Here's Open Mike's take on the Groups involving area teams on Sunday at Pine Belt Arena on the campus of Toms River North High School.
The semifinal round begins at 9 a.m. with Groups 1 and 4, followed by Groups 2 and 3 at 11:30 a.m. The championships in Groups 1, 2 and 4 are at 5 p.m., with the title matches in Groups 3 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. The Non-Public A and B championships will also be at 11:30 a.m.
Group 4
Titles: Phillipsburg 19 (Group 3) — 1983, '89, '91, '92, '95, '96, 2003, '04, '09. (Group 4) — 1986, '87, '88, '97, '98, '99, 2000, '12, '14, '15. Jackson Memorial 4 — 2006, '07, '10, '11. Clearview 1 — 2014. Roxbury 0.
Phillipsburg Stateliners (15-3)
So. Cullen Day (14-7), 106; Sr. Kyle Markus (25-6, D2, R3), 113; Sr. Tom Kosar (12-9, D2); Fr. Kyle Tino (12-17), 126; Sr. Brandon Paetzell (6-3, D1, R1, S2-14), 132; So. Lance Wissing (4-14), 132-138; Sr. Tyler Agans (14-15), 132-138; So. Brian Meyer (24-8, D1), 145; Sr. DJ Wissing (18-4, D2), 152-160; Sr. Chris Ruiz (12-13), 152-160; Jr. Jason Barna (7-11), 170; Jr. Dan Fisher (18-13), 182; Jr. Drew Horun (22-5, D3), 195; Jr. Robert Melise (29-2, D1, R2, S5), 220; Sr. Kyle Nothnagel (28-4, D2, R3), 285.
Jackson Memorial Jaguars (15-5)
Fr. Carsten DiGiantomasso (11-11), 106; Jr. Jeremiah Nash (2-7)/Fr. Brandon Burkert (2-6), 113; Sr. Michael Spino (18-1, D3)/So. Tyler Mitrosky (4-7), 120; Jr. Matt McGowen (21-2, D4), 126; So. Ryan Bohringer (3-10), 132; Sr. Michael Christie (12-7), 138; Jr. Tim Hamann (20-3, D2, R4), 145; Sr. Jay Epperly (10-11), 152; Sr. Kyle Johnson (7-10)/Jr. Dan Bergeron (6-9), 160; Sr. Tanner Kelly (13-2, D1)/So. Justin Martin-Culet (4-6), 170-182; Sr. Adante Davis (19-5, D4)/Jr. Larry Richardson (4-5), 195; Sr. Christopher Mondello (15-7), 220; Sr. Austin Ostrander (8-7)/So. Devin Martinez (0-1), 285.
Roxbury Gaels (14-0)
Fr. John Tesoriero (15-7), 106; Fr. Scott Jarosz (19-6), 113; Fr. Evan Vazquez (17-5), 120; Sr. Troy Stanich (23-2, D1, R3, S6), 126; Jr. Richard Reimers (19-5, D1-14)/Fr. Michael Corrente (4-5), 132-138; So. Dominick LaRusso (10-4, D4, injured), 138; So. Michael Roumes (21-3, D4), 145; Sr. Tommy Miller (21-4, D1, R2), 152; Sr. Craig Roumes (24-0, D1, R2), 160; Jr. Jacob Bartek (5-13)/Jr. Vinnent Scarpa (5-12), 170-182; Sr. Mike Andrejcisk (12-12), 195; Sr. Todd Eckert (24-0, D3), 220; Sr. Tyler Ketch (3-17), 285.
Clearview Pioneers (17-2)
Fr. Carmen Giumarello (10-14)/So. Lucas Giumarello (4-6), 106; Fr. David McCullough (18-7), 113; So. Ayush Patel (22-4, D3), 120; Fr. Brandon Dick (17-8), 126; Sr. Zack Firestone (25-0, D1, R1, S3), 132; Sr. Michael Van Brill (25-0, D1, R1, S5), 138; Sr. Stanley Atkinson (24-0, D1, R2), 145; Sr. Austin Lee (17-8, D3), 152; Sr. Clint Matthew (17-8, D4), 160; Sr. Henry Eisenhart (22-2, D2), 170; Sr. John Bonner (17-8, D1, R4), 182; Sr. Jackson Love (4-10), 195; Sr. Vito Nucci (21-2, D2), 220-285.
Breakdown: Stateliners shooting for their 20th championship -- 11th in Group 4 -- and its first 3-peat since winning five in a row from 1996-00. The '96 championship was in Group 3. Coach Dave Post's team had little trouble in winning the program's 35th sectional title -- a 45-16 blowout of Middletown North on Friday night in what may have been the final match at The Pit. Big question is will we see the return of Paetzell, who has been practicing with the team. If not this weekend, sources say he will be back for District 1. The 'Liners may not need him on Sunday, as they will be heavy favorites in the semifinals. Jackson Memorial is good in spots where P'burg is strong, and the Jags probably only rate as solid favorites at 126 and 170. The 120 and 145 bouts should be good ones, but look for P'burg to pile up bonus points down low and up top. Roxbury vs. Clearview in the other semifinal should be very interesting. Last year, the Gaels dropped a lopsided 59-6 decision to P'burg in the Group 4 semis. Clearview appears to be forfeiting either 220 or 285 and may have to bump to cover 195. Roxbury needs to capitalize down low (Gaels are favored at 106, with 113 and 120 key bouts) and may bump up from 145 to potentially get 152, 160 and 170. Can Clearview capitalize up top where Roxbury in vulnerable? I think Roxbury is just a bit better down low and in spots up top, and solid enough everywhere else to save points.
Prediction: Phillipsburg over Jackson, 45-14, and Roxbury beats Clearview, 36-31, in the semifinals. (P'burg over Roxbury, 42-17, in the final).
Group 2
Titles: Delaware Valley 7 — 1984, '85, '87, '88, '89, '90, '99. Lenape Valley 0 (runner-up in 1985, '98 (G3), '15). Emerson-Park Ridge 0 — (Group 1 runner-up in 1984 and '86). Collingswood 0 — (Group 1 runner-up in 2008).
Delaware Valley Terriers (19-4)
Jr. Dylan Uderman (10-5)/So. CJ Heaps (8-9), 106; Fr. AJ DeRosa (24-8), 113; Sr. Vito Intili (20-12), 120; Sr. Jake Moore (22-6, D3), 126-132; Sr. Kyle Refalvy (20-9, D4), 126-132; Jr. Matt Kolonia (27-4, D2, R4), 132; Jr. Connor Mills (16-7, D4), 138; Jr. Rhys Zigich (23-9, D3), 145; Jr. Chase Bauberger (19-9), 152; Jr. Sean Lessig (13-11), 160; Fr. Shawne Ramsby (7-10), 170; So. Kyle Lightner (18-2), 182; Sr. Kyle Schlittler (27-3, D1, R4), 195; So. Joe Pandy (7-3)/Sr. Jeff Underhill (7-7)/Sr. Zach LaDuca (4-10), 220; Sr. Ethan Kendzulak (9-10), 285.
Lenape Valley Patriots (14-9)
Fr. Justin Haws (12-18), 106; Jr. Jacob Falleni (17-8, D1), 113; Sr. Zach Merkey (15-14, D4), 120; So. Neil Kelly (2-12), 126; Jr. Ray Smaha (16-11, D4), 132; Sr. Aaron Arzon (14-16, D4), 138; Jr. Nick Palumbo (27-5, D1, R4), 145; Sr. Alvero DeOliveira (13-17), 152; Sr. Mike Katz (14-12), 160; Sr. Kyle Dellosso (4-7), 170; Sr. Scott Prior (10-15), 182-195; Sr. Sam Palumbo (27-5, D2), 182-195; Sr. Ralph Hall (22-9, D3), 220; Sr. Rich Fritzky (20-10, D3), 285.
Emerson-Park Ridge Cavos (21-2)
Fr. Caiden Brouwer (13-13), 106; Fr. Luke Mazzeo (29-3), 120-126; Sr. Paco Robles (30-1, D2, R2), 120-126; So. Gabe Robles (22-10, D3)/Fr. Ryan Shaw (3-7), 126-132; Sr. Sam Schneider (30-0, D1, R2, S7), 138; Sr. Michael DiBella (24-6, D3), 145-152; Fr. Zach Lewis (23-9), 145-152; Fr. Jonah Schechtman (21-11), 160; Sr. Jordan Giacomelli (27-5, D3), 170; Jr. Josh Lewis (20-3, D1), 182-195; So. Shane Carcich (15-10), 182-195; Sr. John Inglese (6-11), 220; So. Dominick Petillo (15-11), 285.
Collingswood Panthers (20-5)
Fr. Avion Blount (10-10), 106; Sr. Dan Havens (9-16, D4-14)/Jr. Joe Tenuto (6-3), 113; So. Joe Downing (19-9, D4), 120; Fr. Marquis Hayes (11-11), 126-132; Jr. Will West (14-14, D3-14), 126-132; So. Aaron Carter (7-11, D3), 132-138; So. Riley Onorato (17-13, D2), 138; Sr. Christian Dolan (24-6, D3), 145; Jr. Michael Charlino (9-5)/Jr. Zach Irwin (6-6, D4)/So. Billy Plianthos (5-9), 152; Sr. Colin Lex (24-7, D1, R4), 160; Sr. Micah Roth (15-10)/Jr. Sean Miles (7-3), 170; Jr. Nick Barnes (24-7, D4), 182-195; Jr. Michael Taulane (23-8, D1)/Jr. Kingsley Ayeni (6-2), 182-195; Sr. Dashon Burdette (25-6, D3)/So. Matt Meloni (6-0), 220; Sr. Ryan Harper (25-4, D2), 285.
Breakdown: Buckle up for what could be a wild ride in Group 2. On paper, the Emerson-Park Ridge vs. Lenape Valley semifinal and a potential Delaware Valley vs. Emerson-Park Ridge final are very close on paper. You have to hand it to Patriots coach Doug Vetter for even getting this far after losing several wrestlers for the season with injuries. And it would be foolish to count the Pats out like I did in their last two matches, because they have good upper weights. Delaware Valley matches up well with Collingswood, which won't be able to take advantage up top and will be at a big disadvantage in the lower and middle weights. The key bouts there are 120, 145 and 285. Lenape Valley needs to find a seventh win and minimize bonus points against EPR as the Pats will be favored at 106, 113, 145, 195, 220 and 285. EPR may forfeit 113 and 220, but Hall could slide up to 285. Falleni could bump to 120, where he'd be an underdog against state qualifier Paco Robles, but could minimize the damage. Cavos are solid through the middle and could win them all from 120-182, except 145 where Nick Palumbo is one of the best in the state. Del Val has won 11 in a row since a 33-27 loss to Hunterdon Central on Jan. 22. A final matchup with EPR could come down to which team wins at 285, or if the Terriers can sneak a win at 145 or 152, where they are not favored.
Prediction: Delaware Valley, 35-19, over Collingswood and Emerson-Park Ridge over Lenape Valley, 36-32, in semis. (Delaware Valley over Emerson-Park Ridge, 29-26, in final).
Group 1
Titles: Kittatinny 8 (Group 2) — 1996, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06. (Group 1) — '08. Paulsboro 29 — (1982, '83, '84, '85, '86, '87, '88, '89, '90, '91, '92, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '09, '10, '11). Point Pleasant Beach 0 (won its first sectional title in '16). Cedar Grove 0 (won its first sectional title in '16).
Kittatinny Cougars (17-1)
Fr. Derek Molfetto (10-15), 106; Jr. Mark DiGeronimo (20-5, D1), 113; So. Perry Maio (18-9), 120; So. Calvin Brook (17-9), 126; Sr. Nick Klinger (26-2, D1) 132; Sr. Austin Scrivani (26-1, D1, R3) 138; Sr. Jake Vanwingerden (18-9, D3), 145; Jr. Dylan Minter (16-9, D2), 152-160; Sr. Taylor Molfetto (18-6, D4), 152-160; Jr. Josh Klimek (22-5, D3), 170; Fr. Zach Mafaro (21-5), 182; Sr. Luke DeGroat (12-14), 195; Sr. Nick Simpson (12-11), 220; Sr. Griffin Waldron (6-8), 285.
Paulsboro Raiders (16-1)
Sr. Nick Duca (24-4, D2, R3) 106-113; Fr. Geno Duca (14-8)/Fr. Matt Marcucci (11-5), 106-113; Jr. Anthony Duca (24-4, D1, R2), 120; So. Rick Eli (13-10), 126; Jr. Joey Perez (10-5, D2), 126-132; Fr. George Worthy (15-7), 138; Jr. Sam Giordano (21-8, D4), 138-145; Fr. Santino Morina (23-5), 152-160; Fr. Anthony Morina (21-5), 152-160; Sr. Brian Richards (14-7), 160; Sr. Zach Richard (16-5, D2), 170-182; Fr. George Taylor (3-7), 182-195; Jr. Josh Bailey (14-10), 195-220; Jr. Jake Medica (11-12), 220-285; Jr. Frank Mooney (15-9), 220-285.
Cedar Grove Panthers (14-5)
Fr. Anthony Fabrazzo (8-16), 106; Fr. Will Dye (6-16), 113; Jr. Shawn Rooney (20-6, D4), 120-126; So. Anthony Clarizio (25-2, D1, R3), 120-126; Jr. John Schultz (24-5, D1), 132; So. Matthew Lay (9-6), 138; So. Joseph McCarthy (23-6, D1), 145-152; Sr. Corrado Fazio (7-10, D4), 152; Jr. Vasili Cook (19-6, D3), 160; Sr. Michael Dougan (24-8, D2), 170; Jr. Daniel Diprenda (22-7), 182; Sr. Gilbert Rodriguez (14-14), 195; Jr. John Nardiello (17-13, D4), 285.
Point Pleasant Beach Garnet Gulls (18-4)
So. Will Jarvis (18-9, D4), 106; Jr. Dominick Waldman (5-13), 113; So. Jude Lovgren (15-10), 120; So. Jared Hoeler (13-13), 126; Jr. Rodman Rupp (18-7, D3)/So. Danny Savage (7-8), 132-138; Sr. John Finnerty (27-1, D2), 145; Sr. Giancarlo Crivelli (28-1, D4), 152; So. Jimmy Sherlock (18-10), 160; Sr. Ryan Franzoni (9-11), 170; Jr. Jack Baker (11-3, D4)/So. Vincent Storino (5-4, D4-14)/Sr. James Liotta (4-2), 182; Jr. Cody Liguori (12-11), 195; Jr. Cade Watkins (13-5)/Fr. Nick Kenmure (7-3), 220; Sr. Forrest Gardner (23-2, D2), 285.
Breakdown: Coach John Gill has led Kittatinny to eight championships, with the lone title in Group 1 coming in 2008. After three straight losses in the Group 1 semifinals -- Hanover Park (31-30) in 2013 and Bound Brook in (34-32) '12 and (49-12) in '14 -- the Sussex County School missed its first sectional final since '99 last season. Gill (532-163-5 in 36 seasons) and Paulsboro's Paul Morina (631-42-4 in 30 seasons) are two of New Jersey's all-time winningest coaches and have combined for 1,163 wins and 37 Group titles. Paulsboro, one of the most stories programs in the nation, is 1,108-88-12 in 73 seasons. Cedar Grove is quite a story having knocked four-time defending champion Bound Brook out of the postseason. It took a head coach with Sussex County ties to do it as former Lenape Valley standout Derrick Goduto, a two-time state placewinner, has the Panthers in the Group 1 hunt for the first time in its history. Kittatinny and Paulsboro should be a dandy final. Cougars are the more balanced team, but both will have chances at bonus points. Kittatinny needs to maximize where it is strong at 132 and 138, and 182. The key bouts are 113 (Nick Duca will likely be there) 126, 145, 152, 160, 170 and 285. I think the team that wins four of those will be the champion.
Prediction: Kittatinny, 39-19, over Point Pleasant Beach and Paulsboro, 37-25, over Cedar Grove in the semifinals. (Kittatinny over Paulsboro, 30-27, in the final).
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