St. John Vianney's Dean Peterson became a two-time state champ while Middletown North's Tyler Klinsky and Toms River North's Nick Boggiano won their first state titles. Manalapan's Jessi Johnson claimed her second straight girls state title.
The Middletown North trio of Tyler Klinsky, Thomas O'Keefe and Fred Luchs are aiming to close out their standout careers as state medalists this weekend at the NJSIAA Championships.
Colts Neck's Logan Waller pinned Long Branch's Ryan Zimmerman to win the 138-pound SCT title and earn Outstanding Wrestler honors at the 2020 Shore Conference Tournament.
Howell's Nieko Malone was voted Outstanding Wrestler, Howell won the team title and Middletown North's Tyler Klinsky sent a message at the Shore Conference Tournament.
Middletown North produced five pins and earned bonus points in all seven wins to defeat No. 7 Colts Neck, 39-33, and force a three-way top in Class B North.
Middletown North and Raritan set program records for region champions in a season while Nick Caracappa became St. John Vianney’s first two-time region champ.
MIDDLETOWN — Just six days into the season and with little time for preparation, Middletown North head coach Matt Sirchio learned a great deal about his team after a crucial divisional win over Wall.
The Lions, ranked No. 4 in the Shore Sports Network Top 10, rallied from a 12-point deficit by scoring 26 points from 106 to 132 pounds and picking up bonus points in six of their seven victories for