REGION 6 TOURNAMENT
@ Jackson Liberty High School
125 North Hope Chapel Road
Jackson, NJ 08527
Schedule
Thursday: Prelims - 5:00pm
Friday: Quarterfinals - 5:00pm
Saturday: Semis/Wrestlebacks - 10:00am
Saturday: 3rd/5th - 3:00pm
Saturday: Finals - 5:00pm
The Top 4 Seeds
Note: The highlighted number at the end is the wrestlers post-season advancement from last year, unless otherwise noted.
106
1: (Jr) Tyler Klinsky - Middletown North (36-0 / 1st D22 / 2-time R5 Champ) - NJ-WB3 (113)
2: (Jr) Cole Meyer - Wall (28-8 / 1st D21 / 2-time District Champ) - R6-WB1 (106)
3: (So) Sam Nini - Allentown (27-7 / 2nd D22)
4: (Fr) Garrett Totten - Northern Burlington (31-3 / 2nd D21)
113
1: (Jr) Joey Lamparelli - Allentown (33-1 / 1st D22 / R6 Champ in 2018) - NJ-WB4 (106)
2: (Sr) Travis Kotelnicki - Northern Burlington (32-3 / 1st D21 / 3rd R6 in 2018) - NJ-WB2 (106)
3: (Jr) Thomas O'Keefe - Middletown North (30-5 / 2nd D22) - R5-6th (106)
4: (So) Nick Torre - Pt Boro (25-6 / 2nd D23) - R6-PQ (106)
120
1: (Jr) Nico Messina - Freehold Boro (29-4 / 1st D21 / 1st R6 in 2018, 2-time State Qualifier) - NJ-WB2 (106) in 2017
2: (So) Drake Torrington - Robbinsville (32-5 / 1st D23) - R6-WB1 (113)
3: (Jr) Joseph Fordaliso - Monroe (29-6 / 1st D24 / 4th R5 in 2018) - NJ-WB2 (106)
4: (So) Logan Waller - Colts Neck (29-5 / 1st D22) - R6-6th (106)
126
1: (Jr) Ryan Zimmerman - Long Branch (32-4 / 1st D23 / 2-time State Qualifier) - NJ-WB2 (113)
2: (Sr) Michael Bilardo - Monroe (22-9 / 3rd D24) - R5-WB1 (120)
3: (Jr) Jacob Glantzman - Wall (20-14 / 2nd D21)
4: (So) Avery Clarke - Freehold Twp (26-9 / 3rd D21) - R6-5th (113)
132
1: (Sr) Bryan Miraglia - Delran (39-0 / 1st D24 / R6 Champ in 2018, 2-time State Qualifier) - NJ-WB3 (132)
2: (Jr) Jack Nies - Ocean Twp (32-5 / 2nd D24) - R6-WB1 (126)
3: (Sr) Sam LaCorte - CBA (23-8 / 1st D22) - R6-WB1 (132)
4: (Jr) Jesse Bowers - Pt Beach (30-6 / 1st D23) - R6-WB1 (132)
138
1: (Sr) Craig Cook - Burlington Twp (36-0 / 1st D24 / 3rd R6 in 2018, 2-time State Qualifier) - NJ-WB1 (132)
2: (Sr) Corey Fernandez - Monroe (26-10 / 2nd D24) - R5-PQ (126)
3: (Jr) Alex Poniros - Ocean Twp (5-4 / 3rd D24 / 4th R6 in 2018, 2-time State Qualifier) - NJ-7th (132)
4: (Sr) Christian Mangini - Freehold Twp (23-10 / 1st D21)
145
1: (Jr) Luke Rada - Colts Neck (33-1 / 1st D22 / 4th R6 in 2017) - NJ-WB1 (113)
2: (Jr) Ty Bailey - Pt Boro (31-5 / 1st D23 / 4th R6 in 2018) - NJ-WB1 (138)
3: (Jr) Nico Vargas - Wall (28-10 / 1st D21) - R4-PQ (138)
4: (Jr) Ryan Carey - Long Branch (18-8 / 2nd D23) - R6-6th (138)
152
1: (Sr) Spencer Robinson - Pt Boro (23-5 / 1st D23 / 4th R6 in 2018, 2-time State Qualifier) - NJ-WB1 (145)
2: (Jr) Nick Golden - Allentown (30-3 / 1st D22) - R6-PQ (132
3: (Sr) Jerry Andaluz - Nottingham (35-4 / 1st D21 / 4th R6 in 2018) - NJ-WB1 (152)
4: (Jr) Ian McCabe - Monroe (35-0 / 1st D24) - R5-PQ (145)
160
1: (Sr) Robert Kanniard - Wall (38-0 / 1st D21 / 2-time R6 Champ, 2-time State Placer, 3-time State Qualifier) - NJ-2nd (160)
2: (Sr) Anthony Aquilano - Raritan (31-5 / 2nd D21 / 4th R5 in 2018) - NJ-WB1 (160)
3: (So) Jack Friedman - Long Branch (20-11 / 1st D23)
4: (So) James Ball - Burlington City (25-7 / 2nd D23)
170
1: (Sr) Garrett Bilgrav - Robbinsville (38-0 / 1st D23 / R6 Champ in 2017, 2nd in 2018) - NJ-WB4 (160)
2: (Sr) Anthony Giampietro - Northern Burlington (29-1 / 1st D21) - R6-WB1 (152) in 2017
3: (Sr) George Burdick - Raritan (32-5 / 2nd D21 / 3rd R5 in 2018) - NJ-WB4 (182)
4: (Sr) Nicholas Weikel - Monroe (32-2 / 1st D24) - R5-5th (160)
182
1: (Jr) Jason Sherlock - Pt Beach (33-1 / 1st D23) - R6-PQ (160)
2: (Sr) Dante Morris - Lakewood (31-8 / 2nd 23 / 4th R6 in 2018) - NJ-WB2 (220)
3: (So) Jacob Whitworth - Wall (30-5 / 1st D21) - R6-WB1 (152)
4: (Sr) Michael Jannucci - Colts Neck (23-4 / 1st D22) - R6-WB1 (182)
195
1: (Sr) Jacob Anderson - Middletown North (27-3 / 1st D22 / 3rd R5 in 2018) - NJ-WB4 (195)
2: (Sr) Tommy Hill - Northern Burlington (35-0 / 1st D21 / 3rd R6 in 2018) - NJ-WB1 (182
3: (Sr) Zachery Bohn - Delran (31-6 / 1st D24) - R6-WB1 (182)
4: (Sr) Ryan Brazill - Bordentown (25-8 / 2nd D22 / 4th R6 in 2018) - NJ-WB1 (195)
220
1: (Sr) Jajuan Hayes - Bordentown (31-2 / 1st D22 / R6 Champ in 2018, 2-time State Qualifier) - NJ-WB2 (220)
2: (Sr) Billy Borowsky - Pt Boro (34-0 / 1st D23 / 3rd R6 in 2018) - NJ-WB1 (195)
3: (Sr) Steven Cmielewski - RBC (35-2 / 2nd D22) - R6-6th (195)
4: (Jr) Jaden Lowe - Jackson Liberty (19-4 / 1st D24) - R5-PQ (182)
Hwt
1: (Sr) Kevin Cerruti - Long Branch (30-1 / 1st D23 / R6 Champ in 2018, 2-time State Qualifier) - NJ-7th (Hwt)
2: (Sr) Christopher Seifert - Ewing (33-1 / 1st D21) - R6-5th (220)
3: (So) Joseph Teresi - Ocean Twp (28-7 / 1st D24) - R6-WB1 (Hwt)
4: (Sr) Matt Spirko - Raritan (24-6 / 2nd D21) - R5-PQ (Hwt)
SHORE CONFERENCE TEAMS
Asbury Park Blue Bishops
0 Region Champs / Last State Qualifiers: Jaylen Paige in 2018
Entrants (1):
(Sr) Daniel Simmons (132 / 16-8)
For the first time since the program was resurrected in 2007, the Blue Bishops have a Region qualifier for three consecutive seasons.
Brick Twp Green Dragons
15 Region Champs / Last: Dean Helstowski in 2017 / Last State Qualifier: Dean Helstowski in 2017
Entrants (2): (Fr) Evan Tallmadge (106 / 29-2) / (So) John Trainor (113 / 15-16)
Evan Tallmadge is Brick's first freshman to win a District Title since Nick Melon in 2010.
CBA Colts
21 Region Champs / Last: Richie Koehler in 2018 / Last State Qualifier: Richie Koehler, Sam Houston, Cameron DiGiorgio in 2018
Entrants (3): (Jr) Max Bean (120 / 12-18) / (Sr) Sam LaCorte (132 / 23-8) / (Sr) Derek Smith (170 / 26-5)
This is the 3rd Region appearance for both Sam LaCorte and Derek Smith, who both won District Titles last weekend, giving the Colts a streak of 9 seasons with multiple District Champs, a program best. Also qualifying is Max Bean, who is making his 2nd appearance.
Colts Neck Cougars
2 Region Champs / Last: Tyler Fraley in 2010 / Last State Qualifiers: Joey King, Dyon Womack in 2018
Entrants (7): (Fr) Michael Lyristis (106 / 14-12) / (So) Logan Waller (120 / 29-5) / (So) Nick Moldaver (126 / 20-10) / (Jr) Luke Rada (145 / 33-1) / (Jr) Kenneth Koenig (170 / 25-9) / (Sr) Michael Jannucci (182 / 23-4) / (Jr) Thomas Lidondici (220 / 24-7)
The Cougars come off a weekend where they crowned a program record 4 District Champs, highlighted by Michael Jannucci becoming the Cougars' first 3-time Champ. This is the 2nd Region appearance for Logan Waller, Kenneth Koenig, and Luke Rada, who finished 4th in 2017 while at Howell.
Freehold Boro Colonials
4 Region Champs / Last: Nico Messina in 2018 / Last State Qualifiers: Nico Messina in 2018
Entrants (4): (Jr) Isaiah Sweeny (106 / 19-11) / (Jr) Nico Messina (120 / 29-4) / (Jr) Keegan Roche (132 / 10-9) / (Sr) Tony Dushku (145 / 24-7)
Nico Messina, who enters with 97 career wins, is making his 3rd Region appearance in as many seasons. He's attempting to become the Colonials' 2nd 2-time Champion, joining Hall of Famer Carlos Fontanez, who did it in 1963 and 1964.
Freehold Twp Patriots
4 Region Champs / Last: Rob Morello in 2001 / Last State Qualifiers: Kyle Hillermeier in 2018
Entrants (5): (Jr) Justin Schifter (120 / 15-5) / (So) Avery Clarke (126 / 26-9) / (Jr) Jason Schifter (132 / 23-5) / (Sr) Christian Mangini (138 / 23-10) / (Jr) Jarrid Markowitz (195 / 17-11)
Justin Schifter and Avery Clarke, who placed 5th last year, are making their 2nd Region appearances. Christian Mangini enters the tournament coming off of winning a District Title out of the 5-seed.
Jackson Liberty Lions
6 Region Champs / Last: Mike Russo and Matt Russo in 2015 / Last State Qualifier: Josh Bollard in 2017
Entrants (5): (Jr) Romeo Willis (113 / 21-10) / (Jr) Dorian Hall (120 / 23-11) / (So) Jon Recio (145 / 22-12) / (Sr) Jordan Gomes (182 / 10-18) / (Jr) Jaden Lowe (220 / 19-4)
With Jordan Gomes coming in as an injury replacement, it gives the Lions 5 Region participants, their most since 2013. District Champ, Jaden Lowe is the only Lion with previous Region experience, qualifying last season while at St John Vianney.
Lakewood Piners
15 Region Champs / Last: Matt Rizzo in 2005 / Last State Qualifier: Dante Morris in 2018
Entrants (2): (Sr) Dymtro Lakusta (152 / 25-6) / (Sr) Dante Morris (182 / 31-8)
Seniors, Dante Morris, who placed 4th last season, and Dymtro Lakusta, give the Piners multiple Region participants for the first time since 2015.
Long Branch Green Wave
36 Region Champs / Last: Peter Wersinger, Kevin Cerruti in 2018 / Last State Qualifiers: Ryan Zimmerman, Peter Wersinger, Kevin Cerruti in 2018
Entrants (9): (Jr) Dylan Kelleher (106 / 15-17) / (So) Joseph Conlon (113 / 17-13) / (Sr) Rey Guzman (120 / 15-11) / (Jr) Ryan Zimmerman (126 / 31-3) / (Sr) Steve Pabone (138 / 22-10) / (Jr) Ryan Carey (145 / 17-8) / (So) Jack Friedman (160 / 20-11) / (Sr) La'Qym Morris (195 / 21-8) / (Jr) Tracey Taylor (220 / 25-4) / (Sr) Kevin Cerruti (Hwt / 30-1)
The Green Wave matched their highest number of Region qualifiers since 2013, with 10 representatives. Among them are returning champ, Kevin Cerruti, and 2-time medal winner, Ryan Zimmerman, who recorded his 100th career victory at the Districts.
Manasquan Warriors
6 Region Champs / Last: Scott Simek & Dave Crabtree in 2018 / Last State Qualifiers: Francis Marshall in 2017
Entrants (1): (Sr) Ethan Dzenis (138 / 24-9)
For the 2nd straight season, Ethan Dzenis will be the lone representative for the Warriors at the Regions.
Middletown North Lions
18 Region Champs / Last: Tyler Klinsky, Stanley Wojdylak, Nicko Cofone in 2018 / Last State Qualifiers: Tyler Klinsky, Stanley Wojdylak, Nicko Cofone, Jacob Anderson in 2018
Entrants (9): (Jr) Tyler Klinsky (106 / 36-0) / (Jr) Thomas O'Keefe (113 / 30-5) / (Jr) Fred Luchs (120 / 30-7) / (So) Jack Butler (126 / 9-6) / (Sr) Nate Pujols (132 / 20-9) / (Jr) Chris McCarthy (138 / 24-12) / (Jr) Eddie Farrell (152 / 12-11) / (So) Nico Cerbo (182 / 23-11) / (Sr) Jacob Anderson (195 / 27-3)
The Lions will have a strong contingent at the Regions, led by returning champ, Tyler Klinsky, a 2-time State Qualifier, and Fred Luchs, a State Qualifier in 2017, who are both making their 3rd Region appearances. Participating in their 2nd Regions will be Thomas O'Keefe, Nate Pujols, Nico Cerbo, and Jacob Anderson, who placed 3rd in Region 5 last season.
Neptune Scarlet Fliers
13 Region Champs / Last: Dae'Sean Brown, John Seidle in 2013 / Last State Qualifiers: Nick Faber in 2017
Entrants (3): (Fr) Nate Levie (126 / 18-12) / (Sr) Felipe Garcia (170 / 13-6) / (Sr) Naijere Hutchinson (182 / 22-6)
Region first-timers Nate Levie, Felipe Garcia, and Naijere Hutchinson give the Scarlet Fliers multiple Region participants for the 4th straight season.
Ocean Township Spartans
21 Region Champs / Last: Jake Benner in 2018 / Last State Qualifiers: Adam Manzo, Alex Poniros, Jake Benner in 2018
Entrants (11): (Fr) Gio Poniros (106 / 10-10) / (So) Demetri Poniros (113 / 26-10) / (Sr) Will Tisony (120 / 25-11) / (So) AJ Benner (126 / 3-4) / (Jr) Jack Nies (132 / 32-5) / Jr) Alex Poniros (138 / 5-4) / (Fr) Nick Benner (145 / 20-12) / (Fr) Jared Tracey (152 / 15-12) / (Sr) Anthony Esposito (160 / 30-6) / (Sr) Dino Poniros (195 / 14-17) / (So) Joe Teresi (Hwt / 28-7)
The Spartans advanced a program record 12 wrestlers to the Regions, but are down to 11 after Ryan Moran withdrew at 182. This will be the 3rd Region appearance for juniors Jack Nies and Alex Poniros, who finished 7th in NJ last season. Demetri Poniros, Will Tisony, Anthony Esposito, and Joe Teresi are all making their 2nd appearance.
Pt Beach Gulls
10 Region Champs / Last: Jack Baker in 2018 / Last State Qualifiers: Jack Baker, Cade Watkins in 2017
Entrants (8): (Fr) Jonah Bowers (113 / 13-10) / (So) Kip Lovgren (120 / 24-11) / (So) Riley Simon (126 / 25-8) / (Jr) Jesse Bowers (132 / 30-6) / (So) Jason Schulz (145 / 16-16) / (Jr) George Kaiafas (170 / 22-6) / (Jr) Jason Sherlock (182 / 33-1) / (Jr) Liam Buday (195 / 31-5)
Jesse Bowers is making is 3rd Region appearance, while Kip Lovgren, Riley Simon, Jason Sherlock, and Liam Buday are making their 2nd, as the Gulls send 8 wrestlers to the Regions for the 2nd consecutive year.
Pt Boro Panthers
21 Region Champs / Last: Francis Marshall in 2018 / Last State Qualfiers: Ben Sabo, Ty Bailey, Spencer Robinson, Francis Marshall, Billy Borowsky, Anthony Bonavito in 2018
Entrants (6): (So) Nick Torre (113 / 25-6) / (So) Jack Bailey (138 / 24-7) / (Jr) Ty Bailey (145 / 31-5) / (Sr) Spencer Robinson (152 / 23-5) / (Sr) Scott Franceschini (195 / 17-10) / (Sr) Billy Borowsky (220 / 34-0)
Spencer Robinson, who enters with 97 career wins, and Billy Borowski, are making their 4th Region appearances, and looking for return trips to AC. Also looking for a return trip to the boardwalk is Ty Bailey who, along with Jack Bailey and Nick Torre, is making his 2nd Region appearance.
Raritan Rockets
9 Region Champs / Last: Russell Benson, Ethan Wolf in 2018 / Last State Qualifiers: Russell Benson, AJ Erven, Anthony Aquilano, George Burdick, Justin Acevedo, Ethan Wolf in 2018
Entrants (8): (Jr) Michael Lonnay (126 / 19-9) / (Jr) Vin Mangano (145 / 19-15) / (Sr) James Ecklyn (152 / 25-10) / (Sr) Anthony Aquilano (160 / 31-5) / (Sr) George Burdick (170 / 32-5) / (Jr) Anthony Bailey (182 / 24-12) / (Sr) Justin Acevedo (195 / 33-5) / (Sr) Matt Spirko (Hwt / 24-6)
Led by 3-time qualifiers Anthony Aquilano, George Burdick, and Justin Acevedo, and 2-timers Michael Lonnay, James Ecklyn, and Matt Spirko, the Rockets will be looking to send multiple wrestlers through to AC again, and also try and make it three years in a row with a Region Champ.
Red Bank Catholic Caseys
3 Region Champs / Last: Mike Conte in 1983 / Last State Qualifiers: Shawn McCord in 2014
Entrants (3): (Jr) Aidan Meyler-McAuliffe (160 / 25-9) / (Sr) John Columbia (195 / 24-6) / (Sr) Steven Cmielewski (220 / 35-2)
Steven Cmielewski makes his 3rd Region appearance. He finished 6th last season. He'll be joined by Aidan Meyler-McAuliffe, the Caseys' first District Champ since 2014, and senior John Coumbia, who are making their 2nd trip to the Regions.
Wall Crimson Knights
25 Region Champs / Last: Jack Kelly, Robert Kanniard in 2018 / Last State Qualifiers: Jack Kelly, Robert Kanniard in 2018
Entrants (7): (Jr) Cole Meyer (106 / 28-8) / (Jr) Tyler Ferris (113 / 23-12) / (So) Mike Bruno (120 / 12-19) / (Jr) Jacob Glantzman (126 / 20-14) / (Jr) Nico Vargas (145 / 28-10) / (Sr) Rob Kanniard (160 / 38-0) / (So) Jake Whitworth (182 / 30-5)
Robert Kanniard enters the tournament one victory away from tying the Shore Conference record for career wins. He'll also be looking to join Brett Donner and Nick Roy as 3-time Region Champs for the Knights.
Predictions
106
2-time Region Champ Tyler Klinsky of Middletown North is the top-seed, and the heavy favorite. He already holds wins, with bonus, over #2 Cole Meyer (Wall) and #3 Sam Nini (Allentown).
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Klinsky (Midd North) / 2. Tallmadge (Brick Twp) / 3. Totten (Northern Burlington) / 4. Nini (Allentown)
ANONYMOUS: Klinsky (Midd North)
113
#1 Joey Lamparelli (Allentown) is a 2-time State Qualifier and returning Region Champ. #2 Travis Kotelnicki (Northern Burlington) punched a ticket to AC last season after finishing 3rd in the Region last season. Despite defeating #4 Nick Torre (Pt Boro) in the D23 Finals, Joseph Conlon (Long Branch) was seeded 7th due to a triangle between them and #5 Demetri Poniros (Ocean Twp).
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Lamparelli (Allentown) / 2. O'Keefe (Midd North) / 3. Kotelnicki (Northern Burlington) / 4. Poniros (Ocean Twp)
ANONYMOUS: Lamparelli (Allentown)
120
Top-seeded Nico Messina (Freehold Boro) is a 2-time State Qualifier, and a returning R6 Champ. #2 Drake Torrington (Robbinsville) and #3 Joseph Fiordaliso (Monroe) split a pair of decisions this season, with Fiordaliso winning at the Walter Woods, and Torrington responding with a win in a dual meet.
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Messina (Freehold Boro) / 2. Torrington (Robbinsville) / 3. Waller (Colts Neck) / 4. Fiordaliso (Monroe)
ANONYMOUS: Messina (Freehold Boro)
126
2-time State Qualifier, Ryan Zimmerman of Long Branch, is the lone returning Region medal winner in this weight, and the strong favorite. The rest of this field is pretty wide open, as evidenced by an 8-3 victory for #12 AJ Benner (Ocean Twp) over #2 Michael Bilardo (Monroe), and a win by #6 Michael Lonnay (Raritan) over #3 Jacob Glantzman (Wall) & #4 Avery Clarke (Freehold Twp) in last week's District semis.
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Zimmerman (Long Branch) / 2. Lonnay (Raritan) / 3. Clarke (Freehold Twp) / 4. Bilardo (Monroe)
ANONYMOUS: Zimmerman (Long Branch)
132
Undefeated #1 Bryan Miraglia (Delran), a returning R6 Champ, established himself as the clear favorite here with a 7-2 win over #2 Jack Nies (Ocean Twp) in last week's D24 final.
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Miraglia (Delran) / 2. Nies (Ocean Twp) / 3. LaCorte (CBA) / 4. Pujols (Midd North)
ANONYMOUS: Miraglia (Delran)
138
The Top 3 seeds here are the D24 Top 3. #3 Alex Poniros (Ocean Twp) placed 7th in the state last season, is still battling through an injury that forced him to miss most of the regular season. He was defeated by #2 Corey Fernandez of Monroe in last week's D24 semis, who in turn was beaten in the finals by undefeated #1 Craig Cook (Burlington Twp).
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Cook (Burlington Twp) / 2. Poniros (Ocean Twp) / 3. Bailey (Pt Boro) / 4. Fernandez (Monroe)
ANONYMOUS: Cook (Burlington Twp)
145
Top-seeded Luke Rada (Colts Neck) is looking for a return trip to the boardwalk after missing last season's post-season. Rada defeated #2 Ty Bailey (Pt Boro) back in December, 6-4. Bailey is looking for his 2nd Region medal, after placing 4th in last year's tournament.
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Rada (Colts Neck) / 2. Bailey (Pt Boro) / 3. Vargas (Wall) / 4. Carey (Long Branch)
ANONYMOUS: Rada (Colts Neck)
152
#1 Spencer Robinson (Pt Boro) is a 2-time State Qualifier. Allentown's Nick Golden received the #2 seed on the strength of a win over Nottingham's Jerry Andaluz, a returning State Qualifier, in this year's Mercer County Tournament. At the 4-seed is Monroe's undefeated Ian McCabe who is a legit threat to win it here.
PICKS
DESPO: 1. McCabe (Monroe) / 2. Andaluz (Nottingham) / 3. Robinson (Pt Boro) / 4. Golden (Allentown)
ANONYMOUS: Robinson (Pt Boro)
160
With all due respect to the rest of the field here, this is #1 Robert Kanniard's weigh to lose.
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Kanniard (Wall) / 2. Aquilano (Raritan) / 3. Esposito (Ocean Twp) / 4. Ball (Burlington City)
ANONYMOUS: Kanniard (Wall)
170
Perhaps the deepest weight here. Undefeated, #1 Garret Bilgrav (Robbinsville), and #3 George Burdick (Raritan) were both a single win away from the Boardwalk Hall podium last season. Northern Burlington's Anthony Giampietro jumped into the #2 seed on the strength of his D21 Finals win by fall over Burdick. Bilgrav defeated Giampietro, 12-5, back in mid January.
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Bilgrav (Robbinsville) / 2. Giampietro (Northern Burlington) / 3. Burdick (Raritan) / 4. Weikel (Monroe)
ANONYMOUS: Bilgrav (Robbinsville)
182
Another pretty wide open weight, as you can make a case for about a half dozen guys to win here, and perhaps a case for any of them to reach the podium.
PICKS
DESPO: 1.Whitworth (Wall) / 2. Jannucci (Colts Neck) / 3. Sherlock (Beach) / 4. Morris (Lakewood)
ANONYMOUS: Sherlock (Beach)
195
4 of the Top 5 seeds here have been to the boardwalk. #1 Jacob Anderson (Middletown North) was a win away from a State medal last season. Undefeated #2 Tommy Hill (Northern Burlington) has wins over State qualifiers, #4 Ryan Brazill (Bordentown) and #5 Justin Acevedo (Raritan). An injury default win over Brazill allowed Delran's Zachery Bohn to jump into the #3 seed, sandwiched between the four returning State qualifiers.
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Hill (Northern Burlington / 2. Anderson (Midd North) / 3. Acevedo (Raritan) / 4. Brazill (Bordentown)
ANONYMOUS: Anderson (Midd North)
220
2-time State Qualifier, Jajuan Hayes (Bordentown), was the R6 Champ at this weight last season. Undefeated #2 Billy Borowsky (Pt Boro) is looking for a return trip to the boardwalk after finishing 3rd at 195 in R6 last season. If the seeds hold, Borowsky would have a rematch with #3 Steve Cmielewski (RBC), who he defeated 3-2 in the Shore Conference Tournament.
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Hayes (Bordentown) / 2. Borowsky (Pt Boro) / 3. Cmielewski (RBC) / 4. Lowe (Liberty)
ANONYMOUS: Borowsky (Pt Boro)
Hwt
There are some solid heavies here, but #1 Kevin Cerruti (Long Branch), a 7th Place finisher in the state last year, is the strong favorite.
PICKS
DESPO: 1. Cerruti (Long Branch) / 2. Seifert (Ewing) / 3. Teresi (Ocean Twp) / 4. Spirko (Raritan)
ANONYMOUS: Cerruti (Long Branch)
