JOHN GLENN WINS SUFFOLK DIVISION II TOURNAMENT OVER RUNNERUP MT. SINAI
- Mangano voted Outstanding Wrestler -
In the Division II Championships, dual meet champion John Glenn amassed 302 points over Mt. Sinai (250) and Port Jefferson (214). The Knights were led by reigning state champion, junior Tommy Aiello (35-6) and Champion of Champions at 108, along with teammates; Anthony Bell (160) and Carmine Gerbino at 215 pounds.
Defending state titlist unbeaten Brayden Fahrbach (39-0, 195-17 career) of Mt. Sinai won his fourth Suffolk gold medal and rolled to the 138-pound crown, the Appalachian State commit is currently the top-ranked wrestler in the state in his weight class. SWR's freshman Gavin Mangano (45-1) was the MOW at 131 and teammate Chris Colon (124) claimed the Champion of Champions Award. BBP standout Kyle Barber (145) won the Most Pins Award with 4 falls in 5:04.
Rounding out the Division Two Suffolk County champions are Antonio Faldetta (101) of Mt. Sinai, a trio of Port Jefferson teammates; Chase Davis (116), Chris Lotten (152) and Preston Biedenkapp (170). Other titlists were James Felakos (190) and Babylon's Alex Keilitz at 285 pounds.
That elite contingent of champions will lead a strong sectional team at the Division Two State Championships at the MVP Arena in Albany on Feb. 24-25th.