4 Parsippany Wrestlers Qualify for State Championship Tournament in Atlantic City

In New Jersey, the pinnacle of high school wrestling comes on a mat in the southeast corner of the state. Only few have the opportunity to reach Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, even less have their hands raised at the end of the final weekend of the wrestling season.

But for four Parsippany wrestlers, that opportunity has now been earned.

PJ Gohn, Kevin Jones, Aarin Feliz, and Andrew Massefski will all represent Parsippany in Atlantic City, emerging in the top three places at their individual weight classes in the Region 3 tournament, according to nj.com.

All four dominated their district tournaments, earning a spot in their respective weight classes for the regions.

Gohn took third place in the 106 pound weight class at the regional tournament, with Jones taking silver in the 113 pound category. Feliz took third in the 170 pound bracket, while Massefski grabbed gold at 195 pounds.

The top 24 finishers – first, second, and third from each of the eight districts – from across the state will meet in Atlantic City to be crowned the champion at their respective weight class, with matches beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6, and going through the weekend until winners are crowned on Sunday, March 8.

Three Parsippany wrestlers earned a spot in Atlantic City last year, but none were crowned.

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