Welcome to the New York State College Wrestling Coaches Association. The express purpose of the association shall be to maintain, promote, and develop, in New York State, the sport of intercollegiate wrestling in all its various components including competition, sportsmanship, and friendly relationships between athletes, coaches, and institutions.
5/8/12
Jamestown Recruits a High School All-American
Jamestown Community College has proudly announced its
new acquisition:
Jamestown College head men's wrestling coach C.J. Campbell announced that Edward Wilson of Spring, Texas, signed a letter of intent to enroll at Jamestown College next year to wrestle for the Jimmies.
Wilson is a regional finalist and state qualifier at 120 pounds for Klein High School, where he graduates this spring with a 3.42 GPA. He was a 2010 All-American and holds his school records for takedowns and wins.
"We are happy to have signed such a bright student and accomplished wrestler as Eddie," Campbell said. "He will add much needed depth to our 125-pound weight class next year and will be among a strong core group of wrestlers who will help push each other to the next level.
Congratulations to Jamestown and best wishes of successful recruitment to all the NYS programs!
5/2/12
Beat the Streets Announces Its Annual Gala
The non-profit organization will hold its annual gala on June 7, 2012. Please save the date. More information is to come.
Mission of Beat the Streets:
To enhance the athletic and overall lives of the members of the wrestling community by providing leadership and direction while facilitating opportunities afforded by the many lessons learned through preparation for and participation in the sport of amateur wrestling.
To increase exposure of the sport, the BTSW members, and the corporation in the greater wrestling community and the population at large.
4/11/12 On the Mat Documentary Released
A documentary about wrestling called On the Mat is having its world premiere at Tribeca on April 23rd, and screening again on April 26th and 28th. More details about the film and screenings can be found on the Tribeca website.
Trailer:
3/19/12
Hall of Fame Profiles Added for Pat Welch, Mike Mankowich, and Bat Morrow
3/19/12
ECKER and GIARAMITA HONORED BY ECWC
Story and pictures by Ithaca Athletics and Cortland Athletics
Senior Seth Ecker (Pottstown, Pa.) of Ithaca and freshman Joey Giaramita (Elwood) of Cortland have been named Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference (ECWC) Wrestler of the Year and Rookie of the Year, respectively, in voting by the league’s coaches and sports information directors. Ecker repeated as NCAA champion at 133 pounds and Giaramita placed eighth at heavyweight.
A unanimous winner for the second year in a row, Ecker becomes the first repeat winner of the ECWC’s Wrestler of the Year award (he was the 2009 ECWC Rookie of the Year). He became the Bombers’ first two-time NCAA champion, winning the 133-pound title. Seeded first at nationals, he shut out three of his four opponents – including an 8-0 major decision in the title bout – and pinned the fourth. The pin in the semifinals was the 34th of Ecker's career; he went 30-4 this season with a career record of 108-20. He's ninth all-time in wins at Ithaca.
Giaramita, the first Red Dragon wrestler to win ECWC Rookie of the Year, earned all-America honors with an eighth-place finish at the NCAA Championships. He entered nationals unseeded and completed the season with a 24-11 record.
The Empire Collegiate Wrestling Conference is made up of Brockport, Cortland, Ithaca, Lycoming, Messiah, Oneonta, Oswego and Rochester Institute of Technology.
Despite Penn State's team victory in St. Louis, Missouri, Cornell had a stellar performance at the Div. I NCAAs last weekend. Kyle Dake, wrestling at the 157 lbs. weight class, won his third consecutive national championship. His accomplishment was especially impressive given Dake's transition from the 149 lbs., and previously 141 lbs., weight class. No other grappler in American history had ever won three consecutive titles in three different weight classes.
Below is the list of All-Americans from NYS wrestling programs.
Kyle Dake (Cornell, 157 lbs.) - 1st place
Steve Bosak (Cornell, 184 lbs.) - 1st place
Cam Simaz (Cornell, ) - 1st place
Frank Perrelli (Cornell, 125 lbs.) - 4th place
Mike Nevinger (Cornell, 141 lbs.) - 7th place
Donnie Vinson (Binghamton, 149 lbs.) - 3rd place
Nick Gwiazdowski (Binghamton, HWT) - 8th place
Justin Accordino (Hofstra, 149 lbs.) - 6th place
Steve Bonanno (Hofstra, 125 lbs.) - 8th place
Congratulations to all!
3/15/12
Thirty-Three New Profiles Added to the NYS Hall of Fame
3/10/12
Ithaca crowns two champions at NCAA Div. III Championship
Ithaca Coach Marty Nichols with National Champions Jeremy Stierly and Seth Ecker
- Courtesy of Ithaca Athletics
La Crosse, Wisc. ---- In a Wartburg-dominated championship this year, NYS was made proud especially by two grapplers from Ithaca, Seth Ecker and Jeremy Stierly, who both emerged victorious from their respective weight classes. At 133, Ecker faced Jordan Westfall from Coe and did not let his opponent score a single point, defeating him 8-0. At 149, Stierly fought out a very close bout with Anthony Dattalo from Wilkes, but managed to
beat his adversary 3-1.
Other All-Americans from NYS wrestling programs were:
141 lbs. 8th Place - Brian Bistis of SUNY-Cortland
157 lbs. 8th Place - Derek Brenon of Ithaca
165 lbs. 7th Place - Nicholas Sanko of Ithaca
174 lbs. 7th Place - Jules Doliscar of Ithaca
197 lbs. 3rd Place - Jared Myhrberg of SUNY-Cortland
We congratulate our Div. III All-Americans in eager anticipation of the Div. I tournament!
3/5/12
Cornell takes the EIWA Conference Qualifier
Cornell crowned three champions on Sunday, March 4
Courtesy of Cornell University Athletics EIWA 2012 Final Brackets
The Big Reds won their NCAA Div. I qualifying tournament that took place last weekend in Princeton. Other NYS teams in the conference, Columbia and West Point, placed sixth and ninth, respectively.
High placements mean that several grapplers from NYS advance to the nationals to take in St. Louis, Missouri.
Qualifiers from Cornell are Frank Perrelli (125), Nick Arujau (133), Mike Nevinger (141), Chris Villalonga (149), Dake (157), Marshall Peppelman (165), Steve Bosak (184) and Cam Simaz (197). From the Army: Cole Gracey (165 lbs.). From Columbia: Steve Santos (149 lbs.), Jake O'Hara (157 lbs.), Kevin Lester (285 lbs.).
For more information, please see the official site of the tournament and the respective school websites:
2/27/12
NYS Wrestlers advance to Div. III Nationals
Div. III conference qualifiers have taken place the previous weekend, resulting in many NYS wrestlers advancing to the nationals. Below is the list of qualifiers. Congratulations to all and good luck at the national tournament to take place in La Crosse, WI on March 9-10.
From the Centennial Conference,
Erik Schott, a Senior of Merchant Marine Academy, qualified at 184 lbs.
The following have qualified from the Empire Conference:
Seth Ecker of Ithaca (133 lbs.)
Brian Bistis of Cortland (141 lbs.)
Jeremy Stierl of Ithaca (149 lbs.)
Derek Brenon of Ithaca
(157 lbs.)
Nick Sanko of Ithaca (165 lbs.)
Jules Doliscar of Ithaca (174 lbs.)
Jared Myhrber of Cortland (197 lbs.)
Matt Mahon of Ithaca (285 lbs.)
2/13/12
NYS Teams Competed Last Weekend
Both Div. I and Div. III wrestling programs from NYS were in competition last weekend, some of them facing one another, such as Binghamton and Hofstra. As the wrestling season nears the end, we report the results of key events below and refer to the respective school's website for more detailed stories.
National Duals Regional, February 12
Cornell 29, Purdue 6
125: No. 6 Frank Perrelli (Cornell) dec. Camden Eppert, 8-3
133: Cash Quiroga (Purdue) dec. Nick Arujau, 7-5
141: No. 16 Mike Nevinger (Cornell) maj. dec. Brandon Nelsen, 12-2
149: Ivan Lopouchanski (Purdue) dec. Chris Villalonga, 9-7
157: Craig Eifert (Cornell) dec. Tommy Churchard, 9-6
165: Marshall Peppelman (Cornell) dec. Kyle Mosier, 7-4
174: Billy George (Cornell) dec. Drake Stein, 5-2
184: No. 5 Steve Bosak (Cornell) maj. dec. Brandon Atwood, 10-0
197: Cam Simaz (Cornell) win by forfeit
HWT: Maciej Jochym dec. Alex White, 6-1
Illinois 19, Cornell 16
125: No. 7 Jesse Delgado (Illinois) dec. No. 5 Frank Perrelli, 8-3
133: No. 5 BJ Futrell (Illinois) tech fall, Nick Arujau, 18-3
141: No. 16 Mike Nevinger (Cornell) maj. dec. Daryl Thomas, 9-0
149: No. 19 Eric Terrazas (Illinois) dec. Chris Villalonga, 3-1
157: No. 1 Kyle Dake (Cornell) dec. Jackson Morse, 6-4
165: No. 12 Conrad Polz (Illinois) dec. Marshall Peppelman, 8-3
174: No. 11 Jordan Blanton (Illinois) dec. Billy George, 7-6
184: No. 5 Steve Bosak (Cornell) dec. Tony Dallago, 4-0
197: No. 1 Cam Simaz (Cornell) win by fall Martin Smith, 3:31
One Illinois team point deducted
HWT: No. 16 (197) Mario Gonzalez (Illinois) dec. Maciej Jochym, 8-2
Binghamton-Hofstra Dual, Long Island, February 11
No. 19 Binghamton 24, No. 22 Hofstra 12
125 No. 12 Steve Bonanno (Hofstra) dec. Derek Steeley (Binghamton) 10-5
133 Patrick Hunter (Binghamton) dec. No. 26 Jamie Franco (Hofstra) 8-6 (ot)
141 No. 25 Luke Vaith (Hofstra) dec. Joe Bonaldi (Binghamton) 6-1
149 No. 4 Donald Vinson (Binghamton) major dec. No. 24 Justin Accordino (Hofstra) 9-1
157 No. 9 Justin Lister (Binghamton) major dec. Tyler Banks (Hofstra) 9-1
165 No. 25 Matt Kaylor (Binghamton) major dec. Vicente Varela (Hofstra) 17-5
174 *No. 15 Paul Gillespie (Hofstra) dec. Caleb Wallace (Binghamton) 9-2
184 No. 9 Ben Clymer (Hofstra) dec. No. 20 Nathan Schiedel (Binghamton) 1-0
197 No. 31 Cody Reed (Binghamton) pinned Tim Murphy (Hofstra) 3:21
285 No. 18 Nick Gwiazdowski (Binghamton) dec. Paul Snyder (Hofstra) 4-1
UAA Championship at Cleveland, Ohio, February 11 (NYU won)
FINAL SCORE: NYU 19, CHICAGO 14 125: Jake Schramm (UC) dec. Janik Santana-Quintana (NYU), 4-3 133: Will Long (UC) dec. Adlee Fayyaz (NYU), 6-5 141:Matt DiGiovanni (NYU) dec. Joseph Ruettiger (UC), 7-6 149: Dan Gorman (NYU) maj. dec. Joe Ellis (UC), 8-0 157: Devon Range (UC) maj. dec. Sam Friedfeld (NYU), 12-3 165:David Rice (NYU) dec. James Layton (UC), 7-1 174:Gregg Martino (NYU) dec. Ryley Hankenson (UC), 8-4 184:Jake Pawlowski (NYU) dec. Sam Pennisi (UC), 3-1 197: Mario Palmisano (UC) maj. dec. Steve Massey (NYU), 17-8 285:Jamie Myers (NYU) dec. Jeff Tyburski (UC), 5-4
FINAL SCORE: NYU 43, Case Western 7 125:Janik Santana-Quintana (NYU) win by forfeit 133:Adlee Fayyaz (NYU) win by forfeit 141:Matt DiGiovanni (NYU) win by forfeit 149:Dan Gorman (NYU) pinned Christopher Crane (Case), 1:41 157: Brian Snyder (Case) maj. dec. Sam Friedfeld (NYU), 12-3 165:David Rice (NYU) maj. dec. Kyle Weaver (Case), 11-2 174:Gregg Martino (NYU) pinned Kurtis Jensen (Case), 4:14 184:Jake Pawlowski (NYU) dec. Dylan Novisky (Case), 7-2 197:Jamie Myers (NYU) win by forfeit 285: Cale Harter (Case) dec. Rudy De La Cruz (NYU), 7-1
Multiple Duals, Massachusetts, February 12
Oswego State 24, Williams College 15
125: Williams Forfeit
133: Matt Callari (OSW) dec. Dan Evangelakos (Williams) 3-2
141: Ces Antista (Williams) dec. Brad Mayville (OSW) 4-3
149: Brandon Heffernan (OSW) dec. Carson Brooks (Williams) 2-1
157: Nick Rodgers (OSW) dec. Scott Sanderson (Williams) 6-0
165: Kyle Gaffney (Williams) tech fall Eric Anderson (OSW) 6:45, 17-2
174: Scott Bova (OSW) dec. Mir Henglin (Williams) 7-4
184: Cameron Mills (OSW) dec. Dan Kurnick (Williams) 6-0
197: Nikola Mirkovic (Williams) maj. dec. Edward Rose (OSW) 10-2
285: Tom Foote (Williams) dec. Kyle Sheridan (OSW) 9-4
University of Southern Maine 22, Oswego State 18
125: Jake Rasque (USM) pinned Kevin Ramkishun (OSW) 2:24
133: William Cole (USM) dec. Matt Callari (OSW) 6-5
141: Michael Gentilcore (OSW) dec. Cinjin Goewey (USM) 10-9
149: Peter Gilman (USM) dec. Brandon Heffernan (OSW) 2-0
157: Logan Russell (USM) maj. dec. Justin Patus (OSW) 11-2
165: Nick Rodgers (OSW) dec. Jake DiPini (USM) 12-8
174: Scott Bova (OSW) dec. Sean Fagan (USM) 6-4
184: Cameron Mills (OSW) pinned Kyle Foyt-Bridges (USM) 0:58
197: Joseph Chartier (USM) pinned Edward Rose (OSW) 3:10
285: Kyle Sheridan (OSW) dec. Dan Suarez (USM) 4-2
2/10/12
Cornell to face top-ranked teams in the country
Although the Big Reds will be the highest-ranked squad (#4) to compete in this weekend's duals to take place in Ithaca, NY, they will be nevertheless facing teams in the nation's Top 20.
The event will feature, among others, Illinois (No. 8) and Oklahoma (No.10). Click here for more information and to purchase a ticket, and stay tuned to our website for coverage and results.
2/2/12
NYS rivalry between Brockport and RIT culminates in a dual
Tyler Marlow scored a pin in Brockport's 32-12 win over RIT
Courtesy of Brockport Athletics
The two teams faced-off yesterday, February 1 at Brockport, NY. The home team dominated the match, allowing only two RIT grapplers, Sean Sercu (157 lbs.) and Nick Fuschino (174 lbs.), to win. Full results are posted below. It is worth mentioning that Brockport has now completed an undefeated season.
NCAA Division III Rankings 1/27/12
Binghamton faces No. 1 Div. I Oklahoma State Courtesy of Binghamton Athletics
Binghamton University Bearcats (No. 19) had the best opponent they could possibly have to replace the competition they missed at the NYS Tournament. Facing No. 1 Oklahoma State and Bucknell in Stillwater, Bearcats fell to the former and beat the latter. The only wrestler winning points for Binghamton against Oklahoma State was Nate Schiedel, who decisioned Chris McNeil 2-0 at the 184 lbs. weightclass. Full results are posted below.
No. 1 Oklahoma State 35, No. 19 Binghamton 3
125: No. 12 Jon Morrison (OSU) dec. Derek Steeley (BU); 8-3
133: No. 2 Jordan Oliver (OSU) fall Patrick Hunter (BU); 5:36
141: No. 13 Josh Kindig (OSU) MD Joe Bonaldi (BU); 14-4
149: No. 2 Jamal Parks (OSU) dec. No. 4 Donnie Vinson (BU); 5-3
157: No. 13 Albert White (OSU) dec. No. 6 Justin Lister (BU); 5-3
165: Dallas Bailey (OSU) MD Matt Kaylor (BU); 10-2
174: No. 3 Chris Perry (OSU) MD Caleb Wallace (BU); 21-8
184: No. 20 Nate Schiedel (BU) dec. Chris McNeil (OSU); 2-0
197: No. 7 Blake Rosholt (OSU) dec. Cody Reed (BU); 8-3
285: No. 2 Alan Gelogaev (OSU) TF5 No. 17 Nick Gwiazdowski (BU); 20-3;6:07
No. 19 Binghamton 36, Bucknell 6
125: Austin Miller (Bucknell) dec. Derek Steeley (Binghamton); 5-4
133: Patrick Hunter (Binghamton) dec. Shawn Armato (Bucknell); 11-5
141: Joe Bonaldi (Binghamton) dec. Derrik Russell (Bucknell); 6-4
149: No. 4 Donnie Vinson (Binghamton) fall Alex Pellicciotti (Bucknell); 2:25
157: No. 6 Justin Lister (Binghamton) MD John Regan (Bucknell); 10-1
165: Corey Lear (Bucknell) dec. Matt Kaylor (Binghamton); 1-0
174: Caleb Wallace (Binghamton) fall Stephen McPeek (Bucknell); 2:15
184: No.20 Nate Schiedel (Binghamton) MD Jamie Westwood (Bucknell); 9-1
197: Cody Reed (Binghamton) MD Tyler Lyster (Bucknell); 13-4
285: No. 17 Nick Gwiazdowski (Binghamton) won by forfeit
1/23/12
Marty Nichols (Coach), Kyle Dake (Wrestler), Brian Bistis (Freshman) honored at NYS Tournament
Marty Nichols (left) receives Coach of the Year award from Mike Howard
Mike Howard, president of the New York State Collegiate Wrestling Coaches Association, had the pleasure to present the Coach, Wrestler, and Freshman of the Year awards at the annual NYS Intercollegiate Wrestling Championship held at Cornell University last weekend. Below are short biographical descriptions of this season's recipients.
Wrestling at the NY/PA duals last Friday, the Oswego Lakers fell short of beating Lycoming and King's College, but staged two very good matches.
One highlight of the day for the Lakers was the 133-pound Omar Santiago, who won two consecutive matches: a 8-2 decision against Lycoming and a 12-2 major decision against King's College.
Full results are posted below.
Lycoming 15, Oswego State 14 125 - Michael Gentilcore (OSW) def. Stephen Hinton (LC), 6-4
133 - Scott McGregor (OSW) def. Andrew Lewis (LC), 2-1
141 - Chris Payne (OSW) def. Mike Maurer (LC), 5-4
149 - Isaiah Britton (LC) def. Blake Fisher (OSW), 9-2
157 - Colton Eyer (LC) def. Nick Rodgers (OSW), 4-2
165 - Marc Collins (OSW) def. David Smith (LC), 5-4
174 - Cameron Mills (OSW) def. Jefferson Thomas (LC), 6-2
*Each team lost a point following the 174-pound match due to unsportsmanlike conduct.
184 - Troy Hayre (LC) def. Danny Sutherland (OSW), 14-5, major decision
197 - Kyle Crouthamel (LC) def. Kevin Shirley (OSW), 5-1
285 - Russel Korbul (LC) def. Joe Pesce (OSW), 2-0
Oswego State 41, King's College 5 125 - Michael Gentilcore (OSW) won by forfeit
133 - Omar Santiago (OSW) def. Richard Biesadesky (KC), 4-0
141 - Chris Payne (OSW) def.Anthony Dietrick (KC), Pin, 2:14
149 - Blake Fisher (OSW) def. Christian Mazzocchi (KC), 4-0
157 - Nick Rodgers (OSW) def. Tommy Desir (KC), Pin, 6:35
165 - Marc Collins (OSW) def. Frank Marinucci (KC), 6-3
174 - Cameron Mills (OSW) won by forfeit
184 - Mike Reilly (KC) def. Danny Sutherland (OSW), 16-1, tech. fall, 3:58
197 - Kevin Shirley (OSW), 5-1 def. Kyle Matis (KC), 17-1, tech. fall, 5:41
285 - Joe Pesce (OSW) def. Kevin Trant (KC), 8-5
Multiple Reds claimed titles
competing at the annual tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee, that took place last weekend. Junior Kyle Dake (157 lbs.) won his third-in-a-row championship in a close bout (3-0) against Penn State's Dylan Alton. Other notable winners, also struggling against Penn State, were Steve Bosak (184 lbs.), who placed second after losing the final to Quinton Wright, and Frank Perrelli (125 lbs.), who won a 6-4 decision against Nick Megaludis.
Thanks to the cooperation with the coach from Binghamton University and the administration from Clarkson University, profiles for Stephen Erber, Jack Hantz, and Mark Gumble were added to the site. We encourage other coaches to send us pictures and biographies of the inductees to the Hall of Fame from their programs as well.
12/19/11
SUNY Buffalo and Niagara County CC face off at a quad meet
The two NYS teams were pitted against each other at a quad meet held in Sanborn, NY. The results are posted below.
Buffalo 47, Niagara County Community College 3
125
Sean Walton (Buffalo) FALL Dwann Hall (Niagara Community College) 5:44.
6.00
0
133
Taylor Golba< (Buffalo) DEC Caleb Green (Niagara Community College) 6-2.
3.00
0
141
Kevin Smith (Buffalo) FALL Ryan Baer (Niagara Community College) 2:31.
6.00
0
149
Chris Conti (Buffalo) DEC Stephen Liebler (Niagara Community College) 7-2.
3.00
0
157
Clay Reeb (Buffalo) FALL Irvin Buck (Niagara Community College) 5:47.
6.00
0
165
Mark Lewandowski (Buffalo) TECH FALL Kris Schimek (Niagara Community College) 5:45 20-4.
5.00
0
174
Jake Waste (Buffalo) FALL David Lyons (Niagara Community College) 5:30.
6.00
0
184
Zach Ward (Buffalo) FALL Joe McGrath (Niagara Community College) 3:29.
6.00
0
197
Justin Heisermen (Buffalo) FALL Aireol Harper (Niagara Community College) 0:20.
6.00
0
285
Lance Moore (Niagara Community College) DEC Jedd Mason (Buffalo) 7-3.
0
3.00
For more information about the duals wrestled that day, please
visit the websites of respective schools:
The Rochester Institute of Technology,
the host program of the tournament held last Saturday, finished the day with the best record out of the three NYS teams competing. RIT, awarded with 114.5 points, was directly followed by SUNY Oswego (106 points) and SUNY Oneonta (103 points).
12/7/11
Lewnes, former Cornell and NYS grappler, qualifies for Olympic Trials
The Men's Freestyle Olympic Trials Qualifier took place on Saturday at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Twenty-one wrestlers, top three in each of the seven weight classes, earned a spot in the Olympic Team Trials to be held at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, April 21-22.
Lewnes, a former Cornell three-time All-American with the total of 150 victories, qualified from the second place in the 84 kg. category. Congratulations and wishes of further success.
11/29/11
NCAA Division III Rankings updated (link above)
11/29/11
Lou Montano of Columbia selected for the CA Hall of Fame
Former Lions coach Lou Montano led the team from 1991 to 2000. He was one of Columbia's most effective wrestling instructors, demonstrated by the team records of 1994-95 (10-4), 1996-97 (12-6), and 1998-99 (10-6). The overall record of the team under his leadership was 69-46-1.
The 2012 California Wrestling Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on May 12, 2012, at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center in Bakersfield, California.
Source: Columbia Lions 11/16/11
Hunter and Alfred State compete at Ursinus Fall Brawl
Alfred State, NYU and the host Ithaca College represented NYS at the annual Ithaca Invitational tournament that took place on Friday and Saturday, November 4-5. All the teams mentioned above came home with trophies to mark their respective champions.
- At the 125 lbs. weight class,
Dominick Giacolone of Ithaca beat Janik Santana-Quintana of NYU 8-5.
- At 141, Seth Ecker of Ithaca won by technical fall over Sean Byham of Thiel.
- The 149 final involved Tyler Peet of Alfred and Don Miller of Centenary. Peet won by a 8-3 decision.
- David Rice of NYU beat Nicolas Sanko of Ithaca at 165 lbs. after a very closely-fought bout (9-8).
- At 197, Steve Massey of NYU topped William Miller of Centenary 7-5, thus winning the title.
- Ithaca's Matthew Mahon claimed the championship at 285 after
teching Kyle Sheridan of Oswego 15-0.
Congratulations to all champions from NYS and to Ithaca College for superb organization of the tournament.
