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2018 Record:  27-3  /  Shore Conference:  14-1  /  A-Central:  5-1
#12 NJWWA Final Top 20
#4 Shore Conference Top 11
District 20 Champions
Group 2 Finalists
CJG2 State Sectional Champions
4th Place Shore Conference Tournament
2nd Place A-Central
Hawk Classic Champions
Kurt Meister Invitational Champions

ShoreConferenceWrestling.com Wrestler Of The Year
(Sr) Russell Benson  -  Raritan
Weight: 132  /  2018 Record: 41-4
1st Place Region 5  (2-time Champion / 3-time Medal Winner)
1st Place District 20  (3-time Champion / 4-time Medal Winner)
2nd Place Shore Conference Tournament
1st Place Hawk Classic  (3-time Champion / 4-time Medal Winner)
1st Place Kurt Meister Invitational
Finishes career 2nd on all-time wins list at Raritan with 140



 

Wgt  Wrestler Record Tournaments
106  (Jr) Aidan Dennehy 7-17  
106  (Fr) Jordan Rafalko 3-12  
113  (Sr) Robert Taddeo 24-17 1st KMI / 2nd Hawk / 1st D20
113      
120  (So) Mike Lonnay 21-17 3rd Hawk / 3rd D20
120  (Fr) Matt Vargas 1-4  
126  (Jr) Cameron Rafalko 13-20 3rd KMI
126      
132  (Sr) Russell Benson 41-4 1st KMI / 1st Hawk / 2nd SCT / 1st D20 / 1st R5
132  (So) Vin Mangano 6-4  
138  (Sr) AJ Erven 32-10 1st KMI / 1st Hawk / 1st D20 / 2nd R5
138  (Fr) Jack Yennella 2-1  
145  (Sr) Christian Sookdeo 31-11 3rd Hawk / 1st D20
152  (Sr) Andrew Bohal 8-3  
152  (Sr) Nick Polaco 11-8 1st Hawk
152  (So) Anthony Bailey 1-3  
160  (Jr) Anthony Aquilano 34-10 1st KMI / 1st Hawk / 2nd SCT / 1st D20 / 4th R5
160  (Jr) James Ecklyn 15-8 2nd KMI / 2nd Hawk / 3rd D20
170  (Sr) Dylan Lonnay 24-12 1st Hawk / 2nd D20
170      
182  (Jr) George Burdick 41-7 2nd KMI / 1st Hawk / 3rd SCT / 3rd D20 / 3rd R5
182  (Jr) Charles Barrale 5-6  
195  (Jr) Justin Acevedo 32-12 3rd KMI / 3rd Hawk / 3rd D20 / 2nd R5
195      
220  (Sr) Ethan Wolf 41-4 1st KMI / 1st Hawk / 3rd SCT / 1st D20 / 1st R5
220  (So) Kevin Lind 2-0  
Hwt  (Jr) Matt Spirko 27-9 3rd Place / 3rd Hawk / 2nd D20
                                                                                                                                                              



 

Date
  Opponent Result
12/16  at Kurt Meister Invitational 1st Place
12/18  at Holmdel W 58-13
12/21  vs Wall W 55-18
12/23  at Bound Brook W 69-6
     Seton Hall Prep L 23-33
12/28  at Hawk Classic 1st Place
12/30  at Cherokee W 49-24
      Kingsway W 43-26
      Jackson Memorial W 46-18
1/6  at Wayne Valley W 54-12
      West Essex W 56-11
      North Hunterdon W 31-30
1/10  at Long Branch W 27-26
1/13  vs Northern Highlands (at Ramsey) W 69-6
      Manchester Regional W 66-15
      Fort Lee W 66-12
1/17  vs St John Vianney L 29-31
1/19  at Monroe W 30-28
1/20  at Red Bank Regional W 62-16
      Donovan Catholic W 51-22
      Monmouth Regional W 67-12
1/23  at Middletown North W 32-31
1/27  Shore Conference Tournament 4th Place
1/29  at Matawan W 63-6
1/31  vs Manalapan W 60-9
2/3  vs Rumson (at Marlboro) W 62-9
      Manchester W 62-11
      TR North W 38-21
2/5  CJG2QF - vs Brearley W 74-3
2/7  CJG2SF - vs Delaware Valley W 50-9
2/9  CJG2F - vs Holmdel W 56-12
2/11  G2SF - vs Hanover Park W 34-32
 G2F - vs High Point L 25-30
2/17  District 20 1st Place
                                                                                                                  



 

3/3: Season Ends For Rockets At States
 
 
STATE AGATES
132: Sr - Russell Benson - (NJ-WB3)
PRELIM: Russell Benson (Raritan) md. Ryan Figueroa (Hammonton)  14-2
PQ:  Alex Poniros (Ocean Twp) d. Russell Benson (Raritan)  7-4
WB2: Russell Benson (Raritan) d. Nick Ciraulo (Watchung Hills)  5-1
WB3: Luke Mazzeo (Emerson) d. Russell Benson (Raritan)  12-6
138: Sr - AJ Erven - (NJ-WB1)
PRELIM: Nick Boggiano (Toms River North) 35-9 d. AJ Erven (Raritan)  6-2
WB1: Craig Manno (St. Josephs Montvale) md. AJ Erven (Raritan)  11-1
160: Jr - Anthony Aquilano - (NJ-WB1)
PRELIM: Garrett Bilgrav (Robbinsville) p. Anthony Aquilano (Raritan)  3:13
WB1: Matt Benedetti (Manalapan) d. Anthony Aquilano (Raritan)  3-2
182: Jr - George Burdick - (NJ-WB4)
PRELIM: Zach Mafaro (Kittatinny) p. George Burdick (Raritan)  2:53
WB1: George Burdick (Raritan) tf. Zane Coles (Pitman)  3:29 6-0
WB2: George Burdick (Raritan) p. Niccolo Colucci (St. Peters Prep)  0:34
WB3: George Burdick (Raritan) p. Justin Hayward (Watchung Hills)  2:36
WB4: Nicholas Cofone (Middletown North) 45-4 d. George Burdick (Raritan)  10-5
195: Jr - Justin Acevedo - (NJ-WB1)
PRELIM: Alex Cawley (Pemberton) p. Justin Acevedo (Raritan)  1:16
WB1: Frankie Negrini (Pompton Lakes) d. Justin Acevedo (Raritan)  4-2
220: Sr - Ethan Wolf - (NJ-WB3)
PRELIM: Ethan Wolf (Raritan) p. Sam Huff (Voorhees)  5:07
PQ: Steven Giannios (St. John Vianney) d. Ethan Wolf (Raritan)  7-3
WB2: Ethan Wolf (Raritan) d. Pasquale Locantore (Overbrook)  3-0
WB3: Trey Zgombic (Delbarton) d. Ethan Wolf (Raritan)  6-5
 

 

2/24: Benson & Wolf Win Titles; 6 Rockets Advance To States
Russell Benson and Ethan Wolf both won Region Titles, marking the first time in program history that the Rockets crowned multiple champs at the Region Tournament. For Benson, it was his 2nd title, and his third medal. The pair now advances to the State Tournament in Atlantic City, where they will be joined by AJ Erven, Anthony Aquilano, George Burdick, and Justin Acevedo, as Raritan will have six wrestlers competing on the boardwalk.
REGION 5 AGATES
113: Sr - Robert Taddeo - (R5-WB1)
QF: #6 Brandon Spellman (Pingry) md. #3 Robert Taddeo (Raritan)  11-2
WB1: #7 CJ Heaps (Delaware Valley) p. #3 Robert Taddeo (Raritan)  5:10
120: So - Mike Lonnay - (R5-PQ)
PQ: #6 Fred Luchs (Middletown North) p. #11 Mike Lonnay (Raritan)  4:32
132: Sr - Russell Benson - (R5-1st)
QF: #2 Russell Benson (Raritan) tf. #10 Gage Crater (Delaware Valley)  26-11 4:54
SF: #2 Russell Benson (Raritan) d. #3 James Rodriguez (Perth Amboy)  3-2
F: #2 Russell Benson (Raritan) p. #1 Hunter Graf (Hunterdon Central)  5:21
138: Sr - AJ Erven - (R5-2nd)
QF: #3 AJ Erven (Raritan) d. #6 Alec Meyers (Old Bridge)  5-0
SF: #3 AJ Erven (Raritan) vs. #7 Justin Venezia (Hopewell Valley)  10-4
F: #1 Alec Bobchin (Princeton) d. #3 AJ Erven (Raritan)  5-0
145: Sr - Christian Sookdeo - (R5-5th)
QF: #3 Christian Sookdeo (Raritan) d. #6 Marcus Petite (Piscataway)  1-0
SF: #2 Vincent Romaniello (Hunterdon Central) d. #3 Christian Sookdeo (Raritan)  3-1
WB2: #8 Trevor Mastorio (Sayreville) d. #3 Christian Sookdeo (Raritan)  5-4 
5TH: #3 Christian Sookdeo (Raritan) md. #6 Marcus Petite (Piscataway)  10-0
152: Jr - James Ecklyn - (R5-PQ)
PQ: #7 Sam Goldzweig (Red Bank) d. #10 James Ecklyn (Raritan)  3-2 TB
160: Jr - Anthony Aquilano - (R5-4th)
QF: #3 Anthony Aquilano (Raritan) p. #11 Johnny O'Beirne (Holmdel)  5:31
SF: #2 Kevin Faulkner (Hillsborough) d. #3 Anthony Aquilano (Raritan)  10-4
WB2: #3 Anthony Aquilano (Raritan) d. #4 Nicholas Weikel (Monroe)  3-1 SV
3RD: #5 Shea Obado (Spotswood) d. #3 Anthony Aquilano (Raritan)  6-4
170: Sr - Dylan Lonnay - (R5-WB1)
PQ: #8 Dylan Lonnay (Raritan) p. #9 Yarinel Peralta (New Brunswick)  5:37
QF: #1 Nick Addison (Rumson) p. #8 Dylan Lonnay (Raritan)  3:08
WB1: #5 Justin Weimer (Middletown South) d. #8 Dylan Lonnay (Raritan)  6-0
182: Jr - George Burdick - (R5-3rd)
PQ: #5 George Burdick (Raritan) p. #12 Benjarmin Walker (New Brunswick)  1:17
QF: #5 George Burdick (Raritan) p. #4 Luis Colon (Perth Amboy)  1:46
SF: #1 Nicko Cofone (Middletown North) d. #5 George Burdick (Raritan)  7-3
WB2: #5 George Burdick (Raritan) p. #6 Liam Horan (Rumson)  3:54
3RD: #5 George Burdick (Raritan) p. #3 Kenneth Abode (North Brunswick)  1:01
195: Jr - Justin Acevedo - (R5-2nd)
PQ: #10 Justin Acevedo (Raritan) d. #7 Gustavo Palacio (South Brunswick)  1-0
QF: #10 Justin Acevedo (Raritan) d. #2 David Ugalde (Bound Brook)  11-7 
SF: #10 Justin Acevedo (Raritan) d. #3 Paris Foster (Piscataway)  5-4 UTB
F: #4 Kaylon Bradley (Monroe) d. #10 Justin Acevedo (Raritan)  3-2
220: Sr - Ethan Wolf - (R5-1st)
QF: #2 Ethan Wolf (Raritan) p. #7 Brady Smith (Middletown South)  1:56
SF: #2 Ethan Wolf (Raritan) d. #3 Matthew Rogalski (Manville)  5-1
F: #2 Ethan Wolf (Raritan) d. #1 Steven Giannios (St John Vianney)  4-3
Hwt: Jr - Matt Spirko - (R5-PQ)
PQ: #7 Austin Dewise (Middletown North) p. #10 Matt Spirko (Raritan)  1:19

 

2/17: Rockets Win District 20 Team Title
 
1st Place
113: Robert Taddeo
132: Russell Benson
138: AJ Erven
145: Christian Sookdeo
160: Anthony Aquilano
220: Ethan Wolf
 
2nd Place
170: Dylan Lonnay
Hwt: Matt Spirko
 
3rd Place
120: Mike Lonnay
152: James Ecklyn
182: George Burdick
195: Justin Acevedo
 

 

2/11 - G2F: High Point  30  -  Raritan  25
138: Russell Benson (R) d. Shane Kobis  7-3
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) d. Sawyer Fenlon  7-4
152: Trey Osborn (HP) d. Andrew Bohal  2-1
160: Anthony Aquilano (R) p. PJ Soldano  0:45
170: Dylan Lonnay (R) d. Robbie Turro  4-1 2TB
182: George Burdick (R) p. Jonathan Morris  0:24
195: Grayson Sabo (HP) d. Justin Acevedo  3-1
220: Ethan Wolf (R) md. Andrew Lewis  11-3
Hwt: Thomas Hubmaster (HP) d. Matt Spirko  5-1
106: Devon Liebl (HP) p. Jordan Rafalko  0:22
113: Brandon LaRue (HP) p. Robert Taddeo  0:58
120: Josh Gervey (HP) d. Mike Lonnay  9-7
126: Maverick Liebl (HP) d. Cameron Rafalko  10-4
132: Billy Talmadge (HP) d. AJ Erven  5-2
 
2/11 - G2SF: Raritan  34  -  Hanover Park  32
132: Nick Raimo (HP) md. AJ Erven  14-5
138: Russell Benson (R) md. Michael Rubin 13-5
145: Sean Conley (HP) d. Christian Sookdeo  5-2
152: Andrew Bohal (R) d. Connor Mildon  5-1
160: Matthew Liberato (HP) md. Dylan Lonnay  13-4
170: Anthony Aquilano (R) d. Nick Zarra  3-1
182: George Burdick (R) p. Sebastian Bassolino  0:56
195: Justin Acevedo (R) p. Gianluca Birnbaum  5:25
220: Ethan Wolf (R) p. Daniel Gregory  2:40
Hwt: Matt Spirko (R) p. Daniel Jimenez  1:30
106: Joey Olivieri (HP) p. Jordan Rafalko (R)  0:21
113: Jake Bursese (HP) p. Robert Taddeo  2:32
120: Dom Merola (H) d. Mike Lonnay  7-5
126: Dom DiFrancescantonio (HP) by forfeit
 

 
2/9 - CJG2F: Raritan  56  -  Holmdel  12
Hwt: Matt Spirko (R) d. Victor Kizenko  5-3
106: Nicholas Ammirati (H) p. Jordan Rafalko  4:52
113: Robert Taddeo (R) p. Brandon Ericksen  2:34
120: Mike Lonnay (R) p. Matteo Pinnero  2:55
126: Cameron Rafalko (R) d. Tom Ammirati  3-1 SV
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Ian Flanagan  1:51
138: AJ Erven (R) tf. Zack Wolf  24-9 4:48
145: Dean Gallo (H) d. Christian Sookdeo  7-4
152: Nick Polaco (R) tf. Chris Bell  17-1 4:47
160: Scott Dupont (H) d. James Ecklyn  8-3
170: Anthony Aquilano (R) by forfeit
182: George Burdick (R) p. Shaun Hsueh  0:22
195: Justin Acevedo (R) md. Victor Wladica  8-0
220: Ethan Wolf (R) p. Michael Pavlinetz  0:44

 


 
2/7 - CJG2SF:  Raritan  50  -  Delaware Valley  9
Hwt: Matt Spirko (R) p. Karl Burke  0:29
106: Jordan Rafalko (R) d. Derek Schepens  6-4
113: Robert Taddeo (R) d. CJ Heaps  6-2
120: Mike Lonnay (R) md. Corey Grater  9-1
126: AJ DeRosa (DV) d. Cameron Rafalko  6-1
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Tommy Schlittler  3:17
138: AJ Erven (R) d. Gage Crater  7-1
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) d. Anthony DeRosa  4-2
152: Andrew Bohal (R) p. Nick Ferri  1:23
160: Anthony Aquilano (R) md. Joseph Desapio  10-2
170: Shawne Ramsby (DV) d. Dylan Lonnay  3-1
182: George Burdick (R) p. Kyle Carney  4:10
195: Eli Kalfaian (DV) d. Justin Acevedo  6-4
220: Ethan Wolf (R) by forfeit
 

 

2/5 - CJG2QF: Raritan  74  -  Brearley  3
285: Matt Spirko (R) p. Niko Perez  0:24
106: Aiden Dennehy (R) by forfeit
113: Patrick Phillips (B) d. Robert Taddeo  3-1
120: Mike Lonnay (R) p. Frank Silva  0:38
126: Cameron Rafalko (R) d. Jagger Kebea  1-0
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Nicholas Stampoulis  1:34
138: AJ Erven (R) tf. Santiago Villarreal  22-7 2:32
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) p. Andrew Cherego  1:13
152: Andrew Bohal (R) p. Kyle Lynaugh  0:40
160: Anthony Aquilano (R) p. John Braun  0:43
170: Dylan Lonnay (R) by forfeit
182: George Burdick (R) by forfeit
195: Justin Acevedo (R) by forfeit
220: Ethan Wolf (R) by forfeit
 

 

2/3: Raritan  38  -  TR North  21
132: AJ Erven (R) d. Sergio Borda  9-4
138: Russell Benson (R) by forfeit
145: Nick Boggiano (TRN) d. Christian Sookdeo  5-3
152: Matt Spalletta (TRN) d. James Ecklyn  12-5
160: Dylan Lonnay (R) by forfeit
170: Anthony Aquilano (R) p. Juan Nakano  5:02
182: George Burdick (R) d. Michael Nakano  7-6
195: Justin Acevedo (R) d. Anthony Clavijo  3-0
220: Ethan Wolf (R) d. John O'Donnell  3-0
285: Matt Spirko (R) p. Alex Vargas  1:37
106: Ryan Rosenthal (TRN) tf. Jordan Rafalko  15-0 5:13
113: Robert Taddeo (R) d. Alex Danelson  3-1 SV
120: Nick Reilly (TRN) md. Mike Lonnay  12-1
126: Mark Fedeli (TRN) p. Cameron Rafalko  3:55
Raritan deducted 1 team point
 
2/3: Raritan  62  - Manchester  11
126: Tyler Huston (M) d. Cameron Rafalko  7-2
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Ja'imeer Gaines  3:59
138: Syrus Colon (M) d. AJ Erven  7-6
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) by forfeit
152: Nick Polaco (R) d. Jared Kilfeather  6-3
160: James Ecklyn (R) tf. Kyle Rembach  16-0 4:18
170: Anthony Aquilano (R) by forfeit
182: George Burdick (R) by forfeit
195: Justin Acevedo (R) p. Blaise Lawson  1:53
220: Ethan Wolf (R) p. Emanuel Gonzalez  0:49
285: Matt Spirko (R) by forfeit
106: Jonathan Salvemini (M) p. Aiden Dennehy 3:38
113: Robert Taddeo (R) by forfeit
120: Mike Lonnay (R) by forfeit
Manchester deducted 1 team point
 
2/3: Raritan  62  -  Rumson  9
120: Mike Lonnay (R) by forfeit
126: Max Brignola (Rum) d. Cameron Rafalko  10-4
132: AJ Erven (R) tf. Tyler Brignola  22-7 5:40
138: Russell Benson (R) p. Michael Ponenti  3:42
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) d. Jack Kelly  5-2
152: Anthony Bailey (R) p. Joseph Sestito  1:00
160: James Ecklyn (R) by forfeit
170: Nick Addison (Rum) p. Dylan Lonnay  1:10
182: George Burdick (R) p. Liam Horan  0:45
195: Justin Acevedo (R) by forfeit
220: No Match
285: Matt Spirko (R) by forfeit.
106: Aiden Dennehy (R) by forfeit
113: Robert Taddeo (R) by forfeit
 

 
1/31: Raritan  60  -  Manalapan  9
195: Justin Acevedo (R) tf. Chadd Jinks  15-0 4:36
220: Ethan Wolf (R) p. George Zavalnik  2:50
Hwt: Matt Spirko (R) p. Ahmed Munzer
106: Calvin Burke (M) md. Aiden Dennehy  13-3
113: Robert Taddeo (R) p. Bobby Caze  0:49
120: AJ Sortino (M) tf. Mike Lonnay  16-0 4:37
126: Cameron Rafalko (R) md. Zach Simmons  18-6
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Kareem Ghaida  3:09
138: AJ Erven (R) d. Alex Baran  3-2
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) p. Ryan McCoy  1:59
152: Andrew Bohal (R) p. Anthony Coposky  3:50
160: Anthony Aquilano (R) d. Matt Benedetti  4-3
170: Dylan Lonnay (R) d. Andrew Burstyn  5-2
182: George Burdick (R) p. John Montgomeie  1:34
 

 

1/29: Raritan  63  -  Matawan  6
106: David Rubin (M) p. Aiden Dennehy  3:59
113: Robert Taddeo (R) p. Kamrin O`Neill  3:23
120: Mike Lonnay (R) d. Daniel Higuita  9-2
126: Cameron Rafalko (R) d. Adam Coleman  9-2
132: Russell Benson (R) by forfeit 
138: AJ Erven (R) p. Aidan Esposito  1:02
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) p. Bekim Gjyriqi  1:39
152: Andrew Bohal (R) p. Alwayne Mitchell  1:50
160: James Ecklyn (R) p. Ryan Calo  3:21
170: Dylan Lonnay (R) d. Thomas Arendt  4-0
182: Charles Barrale (R) by forfeit 
195: No Match
220: Kevin Lind (R) p. Elias Kouri  0:09
285: Matt Spirko (R) by forfeit 
 

 

1/27: Rockets Finish 4th at Shore Conference Tournament
 
TOP 4 FINISHERS
 
2nd Place
132: Russell Benson
160: Anthony Aquilano
 
3rd Place
182: George Burdick
220: Ethan Wolf
 

 
1/23: Raritan  32  -  Middletown North  31
160: Anthony Aquilano (R) d. Nico Cerbo  8-6
170: Dylan Lonnay (R) md. Gabriel Lubrano Lavandera  10-1
182: Nicko Cofone (MN) p. Charles Barrale  2:38
195: Jacob Anderson (MN) d. George Burdick  7-2
220: Justin Acevedo (R) p. Ethan Folk  1:37
Hwt: Ethan Wolf (R) d. Austin Dewise  3-1 SV
106: Thomas O'Keefe (MN) tf. Jordan Rafalko  19-4 4:50
113: Tyler Klinsky (MN) md. Robert Taddeo  13-2
120: Freddy Luchs (MN) md. Mike Lonnay  8-0
126: Nate Pujols (MN) d. Cameron Rafalko  7-3
132: Russell Benson (R) tf. Chris McCarthy  22-7 4:00
138: AJ Erven (R) p. Kyle Puzo  1:00
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) md. Joe Cavanagh  12-3
152: Stanley Wojdylak (MN) by forfeit
Raritan wins on criteria. Most 1st points scored.
 

 
1/20: Raritan  67  -  Monmouth  12
220: Ethan Wolf (R) by forfeit
285: Ricky Voss (M) p. Matt Spirko  0:33
106: Shane Learn (M) p. Aiden Dennehy  1:30
113: Robert Taddeo (R) p. Devon Pham  3:28
120: Matt Vargas (R) p. Jaden Nolasco  0:40
126: Mike Lonnay (R) d. Kevin Cartagena-Walsh  9-5
132: Vin Mangano (R) by forfeit
138: Jack Yennella (R) by forfeit
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) md. Dylan Pham  12-0
152: James Ecklyn (R) p. Jean-Carlos Gratacos  2:44
160: Anthony Aquilano (R) p. Adam Varela  1:11
170: Dylan Lonnay (R) by forfeit
182: George Burdick (R) p. Nick Lavalle  1:31
195: Justin Acevedo (R) p. James Camilleri  0:27
 
1/20: Raritan  51  -  Donovan Catholic  22
195: Justin Acevedo (R) p. Thomas Smith  1:46
220: Ethan Wolf (R) d. Salvatore DiSalvo  1-0
285: Matt Spirko (R) p. Luke Barlet  0:27
106: Nicholas DiGiantomasso (DC) d. Aiden Dennehy  3-1 SV
113: Cael Rankin (DC) p. Robert Taddeo  5:14
120: Mike Lonnay (R) p. Tristin Conger  2:20
126: Jacob Maroukis (DC) p. Matt Vargas  2:32
132: Vin Mangano (R) p. Euan McIntyre  1:14
138: Cristiaan Dailey (DC) md. AJ Erven  13-2
145: Anthony Bailey (R) p. Shane Harrigfeld  1:08
152: James Ecklyn (R) p. Sawyer Conrad  1:56
160: Anthony Aquilano (R) p. Daniel Post  1:19
170: Dylan Lonnay (R) by forfeit
182: Dominick Nocero (DC) d. Charles Barrale  3-2
 
1/20: Raritan  62  -  Red Bank  16
182: George Burdick (R) p. Vincent DeLorenzi  0:44
195: Justin Acevedo (R) md. Nicholas Principe  13-0
220: Ethan Wolf (R) p. Edison Quesada  3:15
285: Matt Spirko (R) p. Justin Gooding  1:01
106: Aiden Dennehy (R) by forfeit
113: Robert Taddeo (R) p. Tucker Cochrane  1:32
120: Mike Lonnay (R) p. Anthony Ciccone  1:57
126: Finn Smith (RB) p. Matt Vargas  1:42
132: Vin Mangano (R) md. Erik Olsen  10-2
138: Luke Devine (RB) p. Jack Yennella  1:11
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) p. Jermain Diaz  1:24
152: Sam Goldweig (RB) md. Anthony Bailey  11-3
160: James Ecklyn (R) p. David Hicks  3:44
170: Dylan Lonnay (R) p. Will DalPra  1:26 
 

 
1/19: Raritan  30  -  Monroe  28
138: Andrew Lombard (M) d. AJ Erven  10-4
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) d. Ian McCabe  2-1
152: Nicholas Weikel (M) p. Anthony Bailey  5:55
160: Dylan Lonnay (R) d. Justin Whitacre  4-2
170: Justin Hopman (M) d. Anthony Aquilano  4-3
182: Charles Barrale (R) d. Ryan Laguardia  11-4
195: George Burdick (R) p. Kaylon Bradley  4:34
220: Justin Acevedo (R) md. Jack Richards  12-3
Hwt: Ethan Wolf (R) p. Luis Pena-Garcia  1:13
106: Tyler Boyum (M) d. Jordan Rafalko  4-1
113: Joseph Fiordaliso (M) d. Robert Taddeo  2-0
120: Michael Bilardo (M) md. Mike Lonnay  13-2
126: Corey Vargas (M) p. Matt Vargas  1:04
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Anthony Ceras  2:47
Raritan deducted 1 team point
 

 

1/17: St John Vianney  31  -  Raritan  29
170: Nick Caracappa (SJV) md. Dylan Lonnay  21-8
182: Justin Acevedo (R) d. Jaden Lowe  8-5
195: George Burdick (R) md. Josiah Walker  16-5
220: Steven Giannios (SJV) by forfeit
Hwt: Paul Liseno (SJV) d. Ethan Wolf  6-4
106: Joseph Butler (SJV) tf. Jordan Rafalko  18-2 5:45
113: Dean Peterson (SJV) p. Robert Taddeo  3:21
120: Tyler Pepe (SJV) md. Mike Lonnay  13-4
126: Seth Rotondella (SJV) d. Cameron Rafalko  7-3
132: Vin Mangano (R) md. Gabe Jones  10-2
138: Russell Benson (R) p. Isaac Holt  1:02
145: AJ Erven (R) d. Charlie Peterson  9-3
152: Christian Sookdeo (R) d. Blake Clayton  4-0
160: Anthony Aquilano (R) by forfeit
 

 

1/13: Raritan  66  -  Fort Lee  12
120: Robert Taddeo (R) p. Giancarlo Casale  1:14
126: Sean Hernandez ((FL) d. Cameron Rafalko  11-4
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Anthony Medina  3:54
138: AJ Erven (R) p. Austin Lindsey  0:19
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) p. Alejandro Perez  3:43
152: James Ecklyn (R) p. Sidney Amsalem  1:58
160: Nick Polaco (R) p. Bryan Sierra  1:51
170: Dylan Lonnay (R) p. Nikola Bojanovic  3:48
182: George Burdick (R) p. Arturo Andrew  1:58
195: Ivan Jones ((FL) d. Justin Acevedo  8-4
220: Ethan Wolf (R) p. Justin Estevez  1:15
285: Matt Spirko (R) p. Juan Jimenez  0:32
106: Jordan Rafalko (R) p. Jesus Tejada  3:43
113: Sameer Idrees ((FL) p. Aiden Dennehy  1:52
 
1/13: Raritan  66  -  Manchester Reg  15
113: Aiden Dennehy (R) by forfeit
120: Peret Shed (MR) p. Matt Vargas  1:15
126: Mike Lonnay (R) p. Angel Delos Santos  1:17
132: Danial Betamour (MR) d. Vin Mangano  2-1
138: Jack Yennella (R) by forfeit
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) p. Victor Escudero  2:53
152: Andrew Bohal (R) p. Erce Savas  1:17
160: Dylan Lonnay (R) p. Rich Jest  5:30
170: Anthony Aquilano (R) p. Dustin Lewicki  2:19
182: Charles Barrale (R) p. Felipe Borjas  5:34
195: George Burdick (R) p. Richard Jest  0:37
220: Ethan Wolf (R) by forfeit
285: Shane Booker (MR) p. Matt Spirko  0:23
106: Jordan Rafalko (R) by forfeit.
 
1/13: Raritan  69  -  Northern Highlands  6
106: Aiden Dennehy (R) p. Aiden O'Rourke  4:29
113: Robert Taddeo (R) p. Alberto Ribe  1:20
120: Mike Lonnay (R) p. Nico Berlingeri  3:52
126: Cameron Rafalko (R) d. Devin Iannelli  6-4
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Matthew McCoy  4:25
138: AJ Erven (R) by injury default over Vincent DeMaria 
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) p. Jack Post  3:36
152: Andrew Bohal (R) d. Edmond Iannelli  14-12 SV
160: James Ecklyn (R) d. Benjamin Kaplan  7-0
170: Gabriel Robles (NH) p. Dylan Lonnay  4:43
182: George Burdick (R) p. Anthony Sciuto  1:28
195: Charles Barrale (R) p. Ryan Peter  1:20
220: Kevin Lind (R) by forfeit
285: Matt Spirko (R) by forfeit
 

 

1/10: Raritan  27  -  Long Branch  26
182: George Burdick (R) p. Edgar Padilla  1:02
195: Peter Wersinger (LB) md. Charles Barrale  13-4
220: La'qym Morris (LB) p. Justin Acevedo  3:06
Hwt: Ethan Wolf (R) d. Kevin Cerruti  4-1
106: Joseph Conlon (LB) md. Jordan Rafalko  12-1
113: Ryan Zimmerman (LB) d. Robert Taddeo  6-0
120: Mike Lonnay (R) d. Rey Guzman  7-5
126: Chris Dean (LB) d. Cameron Rafalko  11-4
132: Russell Benson (R) tf. Stivini Silva  26-11 5:21
138: AJ Erven (R) md. Ryan Carey  16-8
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) d. Isaac Shohet  5-2
152: Nick Polaco (R) d. Louie Saez  8-5
160: Luke Arnold (LB) d. Dylan Lonnay  6-2
170: Dan Santos-Silva (LB) d. Anthony Aquilano  3-2 UTB
 

 

1/6: Raritan  31  -  North Hunterdon  30
120: Drew Doscher (NH) d. Mike Lonnay  11-8
126: Evan Klimas (NH) d. Cameron Rafalko  2-1
132: Russell Benson (R) md. Kyle Anderson  13-5
138: Andrew Gapas (NH) d. AJ Erven  11-6
145: Michael Wilson (NH) p. Christian Sookdeo  1:40
152: Tucker Kirchberger (NH) d. Nick Polaco  7-4
160: William Hughes (NH) d. Dylan Lonnay  10-5
170: Anthony Aquilano (R) p. Nathaniel Fossett  1:09
182: George Burdick (R) p. John Spies  2:00
195: Justin Acevedo (R) p. Richard Kimmick  4:42
220: Ethan Wolf (R) p. Francis Vitelli  1:30
285: Matt Spirko (R) d. Lorenzo Becerril  2-1
106: Connor Robinson (NH) p. Aiden Dennehy  1:07
113: Frank Diesso (NH) d. Robert Taddeo  8-5
 
1/6: Raritan  56  -  West Essex  11
113: Robert Taddeo (R) p. Carson Barry  2:25
120: Mike Lonnay (R) p. Billy Garofalo  4:23
126: Mike Ruane (WE) md. Cameron Rafalko  11-3
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Vincent Zoppi  1:42
138: AJ Erven (R) md. Joseph Nappi  15-4
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) d. Jonathan Bartley  3-2
152: Nick Polaco (R) d. Samuel Carsillo  8-2
160: Antonio Zaccaria (WE) d. Dylan Lonnay  4-2
170: Anthony Aquilano (R) p. Luke Dignazio  3:00
182: George Burdick (R) p. Peter Kenny  1:40
195: Justin Acevedo (R) p. Carmen Cucuzza  2:38
220: Ethan Wolf (R) md. Christopher Maestoso  17-4
285: Matt Spirko (R) p. Bardhyl Gashi  1:10
106: Jack Ruane (WE) md. Jordan Rafalko  9-0
 
1/6: Raritan  54  -  Wayne Valley  12
106: Hunter Davis (WV) p. Aiden Dennehy  4:39
113: Robert Taddeo (R) p. Adam Zindaki  2:10
120: Orion Cua (WV) d. Mike Lonnay  12-7
126: Cameron Rafalko (R) d. Sean Hammer  5-3
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Cole Drozjock  3:48
138: AJ Erven (R) p. Matt Jimenez  3:05
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) d. Nick Duncan  5-1
152: Reid Colella (WV) d. Nick Polaco  3-1
160: Anthony Aquilano (R) p. Mohannad Baghal  5:27
170: Dylan Lonnay (R) d. Dan Murphy  4-3
182: George Burdick (R) p. Benino Dorsey  2:49
195: Justin Acevedo (R) p. Gabriel Ortiz  5:02
220: Ethan Wolf (R) p. Nick Trani  3-1 SV
285: Matt Spirko (R) p. Jordan Botero  0:42
 

 
12/30: Raritan  49  -  Cherokee  24
160: Dylan Lonnay (R) tf. Jacob Schoch  15-0 4:14
170: Anthony Aquilano (R) p. Zane Klinshaw  4:05
182: George Burdick (R) tf. Gasperio Alessi  19-0 2:44
195: Justin Acevedo (R) p. Brandon Noble  1:21
220: Ethan Wolf (R) p. Justin Dickinson  0:32
285: Matt Spirko (R) by forfeit
106: Andrew Edelson (C) p. Aiden Dennehy  2:53
113: Robert Taddeo (R) p. Ryan Rhoades  0:48
120: Cooper Pontelandolfo (C) p. Mike Lonnay  2:53
126: Colin Wickramaratna (C) p. Cameron Rafalko  3:24
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Ian Manahan  4:28
138: Nick Moffa (C) d. Vin Mangano  10-3
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) d. Ryan Burke  4-2
152: Michael Richter (C) d. Anthony Bailey  8-7
 
12/30: Raritan  46  -  Jackson Memorial  18
152: Ryan Bohringer (JM) d. Nick Polaco  8-1
160: Dylan Lonnay (R) p. Hunter Smith  1:29
170: Anthony Aquilano (R) p. Leo Shimonovich  1:09
182: George Burdick (R) tf. Brock Winston  15-0 5:51
195: Kyle Epperly (JM) d. Justin Acevedo  6-3
220: Ethan Wolf (R) p. Logan Reese  3:00
285: Matt Spirko (R) p. Kole Kalinauskas  0:22
106: Luke Temple (JM) p. Jordan Rafalko  3:44
113: Vincent Scollo (JM) d. Robert Taddeo  6-1
120: Chris McDonald (JM) d. Mike Lonnay  10-4
126: Cameron Rafalko (R) md. Kevin Hogan  12-2
132: Russell Benson (R) p. Nick White  5:00
138: AJ Erven (R) d. Carsten Digiantomasso  5-1
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) md. Rob Lagravenis  9-1
 
12/30: Raritan  43  -  Kingsway  26
145: Quinn Kinner (K) p. Christian Sookdeo  4:27
152: Nick Polaco (R) p. Zach Sladek  1:40
160: Dylan Lonnay (R) p. Conrad Cliver  2:53
170: Colin Wexler (K) p. Anthony Aquilano  3:53
182: George Burdick (R) p. Elijah Nickerson  0:21
195: Justin Acevedo (R) p. Alieis Almanzar  5:36
220: Ethan Wolf (R) d. Sean Horner  6-1
285: Matt Spirko (R) p. Jaylen Shanklin  1:24
106: Kyle Bomenblit (K) d. Aiden Dennehy  7-5
113: McKenzie Bell (K) d. Robert Taddeo  11-4
120: Cheney Kinner (K) md. Mike Lonnay  16-2
126: Finnegan McFadden (K) md. Cameron Rafalko  13-1
132: Russell Benson (R) md. Jake Gentile  12-4
138: AJ Erven (R) p. John Sambogna  1:51
 


 

12/28: Rockets Win Hawk Classic
 
1st Place
132: Russell Benson (Outstanding Wrestler)
138: AJ Erven
152: Nick Polaco
160: Dylan Lonnay
170: Anthony Aquilano
182: George Burdick
220: Ethan Wolf
 
2nd Place
113: Robert Taddeo
160: James Ecklyn
 
3rd Place
120: Mike Lonnay
145: Christian Sookdeo
195: Justin Acevedo
 
CLICK HERE FOR BRACKETS  (.xls file)

 

12/23: Raritan  69  -  Bound Brook  9
220: Ethan Wolf (R) by forfeit
285: Jervey Sistrunk (BB) p. Matt Spirko  0:59
106: Aiden Dennehy (R) by forfeit
113: Robert Taddeo (R) by forfeit
120: Mike Lonnay (R) by forfeit
126: Cameron Rafalko (R) p. Justin Ibarra  3:38
132: Russell Benson (R) by forfeit
138: AJ Erven (R) p. Mike Meola  1:47
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) p. Blake Johnson  3:02
152: Carlos Ugalde (BB) d. Nick Polaco  7-2
160: James Ecklyn (R) d. Jahman McNeil  6-2
170: Anthony Aquilano (R) by forfeit
182: George Burdick (R) p. David Ugalde  2:23
195: Justin Acevedo (R) p. Joseph DeFazio  1:50
 
12/23: Seton Hall Prep  33  -  Raritan  23
195: George Burdick (R) p. Ben Halligan  1:03
220: Justin Acevedo (R) p. Alex Giannoglou  3:12
285: Ethan Wolf (R) md. Nikolaos Diakides  10-1
106: Larry Melchionda (SH) p. Aiden Dennehy  0:53
113: Conner Decker (SH) d. Robert Taddeo  4-0
120: Mike Lonnay (R) d. Dean Musialowicz  7-4
126: Cole Carroll (SH) d. Cameron Rafalko  3-1
132: Charles Cunningham (SH) d. Russell Benson  6-4
138: AJ Erven (R) md. Aidan Cunningham  12-3
145: Jack Wilt (SH) d. Andrew Bohal  7-3
152: Michael Massa (SH) d. Christian Sookdeo  7-1
160: Danny Young (SH) d. Nick Polaco  5-2
170: Alex Garcia (SH) p. Anthony Aquilano  2:48
182: Zachary Merlino (SH) d. Charles Barrale  6-3
 

 

12/21: Raritan  55  -  Wall  18
132: Russell Benson (R) by forfeit
138: AJ Erven (R) by forfeit
145: Jack Kelly (W) d. Christian Sookdeo  9-3
152: Jacob Whitworth (W) md. Nick Polaco  10-0
160: Robert Kanniard (W) tf. James Ecklyn  21-5 4:41
170: Anthony Aquilano (R) by forfeit
182: George Burdick (R) by forfeit
195: Justin Acevedo (R) by forfeit
220: Ethan Wolf (R) by forfeit
285: Matt Spirko (R) by forfeit
106: Cole Meyer (W) p. Aiden Dennehy  2:38
113: Robert Taddeo (R) md. Mike Bruno  17-3
120: Mike Lonnay (R) by forfeit
126: Cameron Rafalko (R) d. Jacob Glantzman  14-8
 

 

12/18: Raritan  58  -  Holmdel  13
152: Nick Polaco (R) by forfeit  
160: Scott Dupont (H) md. James Ecklyn  12-0
170: John O`Beirne (H) d. Anthony Aquilano  6-4
182: Dylan Lonnay (R) d. Victor Wladica  9-8 TB
195: Justin Acevedo (R) md. Michael Pavlinetz  9-0
220: Ethan Wolf (R) by forfeit  
285: Matt Spirko (R) p. Victor Kizenko  1:17
106: Nicholas Ammirati (H) p. Aiden Dennehy  5:48
113: Robert Taddeo (R) by forfeit 
120: Mike Lonnay (R) p. Matteo Pinnero  0:56
126: Cameron Rafalko (R) p. Ian Flanagan  1:39
132: Russell Benson (R) by forfeit 
138: AJ Erven (R) by forfeit 
145: Christian Sookdeo (R) d. Dean Gallo  7-2
 
 

 

 
12/16: Rockets Finish 1st at Kurt Meister Invitational
 
1st Place
113: Robert Taddeo
132: Russell Benson
138: AJ Erven
170: Anthony Aquilano
220: Ethan Wolf
 
2nd Place
160: James Ecklyn
182: George Burdick
 
3rd Place
126: Cameron Rafalko
195: Justin Acevedo
Hwt: Matt Spirko
 


 


Head Coach
Rob Nucci
(17th Season in 2018)

Assistants
Rich Dunnells
Eric Pritchard
Chris Villa - '99 RHS
Allen Mui - '05 RHS
Kevin Daley - '11 RHS
Dan Seidenberg - '09 RHS


Section
CJ Group 2

Division
A-Central

District
20

Region
5