Nehemiah Czelusniak (LM/WT); 3. Presentation of medals for each weight class will follow each subsequent match. And you could see his best friends, everybody, wanted (him to win) so bad, you know? Ive been struggling with it since I was little. Jenkins (Windham); 4. Isaiah Adams, Sr., Avon (113): Adams is the defending Class M and State Open champion at 113 pounds and shows no signs of slowing down. Finals Semi-Finals Quarter-Finals Round of 16 3rd Place 5th Place Consi-Semis Consi of 4 . - 04, 2023, U23 Lance Stewart (Fitch). On The Go:Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android. 2 seed junior Caiden Talento of Platt, the defending champ. It was stressful; I was worried, Christie said. 5/23 @ Ledyard HS #6 Bacon Academy 3 vs. #1 East Lyme 17 #5 Waterford 8 vs. #2 Stonington 15 Carlson won the match. You cant think, man. Brady Zadora (Killingly), 35-1; 2. Jackson Lin (EL/NT); 8. Raekwon Shabazz, Jr., Xavier (106): Shabazz carries an impressive resume with a 33-1 record and a trifecta of titles from the State Open . Sociology professors and perhaps other greater minds can debate where sports best fit into the societal menu. NFAs Jaiden James continued his successful senior year by decisioning Lyman Memorial-Windham Techs Hunter Sanchez, 11-3, to defend his 120-pound title, It feels good, James said about repeating. The Day is a locally owned and operated independent media company, part. Anthony Basile, Jr., Xavier (138): Xavier has a bunch of top wrestlers, but Basile has some unfinished business. Costley won the match. CONTENDERS RHAM, Berlin, Avon, Branford. Im pushing through. I knew that I had to wrestle smarter because I knew he was going to counter off my shots, Carlson said. PK, Uzbekistan He began the weekend 37-0 and the top seed at 160. Im also not in the best condition. Jeremy Devine, Jr., RHAM (152): Devine has won 41 of 42 matches this season and captured the CCCs 152-pound title with three first-period pinfalls totaling 2:48. 120: 1. He made a decision that, I dont want to be over 300 pounds anymore, Gorton said. You think about what youre doing and you just go out there and look for a score. Jackson Sorel (NFA); 5. Jacques Borja (EL/NT); 8. 2, so if they do clash, it would be in the final. Gianno Pearson (East Lyme/Norwich Tech); 7. Killingly is also hosting the event again, starting at 4:30 p.m. on Friday and concluding with the championship bouts on Saturday at 3 p.m. Adrian Adames (Montville); 6. Kierra Neilson, Griswold: Junior forward scored eight points and eight rebounds in a win against Wheeler (4-12). (Dana Jensen/The Day), Ledyards Joseph Crader and East Lyme/Norwich Techs Lukas McKusick during they 113 pound ECC wrestling championship match Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Killingly High School. 120: Final: Jaiden James (NFA) dec. Hunter Sanchez (LM/WT), 11-3; Third: Andy Martinez-Soliz (New London) dec. Gabriel Garcia (Windham), 13-2; Fifth: Cody Comeau (G/W) pinned Brody Ruest (Waterford), 2:10. Nehemias Pettway of Warde celebrates after pinning Mike Gianetti of Trumbull in the 220-pound weight class final at the FCIAC wrestling tournament in New Canaan on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. 1 in Class L and Mairano at No. 1 Naszier Matthews of Fitch in the final. 2022-23 ECC Women's Wrestling News - Ellsworth Community College Killingly begins defense of ECC wrestling tourney title on Friday - The Day Last Updated: February 12, 2022 9:05 pm, Killinglys Soren Rief prepares to pin Fitchs John Luethy during their ECC 182 pound ECC wrestling championship match Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Killingly High School. Luca Ursini (Fitch); 6. NFA senior Tommy Brunelli had the fastest pin in the finals when he beat Killinglys Alex Potapskiy in 54 seconds at 152 to win his first ECC title. Both will wrestle at the Class LL championships at Trumbull. Soleau was one of 10 top seeds to win a title. Alexis Boyer, Norwich Free Academy: Wildcats senior won the Girls Pole Vault (10-00) at the Class LL championships in New Haven. New London @ East . 1 seed after going 25-1 in the regular season. Cameron Sammarco (LM/WT), 31-1; 2. Cooper Light (Stonington); 3. There might not have been a bigger surprise champion at the ECC tournament then Lincoln Carlson, a sophomore from the East Lyme/Norwich Tech co-op. I had something like bronchitis in the beginning of the year. The heavyweight divisions No. Brendan Gilchrist, Sr., Norwalk (195): Gilchrist was dominating in last years Class LL meet, winning the 195-pound title with three pinfalls in a total of 3:02. USA Wrestling Events October 17 In a few short minutes, the class of 1971 graduation ceremony at the Norwich Free Academy will come to an end. Costley countered by floating over Gannotti, grabbed the latters right arm, put him on his back and pinned him moments later at 3:53. Jesse Costley (G/W), 24-1; 2. The Days All-Area Baseball Player of the Year: East Lymes Gavin OBrien. Dave Stewart Vitals WHERE Trumbull High School WHEN Friday, 3 p.m., and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. (Finals scheduled for 3:30 p.m.) Istanbul, Seniors Evan Merchant, Griswold: Senior poured in 25 points to lift the Wolverines (16-2) to an 86-67 win over Stonington. . (Dana Jensen/The Day), NFAs Jaiden James gets a hold on Lyman Memorials Hunter Sanchez during their 120 lbs ECC wrestling tournament championship final Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. (Dana Jensen/The Day), Lyman Memorials Cameron Sammarco celebrates his win over Waterfords Devon Powers in the 170 lbs title match during the ECC wrestling tournament championship Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. I was playing baseball, he said. He won a 13-8 decision over fourth-seeded Brock Nowakowski of NFA in Saturdays semifinals. Windham, 221.5; 2. Thats all I was going for, Sammarco said of the move. Pontevedra Whalers junior Henry Santana-Liriano earned the right to have the belt draped over his shoulder after winning the heavyweight title at Saturdays Eastern Connecticut Conference tournament, the first time he had wrestled at the tournament. Eastern Connecticut Conference wrestling and gymnastics tournaments, along with the Class LL Indoor Track and Field championships, took center stage this weekend. The finals will be streamed lived via GameDay on www.theday.com. Russell Stewart (G/W); 6. Oscar Mendoza-Soto (Windham); 5. Lincoln Carlson (EL/WT); 3. Age Group / Styles. Camron Barboza, Norwich Free Academy: Junior forward posted a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a win against Hartford Public. Nation's top young athletes expected for the world's largest tournament (Dana Jensen/The Day), Ledyards Tatianna Irizzary, right, shown here battling New Londons Jose Negron-Ortiz during a Jan. 11 dual meet, is the No. 195: Final: Malachi Fowler (Windham) pinned Lucas Benoit (Putnam), 1:18; Third: Jonathan Harms (EL/NT) pinned Owen Turner (Killingly), 1:33; Fifth: Dylan Beebe (Fitch) dec. Braeden Sollima (Waterford), 4-2 (SV). William Klinefelter (Montville). (Dana Jensen/The Day) [1] [2] [3] Team results Note: Top 10 only (according to FloWrestling) [1] (H): Team from hosting U.S. state Note: Top 10 only (according to FloWrestling) [2] Brock Nowakowski (NFA); 5. Kaden Moore (Lyman Memorial/Windham Tech). Event. Waterford, 87; 9. (Dana Jensen/The Day), NFAs Jaiden James and Montvilles Luke Chapman during their 120 pound ECC wrestling championship match Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Killingly High School. At Penn State, Brooks is a three-time NCAA champion, having dominated the field at 184 pounds at the 2023 NCAA Championships. Brody Ruest (Waterford); 6. Javier Gonzalez (Waterford); 8. (Dana Jensen/The Day), NFAs Thomas Brunelli celebrates after quickly ending the match against Killinglys Alex Potapskiy in their 152 lbs ECC wrestling tournament championship title match Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. Nehemias Pettway of Warde celebrates after pinning Mike Gianetti of Trumbull in the 220-pound weight class final at the FCIAC wrestling tournament in New Canaan on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. ECC wrestling tournament Montville's James Linder, Jr. works to flip Ledyard's Ryan Taggart on his back during their 138 lbs ECC wrestling tournament championship title match Saturday,. Tom Brunelli and Jaiden James, Norwich Free Academy: Wildcats duo each won ECC wrestling titles to help NFA place second at the ECC championship meet in Killingly. Windham wins ECC wrestling tournament; New London, NFA, EL/NT share In addition to crowning individual champions and the tournament team title, all three ECC divisional titles will also be determined with New London (Division I), Killingly (Division II) and Lyman Memorial/Windham Tech (Division III) beginning the weekend in first place. Gorton was able to get some of his wrestlers to go to the Whaling City Athletic Club in the offseason to train in jiu-jitsu to better prepare themselves for this season. 160: 1. I kept trying a low single (leg takedown). ECC wrestling tournament championship matches - The Day Morgan Yonush, Plainfield: Junior center collected 16 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks to lead the Panthers (11-8) to a 34-25 win over Stonington (8-10). USA Wrestling Event Schedule and Results . USA Wrestling They each achieved those finishes from double-digit seeds. A team receives a win for every divisional opponent they finish ahead of at the ECC tournament, so NFA finished 3-0 at the tournament, East Lyme/Norwich Tech 2-1 and New London 1-2 to account for the three-way tie. SIGN UP HERE. (Dana Jensen/The Day), Montvilles Blake Chapman and New Londons Tristen Robledo-Thompson during their 138 pound ECC wrestling championship match Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Killingly High School. Last Updated: February 13, 2023 10:10 am, Casey and The Sports Doctor Ep. When the last word from the commencement speech follows a round of applause, we throw our U.S. will provide cluster bombs to Ukraine, defends delivery of controversial weapon. FloWrestling's New User Guide: 2023 Fargo Edition He won 6-4 via sudden victory. CONTENDERS Windham, Killingly, New Fairfield. Top-ranked Xavier wrestling repeats at CT State Open champion Luca Manfredi, Sr., Newtown (152): Speaking of Manfredi, the Newtown senior is bidding for a repeat title after moving up two weight classes to 152. List of notable promotions These promotions are holding notable shows throughout 2023. . NFA finished with 188 points followed by four-time defending champion Killingly (184.5), East Lyme/Norwich Tech (176.5) and New London (162.5). (Dana Jensen/The Day), Lyman Memorials Cameron Sammarco celebrates his win over Waterfords Devon Powers in the 170 lbs title match during the ECC wrestling tournament championship Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. Irizzary is the top-seed at 106 pounds for this weekend's ECC wrestling tournament at Killingly High School. (Dana Jensen/The Day), Ledyards Tatianna Irizarry and Griswolds Seth Christie during their 106 lbs ECC wrestling tournament championship title match Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. NFA wrestling aiming for strong finish - Norwich Bulletin 2023 World Wrestling Championships - Wikipedia Edward Lavoie (NFA); 4. Jairo Ruiz (New London). Im very, very proud of him.. Denali Doran (NFA). Date Teams Event Results Links : November: Sat. Santana-Liriano was the lowest seed to win an ECC title. Newport, R.I. Maddix Dalena experienced his share of firsts this year on the baseball diamond. 2, setting up a heck of a final if they get that far.h. Joshua Nieroda, Sr., Suffield/Windsor Locks, 182: Nieroda was the State Open runner-up at 160 last winter and also took third place at the Class M tournament. Jared Hansen (Killingly). Buy Photos . Ellsworth Community College has selected Victor Coronado as the new Head Men's and Women's Wrestling Coach. Newport, R.I. Maddix Dalena experienced his share of firsts this year on the baseball diamond. Zachary Rebello (LM/WT); 6. Jacob Olson (Putnam); 5. Hunter Sanchez (LM/WT); 3. (Dana Jensen/The Day), Ledyards Tatianna Irizarry, left, and Griswolds Seth Christie battle during their 106 lbs ECC wrestling tournament championship title match Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. Wrestlers will get a chance to win 90 quotas for the 2024 Summer Olympics from the Belgrade Worlds. The three of our teams were that close, New London head coach Mike Gorton said about the three-way tie. The 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship final tournament in Romania and Georgia ran from 21 June to 8 July. 2023 in professional wrestling describes the current year's events in the world of professional wrestling. Basile, who was third at the State Open, is back as the No. And so I pushed myself even more.. Emmanuel Sanchez (Windham); 5. 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships - Wikipedia Roberts is the No. (Dana Jensen/The Day), East Lymes Brayden Soleau and NFAs Zaire Wallace during their 182 lbs ECC wrestling tournament championship title match Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. The maximum weight for heavyweights in Connecticut is 285. Hes the No. | I did not think I was going to win, Carlson said after winning the 160-pound title. 106 pounds: 1. 2 seed behind Xaviers Matt Ferrucci. Nehemias Pettway, Sr., Warde (220): The Mustangs are riding high after winning the FCIAC championship and Pettway was a big driver for that title. The Killingly senior was the 145-pound champion at last seasons ECC tournament and New England championship. Matt Tebbets (Ledyard); 7. The Days All-Area Softball Player of the Year: Old Lymes Emma Bayor. The 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships took place from March 16-18, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the BOK Center. Tatianna Irizarry, Fr., Ledyard (106): The freshman has been making history this season, becoming the first female wrestler to win a weight class title at the Bristol Central Invite and to reach the ECC finals, where she finished runner-up. Ellis set a new school record for most regular season wins. 2-11-2023 ECC Wrestling Tournament - The Day 12 : Waldorf Open: Waldorf University- Forest City, Iowa . STREAMING:Watch the 2023 U20 Pan-Am Championships on FloWrestling. 220: Final: Yael Garcia-Rodriguez (Windham) dec. Kaiden Smith (New London), 11-4; Third Brenden Vine (NFA) pinned Matt Tebbets (Ledyard), 1:40; Fifth: Devin Exarhoulias (Killingly) forfeit over Jackson Hart (EL/NT). Of all the teams in the Shoreline Conference, including eight-time defending league champion North Branford and Class S state tournament runner-up Cromwell, Emma Bayor stood above the rest as the Shor UConns Dalena adjusting to life in the NECBL with the Mystic Schooners. Andy Martinez-Soliz (New London); 4. Vicent Gauvin (LM/WT); 5. Last Updated: February 11, 2023 10:01 pm, New Londons Henry Santana-Liriano and Fitchs Nastier Matthews compete during their 285 lbs wrestling tournament championship title match Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. Killingly begins defense of ECC wrestling tourney title on Friday NFA's Jaiden James, right, and Montvilles Luke Chapman battle during the 120-pound final in the 2022 ECC wrestling. Jack Gahrman, Norwich Tech: Junior scored 22 points to lift the Warriors (5-13) to a 68-50 Senior Night victory over Vinal Tech. Taylor Jones (Waterford); 8. 138: 1. Hannah Graham, Norwich Free Academy: Wildcats junior placed second in the Girls Shot Put (34-10) at the Class LL championships in New Haven. Kanye Nance (New London); 8. The Whalers had plenty of new faces this season but put in the work during the offseason to finish in a three-way tie with Norwich Free Academy and the East Lyme/Norwich Tech co-op to share the ECC Division I title. Last Updated: February 11, 2023 10:05 pm, Montvilles James Linder, Jr. works to flip Ledyards Ryan Taggart on his back during their 138 lbs ECC wrestling tournament championship title match Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. Wiser after injury, Savolainen returns with 'same hunger to win' Thursday, July 6, 2023 - 06:22 (Dana Jensen/The Day), Montvilles James Linder, Jr. turns Ledyards Ryan Taggart on his back during their 138 lbs ECC wrestling tournament championship title match Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. (Dana Jensen/The Day), Killinglys Kaden Ware and East Lyme/Norwich Techs Lincoln Carlson during their 126 pound ECC wrestling championship match Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Killingly High School. Something for everyone. Abby Matheson, Griswold: Sophomore guard scored 14 points as the Wolverines (6-13) edged Wheeler, 37-35. CIAC wrestling championships and wrestlers to watch - CT Insider It wasnt lack of ability that kept Santana-Liriano from wrestling at the tournament before it was himself. 7 in the latest state poll, begins defense of its Eastern Connecticut Conference wrestling tournament championship on Friday. Jul 3, 2023 . All the cardio that we did in the baseball season, that got me right.. Malachi Fowler (Windham), 33-0; 2. (Dana Jensen/The Day), Griswolds Jesse Costley and Waterfords Lucas Gannotti during their 145 lbs ECC wrestling tournament championship title match Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. Im going to start crying thinking about him. Carlson trailed 3-1 headed into the third period. I just counter. Quiles won the 120-pound title at the Central Connecticut Conference tournament on Feb. 3. Soleau wrestled the third period from underneath admitted being winded. Traynor, the top seed, won Class S and was runner-up at the Open last season, while Quirion la Oz, the two seed, won Class M. Brendan Gilchrist of Norwalk scores a reversal during his match with Aethan Munden of Trumbull in the 195-pound weight class final at the FCIAC wrestling tournament in New Canaan on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. Ethan Sweet (G/W); 7. Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio, Samsung and LG TVs. Connor Hanson is announced as new Associate Head Women's Wrestling Coach at Ellsworth July 05, 2022 Shad Stewart (Fitch); 6. Carlson won the match. Nation's top young athletes expected for the world's largest tournament, the USMC Junior & 16U Nationals in Fargo, N.D., July 15-22 . Going up a weight class, not cutting (weight) at all, Brunelli said. (Dana Jensen/The Day), Griswolds Jesse Costley and Waterfords Lucas Gannotti during their 145 lbs ECC wrestling tournament championship title match Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. By USA Wrestling | July 06, 2023, 8:32 p.m. (ET) Photo: The U.S. Greco-Roman team after earning first place at the 2023 U20 Pan-American Championships with eight gold medalists and two silver . James went on to win the title and his back to defend his championship this season. Brendan Gilchrist (Norwalk) and Sammy Montovani (East Hartford), 195 pounds: It doesnt get any better than two unbeaten wrestlers possibly battling for a state championship. Kaden Ware and Brady Zadora: Killingly duo each won ECC wrestling titles to help Killingly place thirdat the ECC championship meet in Killingly. I dont even think half the time. Last Updated: February 12, 2023 8:08 pm, East Lymes Lincoln Carlson and Windhams Aaron Palacios-Mendoza during their 160 lbs ECC wrestling tournament championship title match Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Killingly High School. ECC Announces Academic Award Recipients for 2022-23 Season June 29, 2023 Molloy Wins 2022-23 ECC Commissioner's Cup June 21, 2023 Track & Field Mena Jimenez and Thompson Selected as Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Year May 20, 2023 Baseball Queens' Season Concludes in NCAA East Regional Tournament Box Score News News Statistics Standings U.S. will provide cluster bombs to Ukraine, defends delivery of controversial weapon, Leslie Van Houten, Manson follower and killer, closer to freedom after 53 years in prison, Fire that killed 2 firefighters aboard cargo ship expected to burn for days, Conn. woman charged with trespassing at Taylor Swift's R.I. home, police say, Forest Service, historically Black colleges unite to boost diversity in wildland firefighting, February 09, 2023 10:14 pm He had a bid for an unbeaten season end with a semifinal loss while wrestling at 160 in the ECC tournament, but is 39-1 overall and is the No. 16 1.5K views 1 year ago KILLINGLY HIGH SCHOOL Highlights from the 2022 Eastern Connecticut Conference Wrestling Finals. Nuh Ajdinoski, Sr., Danbury (285): The senior swept through the FCIAC tournament with three pinfalls in as many matches. BAWA Beach Wrestling Tournament. I was overweight, Santana-Liriano said. Santa-Liriano won the match. (Dana Jensen/The Day), Ledyards Connor Doran flips East Lyme/Norwich Techs Joseph Morse during their 132 pound ECC wrestling championship match Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at Killingly High School. Linder won the match. +41 21 312 84 26, United World Wrestling 2023 - All rights reserved. Soleau won the match. Thomas Brunelli (NFA), 28-6; 2. I knew she had a tough stance. Info Round Team Name Weight Class Round of 16 View All 9 Fabian Aponte Flores Fitch DEC 6-2 160 lbs W 8 Denali Doran Norwich Free Academy 11 Yaniel Crespo Montville F 2-0 0:58 170 lbs W 6 Liam.