Yes! It’s officially wrestling season!
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- November
- 10
Don’t laugh, but I’ve had this date circled on my calendar from the first day of school—the first official day of wrestling practice! It does not get any better than this.
I know my friend FL Parent has been asking me for pre-season predictions, but I can’t say anything yet until I rehash the 2007-08 season and, finish up with the field hockey season.
It will be a great season even with the departure of some of Section 1’s finest wrestlers—Harrison’s Mark Arcara, now wrestling at Cortland and Mahopac’s Dominick Oddo and Pearl River’s John Coffey. However, a large, talented group of state placefinsihers returns, highlighted by Andrew Lenzi of Fordham Prep.
Just a couple of things off the top of my clean-shaven head. Former Nanuet coach Brenden Rogers is now the Clarkstown South head coach. The new Nanuet coach, and the Golden Knights are very lucky to have him, is former Clarkstown North wrestler and coach Carmine Serra. Serra also coached at Peekskill, Washingtonville and, if I remember correctly, did modified while teaching at Monroe-Woodbury. Serra will be joined by returning assistants, Rob Carbone and Roger Banta, both former fine Nanuet wrestlers. Asher Kramer, a sectional placefinisher last season, has transferred to Suffern where he will now have to face Nick Oliveto and Justin Artrip every day in practice.
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let the games begin . Welcome back Tony
Woot !!
Looks like it may be the season of the individual as no
team looks invincible this season.
I predict a State champ and 2nd place finisher this year
for Sec 1 !
cya !1
Hey Tony
How happy are you to get away from Field Hockey? Just to let you know some former Section One wrestlers performed well at the Ithaca Invitational this past weekend. Rob Mifsud and Dave Colagiovanni placed third and Mark Arcara placed fifth in his collegiate debut. Arcara and Colagiovanni met in the wrestlebacks with Dave winning 7-6 on a riding time point. I know Mike Esteves and Dave Colombo also wrestled but I’m not sure how they did. The results are on the Ithaca wrestling web site.
Phil
I think Fox Lane looks pretty strong this year. There are 5 Grippi’s, 3 Rodrigues’ and 3 Speno’s on the team. Just kidding of course!
hello tony!
I too am excited for the start of wrestling. I have already met the new coach at my high school and he is truely a great man and am excited to see what he does with the wrestling program that hasnt been know for its program since john laurenzi was head coach. Best to all wrestlers this season and making weight and being the best they can be.
Good Luck,
Jess
isn’t mark arcara wrestling at maryland?
welcom to the new season i hope to look foward to it and lets just hope for the best
Tony-
When does the coverage start in the papers? I, like you, have been looking forward to this day. Can we get some insight into the certifications this Saturday so we can start to see what the competition will shape up to be in the various weight classes
Tony
A couple days and no re hash…..what’s up dude?
We want the highlights from last year and of course your predictions for this year.
My prediction, and I’ve no kids in HS is that Joe Amuso and A-rod will win sections. From 96 to 135 they are unstoppable. Speno will wrestle where he needs to, and they’ll find some kids in the cafeteria to wrestle the upper weights. Prove me wrong. Tell me I’m nuts!
I’m throwing down the gloves!
Steve
Hey Tony:
When is the “wrestlers to watch” preview coming out????
Looking forward to another exciting season. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Lol, I know that FL will be very tough this year, but
the lack of studs in the upper weights will hurt
FL.
PS….I know about all the siblings on the team lol,
so how bout you find us a few more El’hags ? !!
cya !1
lloking forward to a great season!
Phil
There is a cousin of Max and Jordan El-Hag in the wings. He’s in 6th grade and weighs 137!
phil
just kiding
LOL
FLP
so who are the top 2 teams to beat this year
Every one better look carefully for the suffern kids this year!
With new addition,Asher Kramer, the team is looking strong!
The boys have been doing everything in their power to do good. Watch!
Fox Lane and Suffern ?
PS….You had me there for a second Parent lol
cya !1
heyy tony! so whats your rankings for this season!
Besides CS and Nanuet, curious about any other coaching changes this year.
wats speno going foxlane parent? also does any 1 have info on wat ppl certified at
I think Speno is going 152, but i heard he certified at 145.
rod-112
lil grippi-112
grippi-130
fey-119
kramer-96
artrip-103
oliveto-112
ventarola-119
bailen-125
140-kafka
Top 5 Teams….
Fox Lane
Suffern
JJCR
Somers
Ossining
NewRochelle ?
Carmel ?
Mahopac ?
Sleepyhollow ?
Can’t wait for season to start
PS….Tony, hope you can include wrestling as one of
the sports that we can link to each day for results/
Last year was first time they
next opponant
didn’t include wrestling.
cya !1
Sad… No Haldane No Peekskill
Tony-
Give us another post. It’s been 13 days.
Sean Conklin is working with Vic Myers at Nyack this year.
Two good wrestling men (both were Division I wrestlers)and fitness fanatics! The Nyack boys WILL be in good shape and if they pay attention at practice be a force in the third period. Most of their line up is back with a year under their belts. They should be an improved team this year.
brundage of ossining going 152
yay
Guys Roger Banta tought at Somers for one year. He insulted students. He made fun of a kid for being in the chess club. He then made fun of seniors during the prom. I think they fired him from Somers. They should not allow him to teach or Coach anywhere.