Centenary Takes 4th at Doug Cherry Invitational
(2/3/08) On Saturday the Centenary Wrestling team took 4th place at the Northampton Community College Doug Cherry Invitational. The Cyclones recorded 132 team points, just four points behind the winning total of 136 which was recorded by Army.
The depth of Centenary’s wrestling program shone through at the Invitational, as the Cyclones placed eight wrestlers in the top six of their respective weight classes despite traveling without a group of starters. Junior Mike Torsiello (East Hanover/Hanover Park) led the Centenary charge taking 1st place in the 157-pound classification, his first tournament title this season. Junior Derek Schisler (Stewartsville/Phillipsburg) also took home his highest finish of the winter, as he recorded a 2nd place finish at 174. Centenary also registered a 3rd place at 133 pounds with freshman Jay Giurichich (Blairstown/Blair Academy) his second of the season, and two 4th place winners with Dustin Overs (National Park/Gateway) at 125 and Sandile Manzini (Woodbridge/Rahway) at 197. Sophomore’s David Alsieux (Belmar/Manasquan) registered his first of the season, a 5th place finish at 149 pounds, while Adam Pearsall (Kearny/Kearny) did the same at 285. Rounding out the Centenary place winners was Josh Knerr (Belvidere/Belvidere) at 141, who took a 6th after going a combined 3-3 on the afternoon.
With their fourth place finish in the team standings at the Invitational Centenary has now tallied four, top-5 finishes on the season. The Cyclones will wrap-up their dual match portion of the season this Wednesday night when they travel to Delaware Valley College to take on the #4 Aggies at 7:00pm
Cyclones Fall in Home Finale 31-15
(1/31/08) In the Folkner Family Gymnasium earlier this evening the Centenary Wrestling team hosted King’s College (PA) for the program’s Senior Night. The host Cyclones were unable to hold on to a 15-12 lead half way through the match and the visiting Monarchs took control late, handing Centenary their fifth loss of the year 28-15.
The visiting Monarch’s opened the night with a fall at 125 when Richard Dorsey recorded the victory in 5:23. Centenary evened the score following a forfeit win by Mike Gummerson at 133. At 141, KC’s Anthony Miele rode out the final period for a 7-5 decision giving the Monarchs the 9-6 advantage. The Cyclones again answered back when sophomore David Alsieux (Manasquan/Manasquan) won a 13-6 decision over Franklin Davis. The back-and-forth pattern continued through the 157 pound match as the Monarchs Taylor Green defeated Mike Torsiello 3-0. Centenary senior Jared Duffy (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg) continued the Senior Night celebration at 165 as he recorded a first period fall to give the Cyclones their first lead of the night 15-12. The visiting Monarchs wasted no time pushing back in front as Michael Reilly notched a 13-4 major decision at 174. King’s extended their lead to 19-15 with a 3-1 victory by Zach Martinez at 184, marking the first back-to-back wins by either team. The Monarchs closed out the match with a pair of falls by Zach Wilkinson and Justin Bender at 197 and 285 respectively.
The victory improves King’s College to 7-9 on the year, while Centenary falls to 6-5. The Cyclones take to the road for the last dual match of the year, as they visit Delaware Valley College next Wednesday night. The match is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
Match Results
Wrestlers Improve Notch Sixth Victory 48-0 over Scranton
(1/26/08) Earlier today the Centenary Wrestling team hosted the Royals of the University of Scranton. The Cyclones improved their dual mach record to 6-4 on the season with a 48-0 victory of the visiting Royals.
Centenary wasted no time setting the tone as they opened the mach with back-to-back falls by Dustin Overs (Woodbury Heights/Gateway Regional) and Mike Gummerson (Newton/Kittatinny), for the early 12-0 lead. The Cyclones’ Jon Stillo (Alpha/Phillipsburg), David Alsieux (Manasquan/Manasquan) and Mike Torsiello (East Hanover/Hanover Park) continued the trend notching a straight decision at 141 and majors at 149 and 157, to push the lead to 23-0. Cyclone senior Jared Duffy (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg) followed suit as he won a major decision 12-4, at 165, while junior Derek Schisler (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg) also registered the four team points wining 11-1 at 174. At 184, freshman Mike Polizois (Oceanport/Shore Regional) tallied the only tech fall of the afternoon, as he notched the 21-5 decision for the Cyclones. In the final pair of matches’ freshman Kaleb Wisner (Hope/Belvidere) and sophomore Adam Pearsall (Kearny/Kearny) closed out the shutout for Centenary, registering falls in 2:42 and 2:59 respectively.
The wrestlers will be in action again next week at home, as they host King’s College on Thursday night, January 31st. Match is scheduled for a 7:00 pm start.
Match Results
Cyclones Fall to TCNJ 20-16
(1/23/08) Earlier tonight the Centenary Wrestling team dropped a tough 20-16 decision to #21 College of New Jersey. The loss drops the Cyclones to 5-4 in dual matches this winter, while the Lions improve to 12-3.
The host Cyclones notched the first points of the night, as freshman Dustin Overs (Woodbury Heights/Gateway Regional) registered a major decision (15-7) over TCNJ’s Dan Hughes at 125 lbs. At 133, the night’s highlighted match Centenary’s Mike Gummerson (Newton/Kittatinny), ranked 9th in the country, brought the home crown to their feet with a third period pin of the #8 ranked Ray Sarinelli. Centenary added to their advantage at 141 with a 5-3 decision by Jon Stillo (Alpha / Phillipsburg). The visiting Lions registered their first points of the match at 149 when John Barnett picked up a four-point major decision (11-3). In the next bout, the Cyclones Mike Torsiello (East Hanover/Hanover Park) got three back, with a last second take-down to notch a tightly contested 3-1 victory over Dan Dicolo, giving the hosts a 16-4 advantage. TCNJ worked their way back into the match by tallying four straight victories from 165 through 197. The Lions Justin Bonititus took the 10-7 win for the first victory at 165. His teammate Greg Osgoodby, ranked 5th in the country, won an 11-5 decision at 174. At 184 Centenary’s Ben Ostner (Freehold/Freehold) and the Lions’ Jim Tomczuk needed extra time to decide the closest match of the evening. Tomczuk’s ride-out in the first extra period gave him the 4-3 win. TCNJ would eventually knot the match at 16-16 following a 6-3 victory by Shawn VanWingerden at 197, setting up the finale at 285 to determine the match. In the evening’s final bout, TCNJ’s Steve Carbone defeated Adam Pearsall (Kearny/Kearny) by the final of 8-0 for, to give the Lions their 12th dual match victory of the year.
Centenary will take to the mat again this Saturday afternoon, when they host the University of Scranton at 4:30pm.
Match Results
Wrestlers Ranked in Nearly Every Class of Metropolitan Conference
(1/17/08) The Centenary wrestling team was again represented very well in the most recent Metropolitan Conference Wrestling Rankings (1/15/08), as the Cyclones kept nine individuals ranked in the ten weight classes. Freshman Jon Stillo (Alpha/Phillipsburg) jumped a spot from number three to number two at 141 lbs., making him the highest ranked Cyclone in the conference. Centenary also holds a third, a fourth, three fifth's, a pair of seventh's and an eighth.
Senior Mike Gummerson (Newton/Kittatinny) stayed as the third ranked wrestler at 133 lbs., while junior Mike Torsiello (East Hanover/Hanover Park)jumped a spot to number four at 157. Senior Jared Duffy (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg), freshman Ben Ostner (Freehold/Freehold), and junior Derek Schisler (Stewartsville/Philipsburg)are each ranked fifth at their respective weight classes. Senior Rickey Redd (Montclair/DePaul Catholic) at 125 lbs. and freshman Kaleb Wisner (Hope Belvidere) at 197 lbs. are both currently seventh, while freshman Mike Montgomery (Roselle Park/Roselle Park) stays in the eighth place ranking at 149 lbs.
The Cyclones host the #21 Lions of The College of New Jersey next Wednesday night in the Folkner Family Gymnasium. Match is scheduled for a 7:00 pm start.
Updated Metroplitan Rankings
Below are the updated NWCA/Brute Adidas National Individual and Team Rankings for
January 15th, 2008
Centenary Defeats Gettysburg 37-11
(1/15/08) This afternoon the Centenary men’s wrestling team defeated Gettysburg College by a score of 37-11. This victory improves the Cyclones to 5-3 for the year while Gettysburg dropped to 1-4.
A forfeit in the 125 weight class and a pin by Jay Giuricich (Blairstown/Blair Academy) put the Cyclones out in front early with a 12-0 lead. A 10-2 decision for Josh Knerr (Belvidere/Belvidere) over Gettysburg’s Ray Cottiers added another four points to the Cyclones’ total. The Bullet’s Matthew Shank recorded a major decision over David Alsieux (Manasquan/Manasquan) which gave Gettysburg their first points of the match. Despite forfeiting at 157 lbs, the Bullets came away with three more points as Patrick Doherty was awarded a decision over Centenary’s Jared Duffy (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg). Duffy took Doherty into overtime, however he could not get the points he needed to come away with the victory.
Centenary took 15 points from the next three weight classes with a major for Derek Schisler (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg) at 174 lbs, a tech fall for Ben Ostner (Freehold/Freehold) at 184 lbs and a forfeit at the 197 weight class. At the heavyweight position, Adam Pearsall (Kearny/Kearny) was defeated by the Bullets Bobby Christopher 13-2 to close out the match with a final score of 37-11.
Centenary’s next match is back at home in the Folkner Family Gymnasium Tuesday, January 23rd at 6:00pm. The Cyclones will be facing off against the Lions from The College of New Jersey. Match Results
Centenary Finshes Second to Oneonta at Ursinus Invitational
(1/12/08) On Saturday, the Centenary wrestling team traveled to Ursinus College to compete in their annual Homecoming Invitational. The Cyclones placed 11 individuals, including five finalists.
Centenary was led by captains Mike Gummerson (Newton/Kittatinny), who took 2nd at 133 lbs., Jared Duffy (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg) who also finished 2nd at 165 lbs., Mike Torsiello (East Hanover/Hanover Park) at 157 lbs. , and Jon Stillo (Alpha/Phillipsburg) at 141 lbs. who both also earned second place honors at their respective weight classes.
Freshman Ben Ostner (Freehold/Freehold) at 184 lbs. continued the trend for the Cyclones, earning himself a second place finish. Six other Cyclone grapplers made their marks by placing in the top four. Senior Rickey Redd (Montclair/DePaul Catholic) at 125 lbs. took 4th, junior Derek Schisler (Stewartsville/Phillipsburg) took 3rd at 174 lbs., while sophomore Jay Giurichich (Blairstown/Blair Academy) at 133 placed 3rd. Freshmen Nick Serritella (East Hanover/Hanover Park), Josh Knerr (Belvidere/Belvidere), and Mike Polizois (Oceanport/Shore Regional) all brought home 4th place finishes at their respective weight classes to round out the Centenary place winners.
In one of the most anticipated finals of the day, the Cyclones' Mike Gumerson, who is currently ranked #9 in the country, took on Dave Morgan of King's College, who is the 2nd ranked wrestler in the country. The match lived up to exactly what it should have, as Gummerson gave Morgan, the retuning national champion, all that he could handle, putting him on his back in the second period and taking a 6-4 lead into the third period. Gummerson unfortunately was defeated in the final two minutes, losing the match 11-9 but the 133-pound final did not disappoint.
Cyclones Maintain the #24 spot in Coaches Poll
(12/19/07) The Centenary Wrestling team maintained its #24 ranking in the Brute-Adidas National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Rankings, when the most recent poll was released on Wednesday. The Cyclones improved their dual match record to 3-0 the previous week with head-to-head victories over McDaniel College, Hunter College, and Yeshiva University.
Centenary now enjoys a two week break for the holidays, before returning to action on January 4th at the Wilkes University Duals.
Nine Wrestlers Ranked in Metropolitan Conference
(12/19/07) The Centenary wrestling team was well represented in the most recent Metropolitan Conference Wrestling Rankings (12/17/07), as the Cyclones have an individual ranked in nine of the ten weight classes. A pair of Centenary wrestlers were ranked as high as third, in their respective weight classes, followed by one fourth, two fifth’s , two sixth’s, a seventh, and an eighth.
Senior Mike Gummerson (Newton/Kittatinny) and freshman Jon Stillo (Alpha/Phillipsburg) headline the ranking list for the Cyclones as both wrestlers were ranked third at 133 and 141 lbs. Senior Jared Duffy (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg) holds the fourth spot at 165 lbs., while junior Mike Torsiello (East Hanover/Hanover Park) and freshman Ben Ostner (Freehold/Freehold) are each ranked fifth at 157 and 184 lbs. Senior Rickey Redd (Montclair/DePaul Catholic) at 125 lbs. and junior Derek Schisler (Stewartsville/Philipsburg) at 165 lbs. both come in at the sixth spot. Freshman Kaleb Wisner (Hope Belvidere) is currently seventh at 197 lbs, while freshman Mike Montgomery (Roselle Park/Roselle Park) holds the eighth place ranking at 149 lbs.
The #24 ranked Cyclones will be in action again on Thursday, January 4th at the Wilkes University Duals. The wrestling action begins at 11:00 am on the campus of Wilkes University, in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Wrestlers Improve Dual Record to 3-0
(12/10/07) The Centenary Wrestling won their second and third straight dual matches on Sunday at Hunter College. The Cyclones downed the host Hawks by the closest of margins, 22-19. Centenary then turned around and defeated Yeshiva University 60-0, earning as many points as possible in a ten-bout match.
The pair of victories improve the Cyclones to 3-0 on the season in dual matches. The two victories also improved some individual records as four of the team’s top wrestlers all added a pair of wins. Senior Mike Gummerson (Newton/Kittatinny) improved to 19-2, and junior Mike Torsiello (East Hanover/Hanover Park) moved to 16-9, while freshmen Ben Ostner (Freehold/Freehold) and Jon Stillo (Alpha/Phillipsburg) move to 13-7; 18-6 respectively.
The Cyclones now take a much needed break until Thursday, January 3rd, when they travel to Wlkies University for the Wilkes University Duals Event.
Cyclones Take Down McDaniel 27-15 in First Dual Match
(12/8/07) The #24 ranked Centenary Wrestling team were in action earlier this evening in the Folkner Family Gymnasium at Centenary College for their first dual match of the season. The Cyclones did not disappoint the home crowd as they defeated visiting McDaniel College by the score of 27-15.
Centenary opened the match in dominant fashion taking the first four bouts, three by fall including a pair from senior Rickey Redd (Montclair/DePaul Catholic) and Mike Gummerson (Newton/Kittatinny). Tri-captain Rickey Redd starting the scoring with a fall in just 1:09 at 125lbs. Fellow captain Gummerson followed suit with another pin, this time in 2:23 at 133lbs. Freshman Jon Stillo (Alpha/Phillipsburg) continued the trend with a 13-9 decision at 141lbs, while Sophomore Kyle Nasdeo (Kendall Park/South Brunswick) finished off the four match sweep with a pin in 2:46.
The visiting Green Terror got the board in the next two matches registering a fall by Zack Hetrick at 157lbs. and a 3-0 decision by Cory Beall at 165lbs. Centenary Derek Schisler (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg) put the Cyclones back on the board with 6-0 shutout at 174, which was followed by a 4-2 victory by Ben Ostner (Freehold/Freehold) at 184lbs. McDaniel took two more decisions in the final pair of matches, despite dropping the overall mach by the final of 27-15.
The victory improves the host Cyclones to 1-0 on the season in dual matches and will certainly assist them in the Division III rankings, which are due out again on December 19th. Centenary gets not rest as they take to the road again tomorrow afternoon for a quad-match at Hunter College along with Middlesex CC and Yeshiva University. Match Results
Gummerson Wins Second Straight Title at York (PA)
- Mike Gummerson
(12/2/07) On Saturday afternoon the Centenary wrestling had yet another successful showing at the York College (PA) Invitational. The Cyclones finished in 5th place, totaling 52.5 team points. Centenary’s top-5 finish is the team’s second straight tournament in which they have done so.
Senior Mike Gummerson (Newton/Kittatinny) was again the team’s top performer as he recorded his second consecutive 133-pound title. Gummerson cruised through the bracket winning four times, once on a Technical Fall, twice by Fall, and on a 5-3 decision in the Championship round. With the 4-0 weekend, Gummerson improved his season record to an outstanding 16-2.
Three other Cyclone wrestlers finished the day in their respective weight classes. Freshman Jon Stillo (Alpha/Phillipsburg) took 3rd place at 141-pounds, junior Mike Torsiello (East Hanover/Hanover Park) finished 4th at 157-pounds, and freshman Derek Schisler (Stewartsville/Phillipsburg) reached the 5th/6th place finish at 174-pounds.
Despite completing the tournament in 5th overall, the Cyclones were not disappointed as they have been bitten by the injury bug in recent weeks. Centenary went to the event without three starters, as they all have been held out of the line-up due to injury. The team then lost a fourth when Senior Rickey Redd (Montclair/DePaul Catholic) injury defaulted out of the 125-pound bracket following his opening round victory.
The Cyclones make their home debut in the Folkner Family Gymnasium this Saturday, December 8th at 4:30pm when they host McDaniel College in the team’s first dual meet of the season.
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Cyclones Continue Excellence with 3rd Place Finish
(11/19/07) On Saturday afternoon at the Doug Parker Invitational, hosted by Springfield College, the Centenary Wrestling team continued its outstanding start to the 07-08 season with a 3rd Place finish in the team standings. The Cyclones recorded 111.5 team points, behind two individual champions, Rickey Redd (Wayne/DePaul Catholic) at 125lbs. and Mike Gummerson (Newton/Kittatiny) at 133lbs.
The title for Redd was his second consecutive title as he achieved the same honor the previous weekend at King's College. As for Gummerson, it was his first of the season, third of his career. With their championships, both Cyclones have improved to 11-2 on the year.
Five other wrestlers also placed at Springfield in their respective weight classes. Jon Stillo (Alpha / Phillipsburg)-141 lbs. and Brian Erdek (Voorhees / Voorhees)- 165 lbs. both registered 4th place finishes, while Mike Torsiello (East Hanover/Hanover Park)- 157 lbs. brought home a 5th place and Ben Ostner (Freehold/Freehold)- 184 lbs. placed 6th.
The third place team trophy marks the first top-5 finish for a Centenary program since last season's Ursinus Invitational and just the second time since 2000-2001 that Centenary has finished in the top three of any Invitational event.
Cyclones Ranked 29th in Brute-Adidas National Rankings
(11/13/07) The Centenary Wrestling Program broke into the NCAA Division III Top-30 as of Tuesday afternoon. The Brute-Adidas National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III Rankings have the Cyclones ranked as the #29th team in the country.
Centenary has never been ranked nationally as a team in the history of the program. Following two tremendous showings, a 6th place finish at the Ithaca College Invitational on November 2nd-3rd and a top-10 placing at this past weekend's King's College (PA) Tournament, the Cyclones are off to a tremendous beginning., This ranking should only assist in keeping the team energized and looking forward to bigger and better things as the year progresses.
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Cyclones Place Five at Monarch Invitational
- Rickey Redd
Redd Takes Down Two All-Americans in Route to Title
(11/12/07) The Centenary Wrestling team continued its successful start this winter, with another good showing at this past Saturday's Monarch Invitational, hosted by King's College (PA).
The Cyclones placed five wrestlers in the top-four of their respective weight classes. The afternoon was highlighted by senior Rickey Redd (Montclair/DePaul Catholic) who captured the 125-pound title by defeating returning All-Americans in both the semi-final and championship rounds. Joining Redd on the list, were senior Mike Gummerson (Newton/Kittatinny) - 2nd Place (133 lbs.), who continued his successful career, losing only to returning National Champion David Morgan (King's) 7-4 in the final bout.
Freshman Jon Stillo (Alpha/Phillipsburg) - 4th Place (141 lbs.), senior Jared Duffy (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg) - 4th Place (165 lbs.), and freshman Ben Ostner (Freehold/Freehold) - 2nd Place (184 lbs.) rounded out the additional place-winners.
Stillo and Duffy went a combined 9-4 in their 13 matches in route to the pair of 4th place finishes, while Ostner found himself on the podium for the second straight weekend. Ostner placed 5th the week before at Ithaca College and finds himself at 6-2 in the early going.
Following the 6th Place finish at their opening event (Ithaca College Bomber Invitational), Centenary and Head Coach John Garriques are very pleased with the Cyclones performance at this event. Garriques certainly feels as though this type of consistency is something to build on for the rest of the season.
Centenary Finishes 6th at Ithaca Invitational
(11/4/07) Sunday morning begin with consolation pre-quarterfinals where Centenary had eight wrestlers competing. Rickey Redd (125), Jay Giuricich (133), Kyle Nasdeo (141), and Jared Duffy (165) advanced to the consolation quarterfinals. Adam Christie (125), David Alsieux (141), Johnny Stillo (141), Michael Torsiello (157) suffered tough losses. In the semi-final championship round Mike Gummerson lost a close match to Nationally ranked Ray Sarinelli from TCNJ 4-2. Teammate Ben Ostner lost 10-3 to Hunter Colleges’ Peter Madden.
In the consolation quarterfinals Redd, Nasdeo, and Duffy dropped close matches, while Giuricich advanced to the consolation semi-final where he was edged out by teammate Gummerson who advanced to the consolation finals. In the consolation semi finals Ostner dropped a close match to NYUs’ Nick Coleman, who is currently ranked 2nd in the nation, 6-2.
In the third place match Gummerson defeated returning All-American Justin Seifried of Ithaca College 5-4, taking home a third place finish. Centenary also had two wrestlers competing for fifth place, as Giuricich recorded a victory in over time over Matt Gauthier from Norwich College 3-1, earning him a fifth place finish. Ben Ostner also earned a fifth place finish when he defeated Jim Tomczuk for the second time during the tournament, 5-2.
The Ithaca Invitational saw fifteen teams compete, six of which were nationally ranked. Head Coach John Garriques said, “I’m proud of the way our team came together this weekend in our opening tournament. The team showed great pride in the program, and showed a lot of heart and determination.”
25th Annual Bomber Invitational Results
(11/3/07) Centenary College sent five wrestlers into the quarterfinal round; a round in which they started in second place over all, edging out TCNJ and trailing only the host Ithaca College.
Following the quarter-finals and another round of consolations, the Cyclones finished the first day of competition in fourth place. They will begin the second day of competition advancing 10 wresters into Sunday's action. The team is led by senior captain Mike Gummerson and freshman standout Ben Ostner, who will both be competing in the semi-finals. Eight others will be shooting for a third place finish.
2007-2008 Season Outlook
The Centenary College wrestling team under the leadership of second year coach John Garriques, looks to have a successful season this year. The Centenary wrestling program has come a long way, beginning as a club team seven years ago, to beating 13th ranked team in the country, Wilkes University, and hanging with eighth ranked TCNJ. In his short tenure at the school, Coach Garriques has already started taking large strides towards the goals that he and the team have set out to achieve and with 18 returning wrestlers, the team should have a strong base on which to build. With the loss of captain Seth Wisner to graduation, the team will look to their returning upperclassmen to provide an example of the hard work, determination and self discipline it takes to wrestle for the Cyclones. Along with the wrestlers returning to the program, there are a combination of freshman and transfers that total 18 new faces in Garriques’ line up.
Highlighting the returnees are senior captains Mike Gummerson, Ricky Redd, and Jared Duffy. Last year Gummerson was the lone Cyclone to earn a trip to the NCAA Division III National Wrestling Championships, achieving that goal for the second time in his career. He was also ranked as high as fifth in Division III wrestling by the National Wrestling Coaches Association. This year looks to be a promising one for the Centenary veteran. Including Gummerson, the Centenary wrestling team has had four NCAA Division III national qualifiers in recent years and Coach Garriques is looking to double their statistics this year.
Senior Rickey Redd, is coming off an overall record of 23-11 in the 2006/07 season, and will be one of Garriques wrestlers looking to qualify for the National Tournament. Last year Redd earned a first place finish at Monarch Tournament (King’s College PA) and a second place finish at the Doug Cherry Invitational (Northampton Community College). He also placed second in the Skyline Conference.
Jared Duffy is the third senior captains and another of Centenary’s most accomplished wrestlers. Last season in the 165-pound weight class, Jared recorded a team high in wins, finishing with an overall record of 28-11. He also placed in the top three at four tournaments throughout the season, earning a first place finish at the Doug Cherry Invitational.
This trio will be joined by senior Anthony Greene at 197-pounds; juniors Anthony Accardi at 133-pounds, Kyle Nasdeo at 149-pounds, and Mike Torsiello at 157-pounds.
Adding to the long tough road to attaining Centenary Colleges first wrestling All-American will be 12 true freshmen and six transfers. These new additions will add not just talent but depth to the Cyclones line up.
Centenary is looking for a great year this winter; their goal is to crack the National Wrestling Coaches’ Associations’ rankings. Last season the team earned their stripes, this year it is time to be recognized. Coach Garriques can already see a couple of All-American candidates on his squad. “It’s all about how much you want it, and how much you are willing to sacrifice. Remember there is always someone else out there that might be training harder then you. For our seniors, it is their last chance to make their marks; if they put in the time they can become Centenary’s first All American.”