Check out all of Wednesday's SOL wrestling action.
By Alex Frazier
National Conference
Council Rock South 37, Pennsbury 28
The Hawks soared to a 24-0 lead behind pins from P.J. Steinmetz, Tim Riley, Tommy Trampe and Dan Martoccio.
Jason Bing stopped the bleeding with a major decision over a game but undersized Nick Palmer at 113. Billy Rappo bumped up to 120 and shut out Anthony DiEmidio, 3-0.
Pennsbury then reeled off four straight, headlined by Josh DiSanto’s fall at 126.
Dave Topham sealed the win for South when he pinned Mark Holbert in 59 seconds.
“It was a huge win for him,” said South coach Brad Silimperi. “He was struggling.”
Council Rock South 37, Pennsbury 28
195 - P.J. Steinmetz pinned Steve Nagib, 1:47 (6-0)
220 - Tim Riley pinned Mike O'Brien, 1:36 (12-0)
285 - Tommy Trampe pinned Dan Kleish, 1:37 (18-0)
106 - Dan Martoccio pinned Eric Mongiello, 5:17 (24-0)
113 - Jason Bing maj. dec. Nick Palmer, 10-0 (24-4)
120 - Billy Rappo dec. Anthony DiEmidio, 3-0 (27-4)
126 - Josh DiSanto pinned Jesse Isadore, 1:01 (27-10)
132 - Austin Roth dec. Quinn Moore, 3-2 (27-13)
138 - Matt Maine dec. Mackie Moore, 5-1 (27-16)
145 - Luke Kowal dec. Brian Greco, 10-3 (27-19)
152 - David Mills dec. Matt Bentz, 5-1 (27-22)
160 - Tom Shaatiel maj. dec. Ryan Lieb, 14-5 (31-22)
170 - Dave Topham pinned Mark Holbert, 0:59 (37-22)
182 - Ernie Tessein pinned Andrew Capponi, 3:20 (37-28)
Abington 36, William Tennent 34
The Ghosts led by a slim 36-31 heading into the final heavyweight bout. Abington’s Angel Carlo wrestled a smart match against the area’s top-ranked heavyweight Andrew VanBuskirk, losing by just 4-1, to ensure the win.
Tennent coach Joe Rigous held out three varsity starters who didn’t make the bus.
“I give Joe a lot of credit for sending a message about what’s important,” said Abington coach John Gillespie
On the Ghosts’ Senior Night, seniors Ross Burns and Russell Inverso came up big. At 220, Burns gutted out a win with a couple of good takedowns, and Inverso at 160 used a double over throw for a huge first-period pin.
Abington (2-3 league, 12-8 overall) ends the season with Truman on Saturday and Neshaminy next Wednesday.
Neshaminy 58, Harry S Truman 18
After a subpar performance in its own dual meet round robin over the weekend, the Redskins roared back with a big win, which included nine falls. Neshaminy’s two seniors Harry Wilson (126) and T.J. Magdelinskas (160) recorded two of them.
Others included Sam Rudolph (106), Dominic Stabilito (113), Joe Simcox (132), Ryan O’Connor (138), Nathan Russell (145), Cody Lupfer (182) and Evan Pascucci (195).
Alex Nicholas was the Redskins’ other winner recording a 10-1 major.
“The kids wrestled really well,” said coach Dan Winter.
Neshaminy ends its season next Wednesday against Abington.
Continental Conference
Central Bucks South 50, Hatboro-Horsham 18
The Titans ruled the upper weights as they won every bout from 152 through 220 pounds—four by fall, one by decision and one by forfeit.
Dom Rigous (170) had the fastest fall in 37 seconds.
Without a doubt, the best match of the night came in the second bout between South’s Chad Haegele and the Hatters’ Phil Torresani. It was a back and forth match. Haegele got a takedown with about 10 seconds left to go up 4-3, but Torresani pulled out a reversal with about a second left on the clock to win 5-4.
“It was a great match,” said South coach Craig Deacon. “It could have gone either way.”
The Hatters also eked out another close one at 138 where Dan Adelsberger defeated Anthony Muzika 5-4.
Central Bucks South 50, Hatboro-Horsham 18
285: Kose, Cahar (Hatboro Horsham HS) pinned Bielawski, Sean 1:21
106: Torresani, Phil (Hatboro Horsham HS) dec. Haegele, Chad 5-4
113: Laird, Christian (CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH HS) pinned Mowry, Kevin 1:04
120: Zeitz, Matthew (CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH HS) won by forfeit
126: Haegele, Nick (CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH HS) tech falled Swiacki, Matt 5:58
132: McLaughlin, Jason (Hatboro Horsham HS) dec. Boyle, Neil 8-3
138: Adelsberger, Daniel (Hatboro Horsham HS) dec. Muzika, Anthony 5-4
145: Humski, Brad (Hatboro Horsham HS) dec Monsalud, Ryan 5-1
152: McDonald, Ryan (CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH HS) dec. Bodnar, Connor 6-4
160: Swan, Dylan (CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH HS) pinned Marnoch, Mike 2:53
170: Rigous, Dominic (CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH HS) pinned Tuerke, Zach:37
182: Muzika, William (CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH HS) pinned Humski, Scott 2:58
195: Frasch, Greg (CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH HS) pinned Kwon, Luke 1:03
220: Cassalia, Nick (CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH HS) won by forfeit
Central Bucks East 43, Quakertown 35
Quakertown’s Tyler Seislove (138), Matt Stoneback (145) and Jon Carpenter (152) gave the Panthers a 17-0 lead, but East rallied to win the next four bouts, three by pin and one by forfeit and never looked back.
Anthony Calderaio (decision at 132) and Francesco Fabozzi (major at 132) finished off the victory for the Patriots.
Central Bucks East 43, Quakertown 35
138: Tyler Seislove Q, pinned Dan Driver 1:51
145: Matt Stoneback Q, TF David Pierce 15-0 4:00
152: Jon Carpenter Q, pinned Mike Smizaski :55
160: Andrew Priest CBE, pinned Chris Jones 1:30
170: Ben Marquis CBE, pinned Micah Jones 1:08
182: Shane Peltonen CBE, pinned Bill Tascoella :22
195: Steve Tilsner CBE won by forfeit
220: Matt Jorgensen Q, pinned Damon Peltonen :38
285: AJ Jordan CBE, won by forfeit
106: Colyn Dorney Q, pinned Matt Ramjit 3:45
113: Evan Wilson CBE, pinned Jimmy Flood :32
120: Alex Bruiella Q, pinned Matt Cascioli 2:23
126: Anthony Calderaio CBE, dec. Josh Schwartz 5-3 SV
132: Francesco Fabozzi CBE, maj. dec. Lucas Garges 14-2
North Penn 37, Souderton 36
The match came down to heavyweight. North Penn was up 37-33 and was facing one of Souderton’s top guns, Ricky Young, who came into the match at 17-2.
Nick Gill pulled it out for the Knights losing by just 3-2.
Chris Barr also had a nice win at 170, earning a major decision, while Alex and Chalie Price chipped in pins.
“We didn’t wrestle our best,” said coach Rob Shettsline. “We gave up a lot of points early on. It was a match we really shouldn’t have won.”
Pennridge 35, Central Bucks West 29
The Rams held a slim 32-29 heading into the final bout at 106. With their best wrestler, Scott Parker, sidelined with an injury, coach Dan Goetter had to send out freshman Chase Fettes, who weighs all of 80 pounds. Fettes was caught in a spladle in the first period and things looked grim. However, he fought back to tie the bout and send it into overtime when he got the winning takedown.
Brian Harrison (160), Josh Stencler (182) and Nick Pyott (195) all racked up pins to help the Ram cause.
American Conference
Upper Moreland 54, Cheltenham 12
Although the score looks lopsided, Cheltenham gave the Bears a good match.
“Their kids wrestled pretty well,” said UM coach Dave Bolich. “We beat them, but we had to wrestle.”
Two standouts for Upper Moreland were Chris Diehl and Joe Colbridge. Diehl, a second year senior, won his bout.
“I was happy to see him get a win,” said Bolich. “He’s been a trooper all year.”
Joe Colbridge had to bump up to 145 to replace a sick Anthony Dill and also turned in a winning performance.
The Golden Bears finished their league season at 5-1, good for second place behind Norristown.
Plymouth Whitemarsh 54, Upper Merion 24
The Colonials won their second league match rather handily. Justin Staudenmayer racked up a quick pin off a fireman’s carry at 145, and 113-pounder Dan Smith also recorded a fall. Although he lost to Upper Merion’s tough Sean Ginsburg at 120, John DiBatista wrestled well and didn’t give up any bonus points.
With the victory, PW and moved into the win column for the season at 6-5.
“We’re starting to come together,” said coach Nate Wachter. “They’re being vocal on the bench, and they’re staying off their backs when they need to and avoiding majors when they need to.”
The Colonials’ final dual meet is next Wednesday against Wissahickon.
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