Tag: State wrestling tournament
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Four area wrestlers place second in state tournament
Jake Benner of Ocean Township High School was thwarted in his bid to retain a championship while three other area wrestlers also placed second when the state tournament wrapped up on March 4 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Benner, who won the state title as a junior at 138 pounds in 2017, was denied…
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Next up for wrestlers: Atlantic City
Atlantic City is the next — and final — stop for New Jersey scholastic wrestlers. The wrestling season will conclude this weekend when the state tournament is contested at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The top four finishers in each of the 14 weight classes at each of the eight region tournaments that concluded on…
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Howell coach Gagliano collects another wresting honor
By Charles Daye Staff Writer The greatest wrestling season in the history of Howell High School was honored with yet another memorable award. Howell’s wrestling coach, John Gagliano, recently was named the National Wrestling Coaches Association New Jersey Coach of the Year for the 2016-17 season. This prestigious honor will join the other awards that…