Results

Missouri – 22 Hofstra – 12

Hofstra comes up short against Missouri losing 22 to 12

Hofstra arrived at Missouri with high hopes for an upset that was not to be; however, they continued to show the promise of this young Pride team. Many of the matches were razor thin: Ryan Patrovich loses by one giving up a point to riding time; Alton Lucas loses a nail biter in overtime, and Jordan Eck loses a tough battle in the 3^rd period when he gives up a reversal to lose 4-2. If the Pride win any two of those bouts, they win the dual meet and add another impressive upset in their drive to March. The Pride have put the nation on notice: The Pride mean business, and you better bring your “A” game to beat them. Continue reading “Missouri – 22 Hofstra – 12”

Local Wrestlers Place in Pre-season Nationals

The NHSCA held their 11th annual National Pre-Season Wrestling Championships on November 16th at Pleasant Valley High School in Brodheadsville, PA. A few of our local wrestlers are to be congratulated for their outstanding performance and achievement.

The NHSCA held their 11^th annual National Pre-Season Wrestling Championships on November 16^that Pleasant Valley High School in Brodheadsville, PA. A few of our local wrestlers are to be congratulated for their outstanding performance and achievement.

Steven Keith from SWR took 2^nd at 119lbs
Grant Green from St. Anthonys took 3^rd at 119lbs
Chris Brienza from St. Anthonys took 2^nd at 103lbs
Steven Ross from Rocky Point took 5^th at112lbs
Frankie Medeiros from MacArthur took 5^th at 135lbs
Steve Graziano from Jericho took 6^th at 189lbs

I understand that they had some really tough competition; They all did a great job. Keep up the hard work!

Hofstra Wrestle-Off Recap

Steve Bonanno wins decisively (10-4 )over Taylor Brown in his college debut match in front of home town crowd at Northport High School this afternoon at 2 PM.

Steve Bonanno wins decisively (10-4 )over Taylor Brown in his college debut match in front of home town crowd at Northport High School this afternoon at 2 PM. In typical style Steve displayed his offensive prowess as he controlled the match from neutral position. Steve seems to have matured quite a bit since last year when we saw him win the NYS finals at 119: his appearance is more muscular, and he looks to be a lot quicker, and he already was quick.

What I’m always impressed with when I watch a college match is the ability of college wrestlers to defend takedowns, and today, it was no different. There were some beautifully executed takedown attempts that were miraculously defended — at least to me. There is no easy takedown in college. Even when the wrestler is in deep with the opponents hips to the mat, a takedown is not assured. Continue reading “Hofstra Wrestle-Off Recap”

First Annual Strong Island Tournament

On Sunday Strong Island hosted their first annual wrestling tournament at Nassau community college. It was well attended by Suffolk, Nassau, City, and New Jersey wrestlers.

On Sunday, October, 26th Strong Island hosted their first annual wrestling tournament at Nassau community college. It was well attended by Suffolk, Nassau, City, and New Jersey wrestlers. Suffolk county had a very strong turnout at the event. At least half the wrestlers in every bracket were Suffolk county wrestlers.

For the first of a preseason tournament the turnout was great. Based on the numbers I recorded, the brackets averaged around 20 wrestlers in the High School division with the 122 pound weight class having the most contestants at 26 competitors. Continue reading “First Annual Strong Island Tournament”

Border Wars 4 Corners Border Brawl 10/18/2008

The tournament was well run but did not have a strong field of Long Island Wrestlers. There was some good competition between New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The top four wrestlers in each weight class are eligible to advance to the next round of the tournament located in Michigan on November 1, 2008. Section 8 and 11 were represented by Longwood, Wantagh, Baldwin, MacArthur, and Mephem High Schools with at least one wrestler.

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