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Friday, March 8, 2013

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Josh Pineda, Vineland Reid White, St. Augustine Collin Donahue, St. Augustine Hector Marrero, Cumberland Ron Hawk, Buena 23-5 15-7 21-15 12-7 9-8 15-4 18-11 22-10 25-15 16-10 7-6 35-3 21-10 16-6 20-15 30-3 17-3 25-7 23-13 22-3 25-8 28-11 22-9 26-9 34-3 25-4 22-9 17-5 19-15 16-15 19-3 26-5 13-10 8-7 34-5 19-12 16-15 31-8 16-11 13-9 37-0 34-4 26-8 18-11 27-7 30-11 15-7 20-8 20-7 13-8 31-3 23-11 38-0 31-6 21-7 15-11 11-8 14-11 28-7 16-10 12-8 16-11

106
1. Zach Firestone, Clearview 2. Patrick DArcy, Holy Spirit 3. Louis Arensberg, Audubon 4. Ferdinand Mase, Eastern 5. Eric Pruszinski, Lower Cape May 35-1 35-4 34-4 35-1 29-10

113
Steven Bergamo, Vineland Andrew DiJoseph, Cumberland Luis Rivera, Buena Tom Carney, Delsea Joham Garcia, Millville Leonard Leyva, Vineland

113
1. John Amato, Timber Creek 2. Jake Forsman, Eastern 3. Kyle Davis, Burlington City 4. Tyler McBride, Camden Catholic 5. Jodeci Robinson, Clayton 33-2 34-4 25-3 31-8 29-2

120
Tom Gattinella, St. Augustine Sal Marandino, Buena Zach Goranson, Millville Danny DeTetta, Vineland

120
1. Tom Gattinella, St. Augustine 2. Tyler Kaminski, West Deptford 3. John Gentile, Paulsboro 4. Alex Baider, Cherokee 5. Marcus Miraglia, Delran 35-3 27-8 33-5 28-7 30-2

126
Billy Ward, Buena Zach Nealis, Vineland Newt Richardson, Schalick Ed Donahue, St. Augustine

132
Newt Richardson, Schalick John Gallo, Schalick Jarred Hodges, St. Augustine Chaz Bramble, Buena John Pierson, Delsea

Eight mats line the floor of Atlantic Citys Boardwalk Hall for the individual state championships, high school wrestlings biggest stage. GANNETT NEW JERSEY FILE PHOTO

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1. Billy Ward, Buena 30-3 2. Sam Morina, Paulsboro 32-7 3. Anthony Racobaldo, Williamstown 36-4 4. Mark McCormick, Camden Catholic 33-6 5. D.J. Mele, Cherokee 28-7

Big dreams await in A.C.

O
ver the first two weeks of the individual tournament, wrestlers have encountered familiar surroundings. The venues were high school gymnasiums filled with a typical-sized crowd and their opponents were wrestlers they most likely had seen before. However, in Atlantic City, a town of bright lights and big dreams, everything is magnified. The tournament is larger, the building is massive and the competition is a mine field of 20 or more wrestlers who have more than 30 wins apiece. The lights, the pressure, the eyes and the competition can either make or break a wrestler once they make to the state tournament in Boardwalk Hall. Theres nothing else like it, Delseas Bryan Dobzanski said. Just the crowd gets you so excited and everything, theres really nothing like it. I cant wait to come back to it (tonight), just standing in front of the crowd, everybody looking down at me and wrestling, the crowd getting thrilled, hearing all the upsets. More than any other tournament or match or anything else in high school sports the state

138
Rian Lamanteer, Delsea Keith Mahoney, Millville Deon Henry, Schalick Jarett Pierotti, Buena Tayron Davis, Vineland Nick Clark, St. Augustine

132
1. Ron Gentile, Paulsboro 2. Justin McTamney, Bordentown 3. Connor Muli, Shawnee 4. Joe Lemerise, Cherokee 5. Jarred Hodges, St. Augustine 35-1 33-3 21-2 33-3 28-11

PATRICK BUGANSKI
tournament requires knowledge and experience. I know this time its a lot less nerve wracking, Dobzanski said. Last year, the first match, I was pretty nervous about the whole thing. But I got warmed up and into it and I just started some beating some really good kids. Hundreds of spotlights shine down from the 120foot ceilings and each takedown gets an enthusiastic call of TWO! from the thousands of spectators. Even with as many as eight mats being used, one cant help but think that all eyes on you. Theres so many people watching you, Delseas Dylan Dobzanski, Bryans cousin, said. Its just a great feeling. You want to show all those people what you can do. Even if you have teammates in Boardwalk Hall warming up with you, the logo on the uniform matters a little less.

Its all you, Buenas Billy Ward said. You have your team singlet on, youve got your warmup on, but its you. When your coaches are in your corner, theyre not worried about anything else with your team. And thats how you have to think about it. Im out here, Im going to represent my school, but this is for me. And thats kind of what makes states unique. I think thats why everybody is so into it. The wrestlers who fare well in Atlantic City are the ones that can feed off the energy. All the fans, all the people, all the colleges there, it just adds to the motivation, Dylan Dobzanski said. Last year when I went in there, I was just like, What am I doing here? Thats what I was thinking when I was wrestling (eventual state champion Johnny) Sebastian and he whooped my (butt). This year Im hoping it doesnt make me more nervous, I hope it makes me more motivated. But as exciting as it may be to make it there, wrestling in the state tournament, especially the first time, can be overwhelming. I think Im used to it,

St. Augustine senior Tom Gattinella said. The first couple of times, it got to me. It made me wrestle tentative. Of the 11 local wrestlers who are in action this weekend in the tournament, five have experience at states. Its up to wrestlers like Gattinella, who is in his third state tournament, to help out the younger guys, like sophomore teammate Jarred Hodges, who is making his first appearance. Ill tell him, Just soak it all in, get used to it, because hell be there two more times, Gattinella said. I got nervous my first time, so hell probably get the same feeling. With the level of competition, first trips are often short-lived though. There are no scrubs down there, you have to bring your A-game every match and you have to be on point with everything you do, Dylan Dobzanski said. If youre just a little off your game, that building, that crowd, those lights and that opponent can beat you.
Patrick Buganski covers high school wrestling for The Daily Journal. He can be reached at (856) 5635255 or pbuganski@ thedailyjournal.com.

145
Dillan Berghof, Buena Rico Rivera, Millville Dom DeMarco, Delsea Dylan Recinto, Delsea

138
1. Brandon Keller, Timber Creek 2. Sean Pryzbylkowski, New Egypt 3. Brennan Humphrey, Shawnee 4. Juan Rivera, Paulsboro 5. Rian Lamanteer, Delsea 26-1 36-3 34-4 31-8 34-4

152
John Hennelly, Delsea Dylan Manno, Schalick Jose Tabora, St. Augustine

145
1. T.J. Miller, Camden Catholic 2. John VanBrill, Clearview 3. Maaziah Bethea, Trenton Central 4. Patrick McCurdy, Woodstown 5. Adrian Feliciano, Pennsville 36-2 37-0 29-2 38-2 29-6

160
David Gresk, Delsea Jose Soto, Millville Carl Hitzelberger, Schalick

170
Dylan Dobzanski, Delsea Tyler Sentman, St. Augustine Steffen Rodriguez, Vineland Joe Pyfer, Schalick

152
1. Chad Walsh, Camden Catholic 2. Wayne Stinson, No. Burlington 3. Dom Ruggierrio, Timber Creek 4. Ed Lenkowski, Clearview 5. John Hennelly, Delsea 37-1 36-4 31-3 36-1 34-5

182
Tiawahn Cosby, Vineland Victor DeFrance, Delsea Cody Ruppert, Delsea Javier Colon-Rivera, Millville Erik Porch, Delsea James Bennett, St. Augustine

160
1. Connor Donahue, Clearview 2. Bryce Shade, Timber Creek 3. Cesar Balmaceda, Atlantic City 4. Sonnieboy Blanco, Burlington City 5. Kenny Long, Holy Cross 36-1 31-3 34-2 35-3 28-10

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Ed Shockley, Millville Benjamin Henderson

170
1. Dylan Dobzanski, Delsea 2. Austin Wetterau, Shawnee 3. Tyler Sentman, St. Augustine 4. Nick Elmer, Penns Grove 5. Rahmil Davis, No. Burlington 37-0 34-3 34-4 40-3 31-8

220
Bryan Dobzanski, Delsea Obi Kali, Millville Ty Warren, Buena Nick Caporale, Buena Nick Crisafulli, Schalick Justin Welsh, St. Augustine

182
1. David Williams, Hammonton 2. Phil Azzari, Haddon Heights 3. Brad Schwarze, New Egypt 4. Billy Leone, Kingsway 5. Matt Correnti, Holy Cross 38-0 37-3 35-1 32-7 31-7

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Tom Lynd, St. Augustine Ryan Cartwright, Schalick MaQuay Richmond, Cumberland Fred DeMary, Millville

195
1. Rory Bonner, West Deptford 2. Ed Shockley, Millville 3. Brian Keyser, Shawnee 4. Cory Damiana, Lower Cape May 5. Frank Juba, Allentown 32-0 31-3 34-3 32-6 29-6

*Wrestlers must have a record of better than .500 and a minimum of 12 bouts. All the records and rankings are based on information through Wednesday.

220
1. Bryan Dobzanski, Delsea 2. Mauro Correnti, Holy Cross 3. Nigel Tousssaint, Egg Harbor Twp. 4. Evan Wayns, Shawnee 5. Obi Kali, Millville 38-0 12-1 31-3 31-5 31-6

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THE INSIDE STUFF
Delsea Regional High Schools Bryan Dobzanski is the top seed at 220 pounds. The undefeated junior is the favorite of many to win a state title this weekend. Hes also a three-sport star at Delsea, excelling in football and as a pitcher in baseball. He recently spoke with The Mat Pack about his tournament, his team and his sports. QUESTION: What are your thoughts on being the No. 1 overall seed? ANSWER: Its definitely a lot of people looking down on you, thinking theyre going to take that first seed, beat you and upset you for the state title. A lot of people, community-wise, their hopes are on me, theyre thinking (Im) the top seed (I) should win this. So its a lot of pressure, definitely. Q: What are your thoughts on being undefeated? A: I know I want to keep the streak going. I want to finish this season undefeated. Then the pressure comes in because you dont want to lose it, and theres a target on your back because people know youre undefeated. Q: Is baseball still your top sport? A: Im having shoulder problems and I broke my finger during regions. Its going to be tough out there on the baseball field after wrestling is done. But in the moment, Im not thinking about baseball at all, Im all wrestling. Q: How do you feel right now? A: Ive wrestled with the (broken) finger twice, I felt great, it didnt really bother me, I taped it up. The shoulder, Ive been

TOP TWEETS

1. Roy Lucas, St. Joseph 2. Alex Thompson, Haddon Heights 3. Jeff Miller, Camden Catholic 4. Andrew Stevens, Camden 5. Ray Ellis, Holy Spirit

37-0 34-0 30-4 28-2 31-8

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BRYAN DOBZANSKI
DELSEA
Junior 220 pounds

NEWS AND NOTES

Buenas Billy Ward, Timber Creeks Brandon Keller and Camden Catholics T.J. Miller all became four-time regional champions last weekend, extending the list of South Jersey wrestlers to accomplish the feat to 20. It is the third time the area had three four-time champions in the same year. In 2003, Camden Catholics Ed Giosa, Holy Cross Adam Cooney and Oakcrests C.J. Mays accomplished the feat. Seven years later, Paulsboros Joey Duca, Easterns Anthony Baldosaro and Easterns Preston Keiffer achieved the milestone. Timber Creek almost pulled off an incredible trifecta at Region 8. After crowning four regional champions each of the previous two years, the Chargers captured three regional titles on Saturday and had a fourth in the finals. Eastern (2008-2010) is the only South Jersey team to crown four regional champions in three consecutive seasons. Bryce Shade, who was a two-time region champ, was the only Charger to lose in the final.

wrestling with for two years so Ive been fine with it. I feel healthy, Ill just get my sleep and drink plenty of fluids and Ill feel great. Q: What does working in a good room like Delseas do for a wrestler? A: It makes the kids so much better, just because its Delsea, all these titles and everything. The coaches, theyre the top level, theyve all been to A.C. and stuff, they get us prepared and they have high goals for us. Q: How does it feel to not be cutting weight? A: Its good. Im going to Wawa after this and getting a pulled pork. It kind of stinks too, because these kids are coming in much heavier, theyre losing a little bit of weight, and Im struggling to stay above 215. But it doesnt really bother me because I was wrestling 285 all year. I know I can handle it. But I love it, I love eating in front of people. Q: You were cutting a little weight last year. Do you feel different this year? A: Mentally, Im a lot happier. For the heavier weights, its more of a mental thing. But for the lower weights it takes more of a physical toll. Its pretty bad down there.

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Atlantic Citys Cesar Balmaceda is the first wrestler to wrestle in his hometown in the state tournament. The Vikings hadnt sent a wrestler to states since the 1970s, long before they started holding the event at Boardwalk Hall. The Vikings last state placewinner was Marty Cheatham in 1970. Camdens Andrew Stevens is also making the trip to Boardwalk Hall. The junior heavyweight is 28-2, with both losses coming to Haddon Heights Alex Thompson by 4-2 and 1-0 decisions. The Panthers have had only two state placewinners in their history with the last one, Kendall Gibson, coming in 1989. Team scores werent officially kept, but trackwrestling.com kept a running total and Camden Catholic (Region 7) and Delsea (Region 8) accumulated the most points in their regions with 114.5 and 110, respectively. Shawnee and Paulsboro each finished second. South Plainfield crowned five straight champions at Region 3 from 126 to 152 pounds. Casey Stasenko started the run at 126, followed by Scott DelVecchio (132), Anthony Ashnault (138), Troy Heilmann (145) and Dylan Painton (152). Hightstowns Joey DeCristofaro was disqualified from the Region 7 tournament for flagrant misconduct following an 8-2 semifinal loss at Region 7. The senior was 32-2 with 28 pins.

LOCAL STATE CHAMPIONS

1. Bobby Hogan, Millville 2. John Disanti, Vineland 3. Hank Mazzoni, Vineland 4. Dave Homiak, Vineland 5. Chris Ianacone, Delsea 6. Dan DeTullio, Millville 7. Jim TenBrook, Millville 8. Doug Taylor, Millville 9. Bob Malatesta, St. Augustine 10. George Chew, Cumberland 11. Toby Fagan, Millville 12. Mark Saul, Millville 13. Joe Alexander, Delsea 14. Larry Smashey, Delsea 15. Don Fisch, Delsea 16. Anthony Baldosaro, Delsea 1957, 1958 1959 1959 1970 1973 1975 1980 1982 1985 1987 1990 1995, 1996 1997, 1998 1998 2001, 2002 2008