Bobby Trombetta 2nd in Regional Tournament

•  Nutley Freshman Excells in Matches at West Orange

Feb 28, 2010 - Freshman Bobby Trombetta was the lone Nutley wrestler who reached the Region 4 Championship round last night at West Orange High School. Trombetta lost his 103-pound bout 6-0 to finish second in the tournament behind Passaic Tech's Kevin Manthi.

Beside Trombetta, four other Nutley wrestlers made it to the championship round.

Senior Vince Scuttaro captured third place with a 12-1 decision over Montclair's Evan Miles. Junior Michael Ferinde placed fourth at 130 pounds; Feriende lost his last match to Andrew Polidore of Queen of Peace.

Trombetta was the only Nutley winner in the early semifinal battles. Trombetta beat Bloomfield's Chris Rosetti, 6-4.

Vince Scuttaro and senior Dante Montes both lost in the semifinals, Scuttaro to North Bergen's Julian Qujintero, 5-4, and Montes to Joseph Deqquinzio of Hasbrouck Heights, 6-4.

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Snow Storm Delays Start
    Of Regional Tournament

Feb 26, 2010 - Today's powerful snow storm forced the postponement of Nutley's entry in the State Regional Wrestling Tournament but only until 9 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 27) when quarter-final competition gets underway at West Orange High School.

Nutley's head coach Frank DiPiano has four wrestlers in the competition: senior Dante Montes at 135 pounds, senior Vin Scuttaro at 130 and senior Michael Ferinde at 125 pounds. All qualified by winning their championship rounds in the State Regionals last weekend. Nutley freshman Bobby Trombetta lost his 103 lb. bout to Bloomfield' Chris Rosetti.

Scuttaro's 4:30 decision over Montclair's Evan Miles led to his being named District's 14 "most outstanding wrestler" by the Star-Ledger.

Tomorrow's early morning matches start at 9 a.m., continue with the semi-round bouts at 12 noon and conclude with the championship round at 7 p.m. -- all at West Orange.

Montes reaches the State Regional's after his 3-2 decision over Livingston's Justin Esteves last weekend in the District 14 finals hosted at Livingston. Montes celebrated that win big time: it marked his 100th career victory as a member of the Nutley Raiders wrestling team.

Ferinde reached tomorrow's Regional 4 Finals by pinning Montclair's Ted Brown in 5:02 at last weekend's matches. Nutley senior Vince Scuttaro lost the 130-pound match to Montclair's Evan Miles in 4:30.

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Evenly Matched Clifton and Nutley
    Each Score 7 But Mustangs Win

Feb 12, 2010 - Evenly matched Clifton and Nutley wrestled each won seven of the 14 contests yesterday ending with a final 39-37 overall victory for the Mustangs. Clifton's edge came in the fact that the visitors ended six of their matches with pins while Nutley had five.

Neither team forfeited any of the 14 matches, a rarity this season. And six of Nutley's contestants were seniors who scored with pins over their Clifton counterparts, it was the Nutley freshmen who surprised the home crowd with three victories. The freshmen actually matched the scores of the Nutley sophomore and juniors combined.

Nutley opened the action Friday (Feb. 12) with three consecutive pins by Mike Ferinde at 125 pounds, Vince Scuttaro at 130 and agressive Dane Montes at 135.

Fans had to wait for the final three matches to watch freshman Bobby Trombetta pin Joe Routis in 1:01. Senior Frank DeLorenzo pinned Clifton's Omar Naser in 5:52 to end the night.

Nutley is now 10-11 for the season. Clifton's record is 12-5.

The scoring:

125: Michael Ferinde (Nutley), p. Ahmad Obidallah (Clifton), :47.

130: Vincent Scuttaro (Nutley), p. Richard Naut (Clifton), :52.

135: Dante Montes (Nutley), p. Francisco Jiminez (Clifton), 3:53.

140: Brandon Keena (Nutley), d. Shawn Ray Lopez (Clifton), 9-1.

145: Badran Sulieman (Clifton), d. Nicholas Capozzi (Nutley), 5-1.

152: Brad Hornstra (Clifton), p. Jeff Lin (Nutley), 1:35.

160: Mike Abdelatif (Clifton), p. Chris Sikelianos (Nutley), 1:09.

171: Ahmad Bidas (Clifton), p. Jordan Nochimson (Nutley), 2:52.

189: Nicholas Gaeta (Nutley), d. Jesus Cabrera (Clifton), 2-1.

215: Sean Steinfeldt (Clifton), p. Peter Burbank (Nutley), :20.

Heavy Weight: Thomas Tromollen (Clifton), p. Andre Hamlin (Nutley), 1:34.

103: Bobby Trombetta (Nutley), p. Joe Routis (Clifton), 1;01.

112: Anthony DePasque (Clifton), p. Ralph DiPasquale (Nutley), 5:16.

119: Frank DeLorenzo (Nutley), p. Omar Naser (Clifton), 5;52.

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Passaic Valley Captures Sectional Title;
Raiders Strongest in Lighter Weights

Feb 8, 2010 --Passaic Valley High School captured the North Jersey Section 3, Group 3 wrestling championship tonight with nine victories over Nutley. Two of those wins were by forfeit.

Nutley captured five wins, all in the lighter weights, as the Raiders' season mark dropped to 9-10. Nutley will host Clifton in matches at the NHS gym starting at 4:30 p.m. this Friday (Feb. 12).

Freshman Bobby Trombetta pinned Edwin Aristiza in 2:38 at 103 pounds. Then moving up the weight scale, Nutley senior Frank DeLorenzo pinned Pete Tantillo in 1:50; senior Vincent Scuttaro won his match on a 3-1 decision over Passaic Valley's Nick Pezzano, and Nutley senior Dante Montes pinned Nick Armagno in 2:16.

Other results last night:

140: Ryan Dunphy (P) decisioned Brandon Keena, 15-5.
145: Frank Crocco (P) pinned Nicholas Capozzi, 1:54,
152: Jack Mulroony (P) pinned Jeff Lin, 0:58.
160: Tim Yarrish (P) pinned Chris Sikelianos, 1:16.
171: Rob Sotelo (P) won by forfeit.
189: Brandon Spinella (P) won by forfeit.
215: Jack Pohlman (P) pinned Peter Burbank, 0:58.
Hwt: Tom Romeo (P) pinned Edwin Aristizabal, 2:38.

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Nutley 37, Bridgewater 33

Feb 6, 2010 -- With all the sudden schedule changes and canceled wrestling meetings, Nutley's varsity today stands with a 9-9 record as the team prepares for the sectional finals this coming Monday 7 p.m. at Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls. Nutley's highlight this past week came with a narrow 37-33 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan Thursday night.

Although each school scored seven victories Thursday, Nutley won four of its matches on pins - twice the number as Bridgewater's - and that put the final score at 37-33.

Those four Nutley pins came on matches by Brandon Keena at 140 lbs, Bobby Trombetta at 103 lbs, Frank DeLorenzo at 119 lbs. and Michael Ferinde at 125 lbs.

A three-school meet that had been scheduled for tonight at Newton was canceled during the week.

In addition to this coming Monday's sections at Passaic Valley, the Nutley schedule for week ahead include sections Wednesdaynight at Warren Hills and a home dual match with neighboring Clifton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

Here's the summeries of the Bridgewater-Nutley meet:

130 lbs -- Vincent Scuttaro (N) decisioned David Noble (B), 16-3.

135 lbs -- Dantge Montes (N) won by forfeit.

140 lbs -- Brandon Keena of Nutley pinned Karim Abozied (B), 5:30.

145 lbs -- Tom Barletta (B) pinned Roshan Joshi (N), 0:54.

152 lbs -- Jeff Lin (N) decisioned Mike Muttie (B) 14-8.

160 lbs -- Jamar Archer (B) pinned Chris Oscilowski (N), 3:44.

171 lbs -- John Friedman (B) decisioned Nick Gaeta (N), 2-0.

189 lbs -- Kazier Archer (B) won by forfeit.

215 lbs -- John Saavedra (B) decisioned Peter Burbank (N), 2-0.

Hvy Weight -- Pete Machala (B) won by forfeit.

103 lbs -- Bobby Trombetta (N) pinned Valerio Laorte (B), 3:42.

112 lbs -- Dylan Reilly (B) decisioned Ralph DiPasquale (N), 9-2.

119 lbs -- Frank DeLorenzo (N) pinned James Boemio (B) 2:27.

125 lbs -- Michael Ferinde (N) pinned Dom Diaz (B) 5:39.

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Nutley-Glen Ridge Wrestling Results

Nutley coach Frank DiPiano takes his wrestling team to the Essex County Tournament being hosted today and tomorrow at West Orange High School where he hopes to do better than the team's 8-7 record so far reflects.

"We have a strong group of wrestlers who are working hard. We've had a few injuries, and some illnesses and we hope to do well at West Orange this weekend," DiPiano said as he reviewed his lineup for the county challenge.

Freshman Robert Trombetta has the best individual record so far this season with 16 victories against no losses. Trombetta this past Monday pinned his Glen Ridge opponent, Nick Spitaletta, in 1:30.

Other Nutley pins Monday were accomplished by sophomore Nicholas Gaeta a 171 lbs, freshman Ralph DiPasquale at 112 lbs, senior Frank DeLorenzo at 119 lbs, senior Dante Montes at 140 lbs.

DeLorenzo's victory over Glen Ridge's Phillip Chierico Monday came in a quick 24 seconds. DeLorenzo's record to date is 17 wins against four loses. Coach DiPiano is looking for a victory from this experienced senior wrestler in the Essex Tournament this weekend.

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Bloomfield Wins 6 of 10 Matches With Nutley

Six matches of last night's (Jan. 22, 2010) Nutley-Bloomfield wrestling meet were forfeited - three by the Raiders and three by Bengals. That left eight bouts that were actually wrestled - Bloomfield won six and Nutley four.
In points, Bloomfield was the decisive winner, 38-27.

The overall loss by Nutley drops the Raiders' record for the season to seven wins and eight losses.
Bloomfield so far has four wins against five losses.

Here's the results for the matches that actually took place last night:

112 lbs -- Chris Rosetti(B) decisioned Nutley's Bobby Trombetta.

119 lbs -- Chris Lantz (B) pinned Nutley's Frank DeLorenzoin 5:59.

125 lbs -- Michael Ferinde of Nutley decisioned Mike Costentino, 11.5.

130 lbs -- Vincent Scuttaro (N) decisioned Michael Veneziano (B), 3-1.

140 lbs -- Brandon Keena of Nutley decisioned Mike Cummings (B), 7-3.

145 lbs -- Ian Chauncey (B) decisioned Nicholas Capozzi (N), 15-0.

160 lbs -- Mark Borcan (B) decisioned Jeff Lin (N), 6-0.

171 lbs -- Joe Finkler (B) decisioned Nick Gaeta (N), 7-0.

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Livingston Victory Leaves Wrestlers With Even Record

Nutley evened its season record at 7-7- last night when the varsity wrestler were beaten by Livingston, 39-24. The Raiders captured six matches while Livingston won 8.

The Nutley victories last night came with Nicholas Gaeta decisioning Brent Blank-Singer 14-3 in the heavyweight match.

Nick Capozzi took a 7-5 decision over Livingston's Ian Lastorino at 152. And Dante Montes, at 135, decisioned Jason Estevez, 3-2.

In the ligher weights, Nutley's Frank Lorenzo decisioned Jason Estevez 2-1 at 119 pounds, and Ralph DiPasquale won by forfeit at 103.

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Wrestlers Score Eazy 66-18 Win Over Bayonne High

Nutley wrestlers had a easy time Jan. 12 scoring a 51-24 win over rival Belleville High Nutley wrestlers had an easy time at Bayonne High School Monday night. The final score, 66-18. Nutley scored 10 of the 13 matches with pins. Bayonne's 18 points came on one forfeit in the heavyweight division and when Steve Diza pinned Raider freshman Mike Fazzini at 125 lbs. in 3:58.

The pins by the Nutley powerhouse came by Bobby Trombetta at 103 lbs, Ralh DiiPasquale at 112 lbs, Frank DeLorenzo at 119 lbs, Vince Scuttaro at 130 lbs, Dante Monte in just 16 seconds at 140 lbs, Nick Caozzi at 145 lbs, Jeff Lin at 152 lbs, Nick Gaeta at 171 lbs, Robert Mihal and 1 90 lbs and Carlo Rosa at 215 lbs.

Bayonne has not won a match this season. Nutley's record 7-6 with the losses coming in the opening weeks of the season.

Nutley travels to Livingston Wednesday (Jan. 20) for matches scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

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Nutley Wrestlers Score 5 Pins Over Belleville Jan. 12

Jan. 12, 2010 --Nutley wrestlers had a easy time Jan. 12 scoring a 51-24 win over rival Belleville High School. The matches were played in Belleville.

Five Nutley wrestlers pinned their opponents: freshman Robert Trometta (103 lb) in 1:11; junior Michael Ferinde (125 lb) in 1:25; senior Vincent Scuttaro (130 lb) in 1:30; senior Dante Montes (1:35 lb) in 3:10, and Robert Mihal (189 lb) in 2:32.

Nutley travels to Seton Hall Prep for matches scheduled tomorrow (Saturday) starting at 7 p.m.

The Nutley-Belleville match summaries:

103 lb. Robert Trombetta (N) pins Oscar Cabrera (B), 1:14.

112 lb. Justin Colon (B), pins Ralph DiPasquale (N), 2:21.

119 lb. Frank DeLorenzo (N), decisions Ricky Gencarelli (B), 17-3.

125 lb. Michael Ferinde (N), pins Joe Rossi (B), :51.

130 lb. Vincent Scuttaro (N), pins Anthony Avino (B), 1:35.

135 lb. Dante Montes (N), pins Sean Carey (B), 3:10.

140 lb. Brandon Keena (N), won by forfeit.

145 lb. Nicholas Capozzi (N), decisions Mark Corino (B), 6-3.

152 lb. Joe Anello (B), pins Jeff Lin (N), 1:44.

160 lb. Nick Fruncillo (B), pins Jordan Nochimson (N), 2:54.

171 lb. Nicholas Gaeta (N), decisions Frank Perez (B), 8-0.

189 lb. Robert Mihal (N), pins Michael Laboy (B), 2:32.

215 lb. Carlo Rosa (N), decisions Chase Hamilton (B), 11-0.

HWT: Joe Davis (B), pins Andre Hamlin (N), :45.

Final Score: Nutley 51, Belleville 24.

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Passaic Valley Wrestlers
Score 37-33 Victory

Jan. 12, 2010 -- Passaic Valley's wrestling team edged out an 37-33 victory over Nutley last night in Little Falls. The two teams were evenly matched with each team winning seven matches.

Nutley wrestlers with victories last night included pins by senior Frank DeLorenzo (119 lb), junior Michael Ferinde (125 lb), senior Robert Mihal (189 lb), senior Dante Montes (135 lb) and freshman Robert Trombetta (113 lb.).

Winning on decisions for the Raiders were sophomore Nicholas Gaeta at 171 lbs. and senior Vince Scuttaro at 130 lb.

The recap:
103 lb. Robert Trombetta (N) pins Edwin Aristizbar (PV), 1:42.
112 lb. Nick Swangler (PV) dec. David Golembeski (N), 5-0.
119 lb. Frank DeLorenzo (N) pins Peter Tantillo (PV) 0:17
125 lb. Mike Ferinde (N) pins Richard Trias 9 (PV) 0:14.
130 lb. Vin Scuttaro (N) dec. Nick Pezzano (PV), 15-5. (soph)
135 lb. Dante Monte (N) pins Nick Armago (PV) 5:55.
140 lb. Ryan Dunphy (PV) pins Brandon Baez (N) 1:04.
145 lb. Frank Crocco (PV) pins Nick Capozzi (N) 2:50.
152 lb. Jack Mulrooney (PV) pins Jeff Lin (N) 1:53.
160 lb. Rob Stelo (PV) pins Jordan Nochimson (N) 0:47.
171 lb. Nick Gaeta (N) dec. Tim Yarish (PV), 29-24.
189 lb. Robert Mihal (N) pins Brandon Spinella (PV), 5:56.
215 lb. Jack Pohlman (PV) dec. Carlos Rosa (N), 11-8.
Hvy Wt. Tom Romeo (PV) pins Andre Hamlin (N), 4:46.
Final score: Passaic Valley 37, Nutley 33

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NHS Wrestlers First Win
51-22 Over Union City

Jan. 9, 2010 -- Nutley High's varsity wrestlers picked up their first victory of the season last night over Union City, 51-22. Wrestling in the Nutley gym, the Raiders' decisive win was highlighted by five victories on pins with all five executed by underclassmen..

Junior Michael Ferinde began the series of pins with a victory in 52 seconds over Lazaro Rodriguez at 115 pounds.

Next for Nutley was senior Vincent Scuttaro's pin over Daniel Guzman in 1:39. at 135 pounds.

Freshman Brandon Keena needed only 1:21 to pin his opponent, K. Asonat,. Sophomore Nike Gaeta was next with a pin over Nathan Joubert in 3:05.

And Nutley'final pin came at the 215 pound level when sophomore Carlo Rosa disabled Manny Gomez in 52 seconds.

Other scoring last night:
103: Chris Conca (N) won by forfeit.
112: Bobby Trombetta (N) won by forfeit.
119: Willie Rodriguez (U) decisioned Frank DeLorenzo, 6-2.
145: Nicholas Copozzi (N) decisioned Cassgus Otero,8-4
152: J. Peroza (U) decisioned Jeff Lin, 19-11.
160: Jarvier Martinez (U) pinned Jordan Nochinson, 4:30.
189: Jesus Amaru (U) decisioned Robert Mihal, 9-5.
HWT:Hiram Quezada (U) pinned Andre Hamlin, :55.