The semifinal round begins at 9 a.m. with Groups 4 and 3, followed by Group 1 semis and two Non-Public finals at 11:30 a.m. The Group 2 and 5 semifinals are at 2 p.m., with the title matches in Groups 1, 3 and 4 at 5 p.m. The Group 2 and 5 championships will be at 7 p.m.
Here's a closer look at the matches involving HWS teams:
Group 4
Titles: North Hunterdon 4 — (Group 3) 1982, '84, '94, 2002. Kingsway 4 — (Group 2) 1997, '98. (Group 3) 2007. (Group 4) 2019. Brick Memorial 9 — (Group 3) 1986, '88, '94, '98, '99. (Group 4) 2008, '09, '13. (Group 5) — 2015. Mount Olive 0 (won its second sectional title in 2020).
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| North seeks its first state title since 2002. |
Fr. Logan Wadle (25-4) 106; So. Nick DeLorenzo (16-12) 113; Jr. Frank DiEsso (24-4) 120; Fr. Daniel Delusant (14-13) 126; Jr. Connor Quinn (21-6) 132; Sr. Drew Doscher (16-8) 138; Sr. Evan Klimas (22-5) 145; Sr. Kyle Anderson (18-7) 152; So. William Cole (16-9) 160; Jr. James Holder (20-9) 170; Sr. Nate Fossett (25-2)/Fr. Alex Uryniak (23-3)/So. Kyle Schultz (7-3) 182-195; Sr. Ian Gaburo (21-1) 220; So. Liam Akers (26-2) 285.
Mount Olive Marauders (18-2)
Fr. Jack Bastarrika (20-8) 106; Jr. Seth Hagensen (19-9) 113; So. Joshua McGill (9-15) 120; So. David Ryerson (28-3) 126; Jr. Blaine Hammond (14-10)/Sr. Luke Poggi (7-5) 132; So. Brian Bienus (17-13) 138; Sr. Cameron Thorkildsen (11-15)/Sr. Evan Perrault (21-8) 145-152; Sr. Anthony Spera (27-3) 160; So. Hunter Perez (24-5) 170; Fr. Anthony Moscatello (26-5) 182; Sr. Gavin Camoia (26-3) 195; Sr. Stan Puzio (5-1) 220; Jr. Christian Santos (10-11)/Sr. Nicolas Negron (8-5) 285.
Fr. Anthony Santaniello (31-0)/Fr. Max Wright (5-2) 106; So. Braden Scott (5-4) 113; Jr. Vincent Santaniello (28-1) 120; Sr. Michael Richardson (27-4)/Jr. Michael Cate (4-3) 126; So. Ryan Smith (15-6) 132; Jr. Victor DiPianta (15-12) 138; So. Nelson DeJesus (6-11) 145; So. Henry Lindquist (4-8)/Sr. Anthony Albanese (1-3)/So. Cory Martin (2-7) 152; Jr. JT Henderson (12-10) 160; Sr. Joe Colon (25-3) 170; Jr. Ruben Lizardi (15-10) 182; Jr. David Szuba (25-1) 195; So. Matt Murphy (8-12)/Jr. Kyle Kohlmann (7-10) 220-285.
Kingsway Dragons (17-3)
Fr. Brendan Callahan (18-12) 106; So. Josh Palmucci (3-1)/Jr. Nate McCullough (15-9) 113; So. Joey Miranda (16-15) 120; Sr. McKenzie Bell (25-4) 126; Jr. Jake Gentile (28-5) 132; Jr. Finnegan McFadden (15-2)/Jr. Kyle Bomenblit (1-6)/Jr. Connor Ward (4-3) 138; So. Dakota Morris (29-3) 145; Fr. David DiPetro (20-10) 152; Sr. Cheney Kinner (2-0)/Sr. John Sambogna (9-11)/So. Seamus Calhoun (5-7) 160; Sr. Noah Falabella (15-10) 170; Jr. Kevin Pandorf (25-6) 182; Jr. Ryan Ostrowski (6-9) 195; Jr. Henry Chavez (2-8)/Sr. Dennis Lee (4-6)/So. Christian Aiken (3-4) 220; Jr. Sylvester VanMorter (17-11) 285.
Boresch Duals championship
NORTH HUNTERDON 40, KINGSWAY 21
138 -- Jr. Finnegan McFadden, K, d. Sr. Drew Doscher, 9-2.
145 -- So. Dakota Morris, K, p. Fr. Brendan Raleyh, 4:22.
152 -- Sr. Evan Klimas, NH, d. Fr. David DiPietro, 6-3.
160 -- Sr. Kyle Anderson, NH, d. Sr. John Sambogna, 5-1.
170 -- Jr. James Holder, NH, md. Sr. Noah Falabella, 11-3.
182 -- Sr. Nate Fossett, NH, p. Jr. Kevin Pandorf, :12.
195 -- Fr. Alex Uryniak, NH, p. Jr. Ryan Ostrowski, 1:14.
220 -- Sr. Ian Gaburo, NH, p. Jr. Henry Chavez, 2:33.
285 -- So. Liam Akers, NH, p. Jr. Sylvester VanMorter, 1:30.
106 -- Fr. Logan Wadle, NH, d. Fr. Brendan Callahan, 7-3.
113 -- Jr. Nate McCullough, K, d. So. Nick DeLorenzo, 6-2.
120 -- Jr. Frank DiEsso, NH, d. So. Joey Miranda, 8-1.
126 -- Sr. McKenzie Bell, K, forfeit.
132 -- Jr. Jake Gentile, K, d. Jr. Connor Quinn, 3-2.
Prediction: North Hunterdon over Kingsway, 37-23. North looks to complete the first unbeaten season in program history and already owns a win over Kingsway -- 40-21 in the Boresch Duals title match on Jan. 4. The Lions are wrestling with a ton of confidence and coming off a 37-12 waxing of Phillipsburg in the North 2, Group 3 final. Coach Chris Hrunka's team is probably the most balanced, with a good set of upper weights as the anchor, among the public schools and his wrestlers yield few bonus points. But the road to a title won't be all that easy as Mount Olive should provide a good test in the semifinals. If Kingsway gets past Brick Memorial in the other semifinal, the Dragons, who should be at full strength with McFadden and Kinner (who wasn't in the lineup vs. North last month) will be hungry to repeat and avenge that earlier loss. I think it's a little tighter, but North matches up well with huge advantages down low and up top (where it logged four pins and a major from 170 to 285) and the ability to hang with Kingsway's tough middle of the lineup.
Fr. Brendan Callahan (18-12) 106; So. Josh Palmucci (3-1)/Jr. Nate McCullough (15-9) 113; So. Joey Miranda (16-15) 120; Sr. McKenzie Bell (25-4) 126; Jr. Jake Gentile (28-5) 132; Jr. Finnegan McFadden (15-2)/Jr. Kyle Bomenblit (1-6)/Jr. Connor Ward (4-3) 138; So. Dakota Morris (29-3) 145; Fr. David DiPetro (20-10) 152; Sr. Cheney Kinner (2-0)/Sr. John Sambogna (9-11)/So. Seamus Calhoun (5-7) 160; Sr. Noah Falabella (15-10) 170; Jr. Kevin Pandorf (25-6) 182; Jr. Ryan Ostrowski (6-9) 195; Jr. Henry Chavez (2-8)/Sr. Dennis Lee (4-6)/So. Christian Aiken (3-4) 220; Jr. Sylvester VanMorter (17-11) 285.
Boresch Duals championship
NORTH HUNTERDON 40, KINGSWAY 21
138 -- Jr. Finnegan McFadden, K, d. Sr. Drew Doscher, 9-2.
145 -- So. Dakota Morris, K, p. Fr. Brendan Raleyh, 4:22.
152 -- Sr. Evan Klimas, NH, d. Fr. David DiPietro, 6-3.
160 -- Sr. Kyle Anderson, NH, d. Sr. John Sambogna, 5-1.
170 -- Jr. James Holder, NH, md. Sr. Noah Falabella, 11-3.
182 -- Sr. Nate Fossett, NH, p. Jr. Kevin Pandorf, :12.
195 -- Fr. Alex Uryniak, NH, p. Jr. Ryan Ostrowski, 1:14.
220 -- Sr. Ian Gaburo, NH, p. Jr. Henry Chavez, 2:33.
285 -- So. Liam Akers, NH, p. Jr. Sylvester VanMorter, 1:30.
106 -- Fr. Logan Wadle, NH, d. Fr. Brendan Callahan, 7-3.
113 -- Jr. Nate McCullough, K, d. So. Nick DeLorenzo, 6-2.
120 -- Jr. Frank DiEsso, NH, d. So. Joey Miranda, 8-1.
126 -- Sr. McKenzie Bell, K, forfeit.
132 -- Jr. Jake Gentile, K, d. Jr. Connor Quinn, 3-2.
Prediction: North Hunterdon over Kingsway, 37-23. North looks to complete the first unbeaten season in program history and already owns a win over Kingsway -- 40-21 in the Boresch Duals title match on Jan. 4. The Lions are wrestling with a ton of confidence and coming off a 37-12 waxing of Phillipsburg in the North 2, Group 3 final. Coach Chris Hrunka's team is probably the most balanced, with a good set of upper weights as the anchor, among the public schools and his wrestlers yield few bonus points. But the road to a title won't be all that easy as Mount Olive should provide a good test in the semifinals. If Kingsway gets past Brick Memorial in the other semifinal, the Dragons, who should be at full strength with McFadden and Kinner (who wasn't in the lineup vs. North last month) will be hungry to repeat and avenge that earlier loss. I think it's a little tighter, but North matches up well with huge advantages down low and up top (where it logged four pins and a major from 170 to 285) and the ability to hang with Kingsway's tough middle of the lineup.
Group 2
Titles: High Point 5 — (Group 2) 2013, '14, '18. (Group 3) 2008, '11. South Plainfield 12 — (Group 3) 2001, '05, '06, '10, '12, '13, '16, '17, '18. (Group 2) — 2000, '07, '19. West Deptford 1 — (Group 3) 2000. Caldwell 0.
High Point Wildcats (13-4)
Fr. Roman Citro (13-5)/Fr. Ryan Mangano (0-9) 106; So. Clayton Utter (21-4) 113; So. Charles Antcliff (15-12)/So. Andrew Brevot (4-10) 120; Sr. Devon Liebl (29-3)/Jr. Nick Douma (0-1) 126; Jr. Josh Gervey (25-4) 132; Sr. Billy Talmadge (32-0) 138; Jr. Clay Sytsema (4-9) 145; So. Noah Ripley (8-19) 152; So. Brian Soldano (25-1) 160; Jr. Alex Buchwald (10-3)/So. Troy Tiger (2-11) 170; Sr. PJ Soldano (21-9) 182; Jr. Sean Van Wingerden (14-11) 195; Jr. Justin Klass (13-14)/Jr. Troy Van Orden (7-7) 220; Jr. Robert Juliano (4-6) 285.
Caldwell Chiefs (18-5)
Fr. Ian Flanagan (15-11) 106; Sr. Ricardo Caamano (30-3) 113; So. Joshua Eng (15-14) 120; So. Pasquale Capozzoli (13-17) 126; So. Kayleb Egoavil (6-9) 132; So. Sean Haas (6-7) 138; Sr. Joseph Jenkins (13-11) 145; Sr. Jack Askling (20-12)/Sr. Dominic Perna (5-15) 152; Fr. Dylan Mooney (1-5) 160; Jr. Luke Schaffer (26-7) 170; Jr. Max Ruiz (20-11) 182; Jr. John Casale (24-7) 195; Jr. Ben Rivera (26-5)/David Zerrei (6-11) 220-285.
So. Jeffrey Jacome (8-1)/Fr. J.J. Giordano (22-4) 106; So. Julian Irizarry (20-11) 113; So. Jacob DelVecchio (23-9) 120; Fr. Andrew Loniewski (18-14) 126; Jr. Anthony White (30-0) 132; So. Tyler Balent (17-14)/Fr. Daniel Gonzalez-Ross (7-10) 138-145; Jr. Xavier Santos (21-10) 152; Fr. Daniel Borsos (8-16) 160; So. Aidan MacKenzie (4-25) 170; Jr. Thomas Renna (22-3)/Jr. Kenneth Clevenger (4-24) 182-195; Jr. Julian Medina (22-6)/Jr. Austin Scott (19-6) 220-285.
So. Jacob McDonald (10-15)/Fr. Gavin Zuzulock (3-3) 106; Jr. AJ Monahan (23-9) 113; So. Justin Monzo-Hull (19-13) 120; So. Mike Amoriello (18-11) 126; Sr. Jake McConville (30-3) 132; Sr. Ryan Monzo (8-2)/Sr. Tom Steffney (18-14) 138; Sr. Steven Brittingham (11-11) 145; Sr. Brad Schultes (15-14)/Fr. Dominic Gentile (2-4) 152; Sr. Gavin Gismondi (17-9) 160; Fr. Jordyn Roane (6-2) 170; Sr. Gavin Shields (26-5) 182; Jr. Cody Thurston (28-3) 195; Jr. Tion Cherry (15-2)/Jr. Mike Griffith (14-5)/Sr. Tasir Money (25-7) 220-285.
Prediction: High Point over South Plainfield, 31-26. It's all about the matchups. The Wildcats, who are ranked No. 12 in the New Jersey Writers Association Top 20, will need to do some juggling as unranked South Plainfield presents matchup problems down low, where High Point is strong, and up top where the 'Cats will need to hold the fort. Bonus points may be scarce, but High Point should be able to get enough to hoist their second trophy in two seasons against a program that has been a postseason thorn in its side.
Group 1
Titles: Paulsboro 32 — (Group 1) 1983, '84, '85, '86, '87, '88, '89, '90, '91, '92, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, 2000, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '09, '10, '11, '16, '17, '18, '19. Delaware Valley 8 — (Group 2) 1984, '85, '87, '88, '89, '90, '99, 2017. Emerson 1 — (Group 2) 2016. Point Pleasant Beach 0 (won its fourth sectional title in 2020).
Paulsboro Red Raiders (19-2)
So. Dante Onorato (22-7) 106; So. Jackson Sichelstiel (23-6) 113; Sr. Georgio Mazzeo (30-2)/So. Devin Horton (17-11) 120-126; Sr. Anthony Rosano (11-5)/So. DJ Hainey (9-2) 132; Sr. Jacob Perez-Eli (28-4)/Sr. Frank Richards (3-10) 138; Sr. Gabe Onorato (12-0)/Sr. Anthony Giordano (9-7) 152; Jr. Shawn Williams (22-8) 160; Jr. Jason Lucci (6-3) 170; Sr. Jamel Miles-Benjamin (24-7) 182; So. McGuire Cabanas (10-12) 195; So. Christian Brady (15-16) 220; Jr. Tino Savaiinaea (19-8) 285.
Emerson-Park Ridge Cavos (16-10)
So. Kenny Brouwer (15-10) 106; Jr. Thomas Comeau (20-14) 113; Sr. Nick Babin (32-0) 120; Sr. Logan Mazzeo (31-1)/Sr. Andrew Farquhar (6-3) 126; Fr. Louden Mazzeo (29-3) 132; Jr. Danny Cerbone (10-16) 138; Jr. Robert Anzilotti (18-10)/So. Anthony Wagner (4-9) 145; Christian Farquhar (2-15) 152; Fr. Jake Falatico (11-16) 160; Sr. Gio Ramaci (6-5) 170; Jr. Casey Allen (27-2)/Jr. Brendan Hughes (8-3) 182; So. Ayden Giacomelli (13-20) 195-220; Fr. Chris Kersul (1-18) 285.
So. Teddy Jarahian (15-13)/Fr. Aidan Loughran (6-6) 106; So. Michael Storino (5-13)/Jr. Justin Mazzatta (0-7) 113; So. Rowan McLoughlin (3-7)/Fr. Nicholas Gardella (2-3) 120; So. Jack Schulter (1-6)/So. Tanner Curtis (0-1) 126; Jr. Riley Simon (22-6)/So. Jonah Bowers (5-9) 132; Jr. Kip Lovgren (19-8) 138; Sr. Jesse Bowers (26-2)/Sr. Jared Kerr (19-6)/Sr. Jake Sage (3-2) 145; Jr. Jason Schulz (19-6)/Sr. Brandon Castronovo (2-2) 152; Jr. John Liotta (7-3) 160; Sr. George Kaiafas (18-5)/Jr. Rowan Doyle (5-2) 170; Sr. Jason Sherlock (29-3)/So. Ryley Thomas (3-1) 182; Jr. Joshua Ramos (16-9) 195; Sr. Liam Buday (21-4) 220; Sr. Noah Ramos (10-9) 285.
Delaware Valley Terriers (18-7)
Sr. Derek Schepens (21-12) 106; So. Robert Groogan (18-13) 113; Jr. Cooper Gill (20-12) 120; Sr. Gage Crater (27-6)/Fr. Chris Colasurdo (9-8) 126; Sr. Chase Christie (16-15) 132; Jr. Corey Crater (17-15) 138; Sr. Shane Reynolds (18-12)/Fr. Brayden Schneider (2-5) 145; Fr. Garett Tettemer (21-9) 152; Jr. Tyler Lagun (11-12) 160; Sr. Andrew Larsen (10-12)/Sr. Nick Ferri (7-9) 170; Sr. Matt Zdepski (9-16) 182; Sr. Zach Zuchowski (20-9) 195; Sr. Nick Moose (22-11) 220; Sr. Ryan Sutter (14-4) 285.
Prediction: Paulsboro over Delaware Valley, 31-18. The Terriers have done well to get here and should be able to get past Point Pleasant Beach (37-19 in the semifinals), which struggles down low and relies on its strength up top, where Del Val can weather the storm. Coach Andy Fitz's team will likely get a title crack at Paulsboro, which is without state champion and Virginia Tech recruit Brandon Green, who was recently hospitalized with a heart condition. Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery. Without Green, that could be a nine-point swing depending on the matchups. But Paulsboro will have the edge down low and through the middle, and should be able to hang up top where Del Val needs to come through in a big way to have a shot at pulling off the upset. Bonus points will be the difference for the reigning champs as well.
Non-Public B
Pope John Lions (11-7)
Fr. Bryce O'Hara (8-17) 106; So. Zachary Hentschel (14-13) 113; Jr. Shane Percelay (27-5) 120; Sr. Eddie Ventresca (28-3) 126; So. Collin Neal (13-15) 132; Jr. Michel Ritacco (8-15) 138; Sr. Kaya Sement (25-4) 145; Sr. Matthew Garcia (20-6) 152; Sr. Connor Fritsch (15-10) 160; Fr. Cardin Madry (1-7) 170; So. Jack Stoll (16-16) 182; So. Peter Delaportas (19-10) 195; Sr. Cole Zydel (17-9) 220; So. Jake Rubin (7-14) 285.
Camden Catholic Irish (21-2)
Prediction: Camden Catholic over Pope John, 42-20. Pope John had little trouble reaching a third straight finals appearance while capturing the program's 10th sectional championship -- all in Non-Public North B. But the Lions, while strong in spots, with state placewinners in Percelay and Sement, as well as Ventresca, a returning state champion, don't appear to have enough to deal with the balance and overall strength the Irish bring to the mat. We could see a good matchups at 145 (Walsh vs. Sement).
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