The Steinert High wrestling team continued its strong early-season showing on Friday by winning the Bart Payne Tournament at Haddon Township. Steinert claimed first place in the seven-team tournament with 206.5 points, followed by Cinnaminson in second with 164.5 points.
Individual champions for Steinert were Julian Bijaczyk (126 lbs), Alex Castano (138 lbs), Jose Samoyoa Rodas (190 lbs), and heavyweight Aiden Constance. The Spartans also earned second-place finishes from Matthew Mottola (120 lbs), Anthony Ricigliano (132 lbs), and Mike Odige (215 lbs).
**Bart Payne Tournament Finals Results:**
– 106 lbs: Mike Graham (Gateway Regional/Woodbury) won by fall over Connor Rowan (Haddon Township) – 6-0 (Fall 0:28)
– 113 lbs: Caden Rossi (Cherry Hill West) won by major decision over Cristian Perales (Paul VI) – 5-2 (MD 18-9)
– 120 lbs: Iyon Townsend (Paul VI) won by tech fall over Matthew Mottola (Hamilton East-Steinert) – 3-0 (TF 18-2, 3:38)
– 126 lbs: Julian Bijaczyk (Hamilton East-Steinert) won by decision over Christian Snyder (Gateway Regional/Woodbury) – 9-1 (Dec 8-4)
– 132 lbs: Owen Gardner (Paul VI) won by fall over Anthony Ricigliano (Hamilton East-Steinert) – 2-0 (Fall 0:54)
– 138 lbs: Alex Castano (Hamilton East-Steinert) won by fall over Ryan Marino (Cinnaminson) – 8-2 (Fall 1:54)
– 144 lbs: Dominic Marino (Cinnaminson) won by fall over Stephen Ericsson (Gateway Regional/Woodbury) – 8-0 (Fall 0:53)
– 150 lbs: Thomas Andrews (Haddon Township) won by fall over Angel Mena-Martinez (Cherry Hill West) – 6-1 (Fall 1:17)
– 157 lbs: Brady Mokoid (Haddon Township) won by major decision over Levi Jander (Cinnaminson) – 6-2 (MD 9-1)
– 165 lbs: Davi Guimaraes (Cinnaminson) won by major decision over Gabe Jones (Cherry Hill West) – 7-1 (MD 10-1)
– 175 lbs: Clayton Tyson (Cherry Hill West) won by tech fall over Jayon Wescott (Cinnaminson) – 3-1 (TF 20-2, 2:45)
– 190 lbs: Jose Samayoa Rodas (Hamilton East-Steinert) won by fall over Ryan Hee (Paul VI) – 9-2 (Fall 0:45)
– 215 lbs: Anthony Jackson (Paul VI) won by fall over Mickhorisky Odige (Hamilton East-Steinert) – 3-0 (Fall 0:40)
– Heavyweight: Aidan Constance (Hamilton East-Steinert) won by fall over Brennan Berger (Haddon Township) – 7-3 (Fall 2:52)
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### Egg Harbor Tournament
Burlington wrestlers had multiple highlights at the Egg Harbor Tournament. Bordentown/Florence’s Hunter Novoa (138 lbs), Joseph Hartz (150 lbs), and Carter Stumpf (215 lbs) all secured first-place finishes. Seneca also showcased strong performances with four individual champions.
**Placement Matches Highlights:**
– 106 lbs 1st Place: Geno DiJoseph (Cumberland Regional) won by tech fall over Johnathan Contravo (Clearview Regional) – 9-1 (TF 18-0)
– 113 lbs 1st Place: Danny Finelli (Seneca) won by decision over Jayson Garcia (Egg Harbor) – 7-0 (Dec 10-4)
– 120 lbs 1st Place: Tristan Brown (Absegami) won by decision over Avery Padilla (Seneca) – 5-2 (Dec 10-5)
– 126 lbs 1st Place: Landon Wright (Clearview Regional) won by fall over Kolton Sheppard (Cumberland Regional) – 6-1 (Fall 3:52)
– 132 lbs 1st Place: Michael Lamb (Haddonfield High School) won by fall over Wyatt Tolson (Ocean City) – 13-2 (Fall 5:36)
– 138 lbs 1st Place: Hunter Novoa (Bordentown Regional/Florence Township) won by major decision over Jake Bauer (Seneca) – 6-2 (MD 9-1)
– 144 lbs 1st Place: Michael Mirassol (Seneca) won by fall over Charlie Falco (Haddonfield High School) – 7-0 (Fall 1:07)
– 150 lbs 1st Place: Joseph Hartz (Bordentown Regional/Florence Township) won by decision over Mark Finelli (Seneca) – 8-0 (Dec 8-3)
– 157 lbs 1st Place: Logan Fearnhead (Ocean City) won by fall over Chase Williams (Cumberland Regional) – 4-3 (Fall 1:18)
– 165 lbs 1st Place: Tyler Trovato (Clearview Regional) won by decision over Hutch Rhyne (Haddonfield High School) – 4-2 (Dec 11-4)
– 175 lbs 1st Place: Nick Schmied (Seneca) won by fall over Dominic Schultz (Ocean City) – 6-1 (Fall 1:00)
– 190 lbs 1st Place: Aaron Veytsman (Clearview Regional) won by fall over Marty Flemming (Seneca) – 6-0 (Fall 0:12)
– 215 lbs 1st Place: Carter Stumpf (Bordentown Regional/Florence Township) won by major decision over Gianni Fuentes (Absegami) – 5-2 (MD 13-0)
– Heavyweight: Pat Degnan (Seneca) won by fall over Logan Kennedy (Williamstown) – 2-0 (Fall 1:10)
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### Holmdel Tournament
Hamilton High’s Daniel Figueroa captured the 157-pound title, posting a major decision victory over John Yannariello of Toms River North in the finals. Immaculata took home the team championship with 209.5 points, followed by host Holmdel and Toms River North. Hamilton finished ninth out of 13 teams.
**Holmdel Tournament Finals Recap:**
– 106 lbs: Forest Rose (Immaculata) won by fall over Logan Placca (Holmdel) – 10-2 (Fall 2:51)
– 113 lbs: Sayan Rao (Holmdel) won by decision over Lucas Loffredo (Immaculata) – 2-0 (Dec 7-4)
– 120 lbs: Anthony Lopez (Immaculata) won by fall over Trevor Doremus (Shore Regional) – 9-0 (Fall 2:26)
– 126 lbs: Ryan Goldstein (Immaculata) won by tech fall over Kamore Tyler (Neptune) – 10-2 (TF 17-0, 3:43)
– 132 lbs: Owen Brackett (Raritan) won by major decision over Dean Cuiffo (Matawan) – 3-0 (MD 10-1)
– 138 lbs: Dylan Placca (Holmdel) won by decision over Derek Sutphen (Immaculata) – 3-0 (Dec 4-0)
– 144 lbs: Nate Keller (Immaculata) won by tech fall over Christian Reyes (Holmdel) – 9-2 (TF 18-2, 5:51)
– 150 lbs: Nicholas Paulino (Holmdel) won by major decision over Christopher Gifford (Shore Regional) – 3-0 (MD 11-1)
– 157 lbs: Daniel Figueroa (Hamilton West) won by major decision over John Yannariello (Toms River North) – 7-0 (MD 13-3)
– 165 lbs: Trevin Highton (Immaculata) won by fall over Giacobe Manon (Raritan) – 8-1 (Fall 2:56)
– 175 lbs: Gregory Aronne (Raritan) won by fall over Gerald Miller (Barnegat) – 3-0 (Fall 3:33)
– 190 lbs: Alexander Reyes (Holmdel) won by tech fall over James Mauti (Toms River North) – 3-0 (TF 21-6, 2:18)
– 215 lbs: Paul Boyle (Scotch Plains-Fanwood) won by decision over Ajibola Oshin (Matawan) – 8-0 (Dec 7-2)
– Heavyweight: Kacper Trzeciak (Sayreville High School) won by decision over Jaraiya Jean (Neptune) – 8-0 (Dec 7-4)
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The tournaments showcased impressive talent across the region as teams and individuals look to build momentum for the upcoming wrestling season. Steinert High and several other squads continue to demonstrate strong performances early on, setting the stage for a competitive year ahead.
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