2011-2012 Final Record: 15-6
6th Place District 21
5th Place B-North
3rd Place Buc Classic
3rd Place Haddon Twp Tournament
6th Place Colt Classic
TheShoreConference.com Wrestler of the Year
(Sr) Brandon Russo - Hwt
Final Record: 32-8 (Team Leader in Wins / 17 Pins)
NJSIAA Tournament Qualifier
3rd Place Region 6
2nd Place District 21
Buc Classic Champion
Haddon Twp Tournament Champion
3rd Place Colt Classic
2011-2012 Season Recap
Russo's Season Ends At Atlantic City
2012 Region 6 Agates
Hwt - (Sr) Brandon Russo - NJ WB2
WB2: John Appice (Manalapan) d. Brandon Russo (CN) 7-2
WB1: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Dominic Valeriani (West Essex) 6-1
PQ: Anthony Tufaro (Scoth Plains-Fanwood) d. Brandon Russo (CN) 5-0
PRELIM: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Carmine Goldsack (Bergen Catholic) 3-2
2/25: Russo Finishes 3rd at Regions; Advances To AC
2012 Region 6 Agates
106 - (So) Nick Ottaviano (R6 2v3)
PRE: #7 (So) Connor Mulligan (Brick Twp) d. #10 (So) Nick Ottaviano (Colts Neck) 9-4 (OT)
120 - (So) Ryan Carl (R6 2v3)
PRE: #7 (Sr) Kevin Enright (Lacey) md. #10 (So) Ryan Carl (Colts Neck) 12-0
Hwt - (Sr) Brandon Russo - 3rd Place
3rd/4th: #4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) d. #8 (So) Tyler Poling (Brick Memorial) 8-2
WB2: #4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) p. #7 (Jr) Domingo Perez (Asbury Park) 3:09
SEMI: #1 (Jr) John Appice (Manalapan) d. #4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) 6-0
QF: #4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) d. #5 (Sr) Eric Kakauridze (Freehold Twp) 2-0
PRE: #4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) p. #13 (Jr) Mike Nasen (Brick Twp) 3:14
2/22: Region Prelim Results
#7 (So) Connor Mulligan (Brick Twp) d. #10 (So) Nick Ottaviano (Colts Neck) 9-4 (OT)
#7 (Sr) Kevin Enright (Lacey) md. #10 (So) Ryan Carl (Colts Neck) 12-0
#4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) p. #13 (Jr) Mike Nasen (Brick Twp) 3:14
Russo Advances To Quarterfinals
2/18: 3 Cougars Advance To Regions; Colts Neck Finishes 6th At Districts
Brandon Russo placed 2nd, and Nick Ottaviano and Ryan Carl finished 3rd, as the Cougars finished 6th as a team at the 2012 District 21 Tournament.
With their medal performances, the trio moves on to Wednesday night's opening round of the Region 6 Tournament at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River.
District 21 Medal Winners
2nd Place
Hwt: Brandon Russo
3rd Place
106: Nick Ottaviano
120: Ryan Carl
2/9: Colts Neck 36 - Wall 22
145: Tommy Wishart (W) d. Connor McDonnell 8-3
152: Christian Houlihan (CN) by inj def over Steve Biserta
160: Drew Donner (W) d. Will Hoffbauer 6-0
170: Austin Ridoux (W) d. Javier Teles 1-0
182: Max McClelland (W) p. Dan Salib :47
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Tyler Hetzel 10-5
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
Hwt: Don Hamill (W) d. Brandon Russo 4-0
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) d. Denzel Tovar 7-4
113: Pete Ottaviano (CN) d. Jack Wishart 8-3
120: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Zack Tiano 10-4
126: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Don Kessler 2:55
132: Dan Kinsella (W) md. Zach Hasan 9-0
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) by ff
2/8: Neptune 41 - Colts Neck 30
152: Justin Patterson (N) d. Will Hoffbauer 3-0
160: Mark Stephens (N) d. Javier Teles 5-2
170: Dae'Sean Brown (N) by ff
182: Kendrick Mendez-Arcos (N) p. Dan Salib 2:25
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Keysan Johnson 5:13
220: John Seidle (N) p. Fred Womack :53
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Armando Menjivar :36
106: Uriel Santiago (N) md. Andrew Ciccone 11-0
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Justin Fuller 1:21
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Frank Palacios 3:49
126: Karl Waldron (N) d. Pete Ottaviano 3-0
132: Tareeq Hamilton (N) p. Dylan Campbell 3:44
138: Jose Caraballo (N) md. Nico Zampelle 12-4
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) p. Leonard Shand 1:18
2/7: Colts Neck 39 - Manchester 28
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) p. Aamir Green :51
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Noah Lester 4:29
120: Ryan Carl (CN) tf. Blake Borsetti 16-1
126: Pete Ottaviano (CN) md. Mike Dowrenwend 10-2
132: Jesse Meaney (M) p. Dylan Campbell 2:34
138: Chris Stafford (M) md. Zach Hasan 15-4
145: Joe Phillips (M) d. Nico Zampelle 3-0
152: Bradley Louth (M) d. Connor McDonnell 5-2
160: William Hoffbauer (CN) d. Isiah Jackson 4-2
170: Sean Rembach (M) p. Javier Teles 4:23
182: Kevin Klebacher (M) p. Dan Salib :51
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Brian Golad 3:51
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Kenneth Johnson 1-0
2/2: Colts Neck 67 - Holmdel 9
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) md. Pat Ammirati 17-7
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) by ff
120: Pete Ottaviano (CN) by ff
126: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Billy Martin 2-1
132: Zach Hasan (CN) p. Marco Lamberti 3:28
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Nick Lahaf 1:14
145: Connor mcDonnell (CN) p. Robbie Reddington :32
152: William Hoffbauer (CN) p. Mike Daniele 2:58
160: Scott Bender (H) d. Javier Teles 3-2
170: Christian Houlihan (CN) by ff
182: Chrles Yang (CN) by ff
195: Tom Fazio (H) p. Dan Salib :22
220: Fred Womack (CN) p. Jerry Yu 1:27
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) by ff
1/31: Ocean Township 55 - Colts Neck 9
145: Nick Pappayliou (OT) p. Connor McDonnell 1:04
152: Withler Marcelin (OT) tf. William Hoffbauer 18-2
160: Mike Andree (OT) d. Javier Teles 2-1
170: Chris Pappayliou (OT) by forfeit
182: Jacob Bell (OT) by forfeit
195: Sam Sottile (OT) d. Frank Lefkowitz 1-0
220: Colton Bigelow (OT) by forfeit
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Kyle Gora 3-2
106: Max Rallo (OT) d. Nick Ottoviano 17-11
113: Jordan Eugenis (OT) d. Pete Ottoviano 10-6
120: Zach Hertling (OT) tf. Ryan Carl 15-0
126: Jason DaCruz (OT) by forfeit
132: Jamel Sojourner (OT) d. Zach Hasan 9-2
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Niko Eugenis 3:17
1/28: Colts Neck 60 - Burlington County Tech 24
113: Dane Bongartz (CN) by ff
120: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Munaji Khan 1:08
126: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Andre Livingston 1:34
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Giovonnie Trahan 1:13
138: Shaquille Broadway (BCIT) p. Zach Hasan 5:42
145: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Nelson Randolph 2:44
152: Divante Scott (BCIT) p. Connor McDonnell 4:00
160: Will Hoffbauer (CN) p. Nathaniel Bowe 2:35
170: Joe Accurso (BCIT) by ff
182: Justyce Robertson (BCIT) by ff
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p.Kareem Guice 1:48
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Virdhy Rouzard 1:20
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) p. Tyron Thomas 1:07
1/28: Colts Neck 60 - St. Rose 18
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) p. John Swider :56
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) d. Sean Hoban 4-0
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Drew Squicciarini 2:58
126: Vin Belfiore (CN) p. Mike Mackintosh 4:57
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Brad Squicciarini 1:08
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Matt King 1:01
145: Nick Greenquist (SR) p. Zach Hasan 3:34
152: Connor McDonnell (CN) d. Steve Krakower 7-2
160: Will Hoffbauer (CN) p. Sean Sullivan 1:27
170: Pat Quigley (SR) by ff
182: Jack Sullivan (SR) by ff
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) by ff
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) by ff
1/26: Colts Neck 48 - Lakewood 16
126: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Alex Martinez 5-2
132: Gary Carmona (L) d. Dylan Campbell 10-6
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Jorge Martinez 2:51
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) by ff
152: William Hoffbauer (CN) p. Hector Torres 2:50
160: Jacob Alcantara (L) md. Javier Teles 15-6
170: No Match
182: Daniel Salib (CN) p. Anthony Terry 5:49
195: Isiah Nicholson (L) p. Fred Womack :15
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Kenneth Enalls 2:27
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Justice Lewis 5-1
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) by ff
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Luis Reyes 1:01
120: Ed Carmona (L) d. Pete Ottaviano 7-6
1/24 SCT Prelim: Freehold Twp 55 - Colts Neck 12
170: Mike Beltrami (FT) by forfeit
182: John Baumann (FT) p. Daniel Salib 1:18
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Tom Boylan 6-3
220: Gary Figueroa (FT) p. Fred Womack :45
Hwt: Eric Kakauridze (FT) d. Brandon Russo 2-1
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Jullian Spangenberg 1:16
113: Nick DePierro (FT) d. Pete Ottaviano 6-4
120: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Frank Priolo 4-3
126: Chris Miscia (FT) p. Dylan Campbell 5:37
132: Nick Brunetti (FT) md. Zach Hasan 9-0
138: Scott Kennedy (FT) d. Nico Zampelle 7-4
145: Rocco Hernandez (FT) p. Connor McDonnell 1:22
152: Nick Conti (FT) p. Stephen Olmo 4:50
160: Bryan Attinson (FT) p. Javier Teles :57
1/21: Colts Neck 40 - Shore Regional 30
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) d. Kevin Newenhouse 8-2
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) by ff
120: Pete Ottaviano (CN) by ff
126: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Justin Citadino 5:09
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) d. Connor Feroce 8-2
138: Derek Arnette (SR) p. Zach Hasan :43
145: Sam Koenig (SR) d. Nico Zampelle 8-4
152: Dylan Vieria (SR) d. Connor McDonnell 11-8
160: Chris Graham (SR) p. Stephen Olmo 1:31
170: Dan Baillie (SR) p. Chistian Houlihan 1:14
182: Chris Wollman (SR) p. Daniel Salib 3:24
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) md. Stefanous Koursaris 9-1
220: Fred Womack (CN) p. Dave Musselman 3:51
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) by ff
1/21: Colts Neck 45 - Rumson 25
Hwt: Taylor Avino (R) d. Brandon Russo 6-1
106: Cole Bisaccia (R) d. Andrew Ciccone 11-6
113: Dane Bongartz (CN) by ff
120: Pete Ottaviano (CN) p. Matt Giannotto :56
126: Marcus Iwama (R) md. Ryan Carl 13-3
132: Bobby Chan (R) d. Dylan Campbell 9-6
138: Connor Briggs (R) p. Nico Zampelle 1:33
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) p. Vin Ottoviano 1:07
152: Stephen Olmo (CN) d. Tucker Briggs 6-4
160: Marvin Cruz (CN) p. Jordan Bryan 1:17
170: Dillon Kean (R) p. Christian Houlihan 5:18
182: Daniel Salib (CN) by ff
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) by ff
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
1/21: Colts Neck 46 - Keyport 28
220: Steve Prevost (K) p. Fred Womack 5:27
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Tyler Borza 1:17
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) by ff
113: Dane Bongartz (CN) by ff
120: Pete Ottaviano (CN) by ff
126: Ryan Carl (CN) by ff
132: No Match
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) md. Tyler Eltringham 15-3
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) p. Matt Eltringham 3:04
152: Darnell Holmes (K) md. Stephen Olmo 16-4
160: Joe Prevost (K) p. Christian Houlihan 1:16
170: Ryan Hynes (K) by ff
182: Josh Prevost (K) p. Daniel Salib 1:08
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) by ff
1/19: Long Branch 42 - Colts Neck 17
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Gianni Augustin 5-0
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) md. Andy Hernandez 11-0
113: Pete Ottaviano (CN) md. David Carmona 9-0
120: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Romulo Garcia 2-0
126: Nick Menkin (LB) d. Dylan Campbell 3-0
132: Luke Balina (LB) by ff
138: Nick George (LB) md. Nico Zampelle 13-1
145: Gavin Pejakovich (LB) tf. Connor McDonnell 18-3
152: Jake George (LB) p. William Hoffbauer 4:33
160: Arturo Rios (LB) tf. Christian Houlihan 20-3
170: Alberto Plaza (LB) d. Javier Teles 1-0
182: Khalid Mahumad (LB) by ff
195: Nick Mazza (LB) md. Fred Womack 16-5
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Vin Roselli 6-3
1/17: Colts Neck 47 - Pt. Beach 25
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) md. Gustavo Garcia 13-2
113: Pete Ottaviano (CN) by forfeit
120: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Trey Watkins 7-6
126: Tore Capriglione (PB) p. Austin Maltez 2:47
132: James Finnerty (PB) md. Zach Hasan 9-0
138: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Jake DeLorenzo :24
145: Rob Finnerty (PB) p. Connor McDonnell 2:26
152: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Riley Kelly 4:00
160: Jake Fioretti (PB) d. Will Hoffbauer 4-2
170: Daniel Tighe (PB) p. Javier Teles 3:08
182: Daniel Salib (CN) md. Jordan Pettinato 9-1
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Sean Struncius :32
220: Fred Womack (CN) p. CJ Brooks 5:43
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Tim Morris 3:10
1/14: Colts Neck 41 - Manasquan 28
138: Christian Felstedt (M) md. Zach Hasan 12-0
145: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Ian McNamara 5:00
152: Brian Gianforte (M) d. Connor McDonnell 10-8
160: Corey Phillips (M) p. William Hoffbauer 3:04
170: Javier Teles (CN) p. Changa Jones 3:42
182: SPencer Govel (M) p. Daniel Salib :58
195: Anthony Deseno (M) d. Fred Womack 13-11
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Harry Warner 3-0
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) by ff
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Tristan Murray :11
113: Peter Ottaviano (CN) tf. Benjamin Meseroll 16-0
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Ed Franzoni 1:59
126: Matt Trice (M) p. Vincent Belfiore 5:32
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) d. Adam Cjionchio 11-6
1/14: Colts Neck 41 - South River 37
132: Jack Cruz (SR) p. Dylan Campbell 2:26
138: Mike Palomba (SR) p. Zach Hasan 1:02
145: Mike Zyskowski (SR) md. Nico Zampelle 16-3
152: Roland Knowland (SR) p. Connor mcDonnell 2:40
160: William Hoffbauer (CN) p. Bart Bancewicz 1:47
170: Javier Telese (CN) p. John Kenny 1:45
182: Doug Ryan (SR) p. Daniel Salib :18
195: Fred Womack (CN) p. Oscar Mendez :48
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Adam Szegti :57
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Dillon Teater :51
106: Tyler Burgess (S) d. Nick Ottaviano 5-2
113: Pete Ottaviano (CN) tf. Brandon Pacheco 18-3
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Jared Smith :42
126: Jon Hart (SR) by ff
1/14: Pt. Boro 48 - Colts Neck 21
126: Ryan Budzek (PB) d. Ryan Carl 4-0
132: Andrew Moslowitz (PB) p. Dylan Campbell 4:28
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) d. Avery Brecka 8-1
145: Kevin Kelly (PB) p. Connor McDonnell 3:55
152: Dan DiMaria (PB) p. William Hoffbauer 2:19
160: Brandon Cusack (PB) p. Christian Houlihan 1:58
170: Ed Kendall (PB) d. Javier Teles 5-4
182: Nick Dzuna (PB) p. Daniel Salib 1:18
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Leonardo Kolydas 2-1
220: Fred Womack (CN) d. Matt GLiddon 8-3
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Adam Graf 2:34
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Pete Gencarelli 3:18
113: Ryan Harter (PB) by ff
120: Dan Nobbs (PB) p. Vincent Belfiore 3:25
1/10: Colts Neck 48 - Monmouth Regional 22
170: Javier Teles (CN) p. Shannen McCue 1:53
182: Evan Imber (MR) p. Nick Gentile 1:59
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Jalen Ramsey 2:35
220: Fred Womack (CN) p. Anthony Baklouk 1:35
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) by ff
106: Joey Panchak (MR) md. Andrew Ciccone 15-4
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Matt Moynihan :40
120: Juan Torres (MR) by ff
126: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Julio Hernandez 6-4
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Mike Montefinse 2:22
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Dominick Cardella 1:50
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) d. Ali Javaid 6-4
152: Dan Armenti (MR) d. William Hoffbauer 5-3
160: Keone Osby (MR) d. Christian Houlihan 7-3
1/07: Cougars Finish 3rd At Buc Classic
1st Place
106: Nick Ottaviano
113: Pete Ottaviano
Hwt: Brandon Russo
2nd Place
120: Ryan Carl
195: Frank Lefkowitz
1/04: Colts Neck 43 - RBC 36
195: Andrew LaMura (RBC) p. Fred Womack :31
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Anthony Dorsi 2-1
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Joe Coscarelli 4:35
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Luciano DiNardi 4:19
113: Peter Ottaviano (CN) p. John Puchalski :20
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Zach Hazley 4:38
126: Thomas Meer (RBC) p. Vincent Belfiore 3:02
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Ty Decker 1:50
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Brendan Clark 3:07
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) md. Alex Spiezio 19-6
152: Chris Whitlock (RBC) p. Christian Houlihan 3:20
160: Dan States (RBC) p. Stephen Olmo 1:46
170: Paul Alwell (RBC) p. William Hoffbauer 4:16
182: Shawn McCord (RBC) p. Nick Gentile 3:36
12/28: Cougars Finish 3rd at Haddon Twp Tournament
Medal Winners
1st Place:
106: Nick Ottaviano
113: Pete Ottaviano (OW)
120: Ryan Carl
195: Frank Lefkowitz
Hwt: Brandon Russo
3rd Place:
138: Niko Zampelle
12/21: Colts Neck 51 - Keansburg 25
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Anthony Aziz 1:02
113: Peter Ottaviano (CN) p. Valquan Rush 1:33
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Nic Vloyanetes 1:29
126: Vincent Belfiore (CN) by ff
132: Romello Union (KB) p. Dylan Campbell 4:58
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Jose Jara 2:26
145: Carlos Fontanez (KB) d. Connor McDonnell 3-2
152: Anthony Sandi (KB) p. Christian Houlihan 2:18
160: William Hoffbauer (CN) d. Brandon Nelan 7-3
170: Matt Keddell (KB) md. Nick Gentile 10-0
182: Tariq James (KB) p. Dan Salib 5:32
195: Frank Lefokowitz (CN) p. John Manoes 5:45
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Bradley Baker 1:24
12/20: Freehold Boro 38 - Colts Neck 30
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Jacob Feldman :55
113: Peter Ottaviano (CN) p. Colin Monhan 5:14
120: Vinnie Belfiore (CN) d. Nick Badamo 7-5
126: Cesar Lopez (FB) d. Ryan Carl 3-1
132: Mike Triozzi (FB) p. Dylan Campbell 3:01
138: Thomas Nulty (FB) p. Zach Hasan :44
145: Zach Mostowsky (FB) d. Nico Zampelle 6-2
152: Pat Martinez (FB) p. Connor McDonnell 1:10
160: William Zembricki (FB) md. Christian Houlihan 15-4
170: Schulyer Weiss (FB) p. William Hoffbauer 2:37
182: Andrew Mikosh (FB) md. Nick Gentile 14-3
195: Fred Womack (CN) d. Nicholas Kousoulide 6-1
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Dominic Ciarricco 1:29
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Joe Panzarino 5:50
12/17: Cougars Finish 6th At Colt Classic
Medal Winners
2nd Place
106: Nick Ottaviano
113: Pete Ottaviano
120: Ryan Carl
3rd Place
132: Dylan Campbell
220: Brandon Russo
2011-2012 Season Preview
Head Coach: Bob Seidel (6th Season / 71-77)
Assistants: Jason Barch, Jimmy Somma, Chris Ploe
2011 Final Record: 10-14
5th Place District 21
Tied 6th Place B-North
10th Place Colt Classic
5th Place Buc Classic
2011-2012 Lineup
Graduated in 2011
Four wrestlers with 20+ wins, including three District medal winners, return and a group of talented newcomers will look to make an impact for the 2012 Colts Neck Cougars.
Despite the loss of District champion Alex Brown to graduation, the Cougars will once again be strong down in the lower weights. The Ottavianos, Nick and Pete, return at 106 and 113. The pair combined for 53 wins in 2011, and anchor a lowerweight group that also returns 16-match winner Ryan Carl and fellow sophomore Vinny Belfiore who would have been in the lineup last year if not for a season ending injury before the year started.
Unfortunately the injury bug has bit the Cougars again as they have lost senior Chad Kaplowitz, a D21 medal winner last year, to a season ending injury. His loss leaves them with very little experience in the middle, but Coach Seidel is optimistic about the newcomers he has filling those slots.
District medal winners Brandon Russo and Frank Lefkowitz are the key names in the upperweights. They combined for 49 wins in 2011 and will be relied on heavily as several newcomers, including three freshmen, will be rounding out the rest of the upperweight positions.
The injury to Kaplowitz leaves the Cougars with just one returning senior starter in the lineup, so this is going to be a very young team. They have some proven talent in the lowerweights and up top, so how quickly the new faces in the middle can develop will determine how much success the team can have. Even though the majority of the middleweights have limited varsity experience, this group should be an improvement from last years. I dislike talking about 2013 before the 2012 season has even started, but this IS a team that looks to have a very bright future ahead of it.
On the individual front, the Cougars have their fair share of wrestlers who will earn some District hardware and they hope that will translate into some bids to Boardwalk Hall in March.
Wrestler To Watch - (Jr) Pete Ottaviano
A look back at last year's 103 pound Region 6 bracket shows that Ottaviano dropped an OT decision to eventual champ Anthony D'Anton of Monsignor Donovan in the quarters and a 2-point decision in the wrestlebacks to Brick Memorial's Joe Ghione, who placed 6th at States. So he was already at the level of the State-caliber wrestlers in 2011. With D'Anton having graduated and Ghione and several others from that bracket up in weight this season, Ottaviano is among the early season favorites to earn one of the AC bids at 106 in 2012.
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6th Place District 21
5th Place B-North
3rd Place Buc Classic
3rd Place Haddon Twp Tournament
6th Place Colt Classic
TheShoreConference.com Wrestler of the Year
(Sr) Brandon Russo - Hwt
Final Record: 32-8 (Team Leader in Wins / 17 Pins)
NJSIAA Tournament Qualifier
3rd Place Region 6
2nd Place District 21
Buc Classic Champion
Haddon Twp Tournament Champion
3rd Place Colt Classic
| Wt | 2011-2012 Roster |
Record |
| 106 | (So) Nick Ottaviano | 26-5 |
| 106 |
(Fr) Andrew Ciccone |
7-3 |
| 113 | (Jr) Pete Ottaviano | 22-7 |
| 113 | (Fr) Dane Bogartz | 3-0 |
| 120 | (So) Ryan Carl | 28-10 |
| 126 | (So) Vinny Belfiore | 5-6 |
| 132 | (So) Dylan Campbell | 13-16 |
| 132 | (Jr) Zach Hasan | 4-13 |
| 132 | (So) Austin Maltez | 0-1 |
| 138 |
(Jr) Niko Zampelle |
21-13 |
| 145 | (Jr) Connor McDonnell | 13-19 |
| 145 | (So) Stephen Olmo | 1-4 |
| 152 | (So) Will Hoffbauer | 8-17 |
| 152 | (So) Christian Houlihan | 6-14 |
| 160 | (Jr) Javier Teles | 4-11 |
| 160 | (So) Marvin Cruz | 1-0 |
| 170 | (Fr) Nick Gentile | 1-8 |
| 182 | (Fr) Daniel Salib | 4-16 |
| 182 | (Sr) Charles Yang | 1-0 |
| 195 | (Jr) Frank Lefkowitz | 26-5 |
| 220 | (Fr) Fred Womack | 15-12 |
| Hwt | (Sr) Brandon Russo | 32-8 |
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| Date |
2011-2012 Results |
Result |
| 12/17 | Colt Classic | 6th Place |
| 12/20 |
vs. Freehold Boro |
L 30-38 |
| 12/21 | @ Keansburg | W 51-25 |
| 12/28 |
Haddon Twp |
3rd Place |
| 1/04 | vs. RBC | W 43-36 |
| 1/07 |
Buc Classic |
3rd Place |
| 1/10 | vs. Monmouth Regional | W 48-22 |
| 1/14 |
@ South River (Quad) |
W 41-37 |
| Pt. Boro | L 21-48 | |
| Manasquan | W 41-28 | |
| 1/17 | vs. Pt. Beach | W 47-25 |
| 1/19 |
vs. Long Branch |
L 17-42 |
| 1/21 | @ Shore Regional (Quad) | W 40-30 |
| Rumson | W 45-25 | |
| Keyport | W 46-28 | |
| 1/24 | SCT Prelim: @ Freehold Twp | L 12-55 |
| 1/26 | @ Lakewood | W 48-16 |
| 1/28 |
@ BCIT (Tri) |
W 60-24 |
| St. Rose | W 60-18 | |
| 1/31 | @ Ocean Township | L 9-55 |
| 2/02 | @ Holmdel | W 67-9 |
| 2/07 | vs. Manchester | W 39-28 |
| 2/08 | vs. Neptune | L 30-41 |
| 2/09 | @ Wall | W 36-22 |
| 2/18 | District 21 | 6th Place |
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2011-2012 Season Recap
Russo's Season Ends At Atlantic City
2012 Region 6 Agates
Hwt - (Sr) Brandon Russo - NJ WB2
WB2: John Appice (Manalapan) d. Brandon Russo (CN) 7-2
WB1: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Dominic Valeriani (West Essex) 6-1
PQ: Anthony Tufaro (Scoth Plains-Fanwood) d. Brandon Russo (CN) 5-0
PRELIM: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Carmine Goldsack (Bergen Catholic) 3-2
2/25: Russo Finishes 3rd at Regions; Advances To AC
2012 Region 6 Agates
106 - (So) Nick Ottaviano (R6 2v3)
PRE: #7 (So) Connor Mulligan (Brick Twp) d. #10 (So) Nick Ottaviano (Colts Neck) 9-4 (OT)
120 - (So) Ryan Carl (R6 2v3)
PRE: #7 (Sr) Kevin Enright (Lacey) md. #10 (So) Ryan Carl (Colts Neck) 12-0
Hwt - (Sr) Brandon Russo - 3rd Place
3rd/4th: #4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) d. #8 (So) Tyler Poling (Brick Memorial) 8-2
WB2: #4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) p. #7 (Jr) Domingo Perez (Asbury Park) 3:09
SEMI: #1 (Jr) John Appice (Manalapan) d. #4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) 6-0
QF: #4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) d. #5 (Sr) Eric Kakauridze (Freehold Twp) 2-0
PRE: #4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) p. #13 (Jr) Mike Nasen (Brick Twp) 3:14
2/22: Region Prelim Results
#7 (So) Connor Mulligan (Brick Twp) d. #10 (So) Nick Ottaviano (Colts Neck) 9-4 (OT)
#7 (Sr) Kevin Enright (Lacey) md. #10 (So) Ryan Carl (Colts Neck) 12-0
#4 (Sr) Brandon Russo (Colts Neck) p. #13 (Jr) Mike Nasen (Brick Twp) 3:14
Russo Advances To Quarterfinals
2/18: 3 Cougars Advance To Regions; Colts Neck Finishes 6th At Districts
Brandon Russo placed 2nd, and Nick Ottaviano and Ryan Carl finished 3rd, as the Cougars finished 6th as a team at the 2012 District 21 Tournament.
With their medal performances, the trio moves on to Wednesday night's opening round of the Region 6 Tournament at the Pine Belt Arena in Toms River.
District 21 Medal Winners
2nd Place
Hwt: Brandon Russo
3rd Place
106: Nick Ottaviano
120: Ryan Carl
2/9: Colts Neck 36 - Wall 22
145: Tommy Wishart (W) d. Connor McDonnell 8-3
152: Christian Houlihan (CN) by inj def over Steve Biserta
160: Drew Donner (W) d. Will Hoffbauer 6-0
170: Austin Ridoux (W) d. Javier Teles 1-0
182: Max McClelland (W) p. Dan Salib :47
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Tyler Hetzel 10-5
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
Hwt: Don Hamill (W) d. Brandon Russo 4-0
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) d. Denzel Tovar 7-4
113: Pete Ottaviano (CN) d. Jack Wishart 8-3
120: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Zack Tiano 10-4
126: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Don Kessler 2:55
132: Dan Kinsella (W) md. Zach Hasan 9-0
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) by ff
2/8: Neptune 41 - Colts Neck 30
152: Justin Patterson (N) d. Will Hoffbauer 3-0
160: Mark Stephens (N) d. Javier Teles 5-2
170: Dae'Sean Brown (N) by ff
182: Kendrick Mendez-Arcos (N) p. Dan Salib 2:25
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Keysan Johnson 5:13
220: John Seidle (N) p. Fred Womack :53
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Armando Menjivar :36
106: Uriel Santiago (N) md. Andrew Ciccone 11-0
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Justin Fuller 1:21
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Frank Palacios 3:49
126: Karl Waldron (N) d. Pete Ottaviano 3-0
132: Tareeq Hamilton (N) p. Dylan Campbell 3:44
138: Jose Caraballo (N) md. Nico Zampelle 12-4
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) p. Leonard Shand 1:18
2/7: Colts Neck 39 - Manchester 28
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) p. Aamir Green :51
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Noah Lester 4:29
120: Ryan Carl (CN) tf. Blake Borsetti 16-1
126: Pete Ottaviano (CN) md. Mike Dowrenwend 10-2
132: Jesse Meaney (M) p. Dylan Campbell 2:34
138: Chris Stafford (M) md. Zach Hasan 15-4
145: Joe Phillips (M) d. Nico Zampelle 3-0
152: Bradley Louth (M) d. Connor McDonnell 5-2
160: William Hoffbauer (CN) d. Isiah Jackson 4-2
170: Sean Rembach (M) p. Javier Teles 4:23
182: Kevin Klebacher (M) p. Dan Salib :51
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Brian Golad 3:51
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Kenneth Johnson 1-0
2/2: Colts Neck 67 - Holmdel 9
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) md. Pat Ammirati 17-7
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) by ff
120: Pete Ottaviano (CN) by ff
126: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Billy Martin 2-1
132: Zach Hasan (CN) p. Marco Lamberti 3:28
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Nick Lahaf 1:14
145: Connor mcDonnell (CN) p. Robbie Reddington :32
152: William Hoffbauer (CN) p. Mike Daniele 2:58
160: Scott Bender (H) d. Javier Teles 3-2
170: Christian Houlihan (CN) by ff
182: Chrles Yang (CN) by ff
195: Tom Fazio (H) p. Dan Salib :22
220: Fred Womack (CN) p. Jerry Yu 1:27
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) by ff
1/31: Ocean Township 55 - Colts Neck 9
145: Nick Pappayliou (OT) p. Connor McDonnell 1:04
152: Withler Marcelin (OT) tf. William Hoffbauer 18-2
160: Mike Andree (OT) d. Javier Teles 2-1
170: Chris Pappayliou (OT) by forfeit
182: Jacob Bell (OT) by forfeit
195: Sam Sottile (OT) d. Frank Lefkowitz 1-0
220: Colton Bigelow (OT) by forfeit
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Kyle Gora 3-2
106: Max Rallo (OT) d. Nick Ottoviano 17-11
113: Jordan Eugenis (OT) d. Pete Ottoviano 10-6
120: Zach Hertling (OT) tf. Ryan Carl 15-0
126: Jason DaCruz (OT) by forfeit
132: Jamel Sojourner (OT) d. Zach Hasan 9-2
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Niko Eugenis 3:17
1/28: Colts Neck 60 - Burlington County Tech 24
113: Dane Bongartz (CN) by ff
120: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Munaji Khan 1:08
126: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Andre Livingston 1:34
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Giovonnie Trahan 1:13
138: Shaquille Broadway (BCIT) p. Zach Hasan 5:42
145: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Nelson Randolph 2:44
152: Divante Scott (BCIT) p. Connor McDonnell 4:00
160: Will Hoffbauer (CN) p. Nathaniel Bowe 2:35
170: Joe Accurso (BCIT) by ff
182: Justyce Robertson (BCIT) by ff
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p.Kareem Guice 1:48
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Virdhy Rouzard 1:20
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) p. Tyron Thomas 1:07
1/28: Colts Neck 60 - St. Rose 18
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) p. John Swider :56
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) d. Sean Hoban 4-0
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Drew Squicciarini 2:58
126: Vin Belfiore (CN) p. Mike Mackintosh 4:57
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Brad Squicciarini 1:08
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Matt King 1:01
145: Nick Greenquist (SR) p. Zach Hasan 3:34
152: Connor McDonnell (CN) d. Steve Krakower 7-2
160: Will Hoffbauer (CN) p. Sean Sullivan 1:27
170: Pat Quigley (SR) by ff
182: Jack Sullivan (SR) by ff
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) by ff
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) by ff
1/26: Colts Neck 48 - Lakewood 16
126: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Alex Martinez 5-2
132: Gary Carmona (L) d. Dylan Campbell 10-6
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Jorge Martinez 2:51
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) by ff
152: William Hoffbauer (CN) p. Hector Torres 2:50
160: Jacob Alcantara (L) md. Javier Teles 15-6
170: No Match
182: Daniel Salib (CN) p. Anthony Terry 5:49
195: Isiah Nicholson (L) p. Fred Womack :15
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Kenneth Enalls 2:27
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Justice Lewis 5-1
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) by ff
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Luis Reyes 1:01
120: Ed Carmona (L) d. Pete Ottaviano 7-6
1/24 SCT Prelim: Freehold Twp 55 - Colts Neck 12
170: Mike Beltrami (FT) by forfeit
182: John Baumann (FT) p. Daniel Salib 1:18
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Tom Boylan 6-3
220: Gary Figueroa (FT) p. Fred Womack :45
Hwt: Eric Kakauridze (FT) d. Brandon Russo 2-1
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Jullian Spangenberg 1:16
113: Nick DePierro (FT) d. Pete Ottaviano 6-4
120: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Frank Priolo 4-3
126: Chris Miscia (FT) p. Dylan Campbell 5:37
132: Nick Brunetti (FT) md. Zach Hasan 9-0
138: Scott Kennedy (FT) d. Nico Zampelle 7-4
145: Rocco Hernandez (FT) p. Connor McDonnell 1:22
152: Nick Conti (FT) p. Stephen Olmo 4:50
160: Bryan Attinson (FT) p. Javier Teles :57
1/21: Colts Neck 40 - Shore Regional 30
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) d. Kevin Newenhouse 8-2
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) by ff
120: Pete Ottaviano (CN) by ff
126: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Justin Citadino 5:09
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) d. Connor Feroce 8-2
138: Derek Arnette (SR) p. Zach Hasan :43
145: Sam Koenig (SR) d. Nico Zampelle 8-4
152: Dylan Vieria (SR) d. Connor McDonnell 11-8
160: Chris Graham (SR) p. Stephen Olmo 1:31
170: Dan Baillie (SR) p. Chistian Houlihan 1:14
182: Chris Wollman (SR) p. Daniel Salib 3:24
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) md. Stefanous Koursaris 9-1
220: Fred Womack (CN) p. Dave Musselman 3:51
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) by ff
1/21: Colts Neck 45 - Rumson 25
Hwt: Taylor Avino (R) d. Brandon Russo 6-1
106: Cole Bisaccia (R) d. Andrew Ciccone 11-6
113: Dane Bongartz (CN) by ff
120: Pete Ottaviano (CN) p. Matt Giannotto :56
126: Marcus Iwama (R) md. Ryan Carl 13-3
132: Bobby Chan (R) d. Dylan Campbell 9-6
138: Connor Briggs (R) p. Nico Zampelle 1:33
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) p. Vin Ottoviano 1:07
152: Stephen Olmo (CN) d. Tucker Briggs 6-4
160: Marvin Cruz (CN) p. Jordan Bryan 1:17
170: Dillon Kean (R) p. Christian Houlihan 5:18
182: Daniel Salib (CN) by ff
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) by ff
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
1/21: Colts Neck 46 - Keyport 28
220: Steve Prevost (K) p. Fred Womack 5:27
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Tyler Borza 1:17
106: Andrew Ciccone (CN) by ff
113: Dane Bongartz (CN) by ff
120: Pete Ottaviano (CN) by ff
126: Ryan Carl (CN) by ff
132: No Match
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) md. Tyler Eltringham 15-3
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) p. Matt Eltringham 3:04
152: Darnell Holmes (K) md. Stephen Olmo 16-4
160: Joe Prevost (K) p. Christian Houlihan 1:16
170: Ryan Hynes (K) by ff
182: Josh Prevost (K) p. Daniel Salib 1:08
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) by ff
1/19: Long Branch 42 - Colts Neck 17
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) d. Gianni Augustin 5-0
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) md. Andy Hernandez 11-0
113: Pete Ottaviano (CN) md. David Carmona 9-0
120: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Romulo Garcia 2-0
126: Nick Menkin (LB) d. Dylan Campbell 3-0
132: Luke Balina (LB) by ff
138: Nick George (LB) md. Nico Zampelle 13-1
145: Gavin Pejakovich (LB) tf. Connor McDonnell 18-3
152: Jake George (LB) p. William Hoffbauer 4:33
160: Arturo Rios (LB) tf. Christian Houlihan 20-3
170: Alberto Plaza (LB) d. Javier Teles 1-0
182: Khalid Mahumad (LB) by ff
195: Nick Mazza (LB) md. Fred Womack 16-5
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Vin Roselli 6-3
1/17: Colts Neck 47 - Pt. Beach 25
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) md. Gustavo Garcia 13-2
113: Pete Ottaviano (CN) by forfeit
120: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Trey Watkins 7-6
126: Tore Capriglione (PB) p. Austin Maltez 2:47
132: James Finnerty (PB) md. Zach Hasan 9-0
138: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Jake DeLorenzo :24
145: Rob Finnerty (PB) p. Connor McDonnell 2:26
152: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Riley Kelly 4:00
160: Jake Fioretti (PB) d. Will Hoffbauer 4-2
170: Daniel Tighe (PB) p. Javier Teles 3:08
182: Daniel Salib (CN) md. Jordan Pettinato 9-1
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Sean Struncius :32
220: Fred Womack (CN) p. CJ Brooks 5:43
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Tim Morris 3:10
1/14: Colts Neck 41 - Manasquan 28
138: Christian Felstedt (M) md. Zach Hasan 12-0
145: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Ian McNamara 5:00
152: Brian Gianforte (M) d. Connor McDonnell 10-8
160: Corey Phillips (M) p. William Hoffbauer 3:04
170: Javier Teles (CN) p. Changa Jones 3:42
182: SPencer Govel (M) p. Daniel Salib :58
195: Anthony Deseno (M) d. Fred Womack 13-11
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Harry Warner 3-0
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) by ff
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Tristan Murray :11
113: Peter Ottaviano (CN) tf. Benjamin Meseroll 16-0
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Ed Franzoni 1:59
126: Matt Trice (M) p. Vincent Belfiore 5:32
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) d. Adam Cjionchio 11-6
1/14: Colts Neck 41 - South River 37
132: Jack Cruz (SR) p. Dylan Campbell 2:26
138: Mike Palomba (SR) p. Zach Hasan 1:02
145: Mike Zyskowski (SR) md. Nico Zampelle 16-3
152: Roland Knowland (SR) p. Connor mcDonnell 2:40
160: William Hoffbauer (CN) p. Bart Bancewicz 1:47
170: Javier Telese (CN) p. John Kenny 1:45
182: Doug Ryan (SR) p. Daniel Salib :18
195: Fred Womack (CN) p. Oscar Mendez :48
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Adam Szegti :57
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Dillon Teater :51
106: Tyler Burgess (S) d. Nick Ottaviano 5-2
113: Pete Ottaviano (CN) tf. Brandon Pacheco 18-3
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Jared Smith :42
126: Jon Hart (SR) by ff
1/14: Pt. Boro 48 - Colts Neck 21
126: Ryan Budzek (PB) d. Ryan Carl 4-0
132: Andrew Moslowitz (PB) p. Dylan Campbell 4:28
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) d. Avery Brecka 8-1
145: Kevin Kelly (PB) p. Connor McDonnell 3:55
152: Dan DiMaria (PB) p. William Hoffbauer 2:19
160: Brandon Cusack (PB) p. Christian Houlihan 1:58
170: Ed Kendall (PB) d. Javier Teles 5-4
182: Nick Dzuna (PB) p. Daniel Salib 1:18
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Leonardo Kolydas 2-1
220: Fred Womack (CN) d. Matt GLiddon 8-3
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Adam Graf 2:34
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Pete Gencarelli 3:18
113: Ryan Harter (PB) by ff
120: Dan Nobbs (PB) p. Vincent Belfiore 3:25
1/10: Colts Neck 48 - Monmouth Regional 22
170: Javier Teles (CN) p. Shannen McCue 1:53
182: Evan Imber (MR) p. Nick Gentile 1:59
195: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Jalen Ramsey 2:35
220: Fred Womack (CN) p. Anthony Baklouk 1:35
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) by ff
106: Joey Panchak (MR) md. Andrew Ciccone 15-4
113: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Matt Moynihan :40
120: Juan Torres (MR) by ff
126: Ryan Carl (CN) d. Julio Hernandez 6-4
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Mike Montefinse 2:22
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Dominick Cardella 1:50
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) d. Ali Javaid 6-4
152: Dan Armenti (MR) d. William Hoffbauer 5-3
160: Keone Osby (MR) d. Christian Houlihan 7-3
1/07: Cougars Finish 3rd At Buc Classic
1st Place
106: Nick Ottaviano
113: Pete Ottaviano
Hwt: Brandon Russo
2nd Place
120: Ryan Carl
195: Frank Lefkowitz
1/04: Colts Neck 43 - RBC 36
195: Andrew LaMura (RBC) p. Fred Womack :31
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) d. Anthony Dorsi 2-1
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Joe Coscarelli 4:35
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Luciano DiNardi 4:19
113: Peter Ottaviano (CN) p. John Puchalski :20
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Zach Hazley 4:38
126: Thomas Meer (RBC) p. Vincent Belfiore 3:02
132: Dylan Campbell (CN) p. Ty Decker 1:50
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Brendan Clark 3:07
145: Connor McDonnell (CN) md. Alex Spiezio 19-6
152: Chris Whitlock (RBC) p. Christian Houlihan 3:20
160: Dan States (RBC) p. Stephen Olmo 1:46
170: Paul Alwell (RBC) p. William Hoffbauer 4:16
182: Shawn McCord (RBC) p. Nick Gentile 3:36
12/28: Cougars Finish 3rd at Haddon Twp Tournament
Medal Winners
1st Place:
106: Nick Ottaviano
113: Pete Ottaviano (OW)
120: Ryan Carl
195: Frank Lefkowitz
Hwt: Brandon Russo
3rd Place:
138: Niko Zampelle
12/21: Colts Neck 51 - Keansburg 25
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Anthony Aziz 1:02
113: Peter Ottaviano (CN) p. Valquan Rush 1:33
120: Ryan Carl (CN) p. Nic Vloyanetes 1:29
126: Vincent Belfiore (CN) by ff
132: Romello Union (KB) p. Dylan Campbell 4:58
138: Nico Zampelle (CN) p. Jose Jara 2:26
145: Carlos Fontanez (KB) d. Connor McDonnell 3-2
152: Anthony Sandi (KB) p. Christian Houlihan 2:18
160: William Hoffbauer (CN) d. Brandon Nelan 7-3
170: Matt Keddell (KB) md. Nick Gentile 10-0
182: Tariq James (KB) p. Dan Salib 5:32
195: Frank Lefokowitz (CN) p. John Manoes 5:45
220: Fred Womack (CN) by ff
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Bradley Baker 1:24
12/20: Freehold Boro 38 - Colts Neck 30
106: Nick Ottaviano (CN) p. Jacob Feldman :55
113: Peter Ottaviano (CN) p. Colin Monhan 5:14
120: Vinnie Belfiore (CN) d. Nick Badamo 7-5
126: Cesar Lopez (FB) d. Ryan Carl 3-1
132: Mike Triozzi (FB) p. Dylan Campbell 3:01
138: Thomas Nulty (FB) p. Zach Hasan :44
145: Zach Mostowsky (FB) d. Nico Zampelle 6-2
152: Pat Martinez (FB) p. Connor McDonnell 1:10
160: William Zembricki (FB) md. Christian Houlihan 15-4
170: Schulyer Weiss (FB) p. William Hoffbauer 2:37
182: Andrew Mikosh (FB) md. Nick Gentile 14-3
195: Fred Womack (CN) d. Nicholas Kousoulide 6-1
220: Frank Lefkowitz (CN) p. Dominic Ciarricco 1:29
Hwt: Brandon Russo (CN) p. Joe Panzarino 5:50
12/17: Cougars Finish 6th At Colt Classic
Medal Winners
2nd Place
106: Nick Ottaviano
113: Pete Ottaviano
120: Ryan Carl
3rd Place
132: Dylan Campbell
220: Brandon Russo
2011-2012 Season Preview
Head Coach: Bob Seidel (6th Season / 71-77)
Assistants: Jason Barch, Jimmy Somma, Chris Ploe
2011 Final Record: 10-14
5th Place District 21
Tied 6th Place B-North
10th Place Colt Classic
5th Place Buc Classic
2011-2012 Lineup
| Wt | Wrestler |
Record | Notes |
| 106 | (So) Nick Ottaviano | 21-6 | |
| 106 |
(Fr) Andrew Ciccone |
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| 113 | (Jr) Pete Ottaviano | 32-8 | 2nd D21 |
| 113 | (Fr) Patrick Jones | ||
| 120/126 | (So) Ryan Carl | 16-19 | |
| 120/126 | (So) Vinny Belfiore | ||
| 132 | (So) Dylan Campbell | ||
| 132 | (So) Zach Hasan | 1-14 | |
| 132 |
(Jr) Austin Maltez |
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| 138 | (Jr) Niko Zampelle | 5-15 | |
| 138 | (Fr) John Santorelli | ||
| 138 | (Sr) Kevin Loveland | ||
| 145 | (So) Conor McDonnell | 2-3 | |
| 145 | (So) Stephen Olmo | 1-6 | |
| 152 | (So) Christian Houlihan | ||
| 152 | (Fr) Jason Geniton | ||
| 160 | (So) Will Hoffbauer | ||
| 170 | (Fr) Nick Gentile | ||
| 170 | (Sr) Charlie Yang | ||
| 182 | (Fr) Daniel Salib | ||
| 195 | (Jr) Frank Lefkowitz | 28-9 | 2nd D21 |
| 195 | (Fr) Fred Womack | ||
| 220/Hwt | (Sr) Brandon Russo | 21-15 | 3rd D21 |
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| Wt | Wrestler | Record | Notes |
| 112 | Alex Brown | 32-7 | 75 wins / D21 champ |
| 130 | Roger DaVila | 1-6 | |
| 215 | Akeel Babar | 7-11 | |
| Hwt | Mynor Rodriguez | 18-17 | |
| ........................ | | |
Four wrestlers with 20+ wins, including three District medal winners, return and a group of talented newcomers will look to make an impact for the 2012 Colts Neck Cougars.
Despite the loss of District champion Alex Brown to graduation, the Cougars will once again be strong down in the lower weights. The Ottavianos, Nick and Pete, return at 106 and 113. The pair combined for 53 wins in 2011, and anchor a lowerweight group that also returns 16-match winner Ryan Carl and fellow sophomore Vinny Belfiore who would have been in the lineup last year if not for a season ending injury before the year started.
Unfortunately the injury bug has bit the Cougars again as they have lost senior Chad Kaplowitz, a D21 medal winner last year, to a season ending injury. His loss leaves them with very little experience in the middle, but Coach Seidel is optimistic about the newcomers he has filling those slots.
District medal winners Brandon Russo and Frank Lefkowitz are the key names in the upperweights. They combined for 49 wins in 2011 and will be relied on heavily as several newcomers, including three freshmen, will be rounding out the rest of the upperweight positions.
The injury to Kaplowitz leaves the Cougars with just one returning senior starter in the lineup, so this is going to be a very young team. They have some proven talent in the lowerweights and up top, so how quickly the new faces in the middle can develop will determine how much success the team can have. Even though the majority of the middleweights have limited varsity experience, this group should be an improvement from last years. I dislike talking about 2013 before the 2012 season has even started, but this IS a team that looks to have a very bright future ahead of it.
On the individual front, the Cougars have their fair share of wrestlers who will earn some District hardware and they hope that will translate into some bids to Boardwalk Hall in March.
Wrestler To Watch - (Jr) Pete Ottaviano
A look back at last year's 103 pound Region 6 bracket shows that Ottaviano dropped an OT decision to eventual champ Anthony D'Anton of Monsignor Donovan in the quarters and a 2-point decision in the wrestlebacks to Brick Memorial's Joe Ghione, who placed 6th at States. So he was already at the level of the State-caliber wrestlers in 2011. With D'Anton having graduated and Ghione and several others from that bracket up in weight this season, Ottaviano is among the early season favorites to earn one of the AC bids at 106 in 2012.
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