St. John Vianney Clinches Shore Conference Tournament Title with Standout Performances

St. John Vianney wrestlers stole the spotlight at the Shore Conference Tournament, emerging as the team champions with dominant performances across multiple weight classes. The Lancers displayed remarkable strength, showcasing depth and talent as they powered their way to the top. Senior Anthony Knox was named the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler after his outstanding performance at 126 lbs, leading St. John Vianney to a stellar finish.

Team and Individual Results

St. John Vianney ended the tournament with multiple champions and key placements in the finals. Anthony Knox captured the spotlight with a tech fall (21-6) over Tucker Pazinko (Jackson Liberty) in the 126 lb final. Matt Gould also helped SJV secure a victory with a solid 4-1 win over Ricky DeLorenzo (Toms River East) in the 120 lb final.

Other champions from St. John Vianney included Patrick O’Keefe (132), who won with a 6-2 decision over Frankie Burgio (Point Boro), and Jake Zaltsman (144), who pinned Boomer Volek (Ocean) in 2:27. The championship momentum continued with Rocco Dellagatta (Hwt), who pinned James Lynch (Toms River East) in just 39 seconds to claim his title.

However, St. John Vianney faced stiff competition in other weight classes. Sonny Amato (Rumson-Fair Haven) claimed victory at 150 lbs with a 16-1 technical fall over Dezmond Lenaghan (SJV), while Jake Clayton (Point Boro) took down Cole Stangle (SJV) in a 2-1 decision after a nail-biting overtime.

Notable Performances in the Consolation Rounds

The tournament’s third-place matchups also highlighted some intense competition. Notable performances included Thomas Blewett (Middletown North), who pinned Peter Trezza (Middletown South) in 1:53 at 106 lbs, and Elijah Bayne (Rumson-Fair Haven), who secured a tech fall (18-0) over Christian Reyes (Holmdel) at 120 lbs. Jimmy Jakub (CBA) earned a major decision (13-1) over Javier Guzman (Long Branch) at 150 lbs.

Ryan Walsh (Monmouth) celebrated a career milestone with a 14-3 major decision over Dylan Placca (Holmdel), marking his 100th career win at 132 lbs.

Other Final Match Results

Killian Coluccio (Lacey) claimed the 113 lb title with a 5-3 win over Eamon Fry (Rumson-Fair Haven), while Brock Oizerowitz (CBA) triumphed over Tornick Kajaia (Long Branch) with a 1-0 decision at 175 lbs. Harvey Ludington (Brick Memorial) took down Tanner Hodgins (Howell) 7-3 in the 190 lb final, and Conor Delaney (Rumson-Fair Haven) earned a 7-4 decision over Tyler Palumbo (CBA) in the 215 lb match.

Final Thoughts

The Shore Conference Tournament proved to be a thrilling showcase of talent, with St. John Vianney emerging as the team champion. The Lancers’ impressive depth, highlighted by the performances of Anthony Knox, Matt Gould, and Jake Zaltsman, propelled them to the top of the leaderboard. The tournament also saw some outstanding individual performances, with Bubba Gavrish (157, SJV) earning a well-deserved 7-2 win over Alex Delaurier (Raritan) in the third-place match.

In the end, St. John Vianney was the team to beat, and their outstanding effort helped them claim the coveted Shore Conference Tournament title.

Finals Box Score

106 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Sonny DiMatteo (Brick Memorial) d. Julian Zargo (St. John Vianney), 4-1

113 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Killian Coluccio (Lacey) d. Eamon Fry (Rumson-Fair Haven), 5-3

120 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Matt Gould (St. John Vianney) d. Ricky DeLorenzo (Toms River East), 4-1

126 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Anthony Knox (St. John Vianney) tf. Tucker Pazinko (Jackson Liberty), 21-6 (1:55)

132 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Patrick O’Keefe (St. John Vianney) d. Frankie Burgio (Point Boro), 6-2

138 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Xavier Ortega (Howell) d. Mario Del Vecchio (Rumson-Fair Haven), 6-3

144 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Jake Zaltsman (St. John Vianney) p. Boomer Volek (Ocean), 2:27

150 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Sonny Amato (Rumson-Fair Haven) tf. Dezmond Lenaghan (St. John Vianney), 16-1 (3:46)

157 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Bubba Gavrish (St. John Vianney) d. Alex Delaurier (Raritan), 7-2

165 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Jake Clayton (Point Boro) d. Cole Stangle (St. John Vianney), 2-1 TB-2

175 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Brock Oizerowitz (CBA) d. Tornick Kajaia (Long Branch), 1-0

190 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Harvey Ludington (Brick Memorial) d. Tanner Hodgins (Howell), 7-3

215 lb 🤼🏽‍♂️Conor Delaney (Rumson-Fair Haven) d. Tyler Palumbo (CBA), 7-4

Hwt 🤼🏽‍♂️Rocco Dellagatta (St. John Vianney) p. James Lynch (Toms River East), 0:39

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