SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Western New England College wrestling team defeated Springfield Technical Community College 24-22 in an opening round match of the City of Springfield Championship Wednesday night (Feb. 3) at the Alumni Healthful Living Center.
The match featured coaches who are twin brothers,
Anibal Nieves of WNEC and
Alberto Nieves of STCC.
It was an exciting match that came down to the final bout when freshman
Jamison Sacco (Syracuse, NY) took a 14-5 decision, which gave the Golden Bears the victory. Sacco, who improved his record to 18-1, is ranked first in the New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) poll.
Western New England College dropped its other two matches to American International (39-3) and Springfield (36-7). Sophomore
David Baldyga (Terryville, CT) posted a pair of two-point wins against both opponents in the 197-lb. weight class for the Golden Bears who now have a 5-6 record.
AIC posted a perfect 3-0 record after defeating Springfield (21-16) and STCC (42-3) to win the city title.
Team Scores
American International 21, Springfield 16
American International 42, Springfield Technical Community College 3
American International 39, Western New England College 3
Springfield 35, Springfield Technical Community College 11
Springfield 36, Western New England College 7
Western New England College 24,
Springfield Technical Community College 22
Team Records: American International 9-7, Springfield 12-5, Western New England College 5-6, Springfield Technical Community College 3-3.
American International 21, Springfield 16
125 - Michael Rose (S) def. Este Lara (A), 8-6
133 - Jeff Haddad (A) def. Eddie Giron (S), 14-7
141 - Danny Whitenak (A) pinned Kevin Moss (S), 3:59
149 - Sam McGilvray (S) def. Sam Gauvine (A), 3-2
157 - John Archambeau (S) def. Ronnie Tetreault (A), 3-2
165 - Derrick Longo (S) def. Angel Mazara (A), 12-9
174 - Martin Thompson (A) def. Tyler LeBlanc (S), 12-10
184 - Yaakov Boch (A) def. Jeremy Burns (S), 10-4
197 - Connor O'Rourke (S) def. C.J. Chaika (A), 8-0
Hwt. - Casey Hines (A) pinned Ron Fusco (S), 0:47
Western New England College 24, Springfield Technical Community College 22
125 - Alicia Hubbard (S) pinned Chris Jacobs (W), 4:55
133 - Chad Roberts (S) def. Robby Ferrante (W), 9-6
141 - Anthony Medina (W) def. Ernesto Ornelas (S), 7-2
149 - Tyler Long (S) pinned AJ Morgenstern (W), 2:24
157 - Juan Flores (S) def. Jackson Maroni (W), 6-0
165 - Tom Caliento (W) def. Nikos Kalaitzidis (S), 19-4
174 - Matt Mangelli (W) pinned Mavlyud (S), 4:27
184 - George Hargrove (S) def. Travone Logan (W), 9-1
197 - David Baldyga (W) won by forfeit
Hwt. - Jamison Sacco (W) def. Jason Fonzi (S), 14-5
Springfield 35, Springfield Technical Community College 11
125 - Gary DiPietro (SPR) def. Chad Roberts (STCC), 5-2
133 - Casey Leslie (SPR) def. Ernesto Ornelas (STCC), 7-4
141 - Tyler Wong (STCC) tech. fall over Geoff Toal (SPR), 17-0
149 - Steve Flathers (SPR) def. Juan Flores (STCC), 8-2
157 - John Archambeau (SPR) tech. fall over Nikos Kalaitzidis (STCC), 18-0
165 - Derrick Longo (SPR) won by forfeit
174 - Nick Camera (SPR) pinned Mavlyud Galustov (STCC), 0:39
184 - Jeremy Burns (SPR) def. George Hargrove (STCC), 7-6
197 - Connor O'Rourke (SPR) won by forfeit
Hwt. - Brian Sullivan (STCC) pinned Dan Atkinson (SPR), 6:45
American International 39, Western New England College 3
125 - Este Lara (A) def. Robbery Ferrente (W), 10-4
133 - Jeff Haddad (A) def. Anthony Medina (W), 9-8 (6ot)
141 - Danny Whitenak (A) pinned Nik Moreschi (W), 0:52
149 - Chris Hoffman (A) def. Nick Watson (W), 7-5
157 - Sam Gauvine (A) pinned Tom Caliento (W), 4:23
165 - Ronnie Tetreault (A) def. Matt Rahman (W), 18-5
174 - Martin Thompson (A) def. Travone Logan (W), 14-6
184 - Yaakpv Bloch (A) def. Matt Mangelli (W), 14-3
197 - David Baldyga (W) def. C.J. Chaika (A), 6-4
Hwt. - Travis Koch (A) pinned Victor Rivera (W), 5:51
Springfield 36, Western New England College 7
125 - Michael Rose (S) def. Robby Ferrante (W), 9-2
133 - Gary DiPietro (S) won by forfeit
141 - Casey Leslie (S) def. Nik Moreschi (W), 4-2
149 - Ryan McGilvray (S) def. Nick Watson (W), 6-1
157 - John Archambeau (S) won by tech. fall over Tom Caliento (W), 16-1
165 - Matt Rahman (W) def. Derrick Longo (S), 18-9
174 - Michael Fish (S) def. Travone Logan (W), 12-1
184 - Jeremy Burns (S) won by forfeit
197 - David Baldyga (W) def. Connor O'Rourke (S), 3-1
Hwt. - Ron Fusco (S) pinned Victor Rivera (W), 1:08
American International 42, Springfield Technical Community College 3
125 - Este Lara (A) def. Chad Roberts (S), 4-0
133 - Jeff Haddad (A) pinned Ernesto Ornelas (S), 6:15
141 - Danny Whitenak (A) won by major dec. over Tyler Wong (S), 14-6
149 - Sam Gauvine (A) def. Juan Flores (S), 14-10
157 - Ronnie Tetreault (A) pinned Nikos Kalaitzidis (S), 4:32
165 - Martin Thompson (A) won by forfeit
174 - Angel Mazara (A) pinned Mavlyud Galustov (S), 0:41
184 - George Hargove (S) def. Yaakov Bloch (A), 9-8
197 - C.J. Chaika (A) won by forfeit
Hwt. - Austin Morris (A) def. Brian Sullivan (S), 11-7