Region 6 Wrestling Tournament Finals Recap

The Region 6 Wrestling Tournament delivered an exciting weekend of competition, with standout performances from top wrestlers across multiple schools. Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) had a dominant showing, securing multiple titles, while Brick Memorial and other programs also left their mark on the event.

Finals Results:

106: Sean Kenny (CBA) d. Santino DiMatteo (Brick Memorial) 4-2

113: Ethan Michaels (Colts Neck) d. Michael Napolitano (Brick Memorial) 7-3

120: Paul Kenny (CBA) p. Kson Young (Brick Memorial) 3:07

126: Joseph DeAngelo (Pt Boro) d. Tucker Pazinko (Jackson Liberty) 8-2

132: Robert Duffy (CBA) md. Frankie Burgio (Pt Boro) 14-0

138: Armani McCann (Jackson Liberty) d. Dom Volek (Ocean Township) 11-5

144: William Sakoutis (CBA) d. Boomer Volek (Ocean Township) 12-9

150: James Jakub (CBA) tf. Logan Kahrs (Burlington Twp) 17-1 3:00

157: Brendan Boyer (CBA) md. Garrett Weiland (Pt Boro) 11-1

165: AJ Falcone (CBA) d. Jake Clayton (Pt Boro) 2-1 TB

175: Brock Oizerowitz (CBA) d. Tornick Kajaia (Long Branch) 4-1

190: Harvey Ludington (Brick Memorial) d. Tanner Hodgins (Howell) 7-3

215: Tyler Palumbo (CBA) by medical forfeit over Trey Tallmadge (Brick Memorial)

Hwt: Ben Szuba (Brick Memorial) tf. Caden Sternlieb (Saint Thomas Aquinas) 16-0 2:43

Strong Performances and Tournament Highlights

CBA's dominance in the tournament was evident, as the Colts claimed six individual titles. Sean Kenny (106), Paul Kenny (120), Robert Duffy (132), William Sakoutis (144), James Jakub (150), and Brendan Boyer (157) all captured regional crowns. Their performances set the tone for what will likely be a strong showing at the state tournament.

Brick Memorial also had a solid showing, with Harvey Ludington (190) and Ben Szuba (Hwt) leading the way for the Mustangs. Szuba’s commanding technical fall in the heavyweight final demonstrated his strength heading into the next stage of competition.

Jackson Liberty’s Armani McCann delivered an impressive performance at 138, taking down Dom Volek of Ocean Township 11-5 to claim the title. Meanwhile, Point Boro’s Joseph DeAngelo showcased his skills at 126 with an 8-2 victory over Tucker Pazinko.

Among the other key matchups, CBA’s AJ Falcone secured the win against Jake Clayton of Point Boro in a thrilling 165-pound final that required tiebreaker periods to decide the winner.

Josiah Sweeney’s Tournament Run

Freehold Boro’s Josiah Sweeney battled his way through the tournament, securing a semifinal appearance at 106 pounds. Though he ultimately fell to Santino DiMatteo (Brick Memorial) in a close 4-1 decision, Sweeney rebounded in wrestlebacks, picking up a solid major decision over Shea Tracey (Manasquan).

Looking Ahead

With the regionals concluded, the focus now shifts to the state tournament in Atlantic City, where these wrestlers will look to cap off their seasons with strong performances on the biggest stage. CBA’s depth and talent make them a team to watch, but wrestlers from programs like Brick Memorial, Jackson Liberty, and Point Boro have proven they can compete at the highest level.