It’s Super Sunday in the New Jersey high school wrestling world, too! JSZ has highlights from a handful of team state championship matches from Franklin High School. Stay tuned for all the action as it rolls in!
Pope John 42 Red Bank Catholic 31 | Non-Public B Final
Pope John found momentum at the turn of the lineup and went on a 30-point run to steal the Non-Public B state championship from Red Bank Catholic in a closely contested final. Brothers Sabino and Lorenzo Portella powered the Caseys to 31-12 lead after heavyweight, but the Lions roared back in after winning by forfeit at 106 and then collecting four straight pins to close the match out.
JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights and reaction from Franklin High School:
Phillipsburg 51 Howell 8 | Group 5 Final
The Stateliners piled up 12 wins to pick up the school’s 23rd state wrestling championship. Dawson McWilliams got the first of four P’Burg pins at 106 pounds and Gavin Hawk delivered a 5-3 upset of Sebastian Ortega at 120 pounds. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-match reaction from Franklin High School:
Mount Olive 32 Brick Memorial 29 | Group 4 Final
A back and forth dual between the Marauders and Mustangs came down to the final match of the day. Tied at 29, Anthony Moscatello took the mat at 190 for Mt Olive and secured a spot in program history. Controlling the entire bout, Moscatello paced to a 5-1 win as Mount Olive won their first ever Group title. The Marauders got big wins as Riley Camoia, Tyler Bienus and Brian Bienus won by pin and Tyler Hagensen won by tech fall. Anthony Santaniello and Ryan Smith won by pin for the Mustangs in the loss.
JSZ’s Ken Bradley has the highlights from Franklin:
JSZ Bonus Coverage: Delsea 28 Warren Hills 27 | Group 3 Final
Clinging to a 25-21 lead, Delsea’s Luke Maxwell scored a two-point takedown in the 3rd period to score a 4-3 decision and clinch the Group 3 title for the Crusaders. Watched the move that decided a state championship:
