Hall of Fame Profiles: 1986 BHS Wrestling Team

The 1986 Wrestling Team

The 1986 wrestling team finished the season with a 15-3 dual meet record. They won the St. Paul Tournament, captured the NWC title and went on to win the Class S state championship. In doing so they scored 234 points, which was a state record for total points at a state tournament.

The team was led by senior quad-captains Todd Pampuro (112), Sal Urso (140), Jim Soyka (147) and Bob Sisti (169) as well as seniors Tim D’Addabbo (107), Ralph Muli (128) and Paul Hackney at heavyweight,

The team produced seven NWC champions: Scott Boissoneau, Rob Galas, Jim Soyka, Rocky Urso, Bob Ferraro, Paul Hackney and Todd Pampuro, who was selected the conference’s outstanding wrestler. Also, two other wrestlers took state champions. Junior Rocky Urso at 157, who completed his second undefeated dual meet season and senior Paul Hackney, who pinned all his opponents except for his final match where he dominated his opponent.

The following were also members of this outstanding wrestling team that set the bar of achieving state championships as the goal for the teams that followed at Berlin High: Chris Reese, Art Tolis, Ken Catrona, John Carlone, Mike Serafino, Jay Yuskis, Dan Pilewski, Scott Ingalls, Tom Mezzio, Ed Mosher, Dan Munson, Sean Garvey, Jow Wilametz, Pete Veleas, Larry O’Neil, Fred Orde, Mike Armstrong, Ernie Mazzarella and Bob Sisti. They were led by coaches Jim Day and Doug Bartolomeo.

Any team members who can help locate team members from out of state and inform them about the induction ceremony should call or email those teammates as soon as possible. Contract Marie Siegal at 860-828-1115 or mvs7581@yahoo.com for more information.

The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class in 2012 will be athletes Joseph Simeone (Class of 1936), Lino "Chick" Girone (1936), Paul Kornichuk (1949), Dan Roberts (1967), Tammy Borkowski (1989), Jennifer Baccaro (1991), Kyle Gallo (1993), Susan Church Zibell (1993) and Jesse Carlson (1999), coaches George Hall and Ken Parciak, and contributor Bob Peckrul. Also, the 1986 BHS wrestling team will be honored.

The Hall of Fame induction dinner will be held Sunday, April 29 at the Aqua Turf in Southington. For ticket information, contact Marie Siegal at (860) 828-1115; mvs7581@yahoo.com.