JD News All-Coastal 8 1-A/2-A Conference Winter List
The 2019 All-Coastal 8 1-A/2-A Conference winter list as voted on by the league’s coaches or determined by the conference championship events.
WRESTLING
Wrestler of the Year: Tyler Wargo (Richlands)
Coach of the Year: David Perry (Croatan)
106: Stephan Mainz (Lejeune), Logan Pugh (Dixon), Colin Rock (Richlands)
113: Andrew Ocampo (Pender), Ronan Carletta (East Carteret), Elvis Lopez (Trask)
120: Kegan Bolman (Dixon), Luke Walker (Croatan), Cooper Howe (Richlands)
126: Ethan Mills (Dixon), Jadavin Eirich (Richlands), Austin Barkimer (Lejeune)
132: Corbin Pugh (Dixon), Anthony Marello (Croatan), Dominic Szybka (Southwest)
138: Erik Hrudka (Southwest), Rest of the list and story at
https://www.jdnews.com/sports/20190311/all-coastal-8-1-a2-a-conference-winter-list
Getty hangs up whistle as area wrestling official
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Our congratulations and thanks to John Getty for his work as a wrestling official for over 30 years! He was always a positive one to work with and he did well in his job.
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Getty sangs the national anthem before many of the matches he worked. He was known as the “Singing Ref” by area high school wrestling coaches, athletes and fans. And yet there was more to John Getty than just him signing the national anthem before matches. He was a respected official who seemed to draw the biggest matches between fierce rivals. “He was fair down the middle and both competitors knew they would get his best effort,” former Dixon coach and athletic director Homer Spring said … rest of the story and photos at
https://www.jdnews.com/sports/20190321/getty-hangs-up-whistle-as-area-wrestling-official
Women in sports aren’t simply breaking through, they’re soaring
TDR Editor’s Notes; An interesting article from Kansas City worth reading over. You can check it out at https://www.kansascity.com/sports/article229333179.html?mc_cid=71d49ec247&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2018-19 Sun Journal All-Area Wrestling Team
The 2018-19 wrestling season was the first not to produce a boys’ wrestling state champion from the area in some time but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t still fruitful in other ways. Three young men from the coverage area placed second in the state and a total of 17 qualified to go to Greensboro. One woman, Havelock’s Brooke Hermel, did bring home a state championship in the innaugural state women’s wrestling championships. Those 18 plus one other grappler make up the year’s Sun Journal All-Area Wrestling Team. The members of the team are:
Connor Wrought, senior, New Bern – Wrought placed second in the state at 152 pounds in the 4A division, losing the title match 3-1. He had a record of 56-4 on the year.
Jon Ward, junior, West Craven – Ward had a season of improvement on the mat as he went 33-4 this year. Like Wrought, he placed second in the state, in the 2A division.
Javon Armstrong, junior, Pamlico County – Armstrong, a state champ from a year ago, placed second this year in the 1A division. His record on the year was 23-2.
Josh Crump, senior, West Craven – A staple of the Eagles’ program the past few years, Crump had another nice showing at states with a third place finish in 2A. He was 18-1 for the season.
Cody Rutherford, freshman, Havelock – Qualifying for states in his freshman season, Rutherford went 35-18 for the Rams at 106 pounds.
Brooke Hermel, junior, Havelock – Hermel was a state … rest of the list and story at
https://www.newbernsj.com/sports/20190405/2018-19-sun-journal-all-area-wrestling-team
Bear wrestlers lead way in All-Conference awards
This week, the 3A/4A Eastern Carolina Conference postseason awards were released.
New Bern received most of its honors on the wrestling mat but picked up some basketball and swimming recognition as well. On the mat, New Bern put nine wrestlers on the All-Conference Team: Paul Denoia, Sam Barnett, Jackson Bird, Thau Rocham, Grant Gupton, Wyatt Stevens, Connor Wrought, Jaidon Bennett and Marcus Grist. Rest of the story at
https://www.newbernsj.com/sports/20190326/bear-wrestlers-lead-way-in-all-conference-awards
Daily Advance All-Area Wrestling Team: Area programs boast multiple selections to All-Area team
By Malcolm Shields, Sports Editor, Monday, April 1, 2019
It was another competitive winter of wrestling in the area. Currituck, John A. Holmes, Northeastern and Pasquotank all had wrestlers advance to North Carolina High School Athletic Association individual regional tournaments this winter. Currituck and Northeastern shared the Northeastern Coastal Conference crown, while Edenton won the Albemarle Athletic Conference title.
Highlighting the 2018-2019 All-Area team is Area Wrestler of the Year in Northeastern’s Jonathan Ward. A total of three area wrestlers won regional championships with Northeastern’s Raven Atkins taking third place at the NCHSAA Class 2A individual state championship tournament in his weight class.
Here is more on the All-Area team:
Samuel Hodge, Currituck, So.: Northeastern Coastal Conference champion at 113 pounds, NCHSAA Class 2A East Regional champion at 113 pounds, NCHSAA Class 2A individual state championship qualifier, 38-8 overall record.
Noah Walker, Currituck, So.: Northeastern Coastal Conference runner-up at 126 pounds, NCHSAA Class 2A East Regional qualifier, 31-13 overall record.
Trent Walker, Currituck, Jr.: Northeastern Coastal Conference champion at 160 pounds, third-place finish at 160 pounds at the NCHSAA Class 2A East Regional, NCHSAA Class 2A individual state championship qualifier, 44-7 overall record.
Mark Dutton, Currituck, Sr.: Northeastern Coastal Conference champion at 170 pounds, NCHSAA Class 2A East Regional qualifier, 26-8 overall record.
Riddick White, John A. Holmes, Jr.: NCHSAA Class 1A East Regional qualifier at 113 pounds, 20-13 overall record.
Jordan Huerta, John A. Holmes, So.: NCHSAA Rest of story and details at
http://www.dailyadvance.com/Sports/2019/04/01/Area-programs-boast-multiple-selections-to-All-Area-team.html
Currituck’s Paul Bossi recognized for 300 career wins
Currituck County High School’s Paul Bossi was recognized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association for reaching a career milestone. The coach was recognized by the organization for compiling 300 dual meet wins at the high school level. During his wrestling coaching career, Bossi has coached the sport in North Carolina and Massachusetts. He has also coached the sport at the middle school level.
Bossi has over 400 career wins with middle school and high school victories combined. The coach completed his 15th season leading the Knights in wrestling this winter. Currituck won the Northeastern Coastal Conference dual team regular season championship along with the conference individual tournament team championship and advanced to the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 2A dual team state playoffs in January. Rest of the story at
http://www.dailyadvance.com/Sports/2019/03/14/Currituck-s-Paul-Bossi-recognized-for-300-career-wins.html
High School Roundup | Wrestlers claim regional championships
Multiple area wrestlers were crowned regional champions at the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Individual 2A East Regional Saturday at Croatan High School.
Northeastern’s Jonathan Ward (138 pounds) and Raven Atkins (220 pounds) along with Currituck’s Samuel Hodge (113 pounds) won regional championships in their respective weight class.
Ward, the defending regional champion at 138 pounds, defeated North Pitt’s Dalton English by a 16-4 major decision in the championship match.
Atkins defeated North Lenoir’s Elijah Swinson by a 2-1 decision for the 220 crown.
Hodge defeated Washington’s Brodie Moore by a 4-1 decision in the championship match. Northeastern’s Scott Marazoff, who secured his 100th career win during the regional tournament, finished third overall at 126 pounds. He defeated Washington’s Gavin Woolard by a 4-2 decision in the third-place match. Pasquotank’s Thong Tran also took third place at 152 pounds as the senior defeated Washington’s Mykel Warren by an 11-1 major decision. Rest of the story at
http://www.dailyadvance.com/Sports/2019/02/11/Wrestlers-claim-regional-championships.html
Area Wrestler of the Year | Northeastern’s Ward completes standout career
Ward won NCHSAA 2A East Regional title this season
By Malcolm Shields, Sports Editor
Elizabeth City Daily Advance
Monday, April 1, 2019
Northeastern’s Jonathan Ward credits having a focus and drive to get better as a wrestler for his success during his time at NHS. It is that mindset that helped Ward achieve multiple accomplishments during his high school wrestling career. Ward capped his senior season and prep career by reaching multiple milestones this winter. His accomplishments made Ward the selection as The Daily Advance Area Wrestler of the Year.
Ward finished in fifth place in the 138-pound division at the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Class 2A Individual Wrestling State Championship tournament at Greensboro Coliseum Feb. 16, won his second consecutive NCHSAA Class 2A East Regional title at 138 pounds Feb. 9, won a Northeastern Coastal Conference championship in his weight class and was named conference wrestler of the year in January. Ward was also a key member of Northeastern’s co-conference dual team regular-season championship this season. The Eagles shared the championship with Currituck this winter. Ward credits obtaining Area Wrestler of the Year status to consistency and hard work. “There are a lot of good athletes around here so being the best feels real good,” he said. For Northeastern coach Larenzo King, it is a fulfilling moment to see Ward recognized for his accomplishments. Ward established a foundation for success following his freshman season by improving his diet and began wrestling outside of the high school season. Rest of the story at
http://www.dailyadvance.com/Sports/2019/04/01/Northeastern-s-Jonathan-Ward-completes-standout-wrestling-career.html
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