Caldwell Jr. Wrestling Impressive at Essex Tournament

The Suburban Essex Junior Wrestling League County Tournament took place on Sunday, Feb. 26, at Glen Ridge High School in Glen Ridge.

The 13 teams in the league sent their best wrestlers in 16 different weight classes to vie for the title of county champion.

This wrestling season has been one of great effort, determined hard work and unparalleled support for each other by the Caldwell—West Caldwell team. The tournament, which started around 9 a.m. and wrapped up around 6 p.m., was no different with 10 of the 16 weight classes having a Caldwell wrestler finish either first, second or third.

The county tournament champions from Caldwell were: Darren Jones (at 70 lbs.), his twin, Alex Jones (at 90 lbs.), Dean Caravela (at 95 lbs.), Christian Dalla Riva (at 100 lbs.), and Ethan Fusco (at SuperHwt).

The county tournament silver medalists from Caldwell were: Darren and Alex’s younger sister, Kayla Jones (at 65 lbs.), their eldest brother, Jerry Jones (at 105 lbs.), Ryan Schaffer (at 126 lbs.), and A.J. Curtiss (at 135 lbs.).

The county tournament bronze medalist from Caldwell was: Matt Maddaloni (at 145 lbs.).

Other Caldwell wrestlers who placed were: Dan Fano (4th place at 85 lbs.), Ryan’s younger brother, Kyle Schaffer (4th place at 112 lbs.), Peter Molinsky (6th place at 119 lbs.), and Matt’s twin, Chris Maddaloni (5th place at Hwt).

The Caldwell Jr. Wrestlers finished the regular season as tri-champions, sharing the league title with Cedar Grove and West Essex.

This article was submitted by the Caldwell Jr. Wrestlers.