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Ridge Wrestler Tanner Connelly Earns 100th Career Victory
The achievement places him among the elite in Ridge program history and adds another highlight to an already exceptional senior season.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Ridge Wrestling standout Tanner Connelly reached a major milestone on Wednesday night, securing the 100th win of his high school career in a matchup against Hunterdon Central.
When asked about his favorite memory, Connelly doesn’t hesitate: winning a state championship as a sophomore. That victory helped deliver Ridge’s first state title in 38 years, a moment that cemented his place in the program’s legacy and showcased the potential that has since fully blossomed.
Over the course of his career, Connelly has compiled an impressive résumé:
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- District Champion
- Two-Time County Champion
- Currently Ranked Sixth in New Jersey
After graduation, Connelly will continue both his academic and athletic journey at Franklin & Marshall College, where he plans to wrestle at the collegiate level while pursuing a degree in finance. It’s a fitting next step for an athlete whose discipline on the mat mirrors his focus in the classroom.
— Submitted by Tim Connelly
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