Matawan's wrestling team (08-09 seniors pictured at right) came in third at the
NJSIAA District 21 meet on Saturday at Manalapan with a score of 104.5, according to an
article at Asbury Park Press correspondent Steve Falk's blog called
Hitting the Mats. Howell defeated Jackson Memorial, 205.5 to 188.5.
- Antista beat Shaughnessy of Howell in 1:14 in the 135 weight class. Antista later pinned Baker of Jackson Memorial in the semi-final round.
- Short defeated Skinner of St John Vianney in 3:12 in the 125 weight class. Short later lost in the semi-final round to Young of Jackson Memorial 6-2.
- Long defeated Post of Freehold in 3:55 in the 145 weight class. Long was later defeated in the semi-final round by Wilton of Jackson Memorial 2-1 in OT.
- Rivera beat Murphy of Jackson Memorial in the 189 weight class. Rivera was later pinned in the semi-final round by Melon of Howell.
- Georgiano of Jackson Memorial defeated Hodge in OT in the 215 weight class 5-2. Hodge lost by major decision in the semi-final round to Davis of Freehold 15-3.
- Howley beat Moschella of Holmdel in the heavyweight class 15-5. Kahle of Jackson Liberty pinned Howley in 5:07 in the semi-final round.
Matawan's wrestling team (08-09 seniors pictured at right) came in third at the NJSIAA District 21 meet on Saturday at Manalapan with a score of 104.5, according to an article at Asbury Park Press correspondent Steve Falk's blog called Hitting the Mats. Howell defeated Jackson Memorial, 205.5 to 188.5.
Hats off to Coach Lasko. He turned that team into a shore conference powerhouse. Way different from when I was on the team with Andy back in the early 90's.
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