2023 Season
Power Points as of 1/26/2023:
2022-2023 Paramus Wrestling Power Points
Limit best 10 meets between 12/15/2022 and 1/25/2023, as of 1/26/2023
2023 BCCA and BCWCA County Place Winners:
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2023/01/21/nj-wrestling-live-results-bergen-county-bcca-george-jockish-tournament/69817789007/
Paramus 40, Ramapo 28
1/18/2023
113: Matthew Elyash (P) d. Jacob Guzman SV-1 9-7. 120: Joey Fulco (R) p. Mark Gass 5:01. 126: Chris Hong (P) m.d. CJ Anzaldo 19-6. 132: Gino Gorga (R) p. Joseph Candela 3:44. 138: Joeb Rahman (P) d. Dean Donellan 6-1. 144: Casey Grusser (R) d. Alexander Guerriero 10-4. 150: Branden Causillas (R) d. Daniel LaGrone 2-0. 157: David Rozenblum (R) m.d Joseph Aiello 16-5. 165: Tyler Falen (P) p. Gabriel Thomas 1:11. 175: William Banach (P) p. Gabriel Thomas 3:21. 190: Tom Shokoff (R) p. Malke Akdemir 1:21. 215: Christopher Aykurt (P) p. Jonah Smith 1:39. 285: Daniel Elyash (P) p. Nathan Mangino 0:50.
Sat, January 14, 2023
Final
Sat, January 14, 2023
Final
Fri, January 13, 2023
Final
Fri, January 13, 2023
Final
Fri, January 13, 2023
Final
Wed, January 11, 2023, 7:00pm
Final
These wrestlers have the most wins in North Jersey history
Sean Farrell / NorthJersey.com / 1/9/2023
5. Joe Trovato, 158
Paramus (2015)
Trovato won four district and three Bergen County titles and clinched a sectional title for Paramus with a last-bout victory as a senior. He made four trips to the state podium during the start of the Spartans' current streak of 12 straight years with a medalist.
Sat, January 07, 2023
Final
Sat, January 07, 2023
Final
Paramus 40, Bogota/Ridgefield Park 30
138: Joseph Candela (P) over Dean Sinisgalli (BHS) (SV-1 10-8) 144: Adrian Laino (B/RP) p. Joeb Rahman 3:21. 150: Alexander Guerriero (P) p. Daniel Tobin. 157: Daniel LaGrone (P) p. Nicholas Buda. 165: Tyler Falen (P) m.d. Josh Gesmundo 12-1. 175: William Banach (P) p. Jaden Lemire. 190: Jaden Everett (B/RP) p. Malke Akdemir. 215: Christopher Aykurt (P) d. Derek Martinez 7-5. 285: Daniel Elyash (P) by forfeit. 106: Theresa Zeppetelli (B/RP) d. Olivia Klein SV-1 2-0. 113: Derek Bauernschmidt (B/RP) d. Matthew Elyash 13-7. 120: Daniel Vila (B/RP) p. Mark Gass. 126: Chris Hong (P) p. Jaden Rodriguez. 132: Derek Rodriguez (B/RP) by forfeit.
Wrestling: First North Jersey individual rankings of the season, plus latest Top 25
Sean Farrell NorthJersey.com
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2023/01/04/nj-wrestling-first-north-jersey-individual-rankings-of-2023/69772763007/
North Jersey individual rankings
126 pounds
North Jersey team rankings
Individual girls wrestling rankings for Jan. 4
100
1. Olivia Klein (Paramus) 12-0
2. Isabella Santos (Elizabeth) 0-0
3. Jaclyn McDowell (Gloucester City) 0-0
4. Madison Rucci (Jackson Memorial) 8-0
5. Litzy Argueta (Lakewood) 9-4
Wrestling: 5 wrestlers who stood out on the first day of the Sam Cali tournament
Sean Farrell NorthJersey.com
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2022/12/28/wrestling-5-wrestlers-who-stood-out-at-the-sam-cali-tournament/69748225007/
Daniel Elyash
Paramus, 285 pounds
The Spartans junior claimed his spot in the semifinal by getting past St. Peter's Prep heavyweight Connor Reynolds, 6-1.
Making it even more impressive is the fact that the third-seeded Elyash is on the small side of his weight class at a trim 216 pounds.
Elyash tries to make up for it with his agility, as well as his background as a right guard and defensive tackle in football.
"It helps the IQ and helps with being explosive," Elyash said.
"I love the grind. It makes me a better wrestler. It makes me a better person."
Elyash, who is trying to break out after being limited by a torn hamstring last season, will take on Delsea's Rocco Bennett with a spot in the championship on the line.
Wed, December 21, 2022, 6:00pm
Final
Results
Wrestling: North Jersey team-by-team previews for 2022-23 season
Sean FarrellNorthJersey.com
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2022/12/14/nj-wrestling-north-jersey-team-by-team-previews-2022-23/69678878007/
Big North Freedom
Paramus
Wrestlers to watch: seniors Chris Hong, Tyler Falen and Olivia Klein, junior Daniel Elyash.
Outlook: The Spartans (15-4) need to replace six Bergen County medalists and eight total seniors from a team that won the North 1, Group 3 crown. Girls wrestling state champion Olivia Klein is the headliner for new coach Mark Fontana's young group.
2022-2023 Paramus Wrestling Power Points
Limit best 10 meets between 12/15/2022 and 1/25/2023, as of 1/26/2023
| 12/16/22 | St. Joseph (Mont.) (14-2) | L 0-80 | -80 | 33.1 (31.5†) | (elim) | 24 | |
| 12/21/22 | Northern Highlands (8-6) | W 37-36 | 1 | 26.8 (23†) | 29 | ||
| 1/4/23 | Lakeland (5-8) | L 36-41 | -5 | 24.4 (21†) | (elim) | 24 | |
| 1/6/23 | Ridgewood (8-3) | L 22-52 | -30 | 26.1 (20.67†) | (elim) | 15 | |
| 1/7/23 | Bogota (10-4) | W 40-30 | 10 | 26.3 (23†) | 29 | ||
| 1/7/23 | Indian Hills (3-13) | W 65-6 | 59 | 20.5 (14.75†) | 26 | ||
| 1/7/23 | New Milford (7-3) | W 46-26 | 20 | 23.4 (26†) | 27 | ||
| 1/11/23 | Hackensack (0-13) | W 51-18 | 33 | 13.8 (13.14†) | 26 | ||
| 1/13/23 | Westwood (9-5) | W 33-32 | 1 | 26.5 (24.43†) | 29 | ||
| 1/13/23 | Old Tappan (12-2) | L 30-48 | -18 | 29.4 (28.67†) | 27 | ||
| 1/14/23 | Pascack Valley (9-7) | W 39-28 | 11 | 26.8 (25.67†) | 30 | ||
| 1/14/23 | Wayne Hills (9-6) | W 43-17 | 26 | 26 (25.62†) | 31 | ||
| 1/18/23 | Ramapo (10-6) | W 40-28 | 12 | 27.3 (26.1†) | 31 | ||
| Record: | 9-4 | Power Points: | 28.5 | Total: | 285 | ||
| All Matches (13): 348 (26.0) | |||||||
| † Opponent's rank at time game was played | |||||||
2023 BCCA and BCWCA County Place Winners:
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2023/01/21/nj-wrestling-live-results-bergen-county-bcca-george-jockish-tournament/69817789007/
Paramus 40, Ramapo 28
1/18/2023
113: Matthew Elyash (P) d. Jacob Guzman SV-1 9-7. 120: Joey Fulco (R) p. Mark Gass 5:01. 126: Chris Hong (P) m.d. CJ Anzaldo 19-6. 132: Gino Gorga (R) p. Joseph Candela 3:44. 138: Joeb Rahman (P) d. Dean Donellan 6-1. 144: Casey Grusser (R) d. Alexander Guerriero 10-4. 150: Branden Causillas (R) d. Daniel LaGrone 2-0. 157: David Rozenblum (R) m.d Joseph Aiello 16-5. 165: Tyler Falen (P) p. Gabriel Thomas 1:11. 175: William Banach (P) p. Gabriel Thomas 3:21. 190: Tom Shokoff (R) p. Malke Akdemir 1:21. 215: Christopher Aykurt (P) p. Jonah Smith 1:39. 285: Daniel Elyash (P) p. Nathan Mangino 0:50.
Sat, January 14, 2023
Final
| Wayne Hills (9-5) | 17 |
| Paramus (8-4) | 43 |
| 138 |  | Joseph Candela (P) — Decision 4-0 Justin Higuera (WH) | 0 | 3 |
| 144 |  | John Sees (WH) — Major Decision 13-5 Dylan DeMaio (P) | 4 | 3 |
| 150 |  | Alexander Guerriero (P) — Decision 9-3 Alparslan Sener (WH) | 4 | 6 |
| 157 |  | Omar Alshishany (WH) — Major Decision 10-1 Joseph Aiello (P) | 8 | 6 |
| 165 |  | Tyler Falen (P) — Major Decision 11-2 Joseph Lucarello (WH) | 8 | 10 |
| 175 |  | Ashton Fava (WH) — Decision 3-0 Malke Akdemir (P) | 11 | 10 |
| 190 |  | William Banach (P) — Pin Laith Ahmad (WH) | 11 | 16 |
| 215 |  | Adham Shalaby (WH) — Decision 3-0 Christopher Aykurt (P) | 14 | 16 |
| 285 |  | Daniel Elyash (P) — Pin Matthew Lehman (WH) | 14 | 22 |
| 106 |  | Olivia Klein (P) — Forfeit | 14 | 28 |
| 113 |  | Matthew Elyash (P) — Pin Jason Barnable (WH) | 14 | 34 |
| 120 |  | Mark Gass (P) — Decision 2-0 Tran Nguyen (WH) | 14 | 37 |
| 126 |  | Sowzrawca Tsay (WH) — Decision 4-2 Chris Hong (P) | 17 | 37 |
| 132 |  | Kyla Franson (P) — Forfeit | 17 | 43 |
Sat, January 14, 2023
Final
| Pascack Valley (7-6) | 28 |
| Paramus (8-4) | 39 |
| 132 |  | Antonio Cedeno (PV) — Technical Fall (19-3) 3:00 Joseph Candela (P) | 5 | 0 |
| 138 |  | Matt Bainbridge (PV) — Major Decision 11-2 Joeb Rahman (P) | 9 | 0 |
| 144 |  | George Hamilton (PV) — Major Decision 14-2 Dylan DeMaio (P) | 13 | 0 |
| 150 |  | Alexander Guerriero (P) — Decision 5-1 Ryan Carlson (PV) | 13 | 3 |
| 157 |  | Daniel LaGrone (P) — Pin 2:50 Alex Bainbridge (PV) | 13 | 9 |
| 165 |  | Ray Kohan (PV) — Decision 9-4 Tyler Falen (P) | 16 | 9 |
| 175 |  | William Banach (P) — Pin 1:03 Alex Falkoff (PV) | 16 | 15 |
| 190 |  | Malke Akdemir (P) — Forfeit | 16 | 21 |
| 215 |  | Nate Lewis (PV) — Pin 2:21 Christopher Aykurt (P) | 22 | 21 |
| 285 |  | Daniel Elyash (P) — Pin 0:41 Ennis Feratovic (PV) | 22 | 27 |
| 106 |  | Olivia Klein (P) — Decision 6-0 Dylan Biegel (PV) | 22 | 30 |
| 113 |  | Matthew Elyash (P) — Decision 6-4 Brayden Morgan (PV) | 22 | 33 |
| 120 |  | Chris Hong (P) — Pin 3:00 John Allmers (PV) | 22 | 39 |
| 126 |  | Adan Cedeno (PV) — Forfeit | 28 | 39 |
Fri, January 13, 2023
Final
| Old Tappan (10-2) | 48 |
| Paramus (8-4) | 30 |
| 126 |  | Sam Bodnar (OT) — Pin 1:13 Mark Gass (P) | 6 | 0 |
| 132 |  | Joseph Candela (P) — Decision 3-0 Timothy Lee (OT) | 6 | 3 |
| 138 |  | Justin Morrissey (OT) — Pin 2:58 Joeb Rahman (P) | 12 | 3 |
| 144 |  | Joseph Velasquez (OT) — Pin 1:38 Alexander Guerriero (P) | 18 | 3 |
| 150 |  | Ryan Sullivan (OT) — Pin 1:32 Daniel LaGrone (P) | 24 | 3 |
| 157 |  | Nicholas Rotolo (OT) — Pin 5:16 Joseph Aiello (P) | 30 | 3 |
| 165 |  | Tyler Falen (P) — Pin 1:13 Robert Ferrara (OT) | 30 | 9 |
| 175 |  | Nicholas Rossi (OT) — Pin 0:32 Malke Akdemir (P) | 36 | 9 |
| 190 |  | William Banach (P) — Pin 1:42 Tyler Degnen (OT) | 36 | 15 |
| 215 |  | Christopher Aykurt (P) — Pin 1:49 Ryan O'Neil (OT) | 36 | 21 |
| 285 |  | Daniel Elyash (P) — Pin 1:34 Jack Horgan (OT) | 36 | 27 |
| 106 |  | Jonathan Rotolo (OT) — Pin 1:04 Damian LaGrone (P) | 42 | 27 |
| 113 |  | Jack Drucker (OT) — Pin 0:22 Matthew Elyash (P) | 48 | 27 |
| 120 |  | Chris Hong (P) — Decision 9-5 Daniel Olivo (OT) | 48 | 30 |
Fri, January 13, 2023
Final
| Westwood (8-3) | 32 |
| Paramus (8-4) | 33 |
| 120 |  | Benicio Reborio (W) — Decision 6-4 Mark Gass (P) | 3 | 0 |
| 126 |  | Chris Hong (P) — Pin 3:25 Victor Ye (W) | 3 | 6 |
| 132 |  | Conner Sklavounos (W) — Forfeit | 9 | 6 |
| 138 |  | Ryan Sklavounos (W) — Decision 10-6 Joseph Candela (P) | 12 | 6 |
| 144 |  | Tommy Kousis (W) — Decision 7-1 Alexander Guerriero (P) | 15 | 6 |
| 150 |  | Andrew Valas (W) — Decision 8-3 Daniel LaGrone (P) | 18 | 6 |
| 157 |  | Gavin Seiler (W) — Major Decision 18-8 Joseph Aiello (P) | 22 | 6 |
| 165 |  | Tyler Falen (P) — Pin 1:27 George Kabezian (W) | 22 | 12 |
| 175 |  | Aidan Dugan (W) — Pin 1:10 Malke Akdemir (P) | 28 | 12 |
| 190 |  | William Banach (P) — Decision 7-0 Lior Kohen (W) | 28 | 15 |
| 215 |  | Christopher Aykurt (P) — Pin 4:29 William Murphy (W) | 28 | 21 |
| 285 |  | Daniel Elyash (P) — Pin 0:48 Dante Downey (W) | 28 | 27 |
| 106 |  | Olivia Klein (P) — Pin 0:28 Mohammed Abboud (W) | 28 | 33 |
| 113 |  | Anthony Lavezzola (W) — Major Decision 8-0 Matthew Elyash (P) | 32 | 33 |
Fri, January 13, 2023
Final
| Westwood (8-3) | 32 |
| Paramus (8-4) | 33 |
| 120 |  | Benicio Reborio (W) — Decision 6-4 Mark Gass (P) | 3 | 0 |
| 126 |  | Chris Hong (P) — Pin 3:25 Victor Ye (W) | 3 | 6 |
| 132 |  | Conner Sklavounos (W) — Forfeit | 9 | 6 |
| 138 |  | Ryan Sklavounos (W) — Decision 10-6 Joseph Candela (P) | 12 | 6 |
| 144 |  | Tommy Kousis (W) — Decision 7-1 Alexander Guerriero (P) | 15 | 6 |
| 150 |  | Andrew Valas (W) — Decision 8-3 Daniel LaGrone (P) | 18 | 6 |
| 157 |  | Gavin Seiler (W) — Major Decision 18-8 Joseph Aiello (P) | 22 | 6 |
| 165 |  | Tyler Falen (P) — Pin 1:27 George Kabezian (W) | 22 | 12 |
| 175 |  | Aidan Dugan (W) — Pin 1:10 Malke Akdemir (P) | 28 | 12 |
| 190 |  | William Banach (P) — Decision 7-0 Lior Kohen (W) | 28 | 15 |
| 215 |  | Christopher Aykurt (P) — Pin 4:29 William Murphy (W) | 28 | 21 |
| 285 |  | Daniel Elyash (P) — Pin 0:48 Dante Downey (W) | 28 | 27 |
| 106 |  | Olivia Klein (P) — Pin 0:28 Mohammed Abboud (W) | 28 | 33 |
| 113 |  | Anthony Lavezzola (W) — Major Decision 8-0 Matthew Elyash (P) | 32 | 33 |
Wed, January 11, 2023, 7:00pm
Final
| Hackensack (0-9) | 18 |
| Paramus (5-3) | 51 |
| 132 |  | Joseph Candela (P) — Decision 4-0 GianLuca Mangano (H) | 0 | 3 |
| 138 |  | Joeb Rahman (P) — Forfeit | 0 | 9 |
| 144 |  | Alexander Guerriero (P) — Forfeit | 0 | 15 |
| 150 |  | Dylan DeMaio (P) — Pin 5:18 Alexander Sanabria (H) | 0 | 21 |
| 157 |  | Elioth Guarquila (H) — Decision 9-6 Daniel LaGrone (P) | 3 | 21 |
| 165 |  | Tyler Falen (P) — Pin 3:57 Dylan Thornton (H) | 3 | 27 |
| 175 |  | Luke Valenzuela (H) — Pin 0:42 William Banach (P) | 9 | 27 |
| 190 |  | Malke Akdemir (P) — Decision 4-2 Andy Navas (H) | 9 | 30 |
| 215 |  | Christopher Aykurt (P) — Pin 0:53 Alex Espinoza (H) | 9 | 36 |
| 285 |  | Chris Herrera (H) — Pin 5:33 Alejandro Garcia (P) | 15 | 36 |
| 106 |  | Damian LaGrone (P) — Decision 2-1 Michael McGinnity (H) | 15 | 39 |
| 113 |  | Evan McGinnity (H) — Decision 3-2 Matthew Elyash (P) | 18 | 39 |
| 120 |  | Daniel Nashed (P) — Forfeit | 18 | 45 |
| 126 |  | Mark Gass (P) — Pin 1:27 Adrian Alena (H) | 18 | 51 |
These wrestlers have the most wins in North Jersey history
Sean Farrell / NorthJersey.com / 1/9/2023
5. Joe Trovato, 158
Paramus (2015)
Trovato won four district and three Bergen County titles and clinched a sectional title for Paramus with a last-bout victory as a senior. He made four trips to the state podium during the start of the Spartans' current streak of 12 straight years with a medalist.Sat, January 07, 2023
Final
| Paramus (5-3) | 46 |
| New Milford (5-2) | 26 |
| 144 |  | Ryan Hartung (NM) — Major Decision 9-0 Alexander Guerriero (P) | 0 | 4 |
| 150 |  | Daniel LaGrone (P) — Pin 1:15 Ryan Franklin (NM) | 6 | 4 |
| 157 |  | Sutter Totaro (NM) — Pin 3:18 Dylan DeMaio (P) | 6 | 10 |
| 165 |  | Tyler Falen (P) — Pin 1:25 Kristoffer Dunne (NM) | 12 | 10 |
| 175 |  | William Banach (P) — Major Decision 10-0 Joseph Tennant (NM) | 16 | 10 |
| 190 |  | Cole Totaro (NM) — Decision 11-5 Malke Akdemir (P) | 16 | 13 |
| 215 |  | Christopher Aykurt (P) — Pin 2:25 James Speights (NM) | 22 | 13 |
| 285 |  | Daniel Elyash (P) — Pin 0:41 Josue Linares (NM) | 28 | 13 |
| 106 |  | Olivia Klein (P) — Pin 0:56 Mathews Malayil (NM) | 34 | 13 |
| 113 |  | Devin Ryan (NM) — Pin 3:10 Matthew Elyash (P) | 34 | 19 |
| 120 |  | Chris Hong (P) — Pin 3:33 Matthew Mulligan (NM) | 40 | 19 |
| 126 |  | Mugen Schmakov (NM) — Decision 7-5 Mark Gass (P) | 40 | 22 |
| 132 |  | Joseph Candela (P) — Forfeit | 46 | 22 |
| 138 |  | Jayden Cedeno (NM) — Major Decision 9-1 Joeb Rahman (P) | 46 | 26 |
Sat, January 07, 2023
Final
| Indian Hills (1-7) | 6 |
| Paramus (3-3) | 65 |
| 150 |  | Daniel LaGrone (P) — Pin 3:31 George Miranda (IH) | 0 | 6 |
| 157 |  | Joseph Aiello (P) — Forfeit | 0 | 12 |
| 165 |  | Tyler Falen (P) — Forfeit | 0 | 18 |
| 175 |  | William Banach (P) — Major Decision 9-0 Dylan Asgarian (IH) | 0 | 22 |
| 190 |  | Malke Akdemir (P) — Forfeit | 0 | 28 |
| 215 |  | Christopher Aykurt (P) — Forfeit | 0 | 34 |
| 285 |  | Daniel Elyash (P) — Pin 1:51 Jonathan McCreedy (IH) | 0 | 40 |
| 106 |  | Damian LaGrone (P) — Forfeit | 0 | 46 |
| 113 |  | Tristan Vallestero (IH) — Decision 6-0 Olivia Klein (P) | 3 | 46 |
| 120 |  | Chris Hong (P) — Pin 5:45 Chris Weaver (IH) | 3 | 52 |
| 126 |  | Mark Gass (P) — Decision 10-4 Michael Imamaliev (IH) | 3 | 55 |
| 132 |  | Joseph Candela (P) — Major Decision 15-3 Christian Kovalcik (IH) | 3 | 59 |
| 138 |  | Joeb Rahman (P) — Forfeit | 3 | 65 |
| 144 |  | Brady Dransfield (IH) — Decision 4-0 Alexander Guerriero (P) | 6 | 65 |
Paramus 40, Bogota/Ridgefield Park 30
138: Joseph Candela (P) over Dean Sinisgalli (BHS) (SV-1 10-8) 144: Adrian Laino (B/RP) p. Joeb Rahman 3:21. 150: Alexander Guerriero (P) p. Daniel Tobin. 157: Daniel LaGrone (P) p. Nicholas Buda. 165: Tyler Falen (P) m.d. Josh Gesmundo 12-1. 175: William Banach (P) p. Jaden Lemire. 190: Jaden Everett (B/RP) p. Malke Akdemir. 215: Christopher Aykurt (P) d. Derek Martinez 7-5. 285: Daniel Elyash (P) by forfeit. 106: Theresa Zeppetelli (B/RP) d. Olivia Klein SV-1 2-0. 113: Derek Bauernschmidt (B/RP) d. Matthew Elyash 13-7. 120: Daniel Vila (B/RP) p. Mark Gass. 126: Chris Hong (P) p. Jaden Rodriguez. 132: Derek Rodriguez (B/RP) by forfeit.
Wrestling: First North Jersey individual rankings of the season, plus latest Top 25
Sean Farrell NorthJersey.com
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2023/01/04/nj-wrestling-first-north-jersey-individual-rankings-of-2023/69772763007/
North Jersey individual rankings
126 pounds
- Brian Melamud, Bergen Catholic 4-0
- James Sloan, St. Joseph 5-6
- Jerzey Ryan, New Milford 9-3
- Marco Alarcon, Don Bosco 5-4
- Chris Hong, Paramus 6-4
- Jim Mullen, St. Joseph 11-0
- Max Acciardi, Paramus Catholic 8-1
- Benjamin Shue, Bergen Catholic 7-0
- Daniel Elyash, Paramus 7-2
- Matthew Lehman, Wayne Hills 8-0
North Jersey team rankings
- Bergen Catholic 4-0
- St. Joseph 4-2
- Paramus Catholic 1-0
- Don Bosco 1-0
- Passaic Tech 2-0
- Clifton 2-0
- Pascack Hills 4-1
- Old Tappan 2-0
- Emerson/Park Ridge 3-0
- Pascack Valley 3-2
- River Dell 2-2
- Westwood 3-0
- Paramus 1-1
- Wayne Hills 3-0
- Butler 2-0
- Northern Highlands 3-2
- Ramapo 3-0
- Ridgewood 1-2
- Rutherford 7-2
- New Milford 1-0
- Hasbrouck Heights 2-0
- Pompton Lakes 1-0
- Fair Lawn 2-3
- Lakeland 0-2
- Ramsey 2-4
Individual girls wrestling rankings for Jan. 4
- Published: Jan. 04, 2023, 7:00 a.m.
- Michael Holcombe | For NJ Advance Media
100
1. Olivia Klein (Paramus) 12-0
2. Isabella Santos (Elizabeth) 0-0
3. Jaclyn McDowell (Gloucester City) 0-0
4. Madison Rucci (Jackson Memorial) 8-0
5. Litzy Argueta (Lakewood) 9-4
Wrestling: 5 wrestlers who stood out on the first day of the Sam Cali tournament
Sean Farrell NorthJersey.comhttps://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2022/12/28/wrestling-5-wrestlers-who-stood-out-at-the-sam-cali-tournament/69748225007/
Daniel Elyash
Paramus, 285 pounds
The Spartans junior claimed his spot in the semifinal by getting past St. Peter's Prep heavyweight Connor Reynolds, 6-1.
Making it even more impressive is the fact that the third-seeded Elyash is on the small side of his weight class at a trim 216 pounds.
Elyash tries to make up for it with his agility, as well as his background as a right guard and defensive tackle in football.
"It helps the IQ and helps with being explosive," Elyash said.
"I love the grind. It makes me a better wrestler. It makes me a better person."
Elyash, who is trying to break out after being limited by a torn hamstring last season, will take on Delsea's Rocco Bennett with a spot in the championship on the line.
Wed, December 21, 2022, 6:00pm
Final
| Paramus (2-3) | 37 |
| Northern Highlands (5-3) | 36 |
| 106 |  | Justin Iannelli (NH) — Decision 4-2 Olivia Klein (P) | 0 | 3 |
| 113 |  | Ryan Dyki (NH) — Decision 6-0 Nick Guastello (P) | 0 | 6 |
| 120 |  | Amanda Connors (NH) — Pin 5:01 Daniel Nashed (P) | 0 | 12 |
| 126 |  | Chris Hong (P) — Forfeit | 6 | 12 |
| 132 |  | Joseph Candela (P) — Decision 4-3 Amir Algabyali (NH) | 9 | 12 |
| 138 |  | William Clasen (NH) — Pin 1:00 Joeb Rahman (P) | 9 | 18 |
| 144 |  | Justin Dario (NH) — Forfeit | 9 | 24 |
| 150 |  | Alexander Guerriero (P) — Decision 9-5 Joshua Schildiner (NH) | 12 | 24 |
| 157 |  | Daniel LaGrone (P) — Pin 1:25 Jake Wagner (NH) | 18 | 24 |
| 165 |  | Jake Gray (NH) — Pin 5:13 Dylan DeMaio (P) | 18 | 30 |
| 175 |  | Tyler Falen (P) — Pin 3:19 Derrick Gray (NH) | 24 | 30 |
| 190 |  | Ethan Mendel (NH) — Pin 1:37 William Banach (P) | 24 | 36 |
| 215 |  | Daniel Elyash (P) — Forfeit | 30 | 36 |
| 285 |  | Juan Julio (P) — Forfeit | 36 | 36 |
Wrestling: North Jersey team-by-team previews for 2022-23 season
Sean FarrellNorthJersey.comhttps://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2022/12/14/nj-wrestling-north-jersey-team-by-team-previews-2022-23/69678878007/
Big North Freedom
Paramus
Wrestlers to watch: seniors Chris Hong, Tyler Falen and Olivia Klein, junior Daniel Elyash.
Outlook: The Spartans (15-4) need to replace six Bergen County medalists and eight total seniors from a team that won the North 1, Group 3 crown. Girls wrestling state champion Olivia Klein is the headliner for new coach Mark Fontana's young group.