South Brunswick wrestlers & Coach earn honors at District championship
Brendan Vercammen wins Region 5 wrestling championship and advances to All State Tournament in Atlantic City! He set a record with 16 pins this season, most in the first period. He was a finalist at the Greater Middlesex County Tournament.
South Brunswick's Brendan Vercammen (171) also won the District 20 wrestling championship on February 21. He defeated a defending champ from Old Bridge. South Brunswick's Joe Dougherty was named the District 20 Coach of the Year.
Winning 2nd place and earning a trip to the Region 5 tournament were Cody Shelcusky, Colin Preacher, Kevin Wadiak and James Pagano. Finishing 3rd place and also participating in the Region 5 championships were Tyler Jaramillo and Jeff Goldhagen.
Joe Dougherty of South Brunswick led his squad to a third-place finish in the Districts and a 19-9 record this season to be named district Coach of the Year. Also helping this great team record were seniors Manny Ortiz, Edmund Jasabe, Josh Weinstein, plus Mike Blaine and the super freshmen Fran White, Drew Seroka, and Justin Lopez.
The All- State Championships are at Convention Hall in Atlantic City Friday & Saturday March 6 & 7. Come out & support the team.
Home News:
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009902210354
Star Ledger
http://www.nj.com/hssports/results/wrestling/index.ssf/2009/02/district_20_results_high_schoo.html
Wrestling Blog: http://blogs.mycentraljersey.com/onthemat/?s=vercammen
