Isaiah Sweeney
Mar 15, 2025
Taking a look at the action at Boardwalk Hall. 14 boys and 12 girls crown champion last weekend
March 15, 2025 – Atlantic City, NJ
The best of New Jersey high school wrestling took center stage at Boardwalk Hall this weekend as the 2025 NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships concluded with thrilling matchups across all weight classes for both boys and girls.
Boys State Final Results
106 lbs: JoJo Burke (St. Joseph Regional) dec. Killian Coluccio (Lacey Twp) 4-3
113 lbs: Cameron Sontz (Delbarton) dec. Charles Esposito (St. Joseph Regional) 4-2
120 lbs: Paul Kenny (CBA) dec. Johnathon McGinty (St. Joseph Regional) 1-0
126 lbs: Anthony Knox (St. John Vianney) MD 18-4 Nathan Braun (Bergen Catholic)
132 lbs: Sammy Spaulding (Camden Catholic) SV-1 9-6 Ryan DeGeorge (Delbarton)
138 lbs: Caedyn Ricciardi (St. Peter’s Prep) fall :57 Carson Walsh (Pope John)
144 lbs: Blase Mele (Princeton) dec. Donny Almeyda (Pope John) 7-1
150 lbs: Jayden James (Delbarton) fall 1:50 Jamar Dixon Jr. (Delsea)
157 lbs: Wyatt Stout (Southern Regional) UTB 3-2 Gavin Hawk (Phillipsburg)
165 lbs: Alessio Perentin (Delbarton) MD 12-3 AJ Falcone (CBA)
175 lbs: Ryan Burton (St. Joseph Regional) MD 20-6 Jordan Chapman (Cranford)
190 lbs: Harvey Ludington (Brick Memorial) dec. Vincenzo LaValle (Hanover Park) 7-3
215 lbs: Anthony Harris (St. Joseph Regional) TF 3:54 (21-5) Dante DeLuca (Don Bosco Prep)
285 lbs: Rocco Dellagata (St. John Vianney) dec. Cristian Alvarez (St. Joseph Regional) 7-1
Girls State Final Results
100 lbs: Francesca Gusfa (Ridgewood) dec. Madison Rucci (Jackson Memorial) 11-5
107 lbs: Gabriella Conte (Hanover Park) TF 3:49 (16-0) Princessstorm Woody (Trenton Central)
114 lbs: Elle Changaris (High Point) dec. Kylie Gudewitz (Howell) 19-14
120 lbs: Reagan Roxas (Kingsway) dec. Jocelyn Danbe (River Dell) 7-4
126 lbs: Jada Pichardo (Pennsauken) dec. Alexa Ciliotta (Montville) 1-0
132 lbs: Lamiah Berry (Absegami) fall 2:39 Lily Massenzio (DePaul Catholic)
138 lbs: Saniyah Queen (St. Thomas Aquinas) dec. Eva Barry (Newton/Kittatinny) 12-6
145 lbs: Olivia Georges (DePaul Catholic) fall 3:08 Sonia Balwas (Paramus)
152 lbs: Ella Poalillo (High Point) fall 3:17 Thea Rowland (Middletown South)
165 lbs: Solaris Paul (JFK Patterson) dec. Paige DeCaro (Newton/Kittatinny) 7-1
185 lbs: Shaelie Young (Gateway/Woodbury) fall 4:41 Jade Hahn (Central Regional)
235 lbs: Caroline Biegel (DePaul Catholic) MD 9-1 Saharia Quamina (Bloomfield)
Recap
Delbarton and St. Joseph Regional shined on the boys' side, combining for six champions. Anthony Knox remained perfect and dominant, while Delbarton’s Jayden James continued his unbeaten streak with a fall in the 150-lb final.
On the girls' side, undefeated seasons were capped off with titles for Reagan Roxas, Ella Poalillo, Jada Pichardo, and others — all showing the continued growth and elite talent emerging in girls wrestling across New Jersey.
The atmosphere in Atlantic City was electric, and with the sport’s growth and competition level only rising, the Garden State’s future in high school wrestling looks stronger than ever.