Long Island High School All-Star event held alongside Bill Farrell International at Hofstra, Nov. 9
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by Gary Abbott USA Wrestling
Three-time New York State champion Nick Piccininni of Ward Melville High School, who will wrestle on the Suffolk team, is among the top stars who will compete at the All-Star Classic at Hofstra.
A star-studded high school challenge event, featuring many of the best high school wrestlers from Long Island, will be held alongside the 2014 Bill Farrell International at Hofstra University’s Mack Arena in Hempstead, N.Y on Sunday, November 9.
The X-Athletic/Flips Wrestling Section VIII (Nassau) vs. Section XI (Suffolk) All-Star Classic will be held at 4:00 p.m., between sessions of the men’s freestyle competition of the Bill Farrell International.
There is a long rivalry between wrestlers from Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island. Both counties have a storied history of producing many of the best high school wrestlers in New York State, including those moving on to outstanding careers in college and the Olympic level.
The 12-match card features five past New York State champions, and four additional wrestlers who have been New York State runners-up.
Scheduled to compete for Suffolk is three-time New York State champion Nick Piccininni of Ward Melville High School.
Other past New York State champions on the card include Nassau’s Jacori Teemor of Long Beach, Nassau’s Kyle Quinn of Wantagh, Suffolk’s Chris Mauriello of Hauppage and Nassau’s Hunter Dusold of Locust Valley.
A headline battle features state champions going against each other, as Piccinnini will wrestle against Dusold.
Past state runners-up on the card include Nassau’s Jonathon Gomez of Locust Valley, Nassau’s Nick Cassella of Locust Valley, Suffolk’s Jesse Delvecchia of East Islip and Suffolk’s Adam Busiello of ESM.
Four of the wrestlers are ranked in the Top 20 of their weight class nationally in the most recent Flowrestling rankings. Piccininni (XI) is No. 2 at 126, Mike D’Angelo of Commack (XI) is No. 11 at 132, Tommy Dutton of Rocky Point (IX) is No. 11 at 145, and Teemor (VIII) is No. 14 at 105.
Four-time NCAA champion Kyle Dake will serve as the celebrity coach for the Suffolk team, while NCAA champion and 2014 World Team member Tony Ramos will be the celebrity coach for the Nassau team.
The X-Athletic/Flips Wrestling Section VIII vs. Section XI All-Star Classic will be televised on MSG Varsity, with Nick Garone calling the action.
This is part of a full weekend of wrestling activities, including clinics featuring two-time World champion Adeline Gray, four-time NCAA champion Kyle Dake, NCAA champion and World Team member Tony Ramos, and two-time World medalist Helen Maroulis.
The longest running international tournament in the United States, the New York Athletic Club International changed its named to the Bill Farrell International this year, to honor the late NYAC Wrestling Chairman and 1972 Olympic Head Coach Bill Farrell. As part of this change, the event has been moved to Long Island and many new exciting activities have been added to the schedule.
The women’s freestyle and the Greco-Roman competitions will be held on Saturday, November 8, while the men’s freestyle competition is set for Sunday, November 9. The competition is expected to feature many top Olympic hopefuls from all around the world.
Ticket holders for the Bill Farrell International will be able to attend the X-Athletic/Flips Wrestling All-Star Classic and the clinics on both days of the competition. Tickets cost $20 for students and $30 for adults, with special VIP seating available for $100.
Order your tickets today at:
http://www.billfarrellinternationaltournament.ticketleap.com/tickets
X-ATHLETIC/FLIPS WRESTLING ALL-STAR CLASSIC LINEUP
Section VIII (Nassau) vs. Section XI (Suffolk)
at Mack Arena, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y.
Sunday, November 9 at 4:00 p.m.
Tentative matchups as of November 4
Jonathan Loew (Wantagh/VIII/state qualifer) vs. Jake Silverstein (Hauppauge/XI/Section placer)
Jonathon Gomez (Locust Valley/VIII/NYS runner-up) vs. Anthony Sparacio (North Babylon/XI/4th NYS)
Jacori Teemor (Long Beach/VIII/NYS champion) vs. Anthony Cerillo (Rocky Point/XI/Section placer)
Kyle Quinn (Wantagh/VIII/NYS champion) vs. John Arceri (Huntington/XI/2x Section champion)
Nick Cassella (Locust Valley/VIII/NYS runner-up) vs. Jesse Delvecchia (East Islip/XI/NYS runner-up)
Sam Goldman (Port Washington/VIII/Section Placer) vs. James Szymanski (Shoreham-Wading River/XI/Section Placer)
Hunter Dusold (Locust Valley/VIII/NYS champion) vs. Nick Piccininni (Ward Melville/XI/3x NYS champion)
Jeremy Hughes (MacArthur/VIII/Section placer) vs. Chris Mauriello (Hauppauge/XI/NYS champion)
Ricky Stamm (Division/VIII/Section champion) vs. Mike D’Angelo (Commack/XI/2x NYS placer)
Sam Ward (Locust Valley/VIII/3rd in NYS) vs. Tommy Dutton (Rocky Point/XI/2x NYS placer)
Opponent to be determined vs. Adam Busiello (ESM/XI/NYS runner-up)
Lucas Pincus (Hewlett/VIII) vs. Brett Brice (Longwood/XI/Section placer)
BILL FARRELL INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
At Mack Arena, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y.
Friday, November 7
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle registration
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle skin checks
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle weighins (+2kg)
Saturday, November 8
9:00 a.m. – Greco-Roman and Women’s freestyle Session I
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle registration
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle skin checks
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Men’s freestyle weighins (+2kg)
4:00 p.m. – Women’s freestyle clinic featuring Adeline Gray and Helen Maroulis
6:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and Women’s freestyle Championships and Medal Matches
Sunday, November 9
9:00 a.m. – Men’s freestyle Session I
2:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle clinic featuring Kyle Dake and Tony Ramos
4:00 p.m. – X-Athletic/Flips Wrestling Section VIII vs. Section XI All-Star Classic
6:00 p.m. –Men’s freestyle Championships and Medal Matches
Note: Additional exciting activities to be added to the schedule. Visit TheMat.com for more details.
A star-studded high school challenge event, featuring many of the best high school wrestlers from Long Island, will be held alongside the 2014 Bill Farrell International at Hofstra University’s Mack Arena in Hempstead, N.Y on Sunday, November 9.
The X-Athletic/Flips Wrestling Section VIII (Nassau) vs. Section XI (Suffolk) All-Star Classic will be held at 4:00 p.m., between sessions of the men’s freestyle competition of the Bill Farrell International.
There is a long rivalry between wrestlers from Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island. Both counties have a storied history of producing many of the best high school wrestlers in New York State, including those moving on to outstanding careers in college and the Olympic level.
The 12-match card features five past New York State champions, and four additional wrestlers who have been New York State runners-up.
Scheduled to compete for Suffolk is three-time New York State champion Nick Piccininni of Ward Melville High School.
Other past New York State champions on the card include Nassau’s Jacori Teemor of Long Beach, Nassau’s Kyle Quinn of Wantagh, Suffolk’s Chris Mauriello of Hauppage and Nassau’s Hunter Dusold of Locust Valley.
A headline battle features state champions going against each other, as Piccinnini will wrestle against Dusold.
Past state runners-up on the card include Nassau’s Jonathon Gomez of Locust Valley, Nassau’s Nick Cassella of Locust Valley, Suffolk’s Jesse Delvecchia of East Islip and Suffolk’s Adam Busiello of ESM.
Four of the wrestlers are ranked in the Top 20 of their weight class nationally in the most recent Flowrestling rankings. Piccininni (XI) is No. 2 at 126, Mike D’Angelo of Commack (XI) is No. 11 at 132, Tommy Dutton of Rocky Point (IX) is No. 11 at 145, and Teemor (VIII) is No. 14 at 105.
Four-time NCAA champion Kyle Dake will serve as the celebrity coach for the Suffolk team, while NCAA champion and 2014 World Team member Tony Ramos will be the celebrity coach for the Nassau team.
The X-Athletic/Flips Wrestling Section VIII vs. Section XI All-Star Classic will be televised on MSG Varsity, with Nick Garone calling the action.
This is part of a full weekend of wrestling activities, including clinics featuring two-time World champion Adeline Gray, four-time NCAA champion Kyle Dake, NCAA champion and World Team member Tony Ramos, and two-time World medalist Helen Maroulis.
The longest running international tournament in the United States, the New York Athletic Club International changed its named to the Bill Farrell International this year, to honor the late NYAC Wrestling Chairman and 1972 Olympic Head Coach Bill Farrell. As part of this change, the event has been moved to Long Island and many new exciting activities have been added to the schedule.
The women’s freestyle and the Greco-Roman competitions will be held on Saturday, November 8, while the men’s freestyle competition is set for Sunday, November 9. The competition is expected to feature many top Olympic hopefuls from all around the world.
Ticket holders for the Bill Farrell International will be able to attend the X-Athletic/Flips Wrestling All-Star Classic and the clinics on both days of the competition. Tickets cost $20 for students and $30 for adults, with special VIP seating available for $100.
Order your tickets today at:
http://www.billfarrellinternationaltournament.ticketleap.com/tickets
X-ATHLETIC/FLIPS WRESTLING ALL-STAR CLASSIC LINEUP
Section VIII (Nassau) vs. Section XI (Suffolk)
at Mack Arena, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y.
Sunday, November 9 at 4:00 p.m.
Tentative matchups as of November 4
Jonathan Loew (Wantagh/VIII/state qualifer) vs. Jake Silverstein (Hauppauge/XI/Section placer)
Jonathon Gomez (Locust Valley/VIII/NYS runner-up) vs. Anthony Sparacio (North Babylon/XI/4th NYS)
Jacori Teemor (Long Beach/VIII/NYS champion) vs. Anthony Cerillo (Rocky Point/XI/Section placer)
Kyle Quinn (Wantagh/VIII/NYS champion) vs. John Arceri (Huntington/XI/2x Section champion)
Nick Cassella (Locust Valley/VIII/NYS runner-up) vs. Jesse Delvecchia (East Islip/XI/NYS runner-up)
Sam Goldman (Port Washington/VIII/Section Placer) vs. James Szymanski (Shoreham-Wading River/XI/Section Placer)
Hunter Dusold (Locust Valley/VIII/NYS champion) vs. Nick Piccininni (Ward Melville/XI/3x NYS champion)
Jeremy Hughes (MacArthur/VIII/Section placer) vs. Chris Mauriello (Hauppauge/XI/NYS champion)
Ricky Stamm (Division/VIII/Section champion) vs. Mike D’Angelo (Commack/XI/2x NYS placer)
Sam Ward (Locust Valley/VIII/3rd in NYS) vs. Tommy Dutton (Rocky Point/XI/2x NYS placer)
Opponent to be determined vs. Adam Busiello (ESM/XI/NYS runner-up)
Lucas Pincus (Hewlett/VIII) vs. Brett Brice (Longwood/XI/Section placer)
BILL FARRELL INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
At Mack Arena, Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y.
Friday, November 7
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle registration
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle skin checks
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle weighins (+2kg)
Saturday, November 8
9:00 a.m. – Greco-Roman and Women’s freestyle Session I
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle registration
2:45 – 3:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle skin checks
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Men’s freestyle weighins (+2kg)
4:00 p.m. – Women’s freestyle clinic featuring Adeline Gray and Helen Maroulis
6:00 p.m. – Greco-Roman and Women’s freestyle Championships and Medal Matches
Sunday, November 9
9:00 a.m. – Men’s freestyle Session I
2:00 p.m. – Men’s freestyle clinic featuring Kyle Dake and Tony Ramos
4:00 p.m. – X-Athletic/Flips Wrestling Section VIII vs. Section XI All-Star Classic
6:00 p.m. –Men’s freestyle Championships and Medal Matches
Note: Additional exciting activities to be added to the schedule. Visit TheMat.com for more details.
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