by Jim Lambert | Jan 13, 2020 | Wrestling
Elizabeth heavyweight Moses Olowoopejo has an unlikely wrestling role model. It is Elizabeth’s Najee Cuevas, who placed third in the girls state tournament for the Minutemen last year at 109 pounds. Click here for full story.
by Jim Lambert | Jan 13, 2020 | Wrestling
Westfield’s Luke Hoerle won his fourth Union County Tournament wrestling title, while Rahway had the most individual champions Saturday at Union High School. Cranford captures its sixth-straight title in the 14-team tournament with 244 points. Westfield placed second...
by Jim Lambert | Mar 1, 2019 | Wrestling
Roselle Park’s Gabriel Leo has had a successful wrestling career. But he could never figure out a way to topple Brearley’s Patrick Phillips. Until Saturday. Leo decisioned Phillips, 3-2, in the 113-pound final at the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics Region 4...
by Jim Lambert | Mar 1, 2019 | Wrestling
Hit hard by graduation, the Roselle Park wrestling team might not have had as successful of a season as it had last year when it went 24-2 and won a sectional state championship. However, the Panthers were able to produce as many region champions as the best team in...
by Jim Lambert | Feb 5, 2019 | Wrestling
The Plainfield High School Wrestling team made history on Saturday, capturing its first division title. The Cardinals went a perfect 6-0 against opponents in the Union County Conference Mountain Division, including a 69-9 victory over New Providence and a 66-18...
by Jim Lambert | Jan 26, 2019 | Wrestling
Someone’s “O” had to go tonight, as Cranfordhosted Westfield in a battle between two of the top teams in the Union County Conference, both of whom were unbeaten in conference and division competition. While the dual started off competitive, a stretch of wins in the...
