Upsets
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Caruso over Hayes, it allowed Natarcola an easier road to a championship.
As a Milford fan it was nice to see Bryan Wynes get over the hurdle and beat Flores at HWT. Flores had beaten him 2-3 times earlier this season. If you're only going to win once though, that was the one to win. Was also pleasantly surprised to see Alex Creasey take out Nick Lee in the consolation finals at 145. Alex was the #5 and Nick was the #2. Alex goes out on top as the winningest wrestler in Milford history, 4 time conference and state place winner.
Not sure what happened with Jones from AI, especially after doing so well and placing at the Beast. Obviously Loma Thomas from McKean had figured him out though beating him at least twice.
From a seeding perspective one might think that the 6 seed Luke McDonough getting to the finals at 145 was a surprise, but anyone that's been around youth wrestling in this state for the last 6-8 years knows that kid was a beast in the Tyrant wrestling club. His freshman year he was in the state finals versus Brent Fleetwood when Brent won his 4th title.
Not sure what happened with Jones from AI, especially after doing so well and placing at the Beast. Obviously Loma Thomas from McKean had figured him out though beating him at least twice.
From a seeding perspective one might think that the 6 seed Luke McDonough getting to the finals at 145 was a surprise, but anyone that's been around youth wrestling in this state for the last 6-8 years knows that kid was a beast in the Tyrant wrestling club. His freshman year he was in the state finals versus Brent Fleetwood when Brent won his 4th title.
Henlopen was dominant with 19 in the finals and 19 in the consolation finals.
Here's some more numbers:
Henlopen Results by Round:
Round 1 - 64-20
Quarterfinals - 36-29
Semis - 19-17
Finals - 10-9
Consolations - 85-52
Overall Record - 213-125
71 of those defeats were to another HC wrestler
52 of 84 place winners from Henlopen
Records by Henlopen Seed in the tournament:
#1 51-6
#2 45-19
#3 42-25
#4 38-27
#5 27-29
#6 11-29
Combined Records by Henlopen wrestlers per Weight Class
106 14-10
113 13-9
120 19-7 (6 losses were to conference foes)
126 16-10 (7 losses to conference foes)
132 14-8
138 17-9
145 16-8
152 16-12
160 14-7
170 18-9 (6 losses to conference foes)
182 15-11 (7 losses to conference foes)
195 12-8
220 15-10
285 14-7
Henlopen finished....
1,2,3,4,5 @ 120
1,4,5,6 @ 126
1,3,4,5 @ 138 & 145
2,4,5,6 @ 152
1,2,3 @ 160
1,2,4,5,6 @ 170
2,3,4,6 @ 182 & 220
Here's some more numbers:
Henlopen Results by Round:
Round 1 - 64-20
Quarterfinals - 36-29
Semis - 19-17
Finals - 10-9
Consolations - 85-52
Overall Record - 213-125
71 of those defeats were to another HC wrestler
52 of 84 place winners from Henlopen
Records by Henlopen Seed in the tournament:
#1 51-6
#2 45-19
#3 42-25
#4 38-27
#5 27-29
#6 11-29
Combined Records by Henlopen wrestlers per Weight Class
106 14-10
113 13-9
120 19-7 (6 losses were to conference foes)
126 16-10 (7 losses to conference foes)
132 14-8
138 17-9
145 16-8
152 16-12
160 14-7
170 18-9 (6 losses to conference foes)
182 15-11 (7 losses to conference foes)
195 12-8
220 15-10
285 14-7
Henlopen finished....
1,2,3,4,5 @ 120
1,4,5,6 @ 126
1,3,4,5 @ 138 & 145
2,4,5,6 @ 152
1,2,3 @ 160
1,2,4,5,6 @ 170
2,3,4,6 @ 182 & 220
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Boy someone did a lot of work . To prove....? We already knew down state is better at this point. Enjoy it now, cause up-state seems to be picking up interest again.
I think we can enjoy it now and for years to come. I don't see upstate wrestling improving at the high school level. I know all programs have up and downs. But with St. Marks in the condition they are in and Sallies having a good team but not like years past, I just don't see the overall improvement. There are very talented kids spread out over the area but as far as overall and team wise I just don't see it.
I think Novarnik not making the finals against Stratton was a big upset to everybody because people begged to see that match all year
There are already plans in the works with some very good coaches helping to improve wrestling at the middle school level in NCC. That's where we are getting left behind. We have some good youth programs and clubs that I know we are starting to benefit from more and more each year. In the 80's, 90's and early 2000's it was upstate that dominated and now it's henlopen. Things change and in the years to come I'd expect to see improvements upstate. It doesn't happen overnight but the issue is being addressed!
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Can someone pull stats from 90s and 2000s when independent and Blue Hen dominated? I am sorry but it is getting a little disheartening with the amount of gloat I see from henlopen. Yes, you are currently the dominant conference...but in the 80s and early mid 90s it was Blue Hen and in the late 90s and 2000s it was independent. During those times I did not see statistical information being brought up showing the dominance and I didn't hear any talk of switching qualifiers because of it etc. In Delaware the change of power happens every 7 to 10 years or so. That's how it is in our state having only 3 conferences; it is what it is. So enjoy it now as independent and blue hen did during their times of dominance because it will change as history has shown.
1980-2000:
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
98 Orlando Pettyjohn (ML) Greg Markiand (WP) Dusty Blakey (CR)
105 Dick Howell (N) Harry Crapper (ML) Pat LaBerge (SMY)
112 Andy Gillan (CHR) Steve Wicks (CR) Mickey Sinopoli (N)
119 Jeff Smith (CR) Dave Damiani (OK) Ray Garrett (AI)
126 Greg Thomas (StM) Bart McFoy (WP) Gary Downes (ML)
132 Marvin Marshall (IR) Harvey Baker (ML) Tim Szymanski (SAL)
138 Paul Taggert (StM) David Johnson (SMY) DeWayne Harris (CR)
145 Jeff Bieber (ML) Mark Manniso (StM) Rob Knarr (CR)
155 John Connors (AI) Shawn DiStefano (StM) Fred Bordley (CR)
167 Charles Turner (CH) Darryl Hicks (ML) Kevin Brooks (SAL)
185 Dan Reeder (CHR) Jim Stafford (StM) Ross Thomas (SMY)
HWT Pat McKee (DK) Bob Uffleman (DE) Daryll Hastings (L)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
98 Orlando Pettyjohn (ML) Terry Brown (L) Coy Burke (WP)
105 Harry Crapper (ML) Allen Cook (SMY) Joe Szymanski (DE)
112 Carl Immediato (AI) Rich Szymanski (StM) Sebastian Gonzalez (SMY)
119 Mickey Sinopoli (N) Tyrone Gray (CH) Brian Fletcher (SMY)
126 Jeff Smith (CR) Zeno Taylor (IR) Jack West (WP)
132 Gary Downes (ML) Joe Sbriglia (CR) Dean Johnson (SMY)
138 Scott Bieber (ML) Paul Bastianelli (SC) Lee Pinder (SMY)
145 Chris Kendall (AI) Jay Armwood (WB) Bill Clark (ML)
155 Wayne Newsome (ML) DeWayne Henry (SMY) Kurt Brown (CH)
167 Darryl Hicks (ML) Chris Curtis ( B) John Slade (T)
185 Kevin Brooks (SAL) Warren Valencia (StM) Ben Hendrickson (WP)
HWT Carnestia Brackett (L) Franz Kappel (WP) Earl Chaffinch (SEA)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
98 Brian Burbage (StM) John Smagala (SAL) Jose Reyes (AI)
105 Terry Brown (L) Keith Goodman (WP) Fred Vann (SC)
112 Aaron Hall (D) Allen Cook (SMY) Rich Szymanski (StM)
119 Dusty Blakey (CR) Carl Immediato (AI) Clay Hathaway (MP)
126 Sebastian Gonzalez (SMY) Bob Riley (StM) Steve Thomas (N)
132 Lenny Daniels (SAL) Mickey Sinopoli (N) Buford Williams (L)
138 Paul Bastianelli (SC) Ron Gotch (CR) Brad Saffer (TH)
145 Dean Johnson (SMY) Mike Harris (CR) Scott Bieber (ML)
155 Lee Pinder (SMY) Gene Proctor (CR) Ed Rozanski (DK)
167 Mark Groce (CR) Doug Wallace (SMY) Kerry Riley (ML)
185 Frank Zaremba (CR) Tom Reis (StM) Leon Lee (WP)
HWT Van Bell (WP) Earl Chaffinch (SEA) Bill Mayes (N)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
98 Kurt Howell (N) Joe Lobozzo (WP) Trey Joworski (D)
105 Terry Brown (L) Jonathan Crapper (ML) Mike Heard (D)
112 Fred Vann (SC) Tom Drummond (ML) Keith Wilson (WP)
119 Jeff Stevenson (SC) Cisco Davis (CR) Barry Page (WILM)
126 Ron Brown (L) Brian Maher (WP) Dom Alexander (CHR)
132 Coy Burke (WP) Bob Riley (StM) Len Daniels (SAL)
138 Randy Smith (CR) Bill Yowell (WP) Tyrone Gray (CH)
145 Jeff Morrison (StM) Richard Henry (D) Dave Lapinsky (LF)
155 Mike Harris (CR) John Keough (StM) Alex Kirifides (TH)
167 Brett Wilson (StA) Jim Scalia (DE) John Young (SC)
185 John Marble (CR) Ralph Salvage (L) John Patterson (WP)
HWT Jeff Borkoski (WP) Darryl Robinson (CD) Vince Marcozzi (SAL)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
98 Randy Brown (L) Shawn Thomas (StM) Kevin Murphy (WP)
105 Kurt Howell (N) Mario Durso (SAL) Al Covelli (AI)
112 Anthony Smith (CR) David Leager (SMY) Matt Kelly (SAL)
119 Tom Drummond (ML) Orville Mosley (D) Jerry Mears (L)
126 Jeff Stevenson (SC) Chris Trigg (AI) Kevin Callaghan (SAL)
132 Allen Cook (SMY) George Bibbins (IR) James Priester (CLAY)
138 Ray Nabb (N) Ronny Brown (L) Scott Carter (StM)
145 Randy Smith (CR) Bert Keogh (A) Matt Watson (AI)
155 John Keough (StM) Phil Shaw (WP) Rob Chaffin (AI)
167 Lance Minor (CR) Terry Handy (IR) Regan Moore (CD)
185 Mark Thomas (H) Fred Tavani (SAL) Kris Sticinski (StM)
HWT Vince Marcozzi (SAL) Marvin Johnson (WP) Darryl Robinson (CD)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
98 Joe Lobozzo (WP) Chris Szymanski (Sal) Chip Hill (G)
105 Al Covelli (AI) Kevin Murphy (WP) Shawn Thomas (StM)
112 Kurt Howell (N) Mario Durso (SAL) Todd Hudson (SMY)
119 Randy Brown (L) Paul Wandless (SMY) John Fraim (DE)
126 Rob Mathers (StM) Paul Hoff (G) David Leager (SMY)
132 Orville Mosley (D) Fred Roberts (CR) Brian Burbage (StM)
138 Steve Mitchell (CR) Lomar DeShields (WB) Jeff Sacco (StM)
145 Randy Smith (CR) Ray Nabb (N) Jimmy Marvel (G)
155 Tony West (L) Brandon Little (StM) Mike Carey (WP)
167 Lance Minor (CR) Jeff Cowan (N) Phil Shaw (WP)
185 Mike Huntenburg (CR) Chris Miller (SAL) Matt Snook (WP)
HWT Kris Sticinski (StM) Tom Bocius (N) Darnel Savage (SEA)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
98 Ewan Richards (CHR) Joe Mazzola (CR) Andre Taylor (IR)
105 Paul Collier (StM) David Williams (D) Joe Gardner (SAL)
112 Mario Durso (SAL) Shawn Thomas (StM) Jeff Dellicompagni (WP)
119 Kurt Howell (N) Kevin Murphy (WP) Todd Hudson (SMY)
126 Randy Brown (DM) Wayne LaMarche (SAL) John Fraim (DE)
132 Derek Brady (MD) Paul Hoff (G) Mark Smith (D)
138 Lee Deputy (SAL) Gomey Gaines (L) David Price (SMY)
145 John McColgan (StM) Harvey Baker (SEA) Mark Francis (AI)
155 Ed Mendez (StM) Mike Brainard (SAL) Chad Epifanio (CH)
167 Tony West (L) Brandon Little (StM) Richard Hughes (SAL)
185 Marvin Dooley (WP) Keith Truitt (G) Scott Fleming (LF)
HWT Tom Bockius (N) Bobby Seward (CLAY) Robert Rigby (CR)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
98 Joe Mazzola (CR) Dan Chi (D) Pedro Rivera (AI)
105 David Stevens (SC) Ewan Richards (CHR) Keith Fleetwood (WP)
112 Shawn Thomas (StM) David Thomas (D) Earl Walker (StA)
119 Todd Hudson (SMY) Roger Brown (DM) Paul Collier (StM)
126 John Massey (WP) Chris Szymanski (Sal) Rodney Brown (DM)
132 Randy Brown (DM) Jeff Dellicompagni (WP) Matt Holloway (SAL)
138 Derek Brady (MD) Mark Smith (D) Joe Anderson (StM)
145 John McColgan (StM) Marc Hansen (SC) David Price (SMY)
155 Dan Chopko (G) Dave Wallace (StM) Joe Mapp (L)
167 Mike Brainard (SAL) Shannon Watson (StM) Jim Zimmerman (WP)
185 Marvin Dooley (WP) Ray Panaro (AI) Mark Yeager (StM)
HWT Marvin Hicks (LF) Charles Bordley (SMY) Vince Cortilesso (G)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Joe Mazzola (CR) Ewan Richards (CHR) Chris Wilson (StM)
112 Danny Chi (D) David Moultrie (CR) Jeff Smith (AI)
119 Joe Archangelo (CLAY) Shawn Hatton (StM) Gene Matthews (WP)
125 Paul Collier (StM) David Williams (D) Darren Archangelo (CLAY)
130 Jeff Dellicompagni (WP) Harry Coutz (StM) Earl Walker (StA)
135 Dean Waite (D) Steve Pierro (N) John Massey (WP)
140 Bill Anderson (AI) Brad Howell (N) Mark Smith (D)
145 Matt Stehman (SEA) Derek Brady (MD) Joe Anderson (StM)
152 David Price (SMY) Brian Gilday (StM) Paul Antonio (WP)
160 Marc Hansen (SC) Ty Vrudny (CR) Ken Testa (StM)
171 Mark Yeager (StM) Damian Vice (AI) Matt Brainard (WP)
189 Jim Zimmerman (WP) Jay Cox (SMY) Drake McNish (FR)
275 Charlie Hope (WP) Marvin Hicks (LF) David Frost (StM)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Sheldon Thomas (StM) Kirk Rogers (SC) Ken Weber (DM)
112 Pedro Rivera (AI) David Morrison (SMY) Brian Deputy (SAL)
119 Dwight Beadle (CHR) Ryan Swift (StM) P.J. Oliphant (SC)
125 Danny Chi (D) Joe Archangelo (CLAY) John Ormsby (StM)
130 William Moultrie (CR) Gene Matthews (WP) Larry Simpson (CLAY)
135 Paul Collier (StM) Jim Moody (WP) Mike Allen (L)
140 John Massey (WP) Gerald Nocks (IR) Dave Trolio (SAL)
145 Earl Walker (StA) Jeff Dellicompagni (WP) Roberto Rivera (D)
152 Bill Anderson (AI) John Grant (GL) Stan Sczcepanek (DK)
160 Paul Antonio (WP) Chris Nacrelli (SMY) Jeff Todd (AI)
171 Jon Lobiondo (CH) Matt Brainard (WP) Rob Gates (CHR)
189 Jim Zimmerman (WP) Greg Kennedy (MD) Tim Bond (CR)
275 Scott Layfield (SC) Jeff Dyer (CR) Greg Griffin (D)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Sheldon Thomas (StM) Cameron Davis (CHR) Kanamti Solomon (WP)
112 Anthony Sorentino (SAL) Joe McColgan (StM) Nick Dellicompagni (WP)
119 Chad Davis (SMY) Carlos Leija (CHR) Don Rosas (StM)
125 David Moultrie (CR) Brian Deputy (SAL) Fred Johnson (LF)
130 Carlton Turner (D) Bryan Perrone (StM) Ed Sebastianelli (SAL)
135 Tom Foster (SAL) Eric Price (SMY) Brian Clark (ML)
140 Larry Simpson (CLAY) Harry Coutz (DK) Jeff Larrimore (CR)
145 Gerald Nocks (IR) Roberto Rivera (D) Jim Moody (WP)
152 Earl Walker (StA) Tom Spittel (StM) George Dixon (SMY)
160 Preston Turnage (IR) Chad Poultney (CA) Murphy Martini (LF)
171 Paul Antonio (WP) Andy Nowakowski (CH) John Ziemba (StM)
189 Jon Lobiondo (CH) Alex Alderman (DK) Adam Burawski (FR)
275 Tom Wilkins (SEA) Chris Jones (DK) Donald Thomas (WP)
1990-2000
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Kanamti Solomon (WP) Chris Weyandt (D) Kevin Butswinkas (StM)
112 Sheldon Thomas (StM) Aldwyn Doyle (G) Cameron Davis (CHR)
119 Joe McColgan (StM) Anthony Sorantino (SAL) Carlos Leija (CHR)
125 Jerad Hill (CH) Gabe Vorous (SMY) Don Rosas (StM)
130 Bryan Perrone (StM) Ed Sebastianelli (SAL) Kirk Rogers (SC)
135 Carlton Turner (D) Brian Deputy (SAL) Art Bellamy (WP)
140 Tom Foster (SAL) Robbie Blake (WP) Fran Kelley (CA)
145 John Fiss (FR) Gerry Windish (SAL) Glenn Stevens (StM)
152 Roberto Rivera (D) Brian Clark (ML) George Dixon (SMY)
160 Paul Antonio (WP) Alvin Drummond (IR) Alex Minor (CHR)
171 Dione Lum (B) Ray Hall (D) John Ziemba (StM)
189 Troy Johnson (CR) Alex Winchester (LF) Matt Zimmerman (WP)
275 Donald Thomas (WP) Baron Vincent (CH) Travis Ciriaco (StM)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Shawn Davis (SC) Craig Vettori (G) Lateace Neal (CHR)
112 Kevin Butswinkas (StM) Chris Weyandt (D) Jeff Smith (HG)
119 Sheldon Thomas (StM) Phillip Reynolds (SC) Rocky Jones (D)
125 Anthony Sorantino (SAL) Gabe Vorous (SMY) Nick Dellicompagni (WP)
130 Joe McColgan (StM) Nick Lombardo (SAL) Jerad Hill (WP)
135 Bill Baxter (SC) Mark Petroski (GL) Kraig Tomaszewski (SAL)
140 Art Bellamy (WP) Fran Kelley (GL) Jason Moaney (D)
145 Kirk Rogers (SC) Shaun Sargent (StM) John Stutzman (WP)
152 Glenn Stevens (StM) Steve Bond (WP) Matt Wiggins (CH)
160 Brian Clark (ML) Trevor Foster (SAL) Dennis Patrick (N)
171 Jermaine Richardson (WILM) Jason Testa (StM) John Fiss (FR)
189 John Ziemba (StM) Ray Hall (D) Moriel McDuffy (WP)
275 Darrick Roberson (CR) Travis Ciriaco (StM) Brian Timmons (WP)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Lateace Neal (CHR) Justin Harrington (D) Chris Foster (DE)
112 Craig Vettori (G) Joe Bond (WP) Chad Brittingham (L)
119 Rocky Jones (D) Darryl Merganthaler (WP) Shawn Davis (SC)
125 Chad Davis (SC) Kevin Butswinkas (StM) Kerry Cohen (ML)
130 Nick Dellicompagni (WP) R. J. George (StM) Rick Bourne (HG)
135 Nick Lombardo (SAL) James Schmidt (DK) Mark Bosick (StM)
140 Brit Evans (SAL) Chris Hackney (D) Chris Armstrong (WP)
145 Jason Moaney (D) John Stutzman (WP) Mike Reynolds (CR)
152 John Skinner (WP) Brian Calabrese (CR) Joe Olivero (A)
160 John Fiss (SAL) Wayne Roy (MK) Joe Ludwig (AI)
171 Damien Craighton (WP) Trevor Foster (SAL) Chris Ridgeway (D)
189 Jeff Whitmarsh (WP) Nick Bard (TH) Kelly Layfield (SC)
275 Dondre Flamer (H) Brent Layfield (SC) Hasan Kelly (D)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Todd Merganthaler (WP) Tommy Davis (SAL) Kyle Talley (StM)
112 Jesse Savage (SC) Lateace Neal (CHR) Chris Foster (HG)
119 Don Waters (ST) Joe Amon (StM) Joe Bond (WP)
125 Shawn Davis (SC) Dan Waters (ST) Darryl Merganthaler (WP)
130 Chad Davis (SC) Niguel Demby (HG) Luis Reyes (AI)
135 James Schmidt (DK) Kerry Cohen (ML) Dave Reynolds (CR)
140 Mark Bosick (StM) Ron Fretz (SMY) Don Fromal (WP)
145 Stan Spoor (StM) Chris Armstrong (WP) Chris Hackney (D)
152 Jason Henry (CD) Darren Kelly (StE) Bart Jester (SC)
160 Jason Moaney (D) Deon Jenkins (WP) Max Drzymsidki (ML)
171 Damien Craighton (WP) Eddie Tucker (MP) Jamie Iudica (StM)
189 O'Neil Bell (PT) Ben Parsons (IR) Omar Colon (AI)
275 Hasan Kelly (D) Bubba Skinner (WP) Lamar Rogers (DK)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Tom Davis (SAL) Todd Merganthaler (WP) Harry Blendt (SMY)
112 Bruce Kelly (StM) Vince Episcopo (W) Matt Watts (D)
119 Joe Bond (WP) Daryl Harris (D) Willie Reid (ML)
125 Jesse Savage (SC) Chris Foster (HG) Danny Eye (WP)
130 Brock Davis (PT) Ruben Hernandez (AI) Kyle Talley (StM)
135 Joe Amon (StM) E.J. Loucks (SC) Luis Reyes (AI)
140 Pete Quercetti (SAL) Trabein Banks (ML) Junior Gonzaleaz (AI)
145 Stan Spoor (StM) Don Fromal (WP) Jeff Boyd (HG)
152 Darren Kelley (StE) Corey Frederick (StM) Jason Henry (CD)
160 Jeff Snow (WP) Chris Hackney (D) Aaron Wilson (AI)
171 Deon Jenkins (WP) Dink Sawyer (MD) Maynard Caulk (DE)
189 Damien Craighton (WP) Omar Colon (AI) Chris Ridgeway (D)
275 Jose Torres (AI) Marcel Roberson (CR) Nate Rust (LF)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Harry Blendt (SMY) L.A. Collier (StM) Bobby Scaffedi (CR)
112 Tommy Davis (SAL) Jason Slater (CR) Travis Johnson (SMY)
119 Bruce Kelly (StM) Todd Merganthaler (WP) Tim Drummond (ML)
125 Joe Bond (WP) Lin Boyer (SMY) Wade Cecil (L)
130 Willie Reid (ML) John Jacob (StM) Pete Laucirica (HG)
135 Brock Davis (PT) Ruben Hernandez (AI) Danny Eye (WP)
140 Pete Quercetti (SAL) Frankie Johnson (SMY) David Williams (StM)
145 Kyle Talley (StM) Matt Burke (SAL) Luke Jones (A)
152 Dave Reynolds (CR) Cory Frederick (Stm) Don Fromal (WP)
160 Jordan Elliott (WP) Justin Jackson (StM) Brian Anker (HG)
171 Jeff Snow (WP) Jason Higgins (HG) Chris Hackney (D)
189 Damien Craighton (WP) Andy Mongelluzzo (CD) Peter Santoro (StM)
275 Nate Rust (LF) Marcel Roberson (CR) John Testa (StM)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Aaron Jester (HG) L.A. Collier (StM) Gregg Quailes (WP)
112 Harry Blendt (SMY) Eric Beaman (CH) Jamin Williams (ML)
119 Bruce Kelly (StM) Nick Sullivan (WP) Travis Johnson (SMY)
125 Tommy Davis (SAL) Ed Papiro (HG) David Barlow (CH)
130 Pete Laucirica (HG) Mike Macey (SAL) Wade Cecil (L)
135 Jason Bastianelli (StM) Seth Kopp (D) Dino Rodriguez (SC)
140 Aaron Harris (CR) Frankie Johnson (SMY) Jason Moore (SC)
145 Anthony Adams (HG) David Williams (StM) Ken Treon (L)
152 Kyle Talley (StM) Malcom Hughes (LF) Phil Carlino (ML)
160 Jesse Glanden (CR) Justin Jackson (StM) Jamie Adams (SC)
171 Jordan Eliot (WP) Joe Crumlish (StE) Chuck Hackett (G)
189 Gary Curry (ML) Peter Santoro (StM) Joe Sheehan (SAL)
275 John Testa (StM) Marcelle Roberson (CR) Matt Graviet (CH)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Gregg Quailes (WP) Darren Thomas (StM) James Sacra (D)
112 L.A. Collier (StM) Justin Mills (CHR) Jon Benson (WP)
119 Harry Blendt (SMY) Bob Scaffedi (CR) Mall McConnell (StM)
125 Bruce Kelly (StM) Bryan May (HG) Travis Johnson (SMY)
130 Mike Macey (SAL) Aaron Jester (HG) Nick Sullivan (WP)
135 Pete Laucirica (HG) Wayne Newsome (ML) Kyle Griffith (CR)
140 Mike Collins (StM) Justin Palmer (CR) Brook Riggleman (SEA
145 Doug Reynolds (CR) Bryan Vettori (G) Ray Calloway (WP)
152 David Williams (StM) Pat Kelley (StE) Vinnie Thomas (SAL)
160 Justin Jackson (StM) Zack Orr (WP) Shawn Watkins (IR)
171 Brian Santoro (StM) Ryrico Nocks (SC) Brent Schreiber (CA)
189 Peter Santoro (StM) Owen Davis (CHR) Nick Hampton (D)
275 John Testa (StM) Marcelle Roberson (CR) Scott Shelton (WP)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Jordan Sianni (HG) Bobby Shaw (SAL) Chris Parker (CR)
112 Gregg Quailes (WP) Pat Atkinson (CA) Mike Guessford (SAL)
119 Andrew Donofrio (StM) Mike Welch (HG) Darnell Custis (CR)
125 Matt McConnell (StM) James Taylor (HG) Todd Brittingham (L)
130 James Russial (CR) Joe Ferrara (WP) Johnathan Jones (ML)
135 Teddy Thompson (SC) Will Carroll (IR) Marc Rispoli (HG)
140 Anthony Andrews (SC) Kyle Griffith (CR) James Fromal (WP)
145 Justin Palmer (CR) Ryan Smith (HG) Luke Blanchfield (L)
152 Anthony Adams (HG) Ray Callaway (WP) Wayne Newsome (ML)
160 Deon Brunskill (SC) Matt Williams (SEA) Zack Orr (WP)
171 Tom Donahue (HG) Brian Santoro (StM) Kurt Wolfe (SC)
189 Peter Santoro (StM) Jason Anker (HG) Jesse Johnson (G)
275 Matt Graviet (CH) Justin Yelverton (CR) Mike Horsey (H)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Chris Parker (CR) Bobby Shaw (StM) Brian Welch (HG)
112 Jordan Sianni (HG) Ryan Ball (StM) Mike Guessford (SAL)
119 Gregg Quailes (WP) Pat Atkinson (StM) Mike Biddle (SMY)
125 Darnell Custis (CR) Matt McConnell (StM) Cameron Fitzgerald (SEA)
130 Mike Welch (HG) Corey Strohmeyer (SC) Harry Kettner (WP)
135 Joe Ferrara (WP) Adam Ralph (L) James Russial (CR)
140 Andrew Donofrio (StM) Owayne Graham (CR) John Hession (MP)
145 James Fromal (WP) Mark Rispoli (HG) Teddy Thompson (SC)
152 Ryan Smith (HG) Nathan Shearer (DM) Zack Kopp (CR)
160 Ray Callaway (WP) Brian Rigby (CR) Luke Blanchfield (DM)
171 Derrick Davis (HG) Brian Palmer (CR) Eugene McManus (H)
189 Bram Walker (N) Jimmy Hudson (ST) Jake Booth (SC)
275 Derrell Lorthridge (CD) Wayne Zenorini (HG) Joe Manley (SAL)
Year Champion (Head Coach) Meet Score Runner-Up (Head Coach)
2017 Sussex Central (Phill Shultie) 32-30 Smyrna (Kurt Howell)
2016 Smyrna (Kurt Howell) 50.15 Sussex Central (Phil Shultie)
2015 Smyrna (Kurt Howell) 34-22 Polytech (Eric Buckson)
2014 Smyrna (Kurt Howell) 43-17 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell)
2013 Smyrna (Kurt Howell) 36-24 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell)
2012 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell) 32-24 Smyrna (Kurt Howell)
2011 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell) 36-24 St. Mark's (L.A. Collier)
2010 St. Mark's (Jason Bastianelli) 39-23 Sussex Central (Phil Shultie)
2009 St. Mark's (Jason Bastianelli) 44-15 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell)
2008 Sussex Central (Phill Shultie) 55-12 William Penn (Marvin Dooley)
2007 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell) 44-12 St. Mark's (Jason Bastianelli)
2006 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell) 38-15 St. Mark's (Jason Bastianelli)
2005 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell) 52-10 St. Mark's (Jason Bastianelli)
2004 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell) 41-16 St. Mark's (Jason Bastianelli)
2003 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell) 25-23 St. Mark's (Steve Bastianelli)
2002 St. Mark's (Steve Bastianelli) 36-24 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell)
2001 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell) 31-27 St. Mark's (Steve Bastianelli)
2000 William Penn (Jack Holloway) 25-23 St. Mark's (Steve Bastianelli)
1999 St. Mark's (Steve Bastianelli) 30-21 Sussex Central (Phil Shultie)
1998 St. Mark's (Steve Bastianelli) 48-15 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell)
1997 St. Mark's (Steve Bastianelli) 43-12 Caesar Rodney (Dicky Howell)
1996 William Penn (Jack Holloway) 33-20 St. Mark's (Steve Bastianelli)
1995 St. Mark's (Steve Bastianelli) 46-19 Sussex Central (Phil Shultie)
1994 William Penn (Jack Holloway) 39-9 Dover (Harry Rigby)
1993 William Penn (Jack Holloway) 40-17 Dover (Harry Rigby)
Did they have forums like this back in the 80s and 90s? I don't think anybody is denying how good Blue Hen and Independent wrestling was at one time. Independent wrestling for the most part is a little different. They can bring kids in from anywhere like what St. Marks did in their dominate times. St. Marks was a huge part of how good Independent wrestling was but from what I hear it doesn't look like they will get back to that point. Lots of changes at the top and a shift in the way of thinking as far as sports is concerned. Sallies draws from a wide area and could bring in quality wrestlers at anytime. (And they some top shelf wrestlers now.) We will see how the Blue Hen shakes out in the future. But honestly, I don't think anybody is really gloating about how good the Henlopen is. Right now it's just true.
Year Champion (Head Coach) Meet Score Runner-Up (Head Coach)
2017 Milford (Don Parsley) 32-30 Indian River (Jeff Windish)
2016 Milford (Don Parsley) 57-24 St. Georges (Patrick Atkinson)
2015 Milford (Dan Rigby) 36-24 Sanford (Corey Frederick)
2014 Milford (Dan Rigby) 42-20 St. Georges (Nate Pellegrini)
2013 St. Georges (Nate Pellegrini) 35-22 Polytech (Eric Buckson)
2012 Polytech (Dan Boone) 36-26 St. Georges (Nate Pellegrini)
2011 Caravel (Mike Welch) 44-34 Indian River (Jeff Windish)
2010 Hodgson (Dave Williams) 35-34 Caravel (Mike Welch)
2009 Milford (Don Parsley) 37-33 Hodgson (L.A. Collier)
2008 Hodgson (L.A. Collier) 37-30 Indian River (Jeff Windish)
2007 Hodgson (Stan Spoor) 38-24 Smyrna (Kurt Howell)
2006 Hodgson (Stan Spoor) 36-32 Caravel (Matt Zambanini)
2005 Smyrna (Kurt Howell) 52-6 Hodgson (Stan Spoor)
2004 Milford (Don Parsley) 42-25 Smyrna (David Morrison)
2003 Smyrna (Clay Lloyd) 37-31 Laurel (Tom Pavia)
2002 Hodgson (Jerry Lamey) 42-18 Smyrna (Clay Lloyd)
2001 Hodgson (Jerry Lamey) 45-18 Lake Forest (Scott Fleming)
2000 Hodgson (Jerry Lamey) 44-16 Milford (Don Parsley)
1999 Hodgson (Jerry Lamey) 44-11 Milford (Don Parsley)
1998 Hodgson (Jerry Lamey) 53-15 Smyrna (Mike Dulin)
1997 Hodgson (Jerry Lamey) 41-20 Smyrna (Mike Dulin)
1996 Smyrna (Mike Dulin) 35-28 Hodgson (Jerry Lamey)
1995 A.I. DuPont (George Lacsny) 36-19 Smyrna (Mike Dulin)
1994 Smyrna (Mike Dulin) 47-10 Hodgson (Jerry Lamey)
1993 Smyrna (Mike Dulin) 45-7 Middletown (Ed Manlove)
2000-2010
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Will Saylor (IR) Ken Monk (D) Jon Hummell (CR)
112 Chris Parker (CR) Bobby Shaw (StM) Brian Welch (HG)
119 Jordan Sianni (HG) Ken Krygier (WP) Justin Cannon (AI)
125 Pat Atkinson (StM) Chris Lazartic (SAL) Steve Scaffedi (CR)
130 Corey Strohmeyer (SC) Harry Kettner (WP) James Sacra (D)
135 Mike Welch (HG) Cameron Fitzgerald (SEA) Jason Scott (B)
140 Dwayne Graham (CR) Joe Ferrara (StM) Shawn Taylor (WP)
145 Andrew Donofrio (StM) James Fromal (WP) Raheim Brunskill (SC)
152 Dan Ikeda (SAL) Mark Boulden (HG) Zack Kopp (CR)
160 Jeff Hudson (N) Tyler Bastianelli (StM) Brian Rigby (CR)
171 Brian Palmer (CR) Adam Ralph (L) J.R. Duffy (ML)
189 Tony Harris (CR) Bram Walker (N) Jake Booth (SC)
215 Geoff Ashton (StM) Mark Reynolds (CR) Joe McLeish (H)
275 B. J. Hicks (CR) John Mabrey (H) Chris DeNegris (D)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Jon Hummel (LF) Sean Corea (CR) Ryan Gralewski (H)
112 Tyler Lapinsky (LF) Michael Crain (SMY) Jesse Wencius (AI)
119 Bobby Shaw (StM) Ken Krygier (WP) Will Saylor (L)
125 Brian Welch (HG) Garrett Faulkner (CR) Eddie Quinn (StM)
130 Pat Atkinson (StM) Ryan Spencer (MD) Scott Hinderer (HG)
135 Chris Collins (StM) Jordan Sianni (HG) Kyle Hopkins (CH)
140 Chris Lazartic (SAL) Luis Quiones (MK) Casey Strohmeyer (SC)
145 Joe Ferrara (StM) Jordan Lowe (SC) Chris Hudson (N)
152 Andrew Donofrio (StM) Grant Gray (SEA) Anthony Baron (ST)
160 Zack Plerhoples (SAL) Dustin Craighton (WP) John Drummond (PT)
171 Mark Reynolds (CR) Brian Cimorosi (WP) Matt Wells (N)
189 Josh Cherriman (SMY) Luis Maleno (H) Brian Willis (StM)
215 Joe Cylc (HG) Steve Billbrough (CR) Gemyale Adkins (MD)
275 Larry Cylc (HG) Joe Coen (AI) A.J. Rovillard (SC)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Jimmy Artis (ML) Mark Degliobizzi (SAL) Jeremy Shaw (StM)
112 Mike Degliobizzi (SAL) Jon Hummell (LF) Sean Corea (CR)
119 Eddie Quinn (StM) Mike Crain (SMY) Jessie Wencius (AI)
125 Brian Welch (HG) Will Saylor (L) Andrew Lazartic (SAL)
130 Pat Atkinson (StM) Mike Marra (N) Nick Civitella (A)
135 Garrett Faulkner (CR) Brian Collins (StM) Scott Hinderer (HG)
140 Jason Dickerson (SC) Mike Grant (AI) Andre Mifflin (PT)
145 Steve Lennon (CD) Pat Blisard (SMY) Josh McGregor (CR)
152 Kyle Skinner (StM) Brandon Council (B) Steve Wooldridge (N)
160 Julius Fletcher (WP) Scott Cahall (SMY) Beau Moore (CR)
171 Mark Reynolds (CR) Andrew Jordan (StM) Mike Zulkowski (SMY)
189 Mike McKenna (CR) Eric Williams (CD) Kevin Burnett (WP)
215 Brian Willis (StM) Josh Cherriman (SMY) Andy Bradley (CH)
275 Bryan Robinson (CR) Larry Cylc (HG) Floyd Evans (CD)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Ian Moser (CR) Connor McDonald (SC) Tom Abbott (StM)
112 Ben Altman (FR) Jon Hummel (ML) Jeremy Shaw (StM)
119 Sean Corea (CR) Mike Degliobizzi (SAL) Louis Cirineo (HG)
125 Michael Crain (SMY) Jesse Wencius (AI) Ryan McLaughlin (HG)
130 Andrew Bradley (StM) Andrew Lazartic (SAL) Richard Dondarski (SC)
135 Matt Cathell (CR) Eddie Quinn (StM) Pat Devine (IR)
140 Josh Abraham (ML) Will Saylor (L) Eric Buchanan (SAL)
145 Josh McGregor (CR) Mike Grant (AI) Nick Dominelli (SAL)
152 Kyle Skinner (StM) Brandon Council (B) Jamiek Matthews (L)
160 Steven Lennon (CD) Mike Miller (B) Chris Woodal (PT)
171 Jamelle Jones (D) Andrew Jordan (StM) Brett Cordrey (SC)
189 Paul Blessing (SAL) Kris Kendzierski (ML) Anthony Davis (B)
215 Brian Willis (StM) Steve Bilbrough (CR) DJ Singleterry (IR)
275 Bryan Robinson (CR) AJ Brooks (ST) Brandon Kendzierski (ML)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Conner McDonald (SC) Jarred Garnett (CA) Ben Thornes (SAL)
112 Ian Moser (CR) Tad Broomall (SMY) Nick Tiberi (HG)
119 Alex Meade (CR) Ben Altman (FR) Joe Reyes (WP)
125 Jeremy Shaw (StM) Nate Fleming (ML) Alfonso Hoggard (CA)
130 Mike Degliobizzi (SAL) Chris Diaz (CR) Kyle Klinkenborg (PT)
135 Andrew Lazartic (SAL) Richard Dondarski (SC) Brian Ribolla (CR)
140 Matt Cathell (CR) Mike Shellem (DE) Travis Dorman (CH)
145 Andrew Bradley (StM) Ryan Gibbons (WP) Eric Buchanan (SAL)
152 Nick Dominelli (SAL) Vinnie Ranauto (CA) Matt West (SC)
160 Andy Bokinski (IR) Dan Rigby (CR) Brian Fletcher (SMY)
171 Mike Miller (B) Bobby Hopkins (CH) AJ Edwards (CR)
189 Jamelle Jones (D) Ricky Ralph (L) Javan Silar (SMY)
215 DJ Singleterry (IR) Kenny Zell (StM) Darren Collins (DF)
275 AJ Brooks (ST) Brandon Kendzierski (ML) Chris Carey (MD)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Chris Keech (CR) Mike Magaha (IR) Matt Buckwolth (CA)
112 Connor McDonald (SC) Luis Burgos (CR) Zach Taylor (HG)
119 Nick Tiberi (HG) Jarrod Garnett (CA) Scott Lawrence (L)
125 Ian Moser (CR) Nate Fleming (ML) Jeremy Shaw (StM)
130 Chris Diaz (CR) Andrew Riley (StM) Alfonso Hoggard (CA)
135 Eli Norvell (StM) Kyle Klinkenborg (PT) Brandon Bruce (HG)
140 Tommy Abbott (StM) Orlando Colon (HG) Dustin Jones (LF)
145 Matt Cathell (CR) Bud Croswell (SAN) Brian Lagerelli (WP)
152 Andrew Bradley (StM) Brian Ribolla (CR) Matt West (SC)
160 Luke Rebertus (CA) Jaque Scott (MP) Darryl Tilghman (D)
171 Vinnie Ranauto (CA) Andy Bokinski (IR) Chris Cordrey (SC)
189 Kaamil Alghane (WP) Craig Koch (CR) Mike Crowe (PT)
215 Brian Riggin (CH) Scott Gardner (N) Luke Pierson (ML)
275 Brandon Kendzierski (ML) Anthony West (L) Danen Collins (DM)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Sean Dolan (StM) Chris Whitte (H) Alex Paladino(CR)
112 Chris Keech (CR) Scott Lawrence (SC) Colton McFatridge (H)
119 Connor McDonald (SC) Luis Burgos (CR) Mike Magaha (IR)
125 Jarrod Garnett (CA) Zach Taylor (H) Ryan Young (CR)
130 Alfonso Hoggard (CA) Todd Koch (CR) Brandon Bachman (StM)
135 Chris Diaz (CR) Terrence Fletcher (WP) Derrick Diksa (SAL)
140 Nick Tiberi (HG) Ryan Goodman (MID) Estephen Green (CR)
145 Alex Meade (CR) Matt Turtle (SAN) Brandon Bruce (H)
152 Tom Abbott (StM) Keith Hynson (WP) Orlando Colon (H)
160 Luke Rebertus (CA) Jaque Scott (MP) Brandon Hazel (SC)
171 Matt Boyles (SMY) Brock Budesheim (SC) Darryl Tilghman (D)
189 Vinnie Ranauto (CA) Mike Delduca (WP) Alex Thomas (ST)
215 Chris Drummond (ML) Perry Townsend (IR) Jamar Beckett (ST)
285 Mike Maynard (WP) Darren Collins (DEL) Chris Rickards (ST)
2008 52nd Annual @ Sussex Central High School
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Sean Boylan (StM) Brandon Davis (CA) Chris Donaldson (SAL)
112 Sean Dolan (StM) Chris Witte (HG) Chris Harris (ML)
119 Colton McFatridge (HG) Alex Paladino (CR) Cody Bromall (SMY)
125 Codey Combs (SC) Mike Magaha (IR) Josh Snook (StM)
130 Jarrod Garnett (CA) Zach Taylor (HG) Joel Collins (SC)
135 John Spence (HG) Eric Harper (MP) Joey Potts (SAL)
140 PJ Barch (SC) Vinnie Shaw (StM) John Walters (PT)
145 Nick Tiberi (HG) Todd Koch (CR) Kenny Boyles (SMY)
152 Alex Meade (CR) Ty Snook (StM) Trae Humphreys (SAN)
160 Keith Hynson (WP) Brandon Hazel (SC) Estephen Green (CR)
171 Brock Budesheim (SC) Durihan Downs (G) Garret Hobbs (LF)
189 Vinnie Raunato (CA) Alex Thomas (ST) Kyle Kaminski (CH)
215 Chris Drummond (ML) Jamar Beckett (ST) Corey Olsen (StM)
285 John Gibson (WP) Deondre Eubanks (MP) Adrian Tucker (CR)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Tyler Pendergrast (StM) Kaleb Lemaire (CR) Matt Kibblehouse (SAL)
112 Sean Boylan (StM) Chris Donaldson (SAL) Brandon Davis (HG)
119 Sean Dolan (StM) Danny Graham (SAL) Brandon Shultie (SC)
125 Wendell Cannon (ST) Alex Paladino (CR) Chris Harris (M)
130 Cody Broomall (SMY) Nick Schenk (StM) Ryan Walls (SC)
135 Stephen Swiggett (SMY) Matt Buckworth (StM) Joel Collins (SC)
140 Codey Combs (SC) Josh Snook (StM) Jason Baker (SMY)
145 Eric Harper (MP) Cody Carbine (SMY) Shane Miller (SC)
152 Issah Meade (CR) Timmy Bokinsky (IR) Zach Cook (AI)
160 Casey Sergent (CR) Kenny Boyles (SMY) Corey Combs (SC)
171 Ty Snook (StM) David Melnick (CR) Alex Mato (HG)
189 Alex Thomas (ST) Jason Flannery (CH) Bryan Mey (StM)
215 Corey Olsen (StM) Donnie Messick (SMY) Chris Drummond (M)
285 Bobby Telford (StM) Larry Cassidy (SAL) Wayne Purnell (A)
Weight Champion Runner-Up Third Place
103 Kaleb LeMaire (CR) Matt Kibblehouse (SAL) John Archangelo (StM)
112 Tyler Pendergast (StM) Spencer Rhoades (SMY) Mark Ardecki (CA)
119 Sean Dolan (StM) Brandon Davis (HG) Chris Young (CH)
125 Sean Boylan (StM) Brandon Shultie (SC) Stephen Jackson (CR)
130 Nick Shenk (StM) Chriss Witte (HG) Joel Collins (SC)
135 Wendell Cannon (ST) Kurt Bentley (PT) Ryan Walls (SC)
140 Cody Broomall (SC) Ray Sterling (CR) Matt Buckworth (StM)
145 Cody Combs (SC) Josh Snook (StM) Josh Walters (PT)
152 Issah Meade (CR) Kenny Boyles (SMY) Shane Miller (SC)
160 Jay Matheus (SC) Cody Carbine (SMY) Tim Bokinsky (IR)
171 David Melnick (CR) Jeannot Sanduono (B) Matt Shaw (StM)
189 Artis Thorne (PT) Michael Mauk (StM) Alex Mato (HG)
215 Wayne Purnell (SAL) Joey Spicer (SC) Joe Casullo (ST)
285 Bobby Telford (StM) Katteem Harmon (IR) Shane Olson (MD)
Wasn't trying to prove anything. I was following up on a comment by Eighth place in another thread who stated henlopen was dominant and that someone could pull some stats. Was traveling for work with nothing to do so it kept me occupied for a bit.
1990 – 1999
Top three place winners
Year BH HEN IND
1990 11 15 13
1991 11 13 15
1992 13 13 13
1993 16 14 9
1994 17 15 7
1995 13 13 13
1996 12 14 13
1997 8 18 13
1998 12 13 14
1999 15 17 7
1990 – 1999 State Champions by Conference
BH 38
HEN 45
IND 47
13 seed at 152 ? i think
all 1 seeds got top 3
One 2 seed did not medal
One 3 seed did not medal
Thank you for the stats Jeff. And you guys are right, I should have probably chosen my words more wisely. Gloat was probably a poorly chosen word as frustration sets in. It is just when I hear about giving up automatic conference bids and read in the paper of henlopen wrestlers stating "it is good to see independent finally getting a little better" it frustrates me as I wrestled in a time when these conferences were immensely better. I just never remember hearing about who's conference was better when I was wrestling; we just wrestled. We did not try to do stats and speak of how many conference wrestlers placed in each weight; we just wrestled and honestly compared who had more wrestlers ranked nationally. My point is that such conversations ceast to exist ten plus years ago and then all the sudden when blue hen and independent have declined (I believe they have declined and henlopen hasn't gotten better;they have just stayed the same) and henlopen is having more success, the conversations seems to appear....that is all i want by it.
Take it for what it is. All I am saying is these conversations were never brought to light years ago and now they are bringing brought up and obviously being trickled down to the wrestlers if they are speaking about it as they have no idea that blue hen and independent were dominant in years past. The power shift happens every 7 to 10 years and that is why the conference bids should stay the same or we will be changing these bids every time the power shifts. We all know one of the main causes of the decline in the north was the decline on the CYO program which fed all of NCC. It is not a coincodence that CYO dispersed around 2007 and 3 or 4 years later NCC wrestling declined. We are in the process of bringing back our youth programs in NCC which in turn will bring back these two conferences back to what they were in the future. Youth programs are the building block of our high school programs and that is what NCC has been lacking.
was the CR kid the 13 seed?
also the 10 seed at heavyweight medaled.
Hunter Hamil not placing was surprising
How can city kids and suburbanites up north hope to compete with the rugged, earthy kids from downstate who were nursed on chores and labor and instilled with a manly work ethic that courses through every fiber of their sturdy beings? The South (of Delaware) has arisen and shall never again be vanquished by the lowly North! (Stirring music fades, lights dim with the Henlopen flag yet waving and silhouetted by the southern sun setting over fields and woods...a solitary tractor tills the land in the distant background with smoke billowing majestically to the heavens....and scene).
i never thought the Hamill kid was something special, i didn't have him in the finals but i did have him medaling, yeah CR kid was a Rigby
any other big surprises of people medaling? Springer not medaling surprised me
No. 195 was laughable. No offense but I saw better semis at every in season tournament we attendee. Can't believe how everyone ran from Wuest! Guess that's a compliment. No big surprises. At 120 Hayes was bound to make a mistake eventually just stinks it was at states, at 126 novarnick didn't realize he was losing. Ref gave 1 stall and one escape at same time and kid didn't know. Felt sorry for the young man. 113 Robbie struggled against lesser opponents early on but dominated in the finals! 160 just wow!
Was shocked st g coaches were not standing on the line screaming to let nick now!
that was the strangest match of all time Novarnick and Muaka i really wanted to witness that stratton Novarnick match, but that Muaka match was just as entertaining
I wouldn't say people were running from Wuest 182 was just that strong and 95 was extremely weak, a shame Miller had a concussion
I believe Hudson dropped to 182 at Battle at the Beach when Wright came back. Pretty sure it was a move for the team to win a state title and he stayed there.
It looked to me like the stalling call came as Novarnik was releasing him to prevent the stalling call. They came so close together I don't know that he or the coaches realized right away he was trailing. When time ran out it looked like he was putting his foot on the line for OT.
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