Awesome Job by those who competed down in Virginia Beach at the NHSCA National Championships! Regardless of your results, being exposed to this type of high level competition will only enhance your wrestling while at the same time creating memories & bonds with your teammates. Wantagh is very proud of the group that competed this weekend!
Two Warriors came home with All-American status based on their top 8 finish.
Anthony Clem ( Senior Captain heading to West Virginia ) earned All-American status via a 6th place finish at the 126 lbs. weight class in the senior division.
Joseph Clem ( Senior Captain heading to West Virginia ) finished in 8th place earning All-American status for the second time in his high school career with a 8th place finish in the 132 lbs. senior division.
Also competing for the Warriors were:
Jack Merecka– 1 win
Jordan Hill– 2 wins/quarter finalist
Nico Montagano
Jonathan Cutrone– 1 win
Riley Youngling
Shane Adee
Mike Fanizzi
Jesse Vanorden– 4 wins / top 12 ( Senior Captain heading to Air Force )
Andrew Montagano
**a Shout out to Coaches Gillespie, Ray Hanley Sr. & Ray Hanley Jr. and Reg Jones ( FEEL BETTER ) for taking the long trip down to Virginia to coach all of our guys (along with some of the other local wrestlers competing). The commitment from these coaches can’t be overlooked***
