Tag: Wrestling
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Old Bridge relying on talent, coaching for strong wrestling season
The Old Bridge High School wrestling team hopes a veteran roster and an addition to the coaching staff will bring promise to its 2017-18 season. Coach Bryan Garnett’s team is coming off a 5-12 season last year, but Garnett believes that this season will feature more victories because of the talent coming into the program…
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Winning championships once again on Howell’s wrestling agenda
The lofty goal of winning championships remains the same for the Howell High School wrestling program. “The goal is the same focus every year: to be state champions and to win the overall — that is not going to change this year, five years, 10 years, whatever,” coach John Gagliano said. “It is always going…
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Metuchen Grapplers registration open for area students
Registration is open for the Metuchen Grapplers wrestling team. Students in grades 2-8 who reside in Metuchen and North Edison (zip code 08820) are eligible to join the team, according to a press release from the Grapplers. The season, which will include dual meets and state tournaments, starts in December. Practices begin on Nov. 13…
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Military personnel invited to special wrestling match in South River
The UWA Elite Pro Wrestling will present “Gold Rush: Fatal 4th of July” on July 1 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bell rings at 6:30 p.m. “Gold Rush” features UWA Elite Champion Brandon the Bull, iChampion King Tek, Iron Man Champion “The…
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Saint Joseph’s Terpanick shows continues improvement on links
By Jimmy Allinder Golf The improvement was only a few strokes, but T.J. Terpanick believes he is a better golfer than when he was a freshman. The sophomore and No. 1 player for Saint Joseph High School of Metuchen carded a 76 to finish second in the Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Boys’ Golf Tournament compared…
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Pro wrestling event in South River to support cancer foundation
UWA Elite Pro Wrestling will present “Luck of the Draw” at 6:30 p.m. om April 1 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 90 Leonardine Ave., South River. Doors open at 6 p.m. “Luck of the Draw” is a family-friendly pro wrestling event with larger-than-life characters, world-class pro wrestling talent and an interactive show theme. Fans are encouraged…
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Wrestling referee laying the smackdown to cancer with toy drive
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SAYREVILLE — Ryan Torok, who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 4, was given a powerful visual to help him get through his life-threatening illness. Torok said his doctor picked up on his interest in wrestling and explained to him that “Hulk Hogan is your chemotherapy,” he said, adding that…
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Rockets hope to develop more state-caliber wrestlers
By Matthew Rocco In the wake of a dominating season for the Raritan High School wrestling team, the Rockets hope to translate the squad’s success into postseason medals. The Rockets compiled a 26-3 record over the course of the 2016-17 season, led by a talented group of young grapplers. Eleven wrestlers advanced to the Region…
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Area wrestlers stand on podium at state championships
By Jimmy Allinder Mitch Polito could have easily packed it in. The previously undefeated 113-pound East Brunswick High School wrestler lost a 3-1 sudden death decision to eventual champion Anthony Mininno of Gateway Regional High School in the state championship quarterfinals. Polito, however, gathered himself and defeated Richie Koehler of Christian Brothers Academy, 10-6, in…
