch), 20-5 |
| 145- Chris Mears (Bishop Lynch) p. Jack Weldoyn (Blair Academy), 1:20 |
| 152- Jesse Shanaman (Blair Academy) p. Kourtland Hite (Bishop Lynch), 1:11 |
| 160- Brad Bishop (Blair Academy) d. Trey Adamson (Bishop Lynch), 4-3 |
| 171- Tanner Eitel (Bishop Lynch) p. Marino Orlandi (Blair Academy), 0:36 |
| 189- Mike Evans (Blair Academy) d. Stephen McPeek (Bishop Lynch), 7-2 |
| 215- Dillon Hoffman (Blair Academy) p. TD Ikemenogo (Bishop Lynch), 1:07 |
| 285- Brooks Black (Blair Academy) p. Dylan Smith (Bishop Lynch), 0:41 |
Complete results can also be found at the following link:
http://gimp.escapesports.on-rev.com/TeamDuals/ShoreDualsSchedulePicker.php?eventid=8
The NHSCA continues its involvement in high-profile high school sports events across the board. In addition to a full schedule of wrestling events, the NHSCA conducted its annual 7-on-7 football championships at storied Hoover High School in Hoover, Ala. in July and will host the National High School Basketball Festival at Salisbury, Md. Dec. 26-30. The NHSCA selects Coaches and Senior Athletes of the Year in 20 boys and girls sports, and sponsors more than two dozen national championship events in 11 sports.
In partnership with Navy Special Operations, the NHSCA conducts the Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge in 1,200 high schools throughout America. This serves as a replacement for President Kennedy’s Council on Fitness that was popular in the 1970’s and 1980’s. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, the NHSCA conducts Character and Leadership Workshops and reach more than 800 Pennsylvania high schools and 9,600 athletes and coaches.
The NHSCA also has entered a sponsorship agreement with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) for the state football and wrestling championships. Check the Web sites of the NHSCA and the PIAA for more details as they are announced.
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Benton (PA)
Benton, the PA AA Individual State Runner Ups, started this season with 4th place at the King of the Mountain and 9th at Powerade. Benton is one of the top AA school’s with a couple of top wrestlers returning. Leading the team is returning PA State Champ, currently ranked 12th nationally, and future Lehigh Mountain Hawk, Eric Hess (145). He’s followed by returning seniors, State Runner Up at 285 Tyler DeMott, also ranked 12th nationally, and State Qualifier at 119 Mike Rhone, both of which have signed with Lock Haven University.
#19 Bishop Lynch (TX)
Bishop Lynch is ranked #19 in the Nation and has been one of the top 25 for the past couple of years. For the 2009-2010 season, they took 7th in the Ironman and competed this past weekend in the Lone Star Duals. Ironman placers include Judson Preskitt (7th at 103), Case Garrison (5th at 130), future UNC Tarheel Troy Silver (6th at 135), Cody Bye (7th at 145), future Virginia Tech Hokie Tanner Eitel, and Bucknell signee Stephen McPeek (4th at 189) round out their top prospects.
#1 Blair Academy (NJ)
Currently ranked #1 in the Nation, Blair is a perennial powerhouse. Year in and year out, Blair tops the team rankings. For the 2009-2010 season, they were the Ironman, Beast of the East, and the Bethlehem Holiday Classic Champions. Leading the way is senior Ironman and Beast Champion, and one of Cornell University’s top recruits, Chris Villalonga. Other nationally ranked wrestlers include: Max Hvolbek (11th at 103), Evan Silver (1st at 112), Mark Grey (11th at 119), Todd Preston (16th at 130), Austin Ormsbee (4th at 135), Jesse Shanaman (5th at 152), Mike Evans (3rd at 189), and Brooks Black (11th at 285).
#14 Collins Hill (GA)
Collins Hill travels north from Georgia to compete against top teams. They won the Toshiba Midwest Classic by 120 points. They have won the last two large class state championships in Georgia and four of the last seven state championships. The team is led by Joel Smith, future ASU Sun Devil currently ranked 13th, and future VT Hokie TJ Mitchell, ranked #9 nationally. Other top performers are returning state champion Bazell Partridge at 112 pounds and state runner-up CJ Collins at 215 pounds.
Easton (PA)
Easton is currently not in the top 25, but don’t count them short. A national powerhouse house for the past 15 years, they are never far behind. They were 2nd at the 2009 Reno Tournament of Champions, a tournament which they placed in the top 8 all 14 appearances out there. They also won the Manheim Central Holiday Tournament, which they have won 14 team championships over their 24 year tenure there. This year’s teams lead by Reno Champion and future Maryland Terrapin, Mark Hartenstine. Following suit are Reno placers Mitchell Minotti (2nd at 135), Evan Disora (5th at 103), and Joey Rizzolino (5th at 135).
Franklin (MA)
Franklin High School has won their Region for the past 6 seasons and claimed the Massachusetts Division 2 State Champions from the 2008-2009 season. They are currently 6-0 on the 2009-2010 season and ranked #1 in the state by masswrestling.com. Franklin also claimed 1st place as a team at the Framingham Holiday Tournament over the Christmas break. Leading the way for the Panthers is Dan Telhada, Eric Deslauriers, Brandon Sheck, Sean O’Brien, Mike Hoey, Chris Dixon, Chris Kelly, Mickey Carbone, Dillon Gallagher, and Joe Alle.
#21 High Point (NJ)
High Point Regional, ranked #1 late into the 2008-2009 season, it is one of New Jersey’s toughest high schools comes into the event ranked 21st. They took 7th as a team at King of the Mountain this past December. Leading the High Point team is Columbia signee Tom Di Vitantonio, Nick Francavilla, Joey Gaccione, Tyler Forbeck, Drew Wagonhoffer, Griffin Panicucci, and Billy Smith.
#24 Long Branch (NJ)
Long Branch, another one of New Jersey’s top school, and the #1 school in New Jersey in the 2008-2009 season. Long Branch is currently ranked #24 nationally. Currently 7-0 on the season with a 7th place finish at the Beast of the East, continuing to look for big things to happen in the 2009-2010 season. Leading the team are seniors Scott Festejo, future Scarlet Knight for Rutgers University Nick Visicaro, and Cornell signee Billy George.
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