It's one of the most anticipated events of the season as some of New Jersey's top high school wrestling programs will participate in the 19th Henry Boresch Duals on Saturday at Newton High School.
This year's event features perhaps the state's top public team as Delsea looks to three-peat in its third appearance. The Crusaders, ranked No. 9 in the New Jersey Wrestling Writers Association Top 20 has won 13 straight sectional titles dating to 2011 (no team tournaments in 2021 due to the pandemic) and three consecutive Group 3 state championships.
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| Newton has crowned the most individual state champs (82) |
Delsea (1-0), which rolled to a 65-12 win over Williamstown in its only dual action on Dec. 19, is the No. 1 seed and will take on host Newton (1-0) in a rematch of last year's opening-round match at 9 a.m. The Crusaders, who handed the Braves a 78-6 loss in 2024, feature senior Jamar Dixon Jr. (5-2), a three-time state placewinner and a Sam Cali Tournament runner-up at 150 pounds, along with state qualifiers Greyson Pettit (5-1 at 113), Amari Vann (11-2 at 120), Gage Summers (10-3 at 126), Zavier Stokes (6-4 at 144), Riley Boos (7-4 at 165), Salvatore Marchese (8-2 at 215) and Alex Grippo (8-2 at 285).
Newton's concession stand would do well to bring its A-game as Delsea food enthusiasts "Snick and Snack" will be on hand. Check them out on the program's exceptionally informative Instagram page.
Paulsboro (4-0), which is making its seventh Boresch Duals appearance, drew the No. 6 seed and will open against No. 3 Hillsborough. The Red Raiders are led by state qualifiers Hayden Holmes (6-1 at 113), a Region 7 fifth-place finisher in 2024 who made his AC appearance in '23, and Aundre Hill (7-3 at 126), third in Region 7 last season.
North Hunterdon (0-1), which dropped a 55-18 decision to Southern (No. 7 in the NJWWA Top 20) on Dec. 18, is the No. 2 seed and will square off with No. 7 South Plainfield in the second quarterfinal round. The Lions rely on a group of talented lower weights, including sophomore Cayden Wadle (7-1 at 106), senior Joseph Celentano (4-3 at 120), junior Reid Buzby (9-2 at 126) and sophomore Aiden Yarussi (8-2 at 132), while Joshua Joubert (5-4 at 157) and returning state qualifier Evan Kinney (6-1 at 175) -- both seniors -- are also off to strong starts.
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| North finished 1st in the Ron Mazzola Memorial Tournament |
Newton (1-0), which won its fourth and last Boresch Duals title in 2010, is battling through injuries and inexperience early this season, but the Braves will look to use this event to get better down the road. Senior Aaron Stone (5-2 at 175), a two-time John Goles Invitational finalist, is one to watch.
Hanover Park (2-1), which features senior Vincenzo LaValle (7-2 at 190), a state runner-up last season and two-time third-place medalist who finished fourth at this season's Beast of the East, is guided by former Kittatinny standout Tyler Branham and ace assistant James LaValle, a three-time state champion for the Hornets, who won their lone Boresch Duals title in 2014.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students.
Quarterfinals, 9 a.m.
1-Delsea (1-0) vs. 8-Newton (1-0)
4-Hanover Park (2-1) vs. 5-Governor Livingston (1-2)
3-Hillsborough (1-1) vs. 6-Paulsboro (4-0)
2-North Hunterdon (0-1) vs. 7-South Plainfield (1-0)
Wrestleback semifinals, noon
Semifinals, 1:30 p.m.
Delsea-Newton winner vs. Hanover Park-Governor Livingston winner
Consolation round, 3 p.m.
Fifth- and seventh-place matches.
Championship round, 4:30 p.m.
First- and third-place matches.
Memory lane of champions
2006 -- Don Bosco 50, Haddonfield 24
2007 -- Newton 54, Pequannock 9
2008 -- Newton 36, Haddonfield 31
2009 -- Newton 43, Haddonfield 18
2010 -- Newton 34, Don Bosco 32
2011 -- Raritan 41, Newton 24
2012 -- South Plainfield 47, Raritan 18
2013 -- South Plainfield 62, Raritan 8
2014 -- Hanover Park 35, Raritan 29
2015 -- Howell 40, South Plainfield 15
2016 -- South Plainfield 45, Howell 20
2017 -- South Plainfield 43, Hanover Park 23
2018 -- Paulsboro 48, Hanover Park 20
2019 -- Paulsboro 37, South Plainfield 17
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