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Josiah Sweeney
Isaiah Sweeney
Jan 7, 2026
Falls and Bonus Points Fuel Strong Team Performance
Howell delivered a dominant showing in its dual meet against Westfield, securing a 61-15 victory behind a wave of falls and bonus-point wins. From the upper weights through the middle of the lineup, Howell controlled the tempo and built separation early.
The dual opened at 165 pounds, where Ray Purrelli set the tone with a fall in 1:58. Tyler Going followed at 175 with another pin in 1:25, and Julian Del Prete added a fall at 190 in 1:17, giving Howell immediate momentum.
Early Separation at the Upper Weights
Howell extended its lead with back-to-back forfeits at 215 and 285, awarded to Timmy O’Rourke and Lucas Willey. Justin Jani continued the push at 106, earning a 13-2 major decision to keep the bonus points coming.
Westfield found success at 113 when Anthony Russo edged Ben Normandia in a tight 5-4 decision. Max Berardi added a fall at 120 to narrow the gap and provide a spark for Westfield.
Howell Regains Control
Howell quickly regained command of the dual at 126, as Luke Johnston recorded a 22-6 technical fall in 2:25. Shane Maghan followed with an 18-8 major decision at 132, and Trevor Hodgins added another fall at 138.
Ryan Going kept the momentum rolling with a pin at 144 in 1:11. Westfield answered at 150, where Elias Wood secured a fall over Johnny Hurst.
Brady Little closed out the dual for Howell with a forfeit victory at 157, sealing the team win.
With consistent bonus-point production and strong finishes across the lineup, Howell demonstrated depth and execution in securing the 61-15 victory.
Final Team Score
Howell: 61Westfield: 15
Finals Box Score
165 lb Ray Purrelli (Howell) p. Duncan Callow (Westfield), 1:58
175 lb Tyler Going (Howell) p. Pravid Bhatla (Westfield), 1:25
190 lb Julian Del Prete (Howell) p. Nik Speronza (Westfield), 1:17
215 lb Timmy O’Rourke (Howell) won by forfeit
285 lb Lucas Willey (Howell) won by forfeit
106 lb Justin Jani (Howell) MD 13-2 Daniel Berardi (Westfield)
113 lb Anthony Russo (Westfield) d. Ben Normandia (Howell), 5-4
120 lb Max Berardi (Westfield) p. James Blewett (Howell), 1:50
126 lb Luke Johnston (Howell) TF 22-6 Christian Stepanov (Westfield), 2:25
132 lb Shane Maghan (Howell) MD 18-8 Josh Semler (Westfield)
138 lb Trevor Hodgins (Howell) p. Anthony Cabrera (Westfield), 1:32
144 lb Ryan Going (Howell) p. Sam Beilis (Westfield), 1:11
150 lb Elias Wood (Westfield) p. Johnny Hurst (Howell), 1:51
157 lb Brady Little (Howell) won by forfeit