Isaiah Sweeney
Feb 13, 2025
Underdog Duffy stuns the crowd, taking down DeJesus in just 30 seconds.
In one of the most stunning moments of the sectional quarterfinals, Christian Brothers Academy’s Bobby Duffy pulled off a massive upset, pinning two-time state champion Adrian DeJesus of St. Joseph (Montvale) in just 30 seconds.
Duffy, who had never placed at states, wasted no time against the heavily favored DeJesus. Right from the whistle, he pressured DeJesus and locked in a cradle, rolling him straight to his back. The crowd erupted as the referee slapped the mat, sealing the fall in half a minute.
The win was a defining moment for Duffy, proving that anything can happen under the postseason spotlight. While St. Joe’s went on to take the team victory, Duffy’s upset will be a match to remember as he looks to carry this momentum deeper into the postseason.Underdog Duffy stuns the crowd, taking down DeJesus in just 30 seconds.