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JV Teams Has First Practice JV Team has the first practice of the year.
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.
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. 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.
Cranford Wrestlers Attend TNT Wrestling Camp A group of Cranford wrestlers spent four days at the TNT wrestling camp in Kitztown, Pa.
CRANFORD SUMMER WRESTLING: APEX WRESTLING SCHOOL Wow, what a great showing for week 4 of the Cranford summer Wrestling Clinics. There were over 100 kids for this week's clinic. Wednesday night, Apex Wrestling School ran the clinic and did a great job with the kids. Apex will be opening their wrestling school in Kenilworth in August. For more information, visit the web site www.apexwrestlingschool.com . Next week will be our last week of summer wrestling when Coach Scott Goodale, the head coach of Rutgers University, will run the clinic. Then the Cranford wrestling army will be heading to PA for the TNT wrestling camp.
Princeton's Coach Ayres Run Clinic
Summer Wrestling Week 2 The second week of Summer wrestling, Coach Carl Poff ran the clinic. Coach Poff was head wrestling coach at Lock Haven University for 17 years. It was another great turn out with 55 kids attending the clinic. Next clinic, Coah Chris Ayres will be running the clinic. Coach Ayres is the head wrestling coach at Princeton University.
Summer Wrestling Week 1 Cranford Summer Wrestling started off the first Clinic with Justin Silverstein. Justin was a Prep National Champion for Blair and an All Americian at Purdue. We had over 50 kids attend to the first night. See everyone next week. Thursday, July 2 Kenilworth Tournament Great job by all the Cranford kids that went to the the Kenilworth Dad's Day Tournament. Taking first place where Conner Burkert and Evan Kanterman. Other place winners where Luke Digiovanni, Thomas Digiovanni, Matt Digiovanni,Ryan Burkert, Mike Nigro and Rob Kessler. Monday, June 22 Brick Summer Tournament Great job by Dave Busch taking first and Niko Cappello taking 3rd at the Brick tournament Saturday. Wednesday, June 17 South Plainfield Summer Tournament Great job to the boys that went to the South Plainfield Summer Tournament on Sunday. Placing for Cranford where Gavin Murray 1st, Jimmy Coleman 2nd, Evan Kanterman 3rd, Dave Busch 3rd, Niko Cappello 3rd, Andrew Tompkins 3rd, Charlie Fabian 4th and Chase Gunther 4th. Wednesday, June 3 Cranford Summer Wrestling is now CLOSED The Cranford summer wrestling is now closed all 50 spots have been taken. We have started a waiting list, you can contact Coach Murray at kevintmurray@aol.com to be put on the list. This summer teaching at the clinics will be Zach Tanell, Chris Ayres, Scott Goodale, Damion Logan, and Dino Debellonia. Cranford will also be sending a group to the TNT Wrestling camp July 30 till August 2 if you would like to attend please contact coach Murray. The web site for TNT is www.tntwrestlingcamps.com
Monday, May 18 4th Annual Cranford Wrestling Bocce Tournament The 4th Annual Cranford Wrestling Bocce Tournament was held Sunday May 17 at the Botino Resort on the South side of Cranford. The team of Rob Kanterman and Ron Jones knock of the defending champs Kevin Murray and Jerry Capece in the finals. It was a fun day for all that attened. Big thanks to coach Botino for hosting the event again.
Cranford places 5 at states.. Cranford PAL wrestling places 5 wrestlers at the NJ USA Wrestling Championships. Place holders are Dillon Budnik, 5th place, Anthony Capece, 5th Place, Ryan Burkert, 5th Place, Andrew Tompkins, 6th Place, Conor Burkert, 7th Place Friday, April 10 PAL Wrestling Banquet The PAL wrestling team held their end-of-year banquet Tuesday night at the Westwood in Garwood. The evening was head-lined by two special guest speakers, Rutger's head wrestling coach Scott Goodale and Rutger's stud wrestler Scott Winston. The evening was filled with lots of great awards and prizes. The big hit of the night was Bill Tompkin's highlight video and slide show. A big thanks for everyone putting together another great banquet!
AWARD WINNERS: Outstanding Wrestler: Gavin Murray Special Award Undefeated: Conner Burkert Rookie of the Year: Chris Wozniak Sportsmanship Award: Anthony Capece Most Pins: Gavin Murray Most Improved Wrestler: Chase Gunther Quickest Pin: Nick Ballas 0:06 (new team record) Thursday, March 26 Novice States Great job Antony Capece for taking 5th place and Andrew Tompkins for taking 6th place at Novice States. Thursday, March 26 Bantam States Great job Dylan Budnick taking 5th place at Bantam states. Monday, March 16 Junior States Great job by Ryan Burkert taking 5th at Junior States and Conner Burkert taking 7th today. Tuesday, March 10 CJML vs NWJML Box Score 46 Unger(Flem) maj Sidebottom(ScPlains) 50 Jones(Steel Hill) Maj Wozniak(Cranford) 53 Capece(Cranford) Dec Harrison(Wash) 57 Casey(BrA) Dec Readington(Pohat) 60 Nace(Flem) Pin Sinibaldi(BrA) 60 Carida(Hacket) Pin Digiovanni(Cranford) 63 Sheedy(Frank) Dec Palanca(Blair) 67 Donnadio(Hillsb) Dec Rodriguez(Flemm) 70 Delacruz(N. Pl) DEC Partzall(Pohat) 73 Pomrinsa( N. Hunt) Dec Chessa(Kenl) 77 Walsh(S. Plain) Pin Wissing(Pohat) 80 Agaisse(WH) Dec Friedman(SteelHill) 85 C. Burkert(Cranford) Dec Elling(Pohat) 90 Scerbo(Flemm) Pin Clifford(Lopet) 95 Murray(Cranford) Dec Sicila(N. Hunt) 102 Murray(WH) Maj Suk(Flemm) 110 Gomabaz(WH) Won by FF HWT1 Maso(Pohat) Pin Savona(Kenlworth) HWT2 Velez(Kenlworth) Pin Turner(Wash) Hwt3 Nothnago Dec Crespo(Flemm)
Final CJML 52 NWJML 32 Tuesday, March 10 CJML Beats NWJML The CJML All Star wrestling team defeated the NWJML All Stars 52-32 tonight in Kenilworth. For Cranford Chris Wozniak lost to Jones of Steel Hill, Anthony Capece defeated Harrison of Washington, Thomas Digiovanni lost to Carida of Hacketstown, Conner Burkert defeated Max Elling of Pohatong, and Gavin Murray defeated Mike Sicola of North Hunterton. GreatJob Cranford wrestlers. Monday, February 2 Cranford State Qualifiers Fair Lawn State Qualifier: 1st Place Dylan Budnick Bantam HWT 2nd Place James Coleman Bantam 70 Howell State Qualifier: 3rd Place Cory Birch Junior 112 Lakeland State Qualifier: 2nd Place Chase Gunther Novice 70 3rd Place Chris Wozniak Bantam 50 North Hunterdon Qualifier: 3rd Place Dave Busch Union Qualifier: 1st Place Anthony Capece Novice 55 1st Place Gavin Murray Junior 90 1st Place Nick Ballas Junior 144 2nd Place Andrew Tompkins Novice 110 2nd Place Jimmy Dwyer Inter 136 3rd Place Thomas Digiovanni Novice 55 3rd Place Brian McGovern Novice 65 3rd Place Conner Burkert Junior 85
Toms River Qualifier: 1st Place Ryan Burkert Junior 85 2nd Place Robert Kessler Inter 144 3rd Niko Cappello Junior 100 Wednesday, March 4 CJMWL VS MID JERSEY BOX SCORE
EXTRA MATCHES:
WITZAL(KENILWORTH) DEC CLEARY(EDISON) 4-0
MURRRAY(WATCHUNG HILLS) DEC CHANEY(S. RIVER
CJMWL BEATS MID JERSEY LEAGUE The CJML All star team defeated the Mid Jersey All Stars 65-9 Tuesday night in East Brunswick. For Cranford Chris Wozniak dropped a hard fight 2-0 match to Mitch Polito from East Brunswick in the 50 pound match. Anthy Capece beat Sookdeo from Hazlet 8-4 at 53. Conner Burkert drop a tough 5-2 decision to Sal Profaci of Monroe at 85. And Gavin Murray was the last Cranford wrestle for the night and pinned Mike Cordova of Monroe at the 95 weight class. Next Tuesday the CJML All Star will take on the NWJMWL All stars at Kenilworth High School starting at 7 PM. Monday, March 2 CJML All Star Team The Cranford PAL wrestling team will have four wrestler representing them on the CJML All Star team. Chris Wozniak, Anthony Capece, Conner Burkert and Gavin Murray. The CJML All stars will take on the Mid Jersey All Stars at East Brunswick on Tuesday March 3, 2209 @ 6:30. The next week the CJML All Stars will take on the NWMWL All Stars at Kenilworth High School, March 10 @ 7 PM.
CJML "A" Tournament The Cranford PAL wrestling team came in seconded place at the CJML "A" Tournament. Cranford end up with 62 point behind Bridgewater "A" who had 63 points. Cranford had 5 finalist and end up with 4 champions. Chris Wozniak got things started at the 50 pound division by beating two wrestles that beat him earlier in the season to make the finals. In the finals he beat the Ridge wrestler 3-1. Next up at 53 Antony Capece defeated Ben Hines of Bridgewater "A" 9-1. At 85 Conner Burkert defeated Brad Carle of Roselle Park 5-1. Conner end the CJML season at 21-0. At 90 Ryan Burkert lost a hard fight overtime match 5-3 against Joe Scerbo of Flemmington. At 95 Gavin Murray defeated Kyle Murphy of Bridgewater "A" 4-2 in the championship match. Gavin end the CJML season at 21-0. 13 out of the 15 Cranford wrestlers placed in the CJML tournament. Other place winners where Jarret Witzal 3rd, Brian McGovern 4th, Chase Gunther 4th, Niko Cappello 4th, Nick Ballas 4th, Thomas Digiovanni 5th, Chris Scorese 5th, and Andrew Tompkins 5th.. With 4 champions Cranford had the most individual champions. Great jon Cranford. http:anatournamentservices.com/2009%20Results.htm
CJML JV Tournament Mike Palumbo and Jimmy Coleman took first place at the CJML JV tournament Sunday in Kenilworth. Other place winners where AJ Bencivenga third and Conner Halpin fourth.
Cranford Beats South Plainfield The Cranford PAL wrestling team capped off an undefeated season with a 53-17 victory over South Plainfield. In front of a crowd of more then 300 people the cougars finished the season 15-0 in CJML and 18-0 over all. Winning for Cranford where Wozniak, Capece, Scorese, Gunther, McGovern, Witzal, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Murray, Cappello, Tompkins, and Ballas. Up next for Cranford will be the CJML tournament March 1 at Brearley High School in Kenilworth. Wednesday, February 18 2008-09 Daul Meet Season Recap Cranford 72 Westfield 9 Cranford 70 Union 16 Cranford 60 Clark 18 Cranford 71 Rosselle Park 12 Cranford 70 Middlesex 10 Cranford 67 WVW, Pa. 28 Cranford 59 WB YMCA, Pa. 38 Cranford 62 Johnson City, NY 31 Cranford 56 Scotch Plains 16 Cranford 63 Hillsborough 10 Cranford 48 Flemmington 27 Cranford 41 Bridgewater 22 Cranford 88 Plainfield 3 Cranford 60 Franklin 22 Cranford 62 Kenilworth 9 Cranford 81 Berkeley Heights 0 Cranford 51 Watchung Hill 23 Cranford 53 South Plainfield 17 Sunday, February 15 NJGSWL Tournament Great job to the boys that placed at the NJGSLW tournament over the weekend. Placing for Cranford where Mike Helmstetter 4th, Jim Dwyer 5th, and RobKessler 7th. Monday, February 16 Lacey Tournament Congrats to the Cranford boys that went to the Lacey, all four boys that went placed. Anthony Capece took first defeating last years state champ in the finals. Other place winners where Dave Busch (2nd), Brian McGovern(3rd) and Niko Cappello(3rd).
Union County REC Brawl The Cranford REC team went the The Union County REC Brawl Sunday and had a great showing. Out of the 12 weight classes Cranford won 6 of them. Bring home Championships for Cranford where Dean Smith, Conner Halpin, AJ Bencivenga, Evan Kanterman, Conner Katz and Jimmy Coleman. Other place winners where John Iosso(2nd), Nick Noce(2nd) Charlie Fabian(3rd), Zach Blevins(3rd), Luke Digiovanni(4th), Jake Lies(4), Jake Quinones, Mike Conrad(4th), Ty Dobbins(4th), Nathen Caldwell(6th), Matt Hollerman(5th), Danny Quinones(6th), Liam Lynch(6th) and Peter Deponte(6th) Saturday, February 7 Cranford Beats Watchung Hills In CJML action Cranford defeated Watchung Hills 51-23. Winning for Cranford where Wozniak, Capece, Digiovanni, Scorese, Nigro, Busch, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Murray, Cappello and Ballas. Saturday, February 7 Cranford Beats Berkeley Heights The Cranford PAL Wrestling team defeated Bekeley Heights 81-0 in a CJML match Saturday in Cranford. Winning for Cranford where Wozniak, Capece, Digiovanni, Nigro, Scorese, McGovern, Gunther, J. Wozniak, Busch, Witzal, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Murray, Cappello, Tompkins and Ballas. Saturday, February 7 Cranford NJGSWL Team defeats Berkeley Heights The Cranford NJGSWL wrestling team defeated Berkeley Heights 48-21 in Cranford Saturday morning. Winning for Cranford where Gunther, Busch, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Murray, Cappello, Helmstetter, Birch, and Markovitch. Saturday, February 7 Cranford NJGSWL Team beats Kenilworth The Cranford NJGSWL defeated Kenilworth 51-40 Friday afternoon in Cranford . Winning for Cranford where Gunther, Busch, Witzal, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Murray, Cappello, Helmstetter, and Markovitch. Thursday, February 5 Cranford Beats Kenilworth The Cranford PAL CJML team defeated Kenilworth 62-9 Wednesday night at Lincoln Ave School. Winning for Cranford where Chris Wozniak, Anthony Capece, Mike Nigro, Brian McGovern, Chase Gunther, Dave Busch, Jarret Witzal, Conner Burkert, Ryan Burkert, Gavin Murray, Niko Cappello, and Andrew Tompkins. Friday, January 30 Cranford Beats Franklin The Cranford PAL CJML wrestling team hosted Franklin Friday night, and defeated Franklin 60-22. Winning for Cranford where, Capece, Digiovanni, Nigro, J. Wozniak, Gunther, Witzal, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Murray, Cappello and Tompkins. Next up Cranford will host Kenilworth Wednesday night at 7 PM at Lincoln Ave School. Friday, January 30 CRANFORD BEATS PLAINFIELD The Cranford PAL wrestling team defeated Plainfield 88-3 Friday night in Cranford. Winning for Cranford C. Wozniak, Capece, Digiovanni, Nigro, Kanterman, McGovern, J. Wozniak, Gunther, Busch, Witzal, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Murray, Cappello, and Tompkins. Friday, January 23 Cranford Beats Bridgewater
Sunday, January 11 Cranford Defeats Flemmington The Cranford PAL wrestling team traveled to Flemmington Saturday morning to wrestle a very tough Flemmington team. In a very exciting match the Cougers defeated Flemmington 48-27. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Gunther, Busch, Witzal, Murray, C. Burkert, Cappello, Tompkins and Ballas. Sunday, January 11 Cranford Beats Hillsborough Cranford PAL wrestling team wrestled Hillsborough Saturday and defeated them 63-10. Winning for Cranford where C. Wozniak, Capece, Digiovanni, Nigro, Scorese, Gunther, Busch, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Murray, Cappello, Thompkins and Ballas. Sunday, January 11 Cranford Beats Scotch Plains The Cranford PAL team beat Scotch Plains 56-16 Saturday morning. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Digiovanni, Nigro, Scorese, McGovern, Gunther, J. Wozniak, Busch, Witzal, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, and Murray, Monday, January 5 Cranford Sweeps Quad The Cranford PAL CJML team traveled to Pennsylvania over the weekend to wrestle a Quad match at Wilkes-Barre Meyers High School. The team took on Wilkes Barre YMCA, Wyoming Valley West, and Johnson City, NY. After the quad the team stayed at the Woodlands Inn and Resort and enjoyed a night of pizza, soda, and swimming. Results: Cranford 67 WVW, Pa. 28 Winning from Cranford where: Capece, Digiovanni, Nigro, McGovern, Gunther, Busch, Witzal, Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, and Tompkins. Cranford 59 Wilkes-Barre YMCA, Pa. 38 Winning for Cranford where: Wozniak, Scorese, McGovern, Gunther, Witzal, C. Burkert, Murray, R. Burkert, Cappello and Tompkins Cranford 62 Johnson City, NY 31 Winning for Cranford where: J. Burkert, Capece, Digiovanni, Nigro, Gunther, Busch, Witzal, C Burkert, R. Burkert, Murray, Cappello, and Tompkins.
Saturday, January 3 CJML Team Travels To Pa. For Quad The CJML Team will start the New Years off by traveling to Wilkes-Barre, Pa to wrestle a Quad match. The Cougars will be taking on Wilkes-Barre YMCA, Wyoming Valley West, and Johnson City NY. Good luck to Cranford!! Sunday, December 28 Cranford NJGSWL team beats Bridgewater The Cranford NJGSWL team beat Bridgewater 55-15 Saturday morning in Cranford. Winning for Cranford where Chase Gunther, Gavin Murray, Conner Burkert, Ryan Burkert, Nick Frediani, Mike Helmstetter, Corey Birch, Jim Dwyer and Rob Kessler. Sunday, December 28 Cranford NJGSWL Team Beats Newton The Cranford NJGSWL wrestling team beat Newton 62-15 Saturday in Cranford. Winning for Cranford where Chase Gunther, Dave Busch, Jarett Witzal, Gavin Murray, Ryan Burkert, Conner Burkert, Mike Helmstetter, Corey Birch, Corey Markovitch, Jim Dwyer and Rob Kessler. Sunday, December 28 Cranford NJGSWL Team Beats Phillipsburg Grey The Cranford NJGWL team beat Phillipsburg Grey 61-9 Saturday morning in Cranford. winning for Cranford where Chase Gunther, Jarett Witzal, Conner Burkert, Ryan Burkert, Gavin Murray, Nick Frediani, Mike Helmstetter, Corey Birch, Cory Markovitch, Rob Kessler, and Jim Dwyer. Saturday, December 20 Cranford Beats Middlesex Crandford beat Middlesex 70-10 Saturday morning at Cranford High School. Winning for Cranford where Nick Ballas, Chris Wozniak, Anthony Capece, Thomas Digiovanni, Chris Scorese, Mike Nigro, Brian McGovern, Chris Gunther, Dave Busch, Jarret Witzal, Ryan Burkert, Conner Burkert, Gavin Murray, Niko Cappello, Nick Ballas. Nick Ballas set a new fast pin record with a :06 pin. Saturday, December 20 Cranford Beats Roselle Park Cranford PAL wrestling team hosted Roselle Park Saturday morning at Cranford High School. Cranford won the match 71-12. Winning for Cranford where Chris Wozniak, Anthony Capece, Thomas Digiovanni, Brian McGovern, Chase Gunther, Dave Busch, Jarrett Witzal, Conner Burkert, Gavin Murray, Ryan Burkert, Mike Palumbo, Andrew Tompkins and Nick Ballas. Chase Gunther had the fastest pin of the match, a 13 second pin. Monday, December 15 Wall Tournament Cranford took about 20 kids to the Wall tournament had had a outstanding showing. Wrestling against some of the best in New Jersey and Pa. Bring home championship where Conner Halpin, Dylan Budnik, Anthony Capece, Brian McGovern, Chase Gunther and Andrew Tompkins. Place second where Mike Nigro and Gavin Murray. Other place winners where Danny Quinones(3rd), AJ Bencivenga(3rd), Jake Mathews(3rd), Evan Kanterman(4th) and Jake Thompson(4th). Saturday, December 13 Cranford Beats Clark The Cranford CJML finished the day off with a 60-18 victory over Clark. Winning for Cranford where Chris Wozniak, Thomas Digiovanni, Chris Scorese, Mike Nigro, Chase Gunther, Brian McGovern, Dave Busch, Jarret Witzal, Gavin Murray, Conner Burkert, Ryan Burkert, Andrew Thompkins, and Nick Ballas. Saturday, December 13 Cranford Beats Union The Cranford CJML team beat Union 70-16 Saturday afternoon in Clark. Winning for Cranford where Anthony Capece, Thomas Digiovanni, Mike Nigro, Chris Scorese, Brian McGovern, Chase Gunther, Dave Busch, Jarret Witzal, Ryan Burkert, Gavin Murray, Conner Burkert, Mike Palumbo, and Andrew Tompkins. Saturday, December 13 Cranford Beats Westfield The Cranford PAL CJML team kicked off the season with 72-9 win over Westfield. Winning for Cranford where Chris Wozniak, Anthony Capece, Thomas Digiovanni, Mike Nigro, Chris Scorese, Brian McGovern, Chase Gunther, Dave Busch, Jarret Witzal, Conner Burkert, Ryan Burkert, Gavin Murray, Andrew Tompkins and Nick Ballas. Friday, December 12 REC & JV Kick OFF Season The Cranford REC team had there first match of the season against Roselle Park. Cranford REC team had 40 kids wrestle in the match and the kids did a great job. After the REC match the JV team took on Roselle Park had a outstanding showing with all 23 JV kids hitting the mat. What a great night 60 plus Cranford kids wrestling! Monday, December 8 Union County Brawl 2 Elementary Results Team 1. Cranford 2. Kenilworth 3. Westfield 47 1. Zach Composto(W) 2. Nickky Rappa(K) 50. 1. Justin Carfifi 2. Mark Montgomery(RP) 3. Chris Wozniak(C) 53 1. Chris Fuschetto(CL) 2. Anthony Capece(C) 3. Vincent Rappa(K) 57 1. Mike Ramos(K) 2. Thomas Digiovanni(C) 3. Alex Liphits(SP) 60 1. Chris Gural(RP) 2. Chris Scorese(C) 3. Ray Witzal(K) 63 1. Zach Rabinowitz(W) 2. Mike Nigro(C) 3. Alex Olislo(SP) 67 1. Christian Burns(K) 2. Brian McGovern(C) 3. Jack Cannon (SP) 70 1. Chase Gunther(C) 2. Kyle Gazaway(NP) 3. Frank Chassa(K) 73 1. Steve Bonsall(W) 2. Kyle Glassen(C) 3. Jon Daly(RP) 77 1. Jarret Witzak(C) 2. Dave Busch(C) 3. Tommy Cunningham(SP) 80 1. Conner Burkert(C) 2. Charlie Hudak(CL) 3. Kyle Herrigel(NP) 85 1. Gavin Murray(C) 2. Brad Carle(RP) 3. JT Bierne(SP) 90 1. Ryan Burkert(C) 2. Anthony Corbisiero(K) 3. Dan Kourakus(NP) 98 1. Brian Lapham(SP) 2. Vincent Concina(CL) 3. John Fuller(W) 110 1. Savana(K) 2. Andrew Tompkins(C) 3. Tyler Kovacs(SP) HWT 1. Alex Mirabella(SP) 2. Nick Ballas(C) 3. TJ Kaczan(CL) Monday, December 8 Union County Brawl 2 Middle School Team 1. Cranford 2. Roselle Park 3. Kenilworth 80 1. Conner Burkert(C) 2. Jawan Jones(U) 3. Frank Chassa(K) 85 1. Gavin Murray(C) 2. Kevin Angus(RP) 3. Nick Velez(W) 90 1. Ryan Burkert(C) 2. Kyle Angus(RP) 3. John Devito(RP) 95 1. Mike Leittieri(SP) 2. Nick Palmer(NP) 3. Mike Helmstetter(C) 102 1. Anthony Rice(K) 2. Spencer Hamblton(SP) 3. Dom Natele(SP) 110 1. Phil Woods(RP) 2.Bobby Vail(RP) 3. Matt Barber(W) 125 1. Corey Markovitch(C) 2. Luna(K) 3. Dom Pigia(SP) 135 1. ALex Krynicki(RP) 2. Mike Zuena(U) 3. Luke Sammarone(NP) 145 1. Rob Kessler(C) 2. Abbott(S) 3. Vincent Sidoli(NP) HWT 1 1. Renan Dautre(K) 2. Vinnie Picarello(RP) 3. Chris Castaldo(NP) Tuesday, November 18 WVW Spartan Classic A few Cranford wrestlers traveled to PA. over the weekend to wrestling in the WVW Spartan Classic wrestling tournament. All six wrestlers that went placed in the top 3 of the tournament. Winning Championships where Gavin Murray, Niko Cappello, and Andrew Tompkins. Also placing for Cranford where Anthony Capece(2nd), Chase Gunther(2nd) and Thomas DiGiovanni (3rd). Tuesday, November 4 Sign Ups Closed Wrestling sign ups will be closed as of Friday November 7. Because of the large number of sign ups and limeted space we will not be accepting any more applications after this date. Thank you for your understanding. Tuesday, November 4 South Plainfield Tournament Great job by all to boy who went to the South Plainfield Tournament. Placing for Cranford where Conner Burkert(2),s Andrew Tomkins(2), Ryan Burkert(3), Anthony Capece (3) and Chase Gunther(4). Monday, October 27 Record Sign up!! Cranford PAL wrestling held sign ups last week and had a record number of kids sign up. We had over 80 kids sign up so far and still have 3 week till the season kicks off! Go Cougars!
Monday, September 15 2008/09 Wrestling Sign Ups The Cranford PAL wrestling sign ups will be Tuesday October 21 and Thursday October 23 from 6-8 PM at the Cranford Community Center. Any Cranford resident in grade 1-6 are welcome to join. The season starts after Thanksgiving and runs till middle of February. Cost is $80.00. Any question contact Coach Murray at kevintmurray@aol.com
Cranford Wrestlers Attend TNT Wrestling Camp Fifty three Cranford wrestlers and fathers recently went to Carl Poff TNT Wrestling Camp at Kutztown University. It was four days filled with learning and live wrestling by some of the top college wrestlers and coaches. All the Cranford kids did great and where very respectful to the TNT staff.
Damion Logan gives Clinic The final week of summer wrestling was another great one Damion Logan of Premier wrestling club gave an outstanding clinic. With over 40 wrestlers on hand it was a great way to end the summer. Coach Logan was a 4 time hign school state finalist and won the NJ High School State Wrestling Championship 3 times. He went on to be a two All American in college. It was a great five week and I believe the kids learned a lot. Thanks to everyone for taking part in the summer program. Next up the Cranford Wrestling Army will be heading to TNT Wrestling Camp with over 50 wrestlers and fathers going. Enjoy the rest of the summer!
DeBellionia Gives Clinic Seton Hall Prep head wrestling coach ran the fouth clinic this summer for the kids. This is the the fouth year coach DeBellonia has come to Cranford and always does a nice job. With a lot of people on vacation and baseball still going on, we still had 36 kids there for the clinic. Next week will be the last of the summer clinic and it will be run by Damon Logan of Premier wrestling club.
Goodale Gives Clinic
Scorese Brings Home 2 Golds Medals at AAU Tae Kwon Do Championship Cranford PAL wrestler Chris Scorese competed in the 2008 AAU Nationals Tae Kwon Do Championshuip in Madison Wisconsin on June 30, 2008 through July 5, 2008. Competitors from all over the country may compete by placing in State qualifying tournaments. Chris competeds in the Boys 8-9 year old Black Belt division and won two Gold medals at the event. 1) Forms competition, where competitors are judged on how well they perform a prescribed set of moves. 2) Points Sparring, where competitors fight and score points for strikes to the head and body. The Cranford wrestling family is very proud of you. Good luck at AAU Junior Olympics in Detroit, Michigan the week of July 31 through August 2, 2008.
Cranford's Coach Torsone Run Clinic The second session of summer wrestling was run by Cranford Head Wrestling coach Darren Torsone. Coach showed some new drills and a few moves on the mat. With it being a holiday week we still had 44 wrestlers show up for the clinic. I big thanks to Matt Digiovanni and Kyle Markovitch for helping out the past two weeks. It is all about giving back and making the Cranford wrestling family stronger!
Coach Poff of TNT Wrestling Gives Clinic The first week of summer wrestling was a big hit with 47 wrestlers showing up for the clinic. The first clinic was run by former Lock Haven head coach Carl Poff. Carl also run TNT wrestling camp that the Cranford wrestling team will attend in late July. We where also very luck to have this year 215 pound state champ Jessie Boyden stop by to help out. Next week Cranford High School head coach Torsone will be running the clinic. Monday, June 16 Kenilworth Dad Day Tournament Great job by the Cranford wrestlers at the Kenilworth Dad's tournament. Bringing home first place medals where Evan Kanterman, Gavin Murray, Connor Burkert and Ryan Burkert. Chase Gunther had a great day and came in second place. Monday, June 16 Great "8" Kick Off Classic Great job to Evan Kanterman for taking second place and Chris Wozniak for taking third at the Great "8" Kick Off Classic at Brick High School Monday, May 19 3rd Annual Cranford Wrestling Bocce Tournament The Third Annual Cranford Wrestling Bocce Tournament was hold Sunday May 18th at the Bottino Resort on the South Side of Cranford. The rain did not scare off any players(except Coach Kanterman), the whole day was filled with a lot of fun. This year there where 8 team (16 players) in the tournament and at the end of the day the team of Murray/Capece came home with the championship. Thanks to the Bottino's for a great day. Monday, May 5 Summer Wrestling 2008 Cranford summer wrestling Program will start Thursday Thursday June 26 at the Cranford High School wrestling room. The Summer wrestling will go every Thursday for five week with a different guest coach each week. It will run form 6 PM to 8 PM each week. It is limited to the first 40 to sign up. For more information contact Coach Murray kevintmurray@aol.com
Cranford PAL Wrestling Banquet The Cranford PAL wrestling hold the end of the season banquet at the Westwood in Garwood Wednesday night. There where close to two hundred wrestlers and family that attended the event. The night was filled with awards, food, prizes and a lot of fun. The slide show and the high light movie where a big hit at the banquet. Thank you to the Carey Family for all there hard work this season. The guest speaker at the banquet was New Jersey 215 lb Wrestling State Champion Jesse Boyden. The award winners this year where: Outstanding Wrestler: Gavin Murray Rookie of the Year: Niko Cappello Most Pins: Gavin Murray Quiest Pin: Anthony Capece 0:08 Most Improved Wrestler: Chris Scorese Outstanding Sportsmanship: Jarett Witzal Coach of the Year: Pete Bottino
Crandford Places 8 Wrestlers at State Championship Congradulations to all the Cranford wrestlers that placed at the New Jersey State Wrestling Championship. Placing for Cranford where: J.P. Christiano 2nd Place 133 intermated Jim Dwyer 5th Place 119 Junior Ryan Burkert 5th Place Junior 80 Chris Scorese 5th Place Midget 50 Anthony Capece 5th Place Bantam 50 Gavin Murray 7th Place Junior 75 Ryan Carey 8th Place Junior 140 Jarret Witzal 8th Place Midget 80
Sunday, March 23 War at the Shore Congrats to Ryan Burkert for placing fouth at the War at the Shore tournament in Wildwood this passt weekend. Sunday, March 23 Parsippanay Tournament Saturday a handful of Cranford wrestlers attended the Parsippany Tournament and all wrestlered very well. Evan Kanterman and Gavin Murray both came in first place. Other place winners where James Wozniak(3rd), Corey Markovotch(3rd), Conner Halpin(3rd), Chris Wozniak(4th) and AJ Bencivenga(4th). Tuesday, March 18 Christiano and Capece Place at States Great job to JP Christiano and Anthony Capece for placing at the New Jersey Youth Wrestling Championship. Saturday JP Christiano took second place at Inter 133. Sunday Anthony "Gooch" Capece place 5th place at Bantam 50. Everyone is very proud of both of you! Wednesday, March 12 CJML Falls To NWML CJML All Stars fell to the NWML ALL Star 60-34 Wednesday night in Philipsburg. Cranford's Gavin Murray beat Dave Miggliaccio of Long Valley and Conner Burkert lost a hard fight over time match to Dylan Nace of Flemmington. Wednesday, March 12 CJML Beats Mid Jersey The CJML All stars beat the Mid Jersey All Stars 51-21 Tuesday night in East Brunswick. Cranford's Gavin Murray drop a close match to Jordan Pagano of Sout Brunswick in the match. Tuesday, March 11 Cranford State Qualifiers Great job and good luck to all the boys who qualified for NJ Youth States Anthony Capece Chris Scorese Thomas Digiovanni Gavin Murray Conner Burkert Ryan Burkert Jarett Witzal Niko Cappello Ryan Carey Andrew Tompkins J.P. Christiano Jimmy Dwyer
Monday, March 3 CJML "A" Tournament Cranford put 4 wrestlers in finals of the CJML tournament put was unable to come up with a champion. Wrestling in the finals where Gavin Murray, Conner Burkert, Ryan Burkert and Ryan Carey. Other place winners where Anthony Capece(3rd), Chris Scorese(5th), Brian McGovern(6th), and Jarrett Witzal(6th). Great job to all the Cranford wrestlers this season. Sunday, February 24 CJML JV Tournament Great job to all the Cranford wrestlers that took part in the JV tournament today. Winning Championships for Cranford where Conner Halpin, Mike Nigro, Nick Grossi, and Nick Palumbo. Also placing for Cranford where Nick Georgeadis(3rd), Anthony Conte(3rd), Jake Mathews(3rd), Andrew Acton(3rd), and Alex Grossi(3rd). Thursday, February 21 Cranford Beats Roselle Park For the the fifth year in a row Cranford PAL wrestling team has defeat rival Roselle Park. The Cougars defeated Roselle Park 50-26 Wednesday night in Cranford. Cranford end the dual meet season with a mark of 16-1 and 14-1 in CJML "A" division. The 14 wins in CJML is a new team record, beating last year reord of 13. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Scorese, Digiovanni, McGovern, Gunther, Scaramuzzi, Busch, Murray, C. Burkert, and R. Burkert. Next up for Cranford will be the CJML Championship Tournament on March 2 in Kenilworth. Monday, February 18 Lacey Tournament Great job Sunday by the Cranford PAL wrestling team at the Lacey Tournament. Cranford had 21 out of 27 kids place with 10 champions. Winning championships at the very tough Lacey Tournament where A. Capece, T. Digiovanni, B. McGovern, Coleman, J. Wozniak, C. Wozniak, Marutta, Bencivengia, Murray and Witzal. Other place winner where Snover(2), Geogreadis(2), Kanterman(2), Conrad(2), Cappello(2), Busch(2), Markovitch, Christiano(2), Swanson(3), Carey(3) and Tompkins(3). Thursday, February 14 Kenilworth Pee-Wee/Bantam Tournament Great job to the REC team at the Kenilworth Pee-Wee/Bantam Tournament over the weekend. Bringing home championships for Cranford where Chris Wozniak and John Iosso. Other place winners where Conner Halpin(5th), Jake Quinones(5th), AJ Bencivenga(2nd), Evan Kanterman(3rd), Dylin Budnick(2nd), Mathew Decusin(4th), Gordon Graceffo(4th), Jim Wozniak(4th) and Brian McGovern (5th) Wednesday, February 6 Cranford Beats Berkeley Heights The Cranford PAL wrestling team put together a very strong preformence Wednesday night in Berkeley Heights by beating the Berkeley Heights team 69-7. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Scorese, Digiovanni, McGovern, Gunther, Busch, Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Witzal, Cappello, Tompkins, Birch, and Carey. The win increased the teams overall record to 15-1. Saturday, February 2 Cranford Rolls to 14-1 The Cranford PAL wrestling team traveled to Somerset county to take on the Warriors of Franklin Township. The cougars won the match 43-27 and increase there over all record to 14-1 and 12-1 and Central Jersey Midget League "A" division. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Scorese, Digiovanni, Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Witzal, Cappello, and Tompkins. Saturday, February 2 Cranford Beats Watchung Hills The Cranford PAL Wrestling team took on Watchung Hill Saturday afternoon and came home with a 45-21 victory. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Scorese, McGovern, Murray, R. Burkert, Witzal, Cappello, Tompkins, Birch, and Carey. Ryan Burkert had one of the great matches of the day when he won 2-0 in double overtime. Wednesday, January 30 Cranford Beats South Plainfield For the first time in almost 20 years the Cranford PAL wrestling team defeated State power house South Plainfield. With the cougars losing 35-33 going into Heavyweight Ryan Carey came up big with a :38 second pin to give Cranford a 39-35 victory. Also winning for Cranford where Scorese, Gunther, Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Cappello, and Carey. Saturday, January 26 Cranford Falls to Flemmington In a very exciting match the Cranford PAL fell to Hunteron County power house Flemmington 34-28. In one of the more exciting matches of the night Thomas Digiovanni came back in the third period to post a 3-2 win. In another great match Ryan Burkert moved up th 85 to take on the Flemmington's undefeated wrestler and won 3-1 in over time. Winning for Cranford where Capece ,Digiovanni, Murray, R. Burkert, Witzal, Cappello, and Birch. Tuesday, January 22 Middlesex Novice Tournament Congrats to all the Cranford wrestlers that went to the Middlesex novice tournament this past weekend. Bring home championships for Cranford where Evan Kanterman and Copper Siascia. Other place winners Jacob Snover(2nd), Jimmy Coleman(3rd), Chris Wozniak(3rd), Nick Noce (3rd), AJ Bencivenga(4th), Danny Swanson(4th), Chris Decusin(4th), Nick Georgeadis(4th), Anthony Conte (5th), Jake Mathews(5th), Nick Grossi(5th) and Andrew Acton(5th) Saturday, January 19 Cranford beats Bridgewater "A" In another very exciting CJML match Cranford beat Bridgewater "A" 37-36. The win was a total team victory. Down 24-0 David Busch came up with a big 3-1 win at 70 and got the ball rolling. Gavin Murray won at 73 followed by win by Conner Burkert and Ryan Burkert. Then Jarret Witzal came through with a big pin at 85. Niko Cappello had a big win at 90 beating the Bridgwater wrestler 2-0. Cranford still found them selfs down 25-30 going into the 102 match, where they pushed Andrew Tompkins up. Andrew was down 2-0 after the first period but in the second period Andrew came up with a hugh pin to give Cranford a 31-30 lead. A forfeit at Heavy weight sealed the deal for Cranford. Saturday, January 19 Cranford Beats Bridgewater "B" The Cranford PAL wrestling team beat Bridgewater "B" 70-9 Friday night at Lincoln Ave School. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Mcgovern, Gunther, Scaramuzzi, Murray, C. Burkert, R Burkert, Witzal, Palumbo, Cappello, Tompkins, Birch and Carey. Sunday, January 13 Cranford Beats Scotch Plains The Cranford PAL wrestling team hosted the Scotch Plains wrestling team Saturday at Cranford High School. Cranford came away with a 57-24 victory over Scotch Plains. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Scorese, Digiovanni, McGovern, Gunther, Busch, Murray, C. Burkert, Tomkins, Birch, and Carey. Gavin Murray had the quickest pin of the match a :14 second pin. Sunday, January 13 Cranford Beats Union Cranford PAL took on Union Saturday and came away with a 69-13 victory. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Scorese, Digiovanni, McGovern, Gunther, Busch, Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Witzal, Cappello, Birch, and Carey. Chris Scorese had the fast pin of the match, a 11 second pin. Sunday, January 13 Cranford Beats Hillsborough The Cranford PAL wrestling team hosted Hillsborough Saturday morning at Cranford High School. The cougars beat Hillsborough 57-21. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Scorese, Digiovanni, McGovern, Gunther, Busch, Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Witzal, Cappello, and Carey. Gavin Murray had the quickest pin a :49 second pin. Wednesday, January 9 Cranford Beats Kenilworth The Cranford PAL wrestling team traveled to Kenilworth Wednesday night to take on the Bears in Central Jersey League match. The junior cougars came home with a 64-14 victory. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Scorese, Digiovanni, Gunther, Scaramuzzi, Busch, Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Witzal, Cappelllo, Birch, and Carey. Ryan Carey had the fastest pin of the night a :51 second pin. Sunday, January 6 Cranford Wins Two in PA. The Cranford PAL wrestling team traveled to Pennsylvania over the weekend to wrestle two matches and came home with two victories. In the first match Cranford beat Tunkhannock, Pa. 64-30 Winning for Cranford where Capece,Scorese, Digiovanni, McGovern, Scaramuzzi, Gunther, Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Witzal Birch and Carey. Ryan Carey had the quickest pin in the match , a 20 second pin. In the second match Cranford beat Wyoming Area, Pa. 94-0. Winning for Cranford where Capece, Nigro, Scorese, Digiovanni, McGovern, Scaramuzzi, Gunther, Busch, Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, Witzal, Cappello, Tomkins, Birch and Carey. Anthony Capece had the quickest pin a 8 second pin. Nick Scaramuzzi had a great match, he was down 8-1 going into third period and ended up pinning the Wyoming Area wrestler. After the match everyone stayed at the Woodlands Resort, where we had a great time swimming and eating pizza. Thank you to the parents club for buying the pizza. Great job by the Cranford wrestling family for a great weekend.
CRANFORD WINS FORDS TOURNAMENT Cranford PAL wrestling team captured the team championship at the Fords tournament over the weekend. The top four teams where 1. Cranford(211.5) 2. Howell(155) 3. Fords(153) 4. Piscataway(137). Winning individual championships for Cranford where Anthony Capece, Gavin Murray, Conner Burkert, Ryan Burkert and Ryan Carey. Other place winners where Chris Scorese(2nd) Mike Nigro(2nd) Jarret Witzal( 2nd)Corey Birch(2nd) Andrew Tompkins(3rd), Brian McGovern(4th) Nick Scaramuzzi(4th) Dave Busch(4th) and Niko Cappello(4th) Monday, December 17 Cranford Beats Clark Cranford beat Clark 65-18 Saturday morning in Cranford. Winning for Cranford where A. Capece, C. Scorese, T. Digiovanni, C. Gunther, G. Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, A. Tompkins, C. Birch, and Ryan Carey. Anthony Capece had a :13 second pin for Cranford. Monday, December 17 Cranford Beats Plainfield Cranford beat Plainfield 57-28 Saturday morning in Cranford. Winning for Cranford where A. Capece, C. Scorese, T. Digiovanni, N. Scaramuzzi, D. Busch, G Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, A. Tompkins, and R. Carey. Gavin Murray had the quickest pin a :12 fall
Cranford Wins Union County Tournament The Cranford PAL Wrestling team won the 2007 Union County Elementary Tournament over the weekend. Winning County titles for Cranford where Anthony Capece, Chris Scorese, Gavin Murray, Conner Burkert, Ryan Burkert, and Ryan Carey. Other Placer winners where Jacob Snover(4th), Nick Georgeadis(4th), Thomas Digiovanni(4th), Nick Scaramuzzi(4th),Dave Busch(2nd), Jarret Witzal (2nd), and Corey Birch(3rd)
Cranford REC Team Opens Strong The Cranford REC team opened up the season with a very strong showing against Kenilworth. The Cranford wrestlers won 20 out of 30 matches. Great job to the REC team. Friday, December 14 CRANFORD WRESTLING IN FULL GEAR The Cranford wrestlers will be in full gear this weekend. The Cranford High school team will be at the Hopatcong Tournament, The Cranford PAL Central Jersey team will host a quad at the high school, the PAL JV team will travel to Chatham, and the PAL REC team will travel to Roselle Park. Good Luck to all the Cranford Wrestlers!!! Monday, December 17 Cranford Beats Westfield Cranford PAL wrestling team opened the season with a 67-15 win againsst Westfied. Winning for Cranford where A. Capece, C. Scorses, T. Digiocanni, B. McGovern, C. Gunther, D. Busch, G. Murray, C. Burkert, R. Burkert, J. Witzal, N. Cappello, A. Tompkins, and R. Carey. Ryan Carey had the quickest pin, a :38 fall. Monday, February 16 Kenilworth Pee-Wee & Bantam Tournament Cranford took 21 kids to the Kenilworth Pee-wee Bantam tournament in Kenilworth Saturday and had a great showing. Placing for Cranford where: 1st Place: Luke Digiovanni Albert Dechillo Gordon Graceffo Jimmy Coleman Dylan Budnik 2nd Place Daniel Kimko Conner Halpin Evan Kanterman Mike Conrad 3rd Place Dean Smith John Iosso Peter Deponte 4-6 Place Jake Lies Ryan Love Matt Hollerman Trey Brehm Nick Noce Phil Marrotta Charles Fabian Sunday, February 22 CJML JV Tournament Mike Palumbo and Jimmy Coleman took first place at the CJML tournament Sunday in Kenilworth. Other place winners where AJ Bencivenga third and Conner Halpin fourth. |
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