On the 7th annual Joe Marcino alumni night the Warriors defeated Brooklyn Tech High School, PSAL by a score of 60 to 15. The team was honored to greet former wrestlers introduced by Mr. Bill Bogatz, announcer and Economics teacher at Wantagh High School. The following past Champions were present: Anthony Bartilucci 2010, Daniel Schreiber 2009, Joseph Pozzi 2007, Charlie Mignoli 2007, Kevin Jansen 2006, Matt Pellicane 2005, Steve Nistro 2005, Al Iaguinta 2005, Robert Lavrie 2003, Ray Hanley Jr, 2003, Ryan Demeri 2003, Derek Russo 2002, Mike Thompson 2001, Justin McCory 2001, Jason Layton 2001, Joshua Kanowitz 2001, Todd Bloom ( Head Coach of Brooklyn Tech and a great supporter of the Warriors ), Troy Russo 1991, Nick Codignotto 1988, Tom Codignotto 1983, ( The Codignotto family donated a check in the amount of $1,100.00 in the memory of their Father who was a former Wantagh Star Wrestling Champion. His trophy is on display in the case in the Hall of Champions )Brian Hooker 1987, Joe Farinella 1983, Tom Tighe 1982, Jerry Liguori 1972, Peter Defregorio 1969, Frederick Madden 1968, Ray Hanley 1966, Sal Catapano 1066, Dick Hanley 1964, Bob Murphy 1960, Peter Vencer 1956 ( 1st Long Island Champion and his trophy is on display in the case as well ) Frederick Holley ( former Coach at Wantagh HS ) and Frank Muzio Former Head Coach of the Warriors from 1992 thru 2006. Anyone who missed the event and wrestled for the team was missed. The Team honored their five seniors Doug Rogers, Alex Wedel, Chris Loew, Kyle Fogletti and Steven English. Thank you to the coaches, parents, fans, School Administration and Athletic Director Jennifer Keane for all their support this year and every year. We could not do this without the help of our friends and family.
106 lbs: Kyle Quinn ( W ) Tech Fall 15-0 over Htoo ( BT )
113 lbs: Gary Sidoti ( W ) pin at 1:37 over Hoyte ( BT )
120 lbs: Chris Araoz ( W ) Tech Fall 15-0 over Hernendez ( BT )
126 lbs: Vinny Turano ( W ) Tech Fall 15-0 over Huang ( BT )
132 lbs Nick Vines ( W ) 7 to 2 over Pang ( BT )
138 lbs: Danny McDevitt ( W ) Tech Fall 15-0 over Negron ( BT )
145 lbs: Joseph Ulino ( W ) pin at 1:58 over Gutin ( BT )
152 lbs: Musaya ( BT ) 4 to 0 over Doug Rogers ( W )
160 lbs: James Corbett ( W ) 11 to 1 over Alcantara ( BT )
170 lbs: Chris Loew ( W ) pin in 3:40 over Ojo ( BT )
182 lbs Tynes ( BT by medical injury over Alex Wedel ( W ) ( Get better quick )
195 lbs Sean Tomlinso ( W ) 7 to 1 over Kokkoros ( BT )
220 lbs: Kopczynski ( BT ) by FFT
285 lbs: Steven English ( W ) by pin 1:51 over Hirsh ( BT )
