Ward Melville's Christian Araneo Captures Second Straight State Wrestling Title

Ward Melville High School senior and wrestling all-star Christian Araneo captured his second straight win at the New York State Wrestling Championship on Feb. 27 in Albany.

Competing in the 195-pound weight class, Christian proved to be a tough competitor throughout the championship and clinched the winning title with a score of 3-1.

The top wrestler has been a member of the Ward Melville team for six years and on the varsity lineup since eighth-grade. He holds a varsity career record of 179 wins 29 losses; many of those upsets were in his early years as a varsity wrestler. In the last two years he only suffered one loss and he completed this year’s season undefeated.

Christian will be attending Princeton University in the fall.

Photo courtesy of Three Village Central School District: Christian Araneo is pictured here (center) with Board of Education President William F. Connors Jr., Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Pedisich, Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach Bill DeSario and Peter Melore, executive director for health, physical education, recreation and athletics.