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Coming into the 2019 NYSPHSAA Championship Wrestling Tournament as a sixth seed seems like an uphill battle to fulfill the dream of becoming state champion. But Iroquois senior Cory Day proved that he wanted it more than the other wrestlers in his bracket (Div.2, 160lbs.). In the quarter finals, Day pinned third seed Jack Chessman (Section …
In another tough NFWOA Tournament in 2019, Falconer emerged as the team champions with 205.5 points. They were followed by Niagara Wheatfield in second with 181 points, and Niagara Falls in third with 178 points. Williamsville North freshman 99 pounder Andy Lucinski took home the Illio DiPaolo Most Outstanding Wrestler honors. Click HERE for …
Each year the NFWOA bestows their contributor award to an individual who has significantly contributed to the sport of wrestling in WNY over a sustained period of time. This year, David DeYoung was honored for his 43 years as a wrestling official. The award was presented at the annual NFWOA banquet on Monday, February 26, 2018.
Photo Courtesy All Sports WNY Not surprisingly, nationally ranked Wyoming Seminary of Wilkes Barre PA, was a dominating force at the 2018 NFWOA tournament at Niagara County Community College. They easily won the tournament with 384 points with a tie for second place between Lancaster and Niagara Wheatfield each with 136.5 points. Champion Warren McDougald …