Weekend 2 Results
Tournaments
Roger Williams Invitational Brackets | Team Scores
Ursinus Fall Brawl
Bison Open at NDSU
East Stroudsburg Open
Knox Invitational
Lakeland Invitational
Luther Open
Michigan State Open
Mount Union Invitational
Washington & Jefferson Open
Dual Events
Wrestle for a Cure Duals in Harrisburg
John Reese Duals at Wilkes
Electric City Duals at Scranton
Concordia Wisconsin Duals
Badger Duals at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Baldwin-Wallace 30, Case 15
Washington & Jefferson 26, Manchester 17
RIT 21, Oswego 19
Events This Weekend 11/12-13
Tournaments
Roger Williams Invitational
Ursinus Fall Brawl
Bison Open at NDSU
East Stroudsburg Open
Knox Invitational
Lakeland Invitational
Luther Open
Michigan State Open
Mount Union Invitational
Washington & Jefferson Open
Binghamton Open
Harold Nichols Cyclone Open
Wrestle for a Cure Duals in Harrisburg
John Reese Duals at Wilkes
Badger Duals at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Electric City Duals at Scranton
Wrestler of the Week: Alex Martocello
A little late this week, but he first d3wrestle.com/WWSport.com Wrestler of the Week for the 2011-2012 season is Alex Martocello of York College. Wrestling at 184, Martocello went 4-0 to win the Monarch Invitational this past Saturday at King’s College. In the finals, he defeated 2011 174 lb. All-American and conference foe Mike Reilly of King’s by an 11-9 score, using solid defense to neutralize Reilly’s attacks.
Martocello, a senior Business Administration major from Miller Place, New York, was the 4th place finisher at 184 lbs. in the 2011 NCAA Championships. He has a career record of 68-19 and was the Outstanding Wrestler at the 2011 Metro Conference championships. He currently is ranked 2nd in both sets of rankings, and his team is ranked 17th by the NWCA. He spent time this summer training in Colorado at the Olympic Training Center and is one of York’s captains for 2011-2012. He next takes the mat in the Wrestle for a Cure Duals in Harrisburg against Johns Hopkins, Shippensburg, and American International College.
Byron Tate to Appear in All-Star Classic
Byron Tate has accepted an invitation to appear at 197 lbs. in the NWCA All-Star Classic on November 21st in Tempe, Arizona. He is the only non-Division I athlete invited to attend. His opponent was announced today as #4 ranked Chris Honeycutt of Edinboro.
Tate is the two-time defending NCAA Division III champion and was a Midlands runner-up a year ago.
NWCA Rankings #2
NWCA Individual Rankings #2 – November 9, 2011
NWCA Team Rankings #2 – November 9, 2011
Next rankings are November 29th.
First Weekend Results
Dual Meets
UW-Whitewater 43, UW-Eau Claire 3
Johns Hopkins at Terrapin Duals
Stevens Tri (Bridgewater State, Rhode Island)
Tournaments
Ithaca Invitational
Monarch Invitational
Messiah Invitational
Pointer Open
Loras Open Gold | Silver
Eastern Michigan Open
Buffalo Open
Mike Clock Open
Clarion Knight Point Open
Hunter Preview
Hunter College Hawks
Head Coach: Mike Simmon-Pappadakos 3rd Year
Career at School: 10-27
Assistant coaches: Chris Mazzatta 2nd Year, Josef Waples 1st Year
2011 Dual Meet Record: 3-15
2011 NCAA Qualifiers and All-Americans: Eduardo Delgado 157
Top Returning Starters:
125 Oliver Lopez 14-12
133 Chris Gogatz 4th Metros
141 Sean Messina 2x Conference Placefinisher (2010 3rd, 2009 5th)
157 Matt Cartusciello 13-10
165 Jesse Capello-Colon
174 Ryan Baxter
184 Alan Djovic
Incoming wrestlers:
125 Kenny Albert 4th Section 8
125 Brandon Hegarty 3x All League Section 11
133 Monil Shah 3rd PSAL
133 Ryan Gerondal 1st Section 11, 4th NYS, Binghamton Transfer
141 Patrick Dudek
141 Emmanuel Grullon
149 RJ Paquette 2x All League Section 11
149 Nick Wilke 3rd Section 1
157 Joe Halkais 1st PSAL, NYS State Qualifier
157 Jack Dituro Section 8 Runner-Up
165 Brandon Rust
165 Thor McHugh Section 1 Runner-Up, NYS State Qualifier
174 TJ Ranchko
174 Jordan Donahue 3x Masters Placefinisher ,California State Qualifier
184 Luke Pragdatt 2x District Champ, 2x NJ State Qualifier
197 Mussa De’Resee 3rd NY College States, Nassau Transfer
HWT Leon Bodden 3rd Place Section 11, Nassau Transfer
HWT Joseph Pearl
Season outlook:
Led by Metropolitan Conference place finishers Sean Messina and Chris Gogatz, the Hawks will certainly improve upon last year’s injury plagued year. A talented 18 man recruiting class will give the Hawks the depth and talent they need to contend in the always tough Metro Conference. Nassau transfers Mussa De’ressee and Leon Bodden will strengthen the upper weights, while numerous freshman and returners will battle for 165, 174 and 184. Coach Simmon has brought in Assistant Coach and 2011 165 All-American Josef Waples from St. Olaf to help the Hawks achieve their goals.
Concordia Wisconsin Preview
Concordia University Wisconsin Falcons
Head Coach: Bret Corner
Years At School: 20
Career Record At School: 97-114-1
Assistant Coaches: Kyle Becker, Mike Fischer, Jeremy Fischer
2010-11 Dual Meet Record: 4-9
Top Returning Starters:
125 SO Alec Silva 14-14
133 JR Marcus Lubner 19-14 6th Great Lakes
141 SR Kurt Kemnitz 10-9
149 JR David Tuomi 10-8
197 SO Seth Kilkelly
Top incoming wrestlers:
125 Sean Ambrocio 3rd TX State
133 Jesse Huggins WI SQ
141 Greg Sanders 1st TX State
149 Tim Grimm 5th MI State
157 Casey Kenealy 5th WI State
174/184 Jake Reuteler 4th WI State
Season outlook:
Head Coach Bret Corner enters his 20th season will his best recruiting class in years. The class features five state placewinners that will surely fight for time in the starting lineup from day one. After a season filled with injuries to Kemnitz & Tuomi, a healthy Falcon team will be better in 2011-12. Competition will be strong for starting spots in the lower weights, and the Falcons hope to get their first qualifier to nationals since 2009. Lubner will lead this team as it opens with four home meets, including the 30-team Concordia Open on November 19.
Ursinus Preview
Ursinus College Bears
Head Coach: Bill Racich
Years at School as head coach: 32
Career Record at school: 451-110-8
Assistant Coaches: Pat Curry, Lee Cox, Josh Mangle, Maldwyn Cooper, Mike McCauley, Sean Howard, Bruce Krueger
2010-2011 Dual Meet Record: 12-2
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Connor McCormick 149 – 2010; Connor McNamara 197 -2010
Top returning starters:
133 – Alex Blank- 3x Centennial Conference placer (2-3-2) Homecoming Invitational Champion 2011
141 – Elisha Gaylor
149 – Connor McCormick 149, NCAA Qualifier Centennial Champion 2010
157 – Andrew Corbett
184 – Mike Kevlin 2010 Centennial Place winner
197 – Connor McNamara – 197, NCAA Q, Centennial Conference Champion .
285 – Bill Cornely 4th Centennial Conference
Top incoming wrestlers:
125 – Robert D’Annunzio – 5th PA AAA 113-24
125 – Chris Donaldson 4x Delaware place winner ( 2, 2, 3, 4) 3rd at Beast of the East, 142-32
133 – Matt Harkins 2x time PA AAA placer (4, 4) 153-21 w/71 falls
133 – Tyler Romano PA AAA SQ
141 – Nick DiMuzio PA AAA SE Region 115-36
141 – Jesse Alfiero MT State 6th
141 – Josh Bowman 2x District 1 Champ PA AA
149 – Ryan Gary MD- 151-15 w/108 Falls
149 – Mitch Bode MD Prep placer 118 wins w/ 67 falls
157 – Rich Jasinski PA AAA State Q; SE Region OW
165 – Nik Russell PA AAA 8th
174 – Matt Krueger PA AAA 2x State Q
184 – Dan Manganaro NY state Q, Section IV OW
Season outlook:
With over 20 freshman joining the roster this year, the Ursinus team will look quite different. There could be as many as six brand new starters by the time the postseason rolls around. Two former NCAA qualifiers lead the way in 2011 as both Connor McCormick and Connor McNamara were Centennial champs in 2010. McCormick was 2nd a year ago while McNamara missed all but the first tournament last year with an injury. Alex Blank returns at 133, and he is a three time Centennial top three finisher. He will likely be the top returner in the conference at his weight. Another top returning finisher is heavyweight Bill Cornely. He was 4th in a weight class featuring a pair of All-Americans, and he comes into the year as the favorite at 285. The incoming group of wrestlers is very impressive with three Pennsylvania placewinners and numerous other qualifiers and placers from other states. This group will formt he base for successful Ursinus teams in the coming years, and their development this season will do a lot to determine where Ursinus finishes in February.
Manchester Preview
Manchester College Spartans
Head Coach: Matt Burlingame
Years at School as head coach: 4
Assistant Coaches: Jordan Knudsen
2010-2011 Dual Meet Record: 3-12
2010-2011 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Cameryn Brady 149
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Cameryn Brady
Top returning starters with accomplishments:
Cam Brady (149) – 34-11, NQ;
Chandler Pogue (165) – 23-17, Jr
Drew Graber (184) – 9-6, Jr
Jimmie King (285) – 25-15 (10 falls), Jr
Top incoming wrestlers:
125 – Garth Simpson, IN state qualifier
125 – Johnnie Carter, 2-time IL state qualifier
149 – Grant Anglemyer, 4-time semi-state qualifier
Season outlook:
For the first time in 4 years Manchester will put a team on the mat that is predominately upperclassmen. All of these wrestlers have been in the starting line-up throughout their careers and will benefit in ’11-’12 from that experience. Juniors Chandler Pogue and Kurt Monix will swap spots in the line-up. Pogue moves to 165 this year after competing for two years at 157. Monix was 4th at the Midwest Regional as a freshman, did not compete last year due to injuries, and will return to the line-up in November at 157. Drew Graber (junior) will move up one weight class to 184 this year. Graber was only 9-6 last season but saw limited time on the mat. Despite this, he broke into the rankings as a contender last season after the Wheaton Invitational. Sophomore Cam Brady was a national qualifier last season and returns to the line-up at 149.
Tournaments This Weekend
Here are some events that are taking place on the season’s opening weekend that will have DIII representation.
Messiah Invitational
King’s Monarch Invitational
Ithaca Invitational
Eastern Michigan Open
Loras Open
Pointer Open at UW-Stevens Point
Mike Clock Open at Pacific
There may be others as well. Feel free to leave other tournaments as well as dual events in the comments.
NYU Preview
NYU Bobcats
Head Coach: Bruce Haberli (Lehman 90’)
Years at School as head coach: 15th season
Career Record: 178-143-3
Head Assistant Coach: Corey Luce (Wilkes University 00’) 6th year
Assistant Coaches: Brian Benson, Shawn Swift, David Obiesie
2010-2011 Dual Meet Record: 9-10 (7th at Metro)
2010-2011 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Matt Magill 165
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Gregg Martino 2X NCAA qualifier at 141 (2009 & 2010)
Top Returning Starters:
149/157 – Dan Gorman Jr. (10-9 record)
157 – James Cariddi So. (10-13 in 2010) Studied abroad last year
157/165 -David Rice Jr. (18-12)
165/174 -Gregg Martino Sr. 2x National Qualifier at 141 (2009/2010)
174/184 -Jake Pawlowski Jr. (13-19)
184 – Steve Massey Sr. (18-14 @197)
197 – Jamie Myers Jr. (23-15 in 2010-3rd in Mets-ranked 10th by NWCA) injured last season
Top Incoming wrestlers:
125 – Alex Becker Fr. Glenn Mills, PA (115-14)
125 – Janik Santana Fr. San Jose, CA 3x CCS HS qualifier
141 – Tyler McGann Fr. Hauppauge, NY All-League
141 – Jake Segal Fr. Philadelphia, PA (57-24 HS record)
149 – Matt DiGiovanni Fr. Cranford, NJ 2X NJ state qualifier
157 – Sam Friedfeld Fr. Miramar, FL 2X FL state qualifier
165 – Cooper Puls Fr. New York, NY
174 – Pat Sheehan Fr. Honolulu, HI Hawaii State Champ 3X finalist
Season outlook:
For 2011-2012, NYU is moving from the Metro to the Centennial Conference. The lineup will have a bit of a different look to it as All-American Matt Magill graduated along with 22 match winner Clement Bommier and 18 match winner Steve Contino. Returning from a year off, however, is two time NCAA qualifier Gregg Martino. He qualified twice at 141, but returns to the lineup at 165 this season. How he adjusts to a year off and a three weight class jump will determine the trajectory of his season. Another big returner for the Bobcats is Jamie Myers at 197. He missed all of last year with an injury but comes into the year ranked 10th by the NWCA. This team should be competitive in the Centennial Conference and has a few wrestlers with legitimate chances to make it to La Crosse this March.
MSOE Preview
Milwaukee School of Engineering Raiders
Head Coach: Kevin Morin
Years at School as head coach: 18
Career Record at school: 89-90
Assistant Coaches: Mario Trafficante, Matt Letto
2010-2011 Dual Meet Record: 9-2
2010-2011 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Jake Narveson (141#) NQ
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Jake Narveson
Top returning starters:
141/149 – Jake Narveson, NQ , 38 wins with 22 falls last year, 54 career falls
184 – Caleb Staub – Northern Wrestling Conference (NWC) champ
285 – Steve Nguyen – NWC champ
149/157 – Josh Wengerter – 22 wins, NWC runner-up
141 – Matt Ostovich – 21 wins
141 – Dallas Schurg – 19 wins
125 – Austin Binish – 2010 starter, returning from injury
285 – Austin Karls – Sustained season ending injury early last year, will push Nguyen
Top incoming wrestlers:
125 – Luke Gaeth – Illinois State qualifier
133 – Justin Wolfenden – Wisconsin – State runner-up (2010) – lost to 4X champ Jesse Thielke
133 – Nick Miceli – New York, 3X All-County
165 – Peter Kootstra – Illinois state place winner
Season outlook:
With a 9-2 record, a national qualifier in Jake Narveson, and three wins over University of Wisconsin teams for the first time, 2010-2011 was a successful season for MSOE. With six starters back, the team should be able to continue its success despite the loss of five seniors. Narveson is the highlight here, having amassed 38 wins and 22 falls during his junior year and making it to the NCAA Championships as a wildcard out of the Great Lakes. Replacing the departed serniors will be a group of freshmen highlighted by a pair of state placewinners in Justin Wolfenden and Peter Kootstra. Luke Gaeth is a state qualifier who could also find his way into the lineup at 125.
Thiel Preview
Thiel College Tomcats
Head Coach: Craig Thurber
Years at School as head coach: 9th
Career Record: 65-60
Assistant Coach: Jeff Linn
2010-2011 Dual Meet Record: 8-8
2010-2011 National Qualifiers an All-Americans: Corey Brown 8th at 133
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Brown
Top returning starters:
133 Sr. Corey Brown, Greenville, Pa. / Reynolds – 3x NCAA All-American
149 Sr. Alec Miller, Transfer, Pa. / Grove City
165 Sr. Matt Lowry, Smithfield, Pa. / Albert Gallatin
285 Jr. Will Ringer, Fredonia, Pa. / Reynolds
Top incoming wrestlers:
125 Fr. Tyler Roberts, Jamestown, Pa. / Jamestown (sixth at 2011 PIAA Championships)
125 Fr. Shayduan Velez-Lara, Belcamp, Md. / Aberdeen (three-time Md. state qualifier, two-time Md.
place winner and 2011 Md. champion)
125 Fr. Nick Hart, Cambridge Springs, Pa. / Cambridge Springs (100-match winner)
141 Fr. Sean Byham, Saegertown, Pa. / Saegertown (two-time PIAA Qualifier)
157 Fr. Jerrold Roosa, Randolph, N.Y. / Randolph Central (two-time N.Y. place winner)
157 Fr. Kenny McGinnis, Arnold, Pa. / Valley (WPIAL qualifier)
Season outlook:
There is some experience in the Thiel lineup, as at least three seniors will start for the Tomcats. The obvious headliner is 3x NCAA All-American Corey Brown at 133. In three seasons, he has made the podium each year, though he has yet to finish higher than 6th. He starts the year ranked 6th and could definitely outperform that ranking. Senior Matt Lowry is just outside the d3wrestle.com top ten at 165 and could find his way to the NCAA tournament come March. Behind these two will be a solid group of starters and reserves, and a few weight classes will see serious competition to determine the starter.
JWU Preview
Johnson and Wales University Wildcats
Head Coach: Lonnie Morris
Years at School as head coach: 15th Season
Career Record at school: 199-102-4
Assistant Coaches: Brian Allen (13th) James Gilbert (10th), Kyle Kanaga (1st)
20010-2011 Dual Meet Record: 16-6-1
2010-2011 National Qualifiers and All-Americans: Bill Mulligan 197 lbs. (8th), Brennan Ward, 184 lbs
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Colin Lenhardt 174 lbs (2010)
Top returning starters:
133 – John Donaleski (SR); 20-12 record, 3rd NEWA, Academic AA
141 – TJ Webster (JR); 26-11 record, 3rd NEWA @ 149
174 – Colin Lenhardt (JR); 34-9 record, 2010 National Qualifier, Academic AA
285 – Humphrey Swift (JR); 21-13 record, 2x NEWA placer
Top incoming wrestlers:
125 – Andrew Gauthier, Lowell, MA. Massachusetts State Champion and 5th in New England
133 – Gideon Yim, Vernon Hills, IL. Illinois State Finalist in 2011. 3x state qualifier.
141 – Michael Ferinde, Nutley, NJ. NJ State Qualifier
149 – Patrick Parrino, Ocean, NJ. NJ State placer taking 6th.
149 – Andrew Stock, Middle Island, NY. Section 11 placer
149/157 – RJ Pilkington (JR), Transfer from Sierra College (CA):2x California Jr College place winner 165 (2009) & 141 (2010)
157 – Michael Frick (SO), Transfer from West Virginia University: Connecticut state placer and a New England placer in HS.
157 – Matthew Ross, Rocky Point, NY. New York State Finalist in 2011, 2x State placer and 8th in Nationals as a sophomore.
165 – Eric Kogel, Mount Sinai, NY. Section 11 placer
165 – Sean Prell, Warwick, NY. New York State placer finishing in 3rd in 2011.
Season outlook:
The Johnson & Wales Wildcats will have their hands full this year as they have lost National Finalist 184 lbs. Senior Brennan Ward and 197 lbs. All-American Bill Mulligan (Year ending injury), but have a solid bunch of upperclassmen that will be looking to make it to the NCAA National Championships in March. Leading the way will be 2010 National Qualifier Colin Lenhardt 174 lbs., who sustained a major injury at the National Duals last year and never fully recovered. Healthy now, he is looking for a return trip. TJ Webster will be moving down from 149 to 141 this year and should make a significant impact at this weight. Senior captain John Donaleski will also be looking to improve on his 3rd place Conference finish from last year. The Wildcats have built up their squad at 149, 157 and 165 lbs. with the addition of 5 high school stars and 2 transfers. Down at the lower weights; Gauthier, Yim and Ferinde could all vie for their starting weight class positions by seasons end. Coach Lonnie Morris will be looking to grab his 200th Win milestone. JWU will be looking to win their 8th straight Pilgrim League title. They are on a 40 match unbeaten streak with their last loss coming in 2004.
