CRANFORD PAL WRESTLING: My Site News
Tuesday, May 22Cranford High School Coach Clinic
The Cranford High Wrestling Coaches will hold a summer wrestling camp every Monday for 5 weeks starting July 2 from 6-8 at Cranford High School. For more information contact Coach Murray
Saturday, January 7
Cranford Middle School team defeats Pompton Lakes/Butler in opening PCYWL match
The Cranford Middle School Wrestling team posted their first PCYWL win Friday night against Pompton Lakes / Butler by a narrow margin of 43 - 40. With many ups and downs this nail biting match came down to the final bout with Thomas Digiovanni at 80 pounds pinning his opponent to take home the team win.
Also posting wins for cranford were Luke Digiovanni (6-3), Robert Howard (6-2), Chris Wozniak (Pin), Anthony Capece (12-4), Chris Scorese (Pin), Mike Nigro (Pin), Brian McGovern (8-2), Vince Concina (11-4) and Andrew Tompkins (12-8)
Congratulations boys ! Great effort.
Tuesday, December 20
Cranford Middle School Takes Championship in 5th Annual Union County Brawl
Congratulations to the Cranford Middle School team for taking home another Union County Brawl championship. It was a great team effort.
Cranford split the Championship with Summit for first place tieing with 92 points each. Summit required an army of 24 wrestlers placing 2 or 3 wrestlers in some brackets while Cranford stood its ground with only 12 participants. Following Cranford and Summit were Westfield (48), Berkeley Heighte (45), Roselle Park (32), Clark (23), Union (17), New Providence (15) and Scotch Plains (13)
Placing for Cranford were:
Champion: Anthony Capece, Chris Scorese, and Andrew Tompkins
2nd Place: Thomas Digiovanni, James Wozniak, Mike Nigro and Brian McGovern
3rd Place: Connor Halpin and Chris Kiame
4th Place: Chris Wozniak and Tom DiMartino
Tuesday, December 20
Cranford PAL Wins 2011 Union County Brawl
Cranford PAL Wrestling Team Takes Fifth Consecutive Union County Brawl Title
Cranford crowns six individual champions; 10 additional wrestlers place at the event
CRANFORD, NJ, December 20, 2011 - Just as NASCAR begins the season with the Daytona 500, the Cranford PAL youth wrestling program kicked-off its 2011-2012 season at the Union County Brawl this past Sunday and earned the team title for a fifth consecutive year. Scotch Plains and Westfield finished second and third respectively.
Cranford competed in a field of 10 teams and 350 individual wrestlers at what has become one of Union County’s premier youth wrestling events. Nine Cranford wrestlers wrestled for individual championship with six earning titles, including Michael Holleran (47 lbs), Ryan Katz (50 lbs), Robert Howard (60 lbs), Dean Smith (63 lbs), Chris Wozniak (70 lbs) and Dylan Budnik (HWT).
“Our kids wrestled their hearts out,” said Kevin Murray, head coach of the Cranford PAL youth wrestling program. “We graduated a large number of wrestlers last year. Coming back and winning the championship with a largely new group of kids is a testament to their hard work and talent.”
In addition to six individual titles, 10 other Cranford wrestlers placed at the event, including:
Second place
· James Coleman
· Conner Halpin
· Evan Kanterman
Third Place
· Luke Digiovanni
· Gordon Graceffo
· Conner Howard
· Conner Katz
Fourth Place
· Zachary Blevins
· Shane Kanterman
· Dan Nigro
Sunday, December 11
Cranford "A" Team Beats Flemington
The Cranford CJMWL "A" team defeated Flemington in Clark Saturday 60-15. Winning for Cranford were
M Holleran, L Digiovanni, Robert Howard, Conner Halpin, Chris Wozniak, AJ Bencivenga, Conner Katz, Chuckie Fabian, Matt Doran, James Shriner, James Coleman, and Dan Acocella.
Sunday, December 11
Cranford "A" Team Beats Clark
The Cranford CJMWL "A" Team open thier season by beating Clark 65-18 on Saturday. Winning for Cranford were Mike Holleran, Luke Digiovanni, Robert Howard, Dean Smith, Connor Halpin, Chris Wozniak, Evan Kanterman, Max Nock, AJ Bencivenga, James Shriner, Matt Doran, Dan Acocela, and Dylan Budnik. Robert lead the team with a 8 second pin.
Sunday, December 11
Cranford "B" Team falls to Clark
The Cranford CJMWL "B" team fell to Clark in Clark Saturday 48-29. Winning for Cranford were Ryan Katz,
Colin Murray, Brendon Reilly, Tom Korzineski, Jackie Smith, Tom Renna, and Gorden Graceffo.
Sunday, December 11
Cranford "B" Team falls to Flemington
The Cranford CJMWL "B" team fell 60-30 to Flemington Saturdain in Clark. Winning for Cranford were Ryan Katz, Tom Renna, Gordon Graceffo, Dan Swanson, and Cole Zuckerman
Wednesday, September 28
2011-2012 Cranford PALWrestling Sign Ups
The Cranford PAL will hold sign ups for the 2011-2012 wrestling program on October 18 and 20 from 6:30-8:00 at the Cranford Community Center. If you have any questions please contact Kevin Murray at Kevintmurray@aol.com
Saturday, May 14
2011 Cranford PAL Wrestling Banquet
The Cranford PAL wrestling team held the 2011 banquet at the Westwood in Garwood. Over two hundred wrestlers, coaches, families and friends attended this years banquet. The evening was filled with great food, trophies, prizes, coats and a all around good time. Special guest speakers this year were Coach Darrin Torsone, Matt Digiovanni and Klye Markovitch. Big thanks to the Parents club for giving all the wrestlers a Cranford Wrestling Gym Bag. This years award winners:
Outstanding Wrestler CJMWL "A"- Mike Nigro
Outstanding Wrestler PCYWL- Thomas Digiovanni
Outstanding Wrestler CJMWL "B" - Dean Smith
Rookie of the Year- Dylan Budnik
Sportsmanship Award- Brian McGovern
Most Pins- Robert Howard
Quickest Pin "A" Team- Anthony Capece
Quickest Pin "B" Team- Anthony Conte
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Howard Wins Bantam 55 State Championship
Cranford's Robert Howard won the Bantam 55 State Wrestling Championship Sunday in Union. Robert had a first round bye, then pinned his first next wrestler in 1:47, in quarter finals he won 7-2, in a very tough semi match Robert won 2-0 and in the final he a pin in 2:48 to win the state Championship. Great job to Robert Howard!!
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Budnik Wins Novice HWT State Championship
Dylan Budnik won the Novice Heavy Weight State Championship Sunday in Union. Dylan had a bye first round, then won by pin, in semi's he won 1-0 and in the finals he won in 4OT ride out to bring home the State Championship with 1-0 win. Great job Dylan!!
Wednesday, March 16
2011 NJ Junior Wrestling State Championship
Cranford had three wrestlers place at the 2011 NJ Junior State Champioship at Mooretown High School. Placing for Cranford were Chase Gunther(75) 4th place, Anthony Capece(65) 5th place, and Thomas Digiovanni(65) 8th place. Congrats and great job to the Cranford wrestlers that competed at the state tournament.
Wednesday, March 16
2011 NJ Intermediate Wrestling State Championship
Cranford had two state finalist Gavin Murray(105) and Ryan Burkert(112) in the NJ Intermediate Wrestling State Championship saturday in Mooretown High School, both came up short and ended up coming in second place. Conner Burkert came in fouth place at the state championship.
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Cranford CJMWL "A" Team Wins CJMWL "A" Championship
For the first time in 30 years(1981) the CJMWL "A" team has won the CJMWL "A" Varsity League Tournament. It was a total team win with 11 wrestlers scoring team points. Cranford had seven wrestlers in the final and came away with 3 champions: Place Winners :
1st Place 2nd place 3rd Place 5th Place
Robert Howard Chris Wozniak Coner Halpin Luke Digiovanni
Anthony Capece Brian McGovern Thomas Digiovanni
Mike Nigro James Wozniak Chris Scorese
Dylan Budnik
Team Score 1. Cranford(71) 2, South Plainfield(66) 3. Bridgewater "A"(65)
Thursday, March 10
Good Luck to All Cranford Wrestlers at the NJ Youth State Championship
Jimmy Coleman
Mike Nigro
Anthony Capece
Niko Cappello
Dylan Budnik
Conor Halpin
Brian McGovern
Ryan Burkert
Conner Burkert
Albert DeChillio
Thomas Digiovanni
Gordon Graceffo
Robert Howard
Gavin Murray
Chris Scorese
Cory Birch
Andrew Tompkins
Thursday, March 10
CJMWL "B" Tournament
The Cranford CWMWL "B" team ended a great season by placing six wrestlers in the CJMWL "B" Tournament. Placing for Cranford were Colin Murray(2nd), Dean Smith(2nd), Evan Kanterman(2nd), Anthony Conte(2nd), Brendon Reilly(4th), Conner Katz(4th),
Thursday, March 10
CJMWL "JV" Tournament
Cranford had a great showing in the CJMWL "JV" tournament coming home with four champions on the day Mike Holleren, William Fernandez, Jon Iosso, and Matt Doran. Other place winners were Tom Korzeneski(2nd), Ryan Katz(3rd), Dan Nigro(3rd), Shane VanDam, Jack Korzeneski, Thomas DiMartino(4th), Jake Lies(4th) and Zach Blevin.
Thursday, March 10
Cranford "A" Beats Westfield
The Cranford CJMWL "A" team beat Westfield 51-21 in Cranford. The Cranford team finished the season 15-1 in dual match action. Winning for Cranford were Digiovanni, Howard, C. Wozniak, Halpin, Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, DeChillio, and Budnik.
Thursday, March 10
Cranford CJMWL "B" Ends Season 10-0
The Cranford CJMWL "B" team end the season 10-0 in the "B" league by beating New Providence 39-35 in New Providence. The win gave the Cranford "B" team the "B" League Dual Meet season championship. Winning for Cranford were Murray, Reilly, Smith, Holleren, Kanterman, Smith, Nock, Fabian, and Katz.
Thursday, March 10
Cranford "B" Falls to Hillsborough
The Cranford CWMWL "B" team lost to Hillsborough 51-34. Winning for Cranford were Rielly, Smith, DeChillio, Fabian, Katz, Zuckerman, Conrad and Dimartino.
Thursday, March 10
PCYWL Tournament
The Cranford PAL wrestling team came in 4th place at the PCYWL end of year tournament, out of 20 teams. Thomas Digiovanni took first place at 65 pound and ended the PCYWL season 11-0. Other place winners:
55 2nd Robert Howard
65 1st Thomas Digiovanni
70 6th Anthony Capece
75 6th Chris Scorese
80 5th Gunther
85 4th Brian McGovern
105 3rd Vince Concina
112 3rd Gavin Murray
119 2nd Brian Lapham
Thursday, March 3
Cranford "A" Beats New Providence
The Cranford "A" team beat New Providence 85-6. Winning for Cranford were L. Digiovanni, Hecht, Howard, C. Wozniak, Halpin, T. Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, Coleman, J. Wozniak, Graceffo, DePonte, DeChillio, and Budnik.
Thursday, March 3
Cranford "A" Beats Hillsborough
The Cranford "A" team beat Hillsbobough 74-18. Winning for Cranford were Hecht, Howard, C. Wozniak, Halpin, T. Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, J. Wozniak, Graceffo, DePonte, DeChilllio, and Budnik.
Thursday, March 3
Cranford "A" Falls to South Plainfield
The Cranford CJMWL "A" team lost to state power house South Plainfield 42-25 in Cranford. Winning for Cranford were L. Digiovanni, Howard, C. Wozniak, T. Digiovanni, Capece, Nigro, McGovern, and J. Wozniak.
Wednesday, March 2
Cranford "A" Beats Ridge
The Cranford CJMWL "A" team beat Ridge 72-18. Winning for Cranford were L. Digiovanni, Hecth, Howard, C. Wozniak, Halpin, T. Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, Graceffo, DePonte and Budnik.
Wednesday, March 2
Cranford "A" Beats East Brunswick
The Cranford CJMWL "A" team beat East Brunswick 90-5. Winning for Cranford were L. Digiovanni, Hecth, Howard, C. Wozniak, Halpin, T. Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, J. Wozniak, Coleman, Graceffo, DeChillio, Deponte, and Budnik
Wednesday, March 2
Cranford "B" Beats East Brunswick
The Cranford "B" team beat East Brunswick 61-23 . Winning for Cranford were Murray, Reilly, Smith, Holleren, Kanterman, Katz, Fabian, Swanson, Shriner, Zuckermn, Acocella, Canrad and Conte.
Wednesday, March 2
Cranford "B" Team Falls to Ridge
In a very exciting match the Cranford "B" team fall to Ridge 46-45 in Ridge. Winning for Cranfrd were Murray, Reilly, Smith, Hollerern, Kanterman, Zuckerman,Conrad and DeChillio.
Wednesday, March 2
Cranford "B" Team Falls to Watchung Hills
The Cranford "B" team fall to Watchung Hills 61-16. Winning for Cranford were Smith, Holleren and Katz.
Wednesday, March 2
Cranford "A" Beats Watchung Hills
The Cranford CJMWL "A" team beat Watchung Hills 56-21 in Cranford. winning for Cranford were L. Digiovanni, Howard, Wozniak, Halpin, T. Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, J. Wozniak, Coleman, Graceffo, and Budnak.
Thursday, February 3
Cranford PCYWL Team Beats Park Ridge
The Cranford PCYWL team defeated Park Ridge 58-32 Thursday night in Cranford. Winning for Cranford were Howard, Wozniak, Digiovanni, Scorese, Calas, Concina, Murray, Lapham, Sblendirio, and Ballas.
Thursday, February 3
Cranford CJMWL "A" Team Beats Kenilworth
On Tuesday night at Lincoln Ave School Cranford defeated Kenilworth 76-12. Winning for Cranford were L. Digiovanni, Hecht, Howard, C. Wozniak, Halpin, Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, J. Wozniak, Graceffo, Dechillio, Deponte, and Budnik. The "A" is now 9-0 on the year.
Tuesday, February 1
Union State Qualifier
Cranford had 10 wrestlers qualify for the State tournament Sunday in Union Qualifing were:
Robert Howard Bantam 55 1st Place
Chase Gunther Junior 75 1st Place
Gavin Murray Intermediate 105 1stPlace
Chris Scorese Junior 70 2nd Place
Cory Birch Cadet 126 2nd Place
Albert DeChillio Novice 75 2nd Place
Gorden Graceffo Novice 3rd Place
Thomas Digiovanni Junior 65 3rd Place
Andrew Tompkins Junior 120 3rd Place
Niko Capello Intermediate 120 3rd place
Tuesday, February 1
Cranford PCYWL Team Beats Passaic Valley
The Cranford PCYWL team beat Passaic Valley 56-27. Winning for Cranford were Howard, Wozniak, Digiovanni, Nigro, McGovern, J. Wozniak, Murray, Concina, Thompkins, Kiamie and Sblendrio.
Tuesday, February 1
Cranford PCVYWL falls to Ridgewood
The Cranford PCYWL team fall to Ridgewood 45-41 Saturday in Cranford.. Winning for Cranford were Howard, Wozniak, Digiovanni, Capece, Nigro, Gunther, McGovern, Murray and Concina.
Tuesday, February 1
Cranford CJMWL "A" Teams Beats Bridgewater "A"
Cranford CJMWL "A" team beat Bridgewater "A" Friday night in Cranford. Winning for Cranford were L. Digiovanni, Hecht, Howard, Wozniak, Halpin, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, J. Wozniak, Coleman, and Stevens. The "A" team is 8-0 on the year
Tuesday, February 1
Cranford CJMWL "B" Teams Beats Bridgewater "B"
Cranford CJMWL "B" team beat Bridgewater "B" Friday night in Cranford. Winning for Cranford were Murray, R. Katz, Smith, Holleran, Kanterman, Nock, Bencivenga, Fabian, C. Katz, Shrinner, and Accocella. The beat team is 8-0 in the the division and 9-2 overall.
Tuesday, February 1
Randolph State Qualifier
Great job by Anthony Capece taking first place at the Randolph qualifier.
Monday, January 24
Cranford CJMWL "B" Teams Beats Plainfield
The CJMWL "B" team beat Plainfield Sunday to stay undefeated in the "B" league. The "B" team is 8-0 in the CJMWL "B" and 8-2 over all. Winning for Cranford were Murray, Reilly, Smith, Holleran, Kanterman, Nock, Bencivenga, Katz, Swanson, Shriner, Acocella and Conte.
Monday, January 24
Cranford CJMWL "B" Teams Falls to Westfield
The Cranford CJMWL "B" lost to Westfield Sunday in Rahway 50-30. Winning for Cranford were Holleran, Kanterman, A. Dechillo, Bencivenga, Fabian, and Shriner
Monday, January 24
Cranford CJMWL "B" Teams Beats Rahway
The CJMWL "B" team beats Rahway 53-34. Winning for Cranford were Murray, Reilly, Smith, Hollern, Kanterman, Bencivanga, Fabian, Katz, Shriner, and Conte.
Monday, January 24
Cranford CJMWL "B" Teams Beats Summit
Cranford CJMWL "B" team beats Summit in Summit. Winning for Cranford were Murray, Reilly, Smith, Holleran, Kanterman, Nock, Bencivnga, Quinones, Katz, and Shriner.
Monday, January 24
Cranford CJMWL "A" Teams Beats Flemington
Cranford CJMWL "A" team beats Flemington 47-24. Winning for Cranford were C. Wozniak, Halpin, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, Coleman, J. Wozniak, Graceffo, Renna, Deponte, and Budnik.
Monday, January 24
Cranford CJMWL "A" Teams Beats Middlesex
The Cranford CJMWL "A" team beat Middlesex 72-19. Winning for Cranford were Digiovanni, Hecht, Howard, Wozniak, Halpin, Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, Wozniak, Graceffo, Dechillo, and Budnik..
Monday, January 24
Cranford CJMWL "A" Teams Beats Franklin
The Cranford CJMWL "A" team beat Franklin 50-30 in Franklin. Winning for Franklin were Digiovanni, Howard, Wozniak, Halpin, Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, and Dechillo.
Monday, January 24
Cranford CJMWL "A" Teams Beats Roselle Park
The Cranford CJMWL "A" Team beat Roselle Park 68-22. Winning for Cranford were Howard, Wozniak, Halpin, Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern Coleman, Wozniak, Graceffo,and Dechillo.
Monday, January 24
Cranford PVYWL Beats Riverdell
The Cranford PVYWL team beat Riverdell 50-39 in Cranford. Winning for Cranford were Howard, Digiovanni, Capece, Gunther, McGovern, Murray, Lapham, Tompkins, Kiamie, and Sblendio,
Monday, January 24
Cranford "B" Team Falls to Franklin
The Cranford CJ "B" team lost to Franklin 73-14 for their first lose of the season. Winning for Canford were Murray, Holleran, and Kanterman,
Monday, January 24
Cranford "B" Team beats Roselle Park
The Cranford CJMWL "B" team beat Roselle Park 50-40. Winning for Cranford were Murray, Smith, Kanterman, Nock, Smith, Quinones, Bencivenga, Swanson, Shriner, and Zuckerman
Sunday, January 9
CJMWL "B" Team Beats Middlesex
The Cranford "B" team continued to roll with a 41-30 win over Middlesex Saturday at Apex. The "B" team has improved to 4-0 on the season. Winning for Cranford were Murray, Reilly, Smith, Holleran, Kanterman, Smith, Nock, Bencivenga, Shriner, and Acocella.
Sunday, January 9
Cranford PVYWL Beats Hasbrook Heights
The Cranford PVYWL team beats Hasbrook Heights on Saturday 56-36. Winning for Cranford were Howard, Wozniak, Digiovanni, Nigro, Gunther, McGovern, Concina, Murray, Lapham, Tompkins, and Sbendorio.
Sunday, January 9
PVYWL Team Falls To Parsippany
The Cranford PVYWL team fall to Parsipppany on Saturday 54-34. Winning for Cranford were Howard, Digiovanni, Scoreses, McGovern, Gunther, Murray, Tompokins and Sblendorio.
Saturday, January 8
CJMWL "B" Team Beats Union
The CJMWL "B" improved to 3-0 on the dual meet season with a 45-28 win over Union. Winning for Cranford were Murray, Reilly, Holleran, Kanterman, Bencivienga, Fabian, Katz, Shriner, Swanson, Conrad, and Conte. Matt Holleran had the fast pin of the knight with a :14 pin.
Saturday, January 8
CJMWL "A" Team Beats Union
The Cranford CJML "A" team beat Union 78-12 on Friday evening in Union. Winning for Cranford were L. Digiovanni, Hecht, Howard, C. Wozniak, Halpin, T. Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern Colemen, J. Wozniak, Gracceffo, Deponte and Budnik. Chris Wozniak had the fast pin of the night with a :23 pin.
Friday, January 7
Cranford Middle School Beats Union
Cranford Middle school team beat Union 60-6 tuesday night in Union. Winners for Cranford were Kiamie, Ballas, McGovern, Tompkins, Conte, Dimartino, and Murray. Thomas DiMartino show that never give up attitude, losing 9-1 in the third he came up with a big pin to gain the victory.
Wednesday, December 22
Chatham Novice Tournament
Cranford PAL sent a group of wrestlers to the Chatham Novice Tournament Sunday and bringing home Championships for the Jr. Cougars were Q. Connolly, M. Hooey, S. Kanterman, S. VanDam, and K Shriner. Other place winners were T. Silva(2), P. McMahon(2), J. Lies(2nd), Kalnins(2), J. VanDam(2), Casazza(2), Clinton(2), Hoefling(3), D. Nigro(3), Alesi(3), Winn(3), P. Ganley(3), Renna(3), J. Korzeneski(3), and Rapoport(3).
Tuesday, December 21
Cranford "A" teams Beats Clark
Cranford "A" team beat Clark 87-0 at Cranford High School Saturday morning. Winning for Cranford were L. Digiovanni, Hecht, Howard, C. Wozniak, Halpin, T. Digiovanni, Capece, Nigro, McGovern, Coleman, J. Wozniak, Graceffo, J. DeChillo, Deponte, and Budnik
Tuesday, December 21
Cranford "A" Beats Scotch Plains-Fanwood
The Cranford CJMWL "A" team open up it's dual meet season with a 61-33 victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Winning for Cranford were L. Digiovanni, C. Wozniak, Halpin, T. Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, J. Wozniak, J. DeChillo and Budnik
Tuesday, December 21
Cranford "B" Beats Scotch Plains-Fanwood
The Cranford "B" finished off Saturday with a thrilling 48-43 victory. Trailing 43-42 going in to the last match of the day Anthony Conte came up with a big pin to secure the victory 48-43. Also winning for Cranford were Murray, Holleran, Kanterman, Kesseler, J. Smith, Bencivienga, Shriner, Conrad and Conte.
Friday, January 7
Cranford Middle School Beats New Prov
The Cranford Middle School team beats New Providence 53-21. Winning for Cranford were Capece, Nigro, Wozniak, Dechillio, Murray, Ballas, Gunther, and Conte.
Tuesday, December 21
Cranford "B" teams Beats Clark
The Cranford "B" team open up it's CJMWL dual meet season with a 58-36 win over Clark. Winning for Cranford were C. Murray, Reilly, Smith, Holleran, Iosso, Kanterman, Bencivenga, Zuckerman, and Conrad.
Tuesday, December 14
Cranford PAL Wins 4th Union County Championship in a Row
Union County Wrestlers Display Talents at UCB
(Youth1) – Youth1 was on hand at Cranford High School for the 4th annual Union County Brawl wrestling tournament. The spectacular event featuring nearly 400 youth wrestlers from over a dozen teams was well organized and was a great way to kick off the 2010-2011 season.
In the elementary division, it was perennial powerhouse Cranford that took home the tournament team title with 225 points, led by Most Outstanding Wrestler, Chris Scorese. Scorese, the 73 pounder, was one of nine Cranford grapplers to win their weight class.
It was also a good day for runner up, Westfield. The Devils, 5th place finishers at last year’s tournament showed the significant improvement their wrestlers have made. Leading the way was Luke Hoerle who took home the 47 pounds crown and CJ Composto who won the 53 pounds weight class.
While the usual strong programs (Cranford, Westfield, Kenilworth, Roselle Park) turned in great showings, it was Scotch Plains and Rahway that had the best improvement from last year. Scotch Plains jumped from 8th in 2009 to 4th at this year’s tournament, while Rahway went from 9th to 7th but drastically improved upon their 15 point performance by earning 51.5 points on Sunday.
At the end of the day, Cranford earned their 4th consecutive victory at the Union County Brawl.
Team Standings
1. Cranford - 225
2. Westfield – 142.5
3. Kenilworth – 119.5
4. Scotch Plains – 91
5. Roselle Park – 72.5
6. Union – 54.5
7. Rahway – 51.5
8. Summit – 50
9. New Providence – 47.5
10. Clark – 47
11. Plainfield – 18
12. Elizabeth – 10.5
Final Results By Weight Class
47- Hoerle (W) d. Holleran (C) 6-0
50- Hummel (RP) p. Murray (C)
53- Composto (W) d. Rappa (K) 6-0
57- Howard (C) d. Sidebottom (SP) 5-2
60- Montgomery (RP) d. Wozniak (C)
63- Halpin (C) d. Kanterman (C) 7-0
67- Digiovanni (C) d. Ramos (K) 4-0
70- Capece (C) d. Armamento (K) 14-0
73- Scorese (C) d. Wetzel (K) 5-0
77- Nigro (C) d. Qualls (R) 2-0
80- Mcgovern (C) d. Cannon (SP) 12-1
85- Burns (K) p. Oslislo (SP)
90- Beam (K) p. Miller (W)
95- Calas (CK) d. Zuena (U) 14-0
102- Glasco (W) p. Mclean (P)
110- Crown (RP) p. Albin (W)
120- Anthony (C) p. Dimartino (C)
Hwt. 1- Budnick (C) won round robin style tournament
Hwt. 2- Ricca (W) won round robin style tournament
Wednesday, December 15
Cranford PAL Middle School Takes 2nd at Union County Brawl
The Cranford Middle School team took 2nd place at the Union County Brawl. Winning championships for Cranford were Anthony Capece, Mike Nigro, Chase Gunther, Gavin Murray, Niko Cappello, and Nick Ballas. Other place winners were Chris Scorese(3rd), Brian McGovern(2nd) and Andrew Tompkins(4th)
Friday, January 7
Cranford Middle School Beats Franklin
Cranford Middle School team beat Franklin 71-33 in Franklin. Winning for Cranford were McGovern, Wozniak, Murray, Tompkins, Kiamie, Ballas, Digiovanni, Capece, Scorese, Nigro, and Gunther.
Tuesday, December 14
CJML Preview
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Over the past half decade the Cranford wrestling program has built a reputation as being one of the strongest elementary programs in the state, and 2009-2010 was a prime example of their dominance, as they won the Union County Brawl for the third consecutive year, came in 4th at the CJMWL tournament and improved their duel match record to 52-2 over the past three seasons.
If last year was any indication, the 2010-2011 Cranford PAL wrestling team will have another strong season, but their success begins with Anthony Capece, who finished 2nd at 60 lbs. at the CJMWL tournament and made their All-Star team. Also returning this season, are Chris Scorese who placed 4th in the NJ state tournament and 3rd at the CJMWL in the 63 lbs. weight class, and Brian McGovern, who placed 4th at 73 lbs. at the CJMWL tournament. Cranford will also be aided by Mike Nigro, who finished 1st at the Union County Brawl and Thomas Digovanni, who finished 2nd at the Union County Brawl in the respective weight classes.
Tuesday, December 14
Union County Brawl Preview
Wrestlers Ready for Union County Brawl
(Youth1) - On December 12th, over 400 student athletes from 14 wrestling teams will gather on five mats in the Cranford High School Auditorium for the fourth annual Union County Brawl.
The tournament began in 2007 with the idea of making a tournament exclusive to elementary and middle school wrestlers who are residents of Union County.
“They do a County Tournament for high school teams, so we thought it would be fun for the elementary and middle school teams as well,” says Cranford Wrestling Coach Kevin Murray.
And the idea caught on. Murray says the Union County Brawl is growing and gaining participants, both with teams and independent wrestlers, each year.
What may also be attracting more wrestlers is the Union County Brawl’s convenient schedule. Elementary school students compete from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by the middle school competition from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
“Parents like that we do a split session so they are not stuck all day in a gym,” says Murray.
And while parents might be pleased about the schedule, the wrestlers anticipate the competition. The Union County Brawl, with its elementary and middle school divisions, offers a superior level of well-organized competition.
With regard to the elementary division, Cranford has won the tournament for the past three years. Last year, the team dominated, beating second place Kenilworth by 56 points.
The middle school division is closer in competition, as no team has won the division title two years in a row. Last year’s champion, Roselle Park, only edged out second place Cranford by three points.
This year, Roselle Park will look to defend itself against Cranford, who is searching to become the only team to take both the elementary and middle school divisions. But one thing that competitors can be sure of, Murray says, the tournament will remain restricted to Union County wrestlers.
“We like that it’s only Union County teams. We would like to see Essex County hold a similar tournament for Essex wrestlers. And then maybe we could have our champions wrestle theirs in a dual meet.”
And with the popularity of the Union County Brawl within its own county, other counties are likely to follow suit.
Tuesday, December 14
Cranford Wrestling"Team First"
Cranford Wrestling Is Always Team First
(Youth1) - After every practice with the Cranford Youth Wrestling Program, the same chant is heard: “We are a family not a team, and when somebody falls, you pick them up.”
It’s a motto that has made the Cranford Youth Wrestling Program a true force to be reckoned with in New Jersey Youth Wrestling.
Cranford’s stats are impressive enough: 52-2 for dual matches in the past three seasons combined and 86-7 in the past five. Led by coach Kevin Murray, they are three-time Union County Elementary Champions. They have seven consecutive winning seasons, and with their tremendous recent growth, there may by no stopping Cranford’s success.
Around since the 1970s, Cranford Wrestling saw its biggest expansion in the past four years. Since 2006, Cranford Wrestling doubled its size, going from 55 wrestlers to 110. 
According to coach Kevin Murray, 2006 was a turning point for the organization, when a change in coaching style helped the wrestlers simply enjoy wrestling more. “We made a serious effort to make the practices more fun for the novice wrestlers and more challenging for the experienced wrestlers,” he said.
And this season, the program has attracted even more wrestlers, achieving its highest membership to date. “Success of the program is all about the number of kids that return the next season and the new kids that sign up,” he said.
Success, Murray also said, comes because of the team’s emphasis on unity. “It’s about what is best for the team and the program, not the individual.”
And what’s best for the program is a progressive system that starts with teaching kindergarteners and first graders the fundamentals of wrestling through fun. The program is open to any Cranford resident in grades K-8, and makes it a point to make every member, from the introductory level to regional competitors, feel included.
Every year, the program showcases how much each member is valued at the Cranford Youth Wrestling Banquet. At the banquet, every member of the team, regardless of level or age, is awarded a gift with the Cranford Wrestling logo on it, courtesy of the program’s parents association.
In addition, wrestlers who have committed three years to the team are presented with a Cranford Wrestling varsity jacket. Murray said it is something the kids cherish.
“It means a lot to the kids because their parents can’t buy it,” Murray said. “You have to earn it.”
The gifts are a sign of the unity that extends beyond the team. In fact, the entire township of Cranford is dedicated to supporting the youth wrestling program. Besides the parents association, the league receives sponsorship from the town PAL, which provides equipment and apparel for the league.
So this season, at the Union County Brawl or the NJ Kid States Championship, when the Cranford Wrestlers walk by in their varsity jackets, prepare yourself to face one of the strongest and most cohesive programs around.
Wednesday, December 1
Cranford Middle School Opens with Franklin
Congratulations to the Cougars middle school team on their victory tonight over Franklin Middle School. Although outnumbered 18 to 52 wrestlers, they wrestled 28 matches total with some of them wrestling 3 matches. The Cougars won 19 of the 28 matches for a score of 89-51.
Friday, November 19
Cranford PAL Wrestling Breaks Sign Up Record
Cranford PAL wrestling program has broken the record for wrestling sign ups for a season. For the 2010/2011 seasons the wrestling program has 111 kids signed up for wrestling. Cranford will have two teams in the CJML(1-6 Grades) this season one in the "A" division and one in the "B" division. We will also have a team in the PVYWL(1-8 Grades) plus a Junior Varsity(JV) team and a Instructional Team. Lookinf forward to a great season!!
Wednesday, November 3
Super 32 Tournament
Congrats to Ryan Burkert(Middle School 105) for placing second place at the Super 32 Tournament in North Carolina over the weekend.
Wednesday, October 13
2010/2011 PAL Wrestling Sign Ups
The Cranford PAL Wrestling Team will hold sign ups for the 2010/11 season on Monday October25 and Wednesday October 27 from 6:30-8 PM at the Cranford Community Center. Cranford PAL Wrestling is open to all Cranford residents in grads K-8 grades. If you have any questions email Kevin at kevintmurray@aol.com
Tuesday, August 31
Cranford Wrestlers Attend TNT Wrestling Camp
A group of Cranford wrestler went to the TNT Wrestling Camp at Kutztown University from July 29-August 1. The kids a had great time and learned a lot.
Tuesday, August 31
Cranford PAL Has Record Year at 2010 USAW-NJ State Championship
Cranford had 23 wrestlers qualify for the USAW-NJ State Championship and 13 place at the State tournament, placing for Cranford were:
James Dwyer 2nd HS-Cadet
Ryan Burkert 3rd Intermedite
Mike Helmstetter 4th HS-Cadet
Gavin Murray 4th Intermedite
Chris Scorese 4th Junior
Conner Burkert 5th Intermedite
Nick Ballas 5th Junior
Mike Conrad 5th Bantam
Corey Markovitch 6th HS-Cadet
Chase Gunther 7th Junior
Connor Katz 7th Bantam
AJ Bencivenga 8th Bantam
Jackie Smith 2nd USAW Girls State Championship
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Cranford PAL Wrestling Banquet 2010
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The Cranford PAL Wrestling Banquet was hold on Thursday April 15, 2010 at the Westwood. With 180 guest on hand the night was filled with food, prizes, coats, trophies, awards and alot of fun for all the wrestlers and thier families. This years award winners are:
"Outstanding Wrestler" Chase Gunther
"Outstanding Sportsmanship" Niko Cappello
"Rookie of the Year" Conor Halpin
"Most Improved Wrestler" Andrew Tompkins
"Most Pins" Chase Gunther 11 Pins
"Fastest Pin" Brian McGovern 11 Seconds
"JV Wrestler of the Year" AJ Bencivenga
Monday, April 19
War at the Shore 2010
Great job by Joe Gaccio for placeing 2nd and Conor Burkert for placing 6th at the War at the Shore.
Tuesday, March 23
2010 NJ High School Cadet Wrestling States
Great job to all the Cranford High school wrestler that wrestled in the 2010 NJ High School Cadet States. Placing for Cranford were Jim Dwyer(2nd), Mike Helmstetter(4th) and Corey Markovitch(6th)
Monday, March 22
2010 NJ Bantam Wrestling States
Conrats to AJ Bencivenga, Mike Conrad and Connor Katz for placing in the 2010 NJ Bantam Wrestling States. AJ took 8th place, Mike took 5th and Connor took 7th place.
Tuesday, March 16
2010 NJ Junior Wrestling States
Cranford sent 5 wrestlers to the 2010 NJ Junior Wrestling States and came home with 3 medal winners. Placing for Cranford were Chase Scorese(4th), Nick Ballas(5th) and Chase Gunther(7th). Great job guys!! Next weekend Cranford will send 13 wrestler to the Bantam, Novice and Cadet States at Union High School. Cranford hopes to break the team record for most state place winners in a season, the record was set in 2008 when Cranford had 8 state place winners.
Sunday, March 14
2010 NJ Intermediate Wrestling States
Cranford sent 3 wrestlers to the 2010 NJ Intermediate States in Moorestown NJ on Saturday and all three wrestlers placed. Placing for Cranford were Ryan Burkert(3rd), Gavin Murray(4th) and Connor Burkert(5th). Great job guys!
Wednesday, March 10
CJML All Stars Beat Mid Jersey All Stars
CJML 60 Mid Jersey 22
50 Composto(WF) DEC Robertson 8-1
53 Polito(EB) DEC Hines 11-0
57 Hielman(SPL) Fall Alicia(SAY) 1:44
60 Casey(Br) Fall Pero(WB) 3:29
63 Wetze(K) Fall Botte(OB) 2:26
67 Sinibaldi(Br) Fall Cleary(Ed) 3:30
70 Sheedy(F) DEC Mullan(EB) 6-0
73 Miele(Ridge) DEC Minikel(EB) 3-1
77 Gunther(Cr) DEC Glasgow(EB) 4-2
80 Fleishmen(Ridge) DEC Vasti(Marb) 4-2 OT
85 Lewis(F) DEC Diforia(Marb) 8-2
90 Hedden(SPL) DEC Haughney(OB) 7-0
95 Defillipo(WF) Fall Dzamba(SAY) 3:15
102 Murphy(Br) Maj DEC Papa(Ed) 10-0
110 Marshall(PISC) Fall Concinia(CL) 3:00
120 Tompkins(CR) Maj DEC MacAnuff(Pisc) 10-2
HWT 1 Kutzev (MARB) Fall Mazzucco(WH) 2:01
HWT 2 Cromer(Marb) Fall Sweeny(Mid) :41
Monday, March 8
NJ USA State Wrestling Championship
The following wrestlers will be representing Cranford in the NJ State Championship over
the next two weekends:
Mike Conrad
Evan Kanterman
Brian McGovern
Mike Nigro
AJ Bencivenga
Thomas Digiovanni
Conner Katz
Gavin Murray
Andrew Tompkins
Niko Cappello
Chris Wozniak
Conor Halpin
Dylan Budnick
Chris Scorese
Chase Gunther
Nick Ballas
Conner Burkert
Ryan Burkert
Robert Kessler
Corey Markovitch
Jim Dwyer
Mike Helmstetter
Good Luck Guys!!!
Wednesday, March 3
And the Outstanding Wrestler Award goes to...
Chase Gunther received the Outstanding Wrestler Award at the CJML vs. NWJML All-Star match in Blairstown. Congratulations Chase!!!
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Wednesday, March 3
Cranford Wins 3 at NWJ All-Star Match
Cranford's members of the CJML All-Star team, Anthony Capece, Chase Gunther & Andrew Tompkins won their NWJ All-Star matches in Blairstown.
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Monday, March 1
CJML "A" Tournament
The Cranford PAL wrestling had the CJML "A" tournament on Sunday and ended up placing 4th in the team standings. Cranford had a pair of champions, Chase Gunther won the 77 pound class and Andrew Tompkins won the Hwt 1. Other Place winners were Chris Wozniak(3), Conner Halpin(6), Anthony Capece(2), Chris Scorese(3), Thomas Digiovanni(5), Mike Nigro(6), Brian McGovern(4), Dave Busch(4) and Chris Kiamie(2)
Monday, March 1
Howell Sate Qualifier
Great job by Evan Kanterman and Mike Conrad for winning the Howell State Qualifier on Sunday. They both move on to the state tournament March 21.
Monday, February 22
North Burlington State Qualifier
Congrats to Mike Nigro and Brian McGovern for qualifing for the state tournament.
Monday, February 22
CJML "JV" Tournament
The CJML Blue team went to the CJML "JV" tournament Sunday in New Providence. Cranford had four champions, Josh Dechillo, Conner Katz, AJ Bencivenga, and Evan Kanterman. Other place winners where Colin Murray(2nd), Dean Smith(2nd), Jake Quinones(2nd), Matt Ducusin(3rd), Chucky Fabian(3rd) Gordon Graceffo(3rd) and Jackie Smith(4th)
Monday, February 22
Cranford Beats Westfield
Cranford PAL wrestling team finished the dual meet season with a 51-21 victory over Westfield. Cranford had another great season finishing with a 18-1 record, the team is 53-2 over the past three seasons. Winning against Westfield were Halpin, Capece, Scorese, Digiovanni, Nigro, McGovern, Coleman, Gunther, Busch, and Tompkins.
Monday, February 8
North Hunterdon Qualifier
Great job to Conner Katz, Aj Bencivenga and Thomas Digiovanni for placing at the North Hunterdon State Qualifier.
Sunday, February 7
Cranford Beats Watchung Hills
The Cranford PAL wrestling team improved to 17-1 on the season when they defeat Watchung Hill 77-10 Friday night in Cranford. Winning for Cranford were Luke Digiovanni, Chris Wozniak, Conor Halpin, Anthony Capece, Chris Scorese, Thomas Digiovanni, Mike Nigro, Chase Gunther, Brian McGovern, Jim Coleman, Dave Busch, Niko Cappello, Andrew Tompkins and Chris Kiamie. The team will wrap up the dual meet season at home against Westfield on Feb 18.
Thursday, February 4
Cranford falls to South Plainfield
The Cranford PAL wrestling team suffered thier first lost of the season when they fell to South Plainfiald 39-23. The match was much closer then the score, Cranford lost 3 overtime matches and 2 matches by 2 or less points. The loses took the team record to 16-1 on the season. Winning for Cranford were C. Wozniak, Capece, McGovern, Gunther, Busch, and Cappello. The Cougars will be back in action Friday night when they take on Watchung Hills at Lincoln Ave School in Cranford with a 6:30 start time.
Thursday, February 4
Kenilworth Pee-Wee Bantam Tournament
This past weekend we had 33 wrestlers from Cranford participate in the Kenilworth Peewee/Bantam tournament BY FAR the most wrestlers from any town. Great job wrestlers, parents and coaches.
Taking 1st place were:
Conor Halpin,Chris Wozniak,Mike Conrad,Peter Deponte, Jake Quinones,Max Hoss,Ryan Katz
Taking 2nd place were:Ryan Gormley,Connor Katz,Evan Kanterman,Mike Holleran,Daniel Nigro,Colin Murray,Patrick Ganley,Shane VanDam,Jack Conley
Taking 3rd place:
Matt Holleran,Tom Korzeneski,Danny Swanson, Patrick Mcmahon,Jake Lies,Danny Iosso, Dylan Hudack,JT Hoss.
Please let me know if I missed anyone.
Once again great job Cranford!!!
Friday, January 29
Cranford Beats Bridgewater "A"
The Cranford PAL wrestling team took their win streak to 42 straight dual wins with a 33-30 victory over Bridgewater "A" Friday night in Cranford. The cougars were losing 27-24 with 3 matches to go, when Niko Cappello came up with a big 2-0 win over the Bridgewater wrestler. Andrew Tompkins then had a huge pin at 110, that gave the cougars a 33-27 lead going in to the last match of the night. Chris Kiamie wrestled tough but lost 6-2 but help lock up the Cranford victorty. Winning for Cranford were C. Wozniak, Scorese, Nigro, Gunther, McGovern, Busch, Cappello, and Tompkins,.
Sunday, January 31
Cranford Beats Kenilworth
The Cranford PAL team beat Kenilworth 57-16 in Kenilworth. Winning for Cranford were C. Wozniak, Halpin, Capece, Scorese, Digiovanni, Nigro, McGovern, Gunther, Coleman, Busch, Cappello, Tompkins, and Kiamie
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Smith Places 2nd at NJ GirlsStates
Great job by Jackie Smith for placing second at The New Jersey Girls State Championship. Jackie became the first girl from Cranford to place in the event. Keep up the good work Jackie!
Sunday, January 31
Toms River Qualifier
Congrats to the following Cranford wrestlers for placing at the Union qualifier:
Chris Wozniak
Conor Halpin
Dylan Budnik
Chris Scorese
Chase Gunther
Nick Ballas
Conner Burkert
Ryan Burkert
Sunday, January 31
Randolph State Qualifier
Cangrats to Niko Cappello, Andrew Tompkins, and Gavin Murray for placing at Randolph qualifer.
Sunday, January 31
Toms River Qualifier
Congrats to Robert Kessler for placing first at the Toms River Qualifier.
Saturday, January 23
Cranford Beats Berkeley Height
The Cranford PAL wrestling team beat Berkeley Heights 76-6 on Friday night in Berkeley Heights. Winning for Cranford were Luke Digiovanni, Chris Wozniak, Halpin, Capece, Scorese, Thomas Digiovanni, Nigro, Gunther, Coleman, McGovern, James Wozniak, Busch, Cappello and Tompkins.
Monday, January 18
Caldwell Tournament
The Cranford PAL Wrestling team had 16 out of 20 wrestlers place at the Caldwell tournament Sunday. Winning Championships were Mike Conrad and Gavin Murray. Other place winners were Nick Ballas, Niko Cappello, Connor Katz, Peter Deponte, Evan Kanterman, AJ Bencivenga, Dylan Budnik, Matt Ducusin, Chase Gunther, Cory Birch, Nick Noce, and Jake Quinones.
Saturday, January 16
Cranford Beats Flemington
The Cranford PAL wrestling team took on Hunterdon County power house Flemington Saturday in Cranford. Cranford came away with a 40-30 win against Flemington. The cougars pushed there team record to 13-0 on the season. Winning for Cranford were Halpin, Digiovanni, Scorese, Nigro, McGovern, Busch, Cappello and Tompkins. The Little Cougars will travel to Brekeley Heights next Friday night.
Saturday, January 16
Cranford Beats Hillsborough
The Cranford PAL Wrestling team defeated Hillsborough 50-21 Saturday in Cranford. Winning for Cranford were C. Wozniak, Halpin, Capece, Scorese, DiGiovanni, Nigro, McGovern, Gunther, J. Wozniak, Busch, Cappello, and Tompkins.
Saturday, January 16
Cranford Beats Ridge
The Cranford PAL Wrestling team defeated Ridge 51-20 Saturday morning in Cranford. Winning for Cranford were C. Wozniak, Halpin, Capece, Scorese, Digiovanni, Nigro, Gunther, Busch, Cappello, Tompkins, and Kiamie
Saturday, January 9
Cranford Beats Summit
The Cranford PAL Wrestling team beat Summit 67-15 Saturday in Union. Winning for Cranford were L. DiGiovanni, C. Wozniak, Capece. Scorese, Digiovanni, Nigro, Gunther McGovern, J. Wozniak, Busch, Cappello, Thompkins an Kiamie.
Saturday, January 9
Cranford Beats Union
The Cranford PAL Wrestling team defeated Union 53-16 Saturday in Union. Winning for Cranford were L DiGiovanni, C Wozniak, Capece, Digiovanni, Nigro, McGovern, Gunther, Coleman, Busch, Cappello and Tompkins
Saturday, January 9
Cranford beats Franklin
The Cranford PAL Wrestling team beat Franklin 35-30 Saturday in Union. Winning for Cranford were Halpin. Capece, Scoreses, DiGiovanni, McGovern, Cappello and Tompkins
Friday, January 8
Cranford beats Roselle Park
For the seventh year in a row the Cranford PAL wrestling team beat Roselle Park 55-9. Winning for Cranford were C. Wozniak, Halpin, Capece, Digiovanni, Scoreses, Nigro, McGovern, Gunther, Coleman, Busch, Cappello, Tompkins and Kiamie.
Saturday, January 2
Cranford Wins 3 in Pa
The Cranford PAL wrestling team traveled to Pa. on Saturday to wrestle a quad against twp Pa teams and a NY team. Cranford sweep the quad with wins over Crestwood, Pa, Wilkes-Barre YMCA, pa and Johnson City NY.
Cranford 66 Crestwood, Pa 27:
Winning for Cranford were C. Wozniak, Kanterman, Capece, DiGiovanni, Nigro, McGovern, Gunther, J. Wozniak, Busch, Cappello, and Tompkins
Cranford 58 Johnson City, NY 33
Winning for Cranford were C. Wozniak, Halpin, Kanterman, DiGiovanni, Scorese, McGovern, Gunther, Busch, Cappello, Tompkins and Kiamie
Cranford 58 WB YMCA 27
Winning for Cranford were C. Wozniak, Halpin, Kanterman, Scorese, DiGiovanni, McGovern, Gunther, Coleman, Cappello, Thompkins and Kiamie
Saturday, December 19
Cranford CJML Team Beats Scotch Plains
The Cranford PAL CJML team opened up the season with a 72-6 win over Scotch Plains. Winning for Cranford were Halpin, Capece, Scorese, T. Digiovanni, Nigro, McGovern, Gunther, Colemen, J. Wozniak, Busch, Cappello, Tompkins and Kiamie. Niko Cappello had the quickest pin of the match, 19 seconds.
Saturday, December 19
Cranford Beats Middlesex
The Cranford PAL CJML team defeated Middlesex 64-10 Saturday in Clark. Winning for Cranford were L. Digiovanni, C. Wozniak, Halpin, Capece, Scorese, T. Digiovanni, McGovern, Gunther, Colemen, J. Wozniak, Busch, Cappello, and Tompkins. Chris Scorese had the quickest pin of the match, :23 seconds.
Saturday, December 19
Cranford Beats Clark
The Cranford CJML team defeated Clark 52-26 Saturday in Clark. Winning for Cranford were C. Wozniak, Halpin, Capece, Scorese, Digiovanni, Nigro, McGovern, Gunther, Colemen, Cappello and Tompkins. Mike Nigro had the quickest pin of the night :52 seconds.
Saturday, December 19
Blue Team Wrestles at Flemmington
The Blue team went to Flemmington Friday and did a great job. Going 3-0 on the night were Dean Smith, Evan Kanterman, James Shriner, and Matt Ducusin.
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Cranford Wins 3rd Straight Union County Championship
The Cranford PAL wrestling team won its third straight Union County Tournament Championship Sunday in Cranford. The Cougars had 14 out 17 wrestlers in the finals, coming away with 8 individual champions. Winning Union County Championships for Cranford were Chris Wozniak, Anthony Capece, Mike Nigro, Brian McGovern, Chase Gunther, Dave Busch, Niko Cappello and Chris Kiame. Also placing for Cranford were Luke Digiovanni, Jon Iosso, Chris Scorese, Thomas Digiovanni, James Wozniak, and Andrew Tompkins. The Junior Cougars will open its dual meets season Saturday with a Quad at Clark High School starting at 10:30 AM.
Tuesday, December 15
Cranford Middle School Takes Second at Union County Tournament
The Cranford Middle School team took second place at the Union County Brawl on Sunday. The Cougars had 5 champions on the day, Chase Gunther, Gavin Murray, Conner Burkert, Ryan Burkert and Ryan Carey.
Tuesday, December 15
South Plainfield Pee-Wee/Bantam Tournament
A few Cranford wrestlers went to the South Plainfield Pee-Wee/Bantam tournament and had a great showing. Cranford had four champions on the day, they were Matt Holleran, Mike Conrad, Connor Katz, and Evan Kanterman. Jake Lies took a second place. The highlight of the day was Mike Conrad beating a wrestler that beat him two times last season. Graet job guys.
Tuesday, December 8
Instructional and JV Practice Canceled tonight
Instrustional and JV practice is canceled for Tuesday December 8. Pracice this week will be Wednesday and Thursday at the regular time.
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JV Teams Has First Practice
JV Team has the first practice of the year.
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Instructional Team Has First Practice
The Kindergarten/First grade novice team had there first practice of the year.
Monday, November 9
South Plainfield Fall Tournament
A few Cranford wrestlers went to the South Plainfield tournament this weekend and did a great job. Coming in First place was Niko Cappello in the Midget 110 division also placing was David Busch 2nd Midget 90, Joe Giaccio 3rd High School 125, Ryan Burkert 4th Middle School 95 and Coner Burkert Middle School 100.
Tuesday, November 3
Cranford PAL Wrestling has Record Sign Ups
For the fourth year in a row the Cranford PAL had another record sign ups. With a week till the season is to start we have over 90 wrestlers sign up for the PAL K-6 programs. The coaches are looking foward to another great season.
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Mike "Hollywood" Nigro Sings at Rutgers Wrestle Offs
Cranford wrestler Mike "Hollywood" Nigro started off the Rutgers wrestling season by signing at the Rutgers University wrestler offs. Mike sang the National Anthem before the wrestle offs started and did an outstanding job.