Wrestling: 2020 All-North Jersey teams

Sean Farrell, NorthJersey.com / Published 4:02 a.m. ET March 27, 2020

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All North Jersey:
1st Team, 220, Senior, Kyle Jacob
1st Team, 152, Junior, Aaron Ayzerov

Kyle Jacob
Paramus senior, 220 pounds
Despite committing to play football at Fordham, his talent on the mat was undeniable as a two-time NJSIAA finalist. Jacob extended the Spartans' state medal streak to 10 years, going 43-2 this season and 124-29 for his career.

Aaron Ayzerov
Paramus junior, 152 pounds
The little-known Spartans wrestler fought back from a torn meniscus this season, reaching the state final about 10 weeks after having surgery. Ayzerov will head into his senior year with three district titles and a 94-25 career record, following a breakthrough run.

GIRLS All North Jersey:
1st Team, 121, Junior, Emily Klein

Emily Klein
Paramus junior, 121 pounds
This first-year wrestler was one of the breakout stars of the season, taking first in the county and third in the state.

2020 State Championship Place Winners:

Kyle Jacob - 220 - 2nd Place

Aaron Ayzerov - 152 - 2nd Place

2020 GIRLS State Championship Place Winner:
Emily Klein - 152 - 3rd Place

2020 Region 2 Place Winners:
Kyle Jacob - 220 - 1st Place
Aaron Ayzerov - 152 - 2nd Place
Eric Freeman - 138 - 2nd Place

2020 GIRLS North Region Place Winner:

Emily Klein - 121 - 2nd Place

2020 District 5 Place Winners:
Kyle Jacob - 220 - 1st Place
Aaron Ayzerov - 152 - 1st Place
Eric Freeman - 138 - 2nd Place

2019 Beast of the East Place Winners:
Kyle Jacob - 220 - 3rd Place

BCCA Tournament Place Winners:
Kyle Jacob - 220 - 1st Place
Eric Freeman - 138 - 2nd Place
Steven Ciambrone - 120 - 8th Place

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/03/27/nj-high-school-wrestling-2020-all-north-jersey-teams/2863895001/

All North Jersey:
1st Team, 220, Senior, Kyle Jacob
1st Team, 152, Junior, Aaron Ayzerov

GIRLS All North Jersey:
1st Team, 121, Junior, Emily Klein

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/03/27/nj-wrestling-all-county-and-all-league-honors/4824067002/

All Bergen County:
1st Team, 220, Senior, Kyle Jacob
1st Team, 152, Junior, Aaron Ayzerov
3rd Team, 138, Sophomore, Eric Freeman

GIRLS All Bergen County:

1st Team, 121, Junior, Emily Klein

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/wrestling-big-north-conference-all-division-teams-for-2019-2020.html

Big North All Conference - Freedom Division:
1st Team, 138, Eric Freeman

1st Team, 152, Aaron Ayzerov

1st Team, 220, Kyle Jacob

2nd Team, 126, Steven Ciambrone

Honorable Mention, 106, Daniel Hong

Honorable Mention, 152, Brandon Myack

TRACK WRESTLING - HIGH SCHOOL 220-POUND NATIONAL RANKINGS - 3/10/2020
https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?postId=1797674132
#8  Kyle Jacob

• Team: Paramus, NJ
• Previous Rank: 9

Sr. 

2020 State Wrestling Championships wrap-up: Final Round Results
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/2020-state-wrestling-championships-final-round-results.html
106
4-Evan Mougalian, Kinnelon d. 2-Anthony Santaniello, Brick Memorial, 3-1.

113
2-Tyler Klinsky, Middletown North d. 1-Kelly Dunnigan, Don Bosco Prep, 6-3.

120
1-Dean Peterson, St. John Vianney d. 6-Vincent Santaniello, Brick Memorial, 1-0.

126
3-Robert Howard, Bergen Catholic d. 4-McKenzie Bell, Kingsway, 12-7.

132
1-Joey Olivieri, Hanover Park d. 2-Dylan Cedeno, Bergen Catholic, 1-0.

138
3-Anthony Clark, Delbarton d. 12-William Grater, Bergen Catholic, 4-0.

145
1-Andrew Clark, Collingswood d. 6-Andrew Troczynski, Delbarton, 8-5.

152
4-Nick Boggiano, Toms River North d. 6-Aaron Ayzerov, Paramus, 7-1.

160
3-Brian Soldano, High Point md. 1-Dante Stefanelli, Delbarton, 9-0.

170
2-Connor O'Neill, DePaul d. 1-Shane Reitsma, Howell, 3-1.

182
1-John Poznanski, Colonia p. 2-Luke Rada, Colts Neck, 3:31.

195
3-Martin Cosgrove, Camden Catholic d. 4-David Szuba, Brick Memorial, 9-7.

220
2-P.J. Casale, Delbarton d. 1-Kyle Jacob, Paramus, 4-2.

285
13-Jimmy Mullen, St. Joseph (Mont.) d. 7-JT Cornelius, Southern, 7-3.

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State wrestling finals Tale of the Tape: Pairings & paths to the final round
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/state-wrestling-finals-tale-of-the-tape-pairings-paths-to-the-final-round.html
Aaron Ayzerov of Paramus hangs on to defeat Brandon Mooney of Camden Catholic in the UTB during a 152-pound semifinal bout of the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Friday, March 6, 2020.
Chris Faytok | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
152-Boggiano shocks with “Spider” pin; Ayzerov earns upset UTB winBeating a top-seed in the state tournament with a defensive pin is pretty rare, to say the least.
Thanks to a move Toms River North fourth-seed Nick Boggiano calls “The Spider”, the rare became reality in the semifinals of the 152-pound bracket of the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics State Wrestling Tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
While Boggiano’s win was impressive for its sudden, shocking conclusion, Aaron Ayzerov’s victory was amazing for how long and hard fought it was.
To call the Paramus sixth-seed’s 1-1 ultimate tie breaker win a marathon would be an understatement.
Read more about the 152-pound semifinals here.
152-pound final: Tale of the tape
4-Nick Boggiano, Toms River North (40-1) vs. 6-Aaron Ayzerov, Paramus (31-3)
Path to Finals

• Boggiano: first round - 11-1 major decision over 29-Cole Velardi, Southern; pre quarterfinal - 6-0 decision over 13-Jared Schoppe, Delsea; quarterfinal - 5-0 decision over 5-Stefano Sgambellone, St. Joseph (Mont.); semifinal - fall in 2:48 over 1-Dylan Weaver, Lyndhurst/North Arlington
• Ayzerov: first round - 8-4 decision over 27-Dominick DeIntinis, Parsippany; pre quarterfinal - fall in 1:45 over 11-Ian McCabe, Monroe; quarterfinal - fall in 4:19 over 3-Alex Strashinsky, Bergen Catholic; semifinal - 2-1 ultimate tiebreaker over 2-Brandon Mooney, Camden Catholic

Previous Places

• Boggiano: 8th in 145 (2019)
• Ayzerov: First AC appearance

History

• No prior meetings

Kyle Jacob of Paramus (top) beat Zane Coles of Pitman in a 220-pound semifinal bout of the NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, Friday, March 6, 2020.
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220-Jacob yet to surrender a point with Casale on deck in finals
It will be a battle of North Jersey standouts in the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics State Wrestling Individual Championships 220-pound title at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Top-seeded Paramus senior Kyle Jacob and Delbarton second-seeded sophomore P.J. Casale are set to meet in Saturday’s finale, which will be the second-to-last bout of the weekend and a fitting ending for the top two grapplers in the bracket. It also could spell an unprecedented achievement for Jacob, who has yet to allow a point in his four bouts.
Reade more about the 220-pound semifinals here.
220-pound final: Tale of the tape
1-Kyle Jacob, Paramus (43-1) vs. 2-P.J. Casale, Delbarton (41-3)
Path to Finals

• Jacob: first round - fall in 0:56 over 32-Michael Carey, Haddonfield; pre quarterfinal - fall in 2:16 over 17-Michael Pavlinetz, Holmdel; quarterfinal - 5-0 decision over 8-Robert Damerjian, Moorestown; semifinal - 9-0 decision over 4-Zane Coles, Pitman
• Casale: first round - technical fall in 2:07 over 31-Jonas Hyman, Ramsey; pre quarterfinal - technical fall in 4:20 over 15-Tracey Taylor, Long Branch; quarterfinal - technical fall in 4:26 over 7-Jackson Crawn, Kittatinny; semifinal - 9-2 decision over 6-Michael Toranzo, St. Joseph (Mont.)

Previous Places

• Jacob: 2nd in 195 (2019)
• Casale: 5th in 220 (2019)

History

• No prior meetings

220 pounds: Semifinal recap - Jacob yet to surrender a point with Casale on deck in finals
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/220-pounds-semifinal-recap-jacob-yet-to-surrender-a-point-with-casale-on-deck-in-finals.html

Updated Mar 06, 2020; Posted Mar 06, 2020
By Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
It will be a battle of North Jersey standouts in the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics State Wrestling Individual Championships 220-pound title at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Top-seeded Paramus senior Kyle Jacob and Delbarton second-seeded sophomore P.J. Casale are set to meet in Saturday’s finale, which will be the second-to-last bout of the weekend and a fitting ending for the top two grapplers in the bracket. It also could spell an unprecedented achievement for Jacob, who has yet to allow a point in his four bouts.
Jacob has credited his dominance to the work that was done in the wrestling room, which has led to a District 5 championship, Region 2 championship and 43-1 record this winter.
“I knew that working hard throughout the season and taking it match by match would send me to the finals this year,” he said. “I’m using my explosiveness and quickness and getting to my leg attacks well. I’m finishing strong on top and when I’m on bottom, I’m being smart.”
The 2019 second-place state finisher won by major decision (9-0) over Pitman fourth-seeded senior Zane Coles, who entered the bout at 41-0. Jacob tipped his cap to Coles and found a bit of trouble when he was on top.
“He was a strong kid,” he said. “It’s tiring when you have a strong kid on bottom and you’re trying to get his wrists and push forward. I treated him like how I treat every kid on the mat. I just wrestle my hardest.”
Jacob will come into his final bout as a Spartan like he has most of his career – as the favorite.
He refuses to take anything for granted, though, and he’s bracing for Casale’s strategy on the mat knowing how prepared he will be.
“Delbarton is one of the best programs in the state and a top program in the country,” he said. “P.J. is a great wrestler and he’s technical for a young kid, so he’s going to be tough to wrestle.”
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“I’m a little tired, but I feel accomplished and excited already for the finals,” he said. “I’ll probably go home, eat good, get a good night’s rest, and probably not talk or think about wrestling until tomorrow though.”
Toranzo is a familiar face for Casale as the two grappled in 2019 at the Beast of the East tournament in Delaware. Casale has had respect for him for quite some time and saw improvement in his skill set since they last crossed paths.
“Mike’s a great kid and I’ve known him since I was little because we used to train with each other,” he said. “We actually stopped this year since we felt like we would compete against each other. I’m happy for him that he got this far and he’s obviously a tough opponent every time I wrestle him. He’s stronger and he has some great fakes. I had to set him up because he moves so well for a 220.”
Casale learned a few lessons during his first trip to ‘America’s Playground’ last March. He sees his mental state making a big impact on his final bout of the year.
“Last year I had a freshman mentality and I thought that since I was so young, it didn’t matter if I won or not,” he said. “Now, I feel like I can beat anyone in the weight. I know Kyle is a good wrestler and I’m going to have to wrestle tough.”

152 pounds:Semifinal recap-Boggiano shocks with “Spider” pin; Ayzerov earns upset UTB win

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/152-pounds-semifinal-recap-boggiano-shocks-with-spider-pin-ayzerov-earns-upset-utb-win.html

By Mak Ojutiku | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Beating a top-seed in the state tournament with a defensive pin is pretty rare, to say the least.
Thanks to a move Toms River North fourth-seed Nick Boggiano calls “The Spider”, the rare became reality in the semifinals of the 152-pound bracket of the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics State Wrestling Tournament at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Boggiano, a senior, used the move in bottom position to earn a fall over Lyndhurst top-seed Dylan Weaver, and to book his way to Saturday’s championship match.
“It’s just about staying confident and staying calm,” the Toms River North grappler said after the match. “There’s no point in getting all juiced up before your matches. You just gotta know your stuff and then go out and do it.”
With Weaver throwing legs in top position in the second period, Boggiano got himself into a back bridge, reached back with his arms and turned his own body around, to put the top-seeded Lyndhurst standout on his shoulders to secure the pin.
“I’m very flexible and I don’t really feel uncomfortable when kids throw legs,” Boggiano said.
Boggiano, an eighth-place finisher in last year’s 145-pound bracket, said he brought a different kind of focus into the semifinal than he had earlier in the season. The Toms River North standout credited his sole loss of the season, which happened to come at the hands of the loser of the other semifinal match, Camden Catholic’s Brandon Mooney, as a positive difference maker to his mentality.
“It helped me focus.," the 39-1 wrestler said. "The loss brought me back down, and I knew it wasn’t gonna happen again.”
While Boggiano’s win was impressive for its sudden, shocking conclusion, Aaron Ayzerov’s victory was amazing for how long and hard fought it was.
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To call the Paramus sixth-seed’s 1-1 ultimate tie breaker win a marathon would be an understatement.
Ayzerov and Mooney, the second-seed, traded escapes in the first two periods, and a third-period rideout by Mooney sent the match to overtime.
After a scoreless sudden victory period, and two rideouts, Ayzerov was given top position in the deciding ultimate tie-breaker. Ayzerov said just four words flashed in his mind as he took position: “Hold this man down.”
And hold him down, he did. In the very end, Ayzerov 's top game came through for him and gave him the victory and the finals berth.
“(Mooney’s) shifty and I know he’s good, but I’m best on top,” Ayzerov said after the match. “I’m not letting the match come down to my best position to just let it slip away. That was just mental toughness right there.”
The mental aspect of the sport is something that’s certainly not lost on Ayzerov. The 30-3 Paramus junior wrote the words “2020 152-pound state title” in a notebook every day since the end of last year’s season.
That mentality has brought Ayzerov a long way from his finish in last year’s state tournament, where he went 0-2.
“I came in here saying I was gonna win a state title, and I’m one step closer,"Ayzerov said. “I love these kind of matches, it’s what I train for. My partner and I go a half an hour extra every day to win matches like that. I believe (the win) is what I deserve. I work too hard to go and lose in overtime.”
Ayzerov and Boggiano will square off on Saturday at 3 p.m.

220 NJSIAA quarterfinal recap: Jacob, Casale continue on collision course
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/220-njsiaa-quarterfinal-recap-jacob-casale-continue-on-collision-course.html

Updated Mar 06, 2020; Posted Mar 06, 2020
By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Delbarton sophomore P.J. Casale continued to tech his way through the 220-pound bracket at the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics State Wrestling Championships and top seed Kyle Jacob of Paramus ended the impressive postseason run of Moorestown’s Robert Damerjian.
Casale won all three matches by technical fall, including a 15-0 win over Kittatinny’s Jackson Crawn in the quarterfinals. Casale will face St. Joseph (Mont.'s) Michael Toranzo, an 8-5 winner over Gage Armijo of West Morris Mendham in the semifinal on Friday night.
On the other side of the bracket, Jacob – a state finalist a year ago – defeated Damerjian, who had taken the state by storm after returning from a broken thumb just a week-and-a-half before districts.Damerjian roared to district and region titles and reached the state quarterfinal before running into Jacob.
Jacob will face another South Jersey standout, Pitman’s Zane Coles, in the semifinal. Coles was impressive in defeating Rahway’s Joshua Darisme, 11-1.
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152: Quarterfinal recap - He’s got no meniscus in his knee, but a semifinal showdown upcoming
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/152-quarterfinal-recap-hes-got-no-meniscus-in-his-knee-but-a-semifinal-showdown-upcoming.html
Updated Mar 06, 2020; Posted Mar 06, 2020
By JJ Conrad | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Aaron Ayzerov had two options and one decision to make.
A torn meniscus he had been dealing with for months had finally reached a breaking point at the Beast of the East in December, with the Paramus junior laying on the mat writhering in pain in a blood-round match.
"It locked again and normally I could unlock it," he said. "I couldn't unlock it this time."
Days later, doctors gave him two potential courses of action -- remove the meniscus completely for a few-week recovery and rehab stint, all but guaranteeing arthritis later on in life, or repair it and face a six-month recovery period, but have a healthier knee in the future at the cost of his junior season coming to a premature end.
The choice should have been difficult.
But you can probably guess which option Ayzerov went with rather easily.
"I just thought I've worked too hard and this matters too much," Ayzerov said. "I'd rather be wrestling now than in 40 years. I love wrestling too much."
Ayzerov may not have a meniscus in his right knee any longer, but he does have a 152-pound semifinal showdown upcoming - just three months removed from surgery - after a thrilling upset in Friday’s quarterfinals of the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics Wrestling State Championships.
Trailing, 4-0, into the third period against Bergen Catholic's third-seeded Alex Strashinsky - an opponent who got the best of Ayzerov in the last two Region finals and once last summer, two ending by pin - Ayzerov took Strashinsky to his back and landed a pin of his own in 4:20."Exhillerating," he said. "I've never beaten this kid. I wanted this one for so long. Every time I've faced him I've gotten closer and closer. I might not be the most technically skilled wrestler on my feet, but I wrestle at a higher pace, I'm good on the mat, I can wrestle and I break kids."

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Trailing 4-0 in 3rd period, Aaron Ayzerov throws opponent to his back to win w/ a dramatic 3rd period Pin!! On to the Semis! Way to go Aaron!

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“Most kids wouldn’t want that,” Paramus coach Chris Falato said. "But he’s such a competitor and he said avenging those losses would make placing even sweeter. ... What he did with his knee, that’s the price he’s willing to pay as a wrestler on this stage. Wrestling is the most important thing in his life right now.
“But he’s still focused on not being done. He doesn’t want to just place. He wants to win it.”
Ayzerov will meet Camden Catholic’s second-seeded Brandon Mooney - a 3-2 winner over Pope John’s Mathew Garcia in the quarterfinals - later on Friday in the semifinals.
He is now two wins shy of becoming Paramus’ first state champion since Kyle Cochran won the 160-pound title in 2016 (Ayzerov’s teammate Kyle Jacob also remains alive in the 220-pound semifinals).
“I’m going to take five minutes and be happy for myself about this, but I’m not happy just placing,” Ayzerov said. “That’s not what I came here to do. I have a notebook I write in every day, ’2020 state champion.' So, this is not it yet. I’m not done.”
ELSEWHERE IN THE QUARTERFINALS
Top-seeded Dylan Weaver of Lyndhurst/North Arlington downed Shore’s Michael McGhee, 9-4, in quarterfinal action. Weaver, junior, is now two wins away from becoming Lyndhurst’s first state champion since Rutgers coach Donny Pritzlaff three-peated from 1995-97.
Weaver will meet Toms River North’s fourth-seeded Nick Boggiano, who downed Delsea’s Jared Schoppe, 6-0, in other quarterfinal action.

2020 State Wrestling Championships: Complete pre-quarterfinals results
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/2020-state-wrestling-championships-pre-quarterfinal-results.html
Updated Mar 05, 2020; Posted Mar 05, 2020
PRE-QUARTERFINAL RESULTS 
152 pound
1-Dylan Weaver, Lyndhurst p. 16-David DiPietro, Kingsway, 0:29.
9-Michael McGhee, Shore d. 8-Brandon Teresa, Montville, 3-2 (UTB).
5-Stefano Sgambellone, St. Joseph (Mont.) d. 12-Jurius Clark, Highland, 4-3.
4-Nick Boggiano, Toms River North d. 13-Jared Schoppe, Delsea, 6-0.
3-Alex Strashinsky, Bergen Catholic p. 14-Colin Calvetti, Delbarton, 5:36.
6-Aaron Ayzerov, Paramus p. 11-Ian McCabe, Monroe, 1:45.
7-Mathew Garcia, Pope John md. 10-Nicholas Vargas, Wall, 13-4.
2-Brandon Mooney, Camden Catholic md. 18-Anthony Romaniello, Hunterdon Central, 10-0.
220 pound
1-Kyle Jacob, Paramus p. 17-Michael Pavlinetz, Holmdel, 2:16.
8-Robert Damerjian, Moorestown d. 9-Tom Goetz, Gateway, 5-0.
5-Joshua Darisme, Rahway d. 12-Cody Thurston, West Deptford, 7-4.
4-Zane Coles, Pitman d. 13-Michael Nakano, Toms River North, 7-2.
3-Gage Armijo, Mendham p. 14-Ameir Pittman, Burlington City, 0:13.
6-Michael Toranzo, St. Joseph (Mont.) d. 11-Max Acciardi, Paramus Catholic, 3-1.
7-Jackson Crawn, Kittatinny p. 10-Remy Brancato, Bergen Catholic, 2:30.
2-P.J. Casale, Delbarton d. 15-Tracey Taylor, Long Branch, 16-1 (TF 4:20).


2020 State Wrestling Championships: Complete prelim results & pre-quarters pairings
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/2020-state-wrestling-championships-preliminary-round-results.html
Updated Mar 05, 2020; Posted Mar 05, 2020
PRELIMINARY ROUND RESULTS
152 pound
1-Dylan Weaver, Lyndhurst p. 32-Zach Kitchell, Collingswood, 1:28.
16-David DiPietro, Kingsway d. 17-James Romaine, Princeton, 6-2.
9-Michael McGhee, Shore d. 24-Jack Murray, Watchung Hills, 7-1.
8-Brandon Teresa, Montville p. 25-Allan Devries, Pompton Lakes, 1:58.
5-Stefano Sgambellone, St. Joseph (Mont.) md. 28-William Schlegel, Mendham, 10-1.
12-Jurius Clark, Highland d. 21-Ryan Carey, Long Branch, 4-2.
13-Jared Schoppe, Delsea d. 20-Aiden Weingrad, Cherry Hill East, 4-1.
4-Nick Boggiano, Toms River North md. 29-Cole Velardi, Southern, 11-1.
3-Alex Strashinsky, Bergen Catholic p. 30-Tyler Brignola, Rumson-Fair Haven, 5:44.
14-Colin Calvetti, Delbarton d. 19-Devin Iannelli, Northern Highlands, 7-4.
11-Ian McCabe, Monroe md. 22-Patrick Nevins, Roselle Park, 11-1.
6-Aaron Ayzerov, Paramus d. 27-Dominick DeIntinis, Parsippany, 8-4.
7-Mathew Garcia, Pope John md. 26-Conner Vill, Gov. Livingston, 15-6.
10-Nicholas Vargas, Wall d. 23-Stephen Malia, Warren Hills, 8-2.
18-Anthony Romaniello, Hunterdon Central p. 15-Alexander Martinez, Bound Brook, 5:40.
2-Brandon Mooney, Camden Catholic md. 31-Eren Ibas, Delran, 9-0.
220 pound
1-Kyle Jacob, Paramus p. 32-Michael Carey, Haddonfield, 0:56.
17-Michael Pavlinetz, Holmdel p. 16-Tony Thompson, Buena, 4:15.
9-Tom Goetz, Gateway md. 24-Cole Zydel, Pope John, 9-0.
8-Robert Damerjian, Moorestown p. 25-Joshua Ortiz, Highland, 2:30.
5-Joshua Darisme, Rahway d. 28-Keith Simon, Bayonne, 4-2.
12-Cody Thurston, West Deptford p. 21-Jordan Campbell, Middlesex, 3:47.
13-Michael Nakano, Toms River North p. 20-Gage Horvath, Phillipsburg, 3:03.
4-Zane Coles, Pitman p. 29-Danny Hasbani, Passaic Valley, 2:35.
3-Gage Armijo, Mendham p. 30-Nicolas Polewka, Nutley, 0:22.
14-Ameir Pittman, Burlington City md. 19-Joseph Porcaro, Sayreville, 15-6.
11-Max Acciardi, Paramus Catholic md. 22-Mike Sierra, North Bergen, 9-1.
6-Michael Toranzo, St. Joseph (Mont.) md. 27-Bryan Bonilla, Hightstown, 19-7.
7-Jackson Crawn, Kittatinny p. 26-Nnamdi James, Franklin, 2:09.
10-Remy Brancato, Bergen Catholic md. 23-Kevin Lind, Raritan, 9-1.
15-Tracey Taylor, Long Branch d. 18-Christian Cacciabaudo, Hopewell Valley, 5-2.
2-P.J. Casale, Delbarton d. 31-Jonas Hyman, Ramsey, 17-2 (TF 2:07).

Complete list of the 2020 NJSIAA State girls wrestling medalists
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/complete-list-of-the-2020-njsiaa-state-girls-wrestling-medalists.html
121 Pound medalists

• First Place: Noran Elmahroukey, New Providence
• Second Place: Kalli Roskos, Delran
• Third Place: Emily Klein, Paramus
• Fourth Place: Courtney Hoff, Warren Hills
• Fifth Place: Angelina Romero, Notre Dame
• Sixth Place: Jessica Rivera, Lakewood

Weight-by-weight analysis of the 2020 NJ state wrestling brackets

Sean Farrell, NorthJersey.com Published 5:31 p.m. ET March 3, 2020 | Updated 6:24 p.m. ET March 3, 2020

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/03/03/nj-state-wrestling-tournament-2020-weight-weight-bracket-analysis/4937931002/

220 pounds

Kyle Jacob (Photo: Anne-Marie Caruso/NorthJersey.com)

North Jersey qualifiers: Michael Toranzo of St. Joseph, Jonas Hyman of Ramsey, Kyle Jacob of Paramus, Remy Brancato of Bergen Catholic, Max Acciardi of Paramus Catholic, Danny Hasbani of Passaic Valley.
2019 medalists: Jacob (second), Gage Armijo of Mendham (third), P.J. Casale of Delbarton (fifth).
Outlook: Paramus' Kyle Jacob (39-1) has been unstoppable since his run last year to the state final and enters as the No. 1 seed. The Fordham football commit is bound to give the Spartans a state medalist for the 10th straight year, but will it be gold?
No. 6 Michael Toranzo and No. 10 Remy Brancato give the field a distinct Bergen County flair.

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North Jersey qualifiers: Stefano Sgambellone of St. Joseph, Devin Ianelli of Northern Highlands, Alan Devries of Pompton Lakes, Alex Strashinsky of Bergen Catholic, Aaron Ayzerov of Paramus, Dylan Weaver of Lyndhurst/North Arlington.
2019 medalists: Weaver (third), Brandon Mooney of Camden Catholic (fifth), Strashinsky (sixth), Nick Boggiano of Toms River North (eighth).
Outlook: Rutgers-bound Dylan Weaver starts his bid to become the first state champion from Lyndhurst since Donny Pritzlaff, now an assistant coach with the Scarlet Knights. Weaver placed third in the state last season, giving him the top finish by a Golden Bear in 18 years.
Now, Weaver will headline a bracket full of Bergen County flavor, with Alex Strashinsky (third seed), Stefano Sgambellone (fifth) and Aaron Ayzerov (sixth).
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North Jersey qualifiers: Michael Cetta of St. Joseph, Vincent DeMaria of Northern Highlands, William Grater of Bergen Catholic, Eric Freeman of Paramus, Damian Weaver of Lyndhurst/North Arlington.
2019 medalists: Anthony Clark of Delbarton (second), Jacob Perez-Eli of Paulsboro (second), Billy Talmadge of High Point (fifth), Cooper Pontelandolfo of Cherokee (sixth), Eddie Hummel of Southern (sixth), Grater (eighth).
Outlook: Paulsboro's Jacob Perez-Eli received the No. 1 seed and blocked the chance for an Anthony Clark-Michael Cetta final.
Clark, a two-time state champion, was the obvious favorite in this bracket until suffering a 12-5 loss to Cetta in the state team tournament. Cetta carried that momentum into the district and region tournaments, winning Outstanding Wrestler awards at both.
Now, Cetta will be the wild card in his Boardwalk Hall debut and could see the third-seeded Clark again in the semifinal.

Wrestling individual rankings for March 4: The last look before Atlantic City
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/wrestling-individual-rankings-for-march-4-the-last-look-before-atlantic-city.html

By Patrick Lanni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

220 POUNDS

Ranking, wrestler, school, year, Last week, Regions, Key wins, Key lossesTHIS WEEK: Toranzo, Coles and Damerjian moved up after region wins, while Armijo and Crawn dropped a couple spots after losing to ranked wrestlers. Darisme replaced Camden Catholic’s Hunter Suter, who suffered a knee injury in the Region 7 final and will not continue in the state tournament.

152 POUNDS
Ranking, wrestler, school, yearLast weekRegionsKey winsKey lossesTHIS WEEK: Mooney moved up to No. 1 after beating the previous top-ranked wrestler, Boggiano, in the Region 7 final. Dominic DeIntinnis dropped to 8 after losing to Paramus’ Aaron Ayzerov in the semifinals and taking an injury default in his third-place match.

Dream matches in Atlantic City: The 14 state wrestling finals we hope to see
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/dream-matches-in-atlantic-city-the-14-state-wrestling-finals-we-hope-to-see.html

By Patrick Lanni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com 
220: Kyle Jacob, Paramus vs. Robert Damerjian, Moorestown
Jacob was a state finalist a year ago and has held down the No. 1 spot in this weight class. He has rolled through the postseason with nothing less than a 14-1 major. Damerjian returned from a broken thumb just in time for the postseason and he’s dominated state qualifiers Josh Ortiz of Highland, West Deptford’s Cody Thurston and Toms River North’s Michael Nakano. His highly-anticipated region final against Camden Catholic’s Hunter Suter was cut short when Suter was injured. Damerjian’s physical, aggressive style is different than most 220-pounders and would make for a fascinating

Region 2 wrestling, 2020: 14 champions crowned Saturday at Mount Olive
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/region-2-wrestling-2020-14-champions-crowned-saturday-at-mount-olive.html

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/2020-region-2-wrestling-homepage.html
Kyle Jacob (220) - 1st
Eric Freeman (138) - 2nd
Aaron Ayzerov (152) - 2nd

10 Year Flashback, courtesy of Issa:

Adversity in ’19 paving way for Region 2 wrestler who’s closing in on 1st trip to A.C
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/adversity-in-19-paving-way-for-region-2-wrestler-whos-closing-in-on-1st-trip-to-ac.html

By JJ Conrad | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
While not happy with how his freshman campaign ended last year, Eric Freeman firmly believes that everything happens for a reason.
Then a Paramus freshman, Freeman lost in the blood round in a brutally competitive 113-pound weight class to eventual state fourth Nick Kayal of Bergen Catholic.
"It was tough and I was mad about it, but you just push harder because of it," Freeman said. "It was a tough weight class and a tough opponent. But I think it's been motivating me ever since. When you experience a feeling that, it makes you work that much harder because you don't want to be in that position again."
Fast forward a year and Freeman is back in the Region spotlight - again one win away from his first career trip to Atlantic City.
With his 7-3 upset of third-seeded Eric Falleni of Lenape Valley, Freeman - the 6-seed - advanced to Saturday’s NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics Region 2 semifinals, where he’ll get his opportunity to avenge a District final loss to West Essex’s Darren Jones.
Freeman was one of just three 6-seeds or lower to reach the semis, but those seeds mattered little to him Friday.
“When you’re out there on the mat, the seeds mean nothing,” he said.
And don’t label Freeman too much as a semifinal “surprise.” He’s now a 31-match winner with some competitive, tough losses to some top-caliber competition and someone Paramus fully expected to be in this position.“He’s under-the-radar big-time,” Paramus coach Chris Falato said. “But we know who he is and what he’s capable of doing. Last year, it was a struggle for him at 113 making weight and it affected him. He’s much more comfortable now and wrestling carefree and really letting it go. And when he does that, he’s so talented and so good.”
Freeman made quick work of his preliminary round opponent Wednesday, winning by fall in 2:55 to advance to Wednesday's quarters. Falato said they liked Freeman's draw in the bottom half of the bracket because it's on the opposite side of No. 1 seed Will Grater of Bergen Catholic and would allow the opportunity for a rematch against Jones in the semis after losing 4-1 last week.
Freeman - younger brother of Ryan, a state fourth at 113 in 2014 - was one of three Paramus wrestlers to advance, joining returning state qualifiers Kyle Jacob (220) and Aaron Ayzerov (152).
Now he's the one a win away from having his own opportunity to do some damage at Boardwalk Hall.
"We're looking to do a lot more than just get there," Falato said. "We want to make some noise. He's only a sophomore and he's going to get big and grow into his body some more.
“But we’ve got a lot of unfinished business this year.”
 

Star Ledger - Region 2 wrestling preview and predictions for every weight, 2020 - 2/26/2020
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/region-2-wrestling-preview-and-predictions-for-every-weight-2020.html

Paramus' Kyle Jacob has his hand raised after defeating Paramus Catholic's Max Acciardi in the 220 pound match at Paramus High School on 2/7/20.Tom Horak | For NJ Advance Media
220 POUNDS: Our picks

• 1-Kyle Jacob, Paramus, Sr.
• 2-Max Acciardi, Paramus Catholic, Fr.
• 3-Remy Brancato, Bergen Catholic, So.
• 4-Danny Hasbani, Passaic Valley, Sr.

THE SKINNY: One year after finishing runner-up in the state at 195 pounds, Paramus senior Kyle Jacob is the favorite to win his first state title at 220 this season. Jacob enters Region 2 with a 36-1 mark after claiming his third career District title. The state’s top-ranked 220-pounder is still eyeing his first Region title after reaching last year’s final for the first time before falling to Bergen Catholic’s Jacob Cardenas in what served as a preview of the eventual state final. Jacob could meet Paramus Catholic freshman Max Acciardi, the No. 2 seed here, in the Region final. Those two met in a regular season dual meet earlier this year with Jacob winning by decision.

152 POUNDS: Our picks

• 1-Alex Strashinsky, Bergen Catholic, Sr.
• 2-Aaron Ayzerov, Paramus, Jr.
• 3-Dominick DeIntinis, Parsippany, Sr.
• 4-Brandon Teresa, Montville, Sr.

THE SKINNY: This bracket features a strong top four in Bergen Catholic's Alex Strashinsky, Paramus' Aaron Ayzerov, Parsippany's Dominick DeIntinis and Montville's Brandon Teresa. Strashinsky, making his fourth Region appearance, is the top seed, and looking for his second straight Region title after winning the 138-pound title last year before finishing sixth in the state. He could meet Ayzerov in the final, with Ayzerov looking to punch his third career ticket to Atlantic City. These two met in last year's 138-pound final, with Strashinsky winning by fall in 21 seconds. A potential third-place match could be a rematch of this year's Morris County final between DeIntinis and Teresa, which DeIntinis won, 9-5. Teresa was a state qualifier last year at 138, while DeIntinis took fifth at 145.

TRACK WRESTLING - HIGH SCHOOL 220-POUND NATIONAL RANKINGS - 2/25/2020

https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?postId=1797674132
9 Kyle Jacob

• Team: Paramus, NJ
• Previous Rank: 10

Sr.
Rank Wrestler Year
1Braxton Amos

• Team: Parkersburg South, WV
• College: Wisconsin
• Previous Rank: 1

Sr.2Kyle Haas

• Team: Maize, KS
• College: Oklahoma State
• Previous Rank: 2

Jr.3Konner Doucet

• Team: Commanche, OK
• College: Oklahoma State
• Previous Rank: 3

Sr.4Kyonte Hamilton

• Team: Georgetown Prep, MD
• College: Rutgers
• Previous Rank: 4

Jr.5Ethan Hatcher

• Team: Brecksville, OH
• College: Cornell
• Previous Rank: 5

Sr.6Cade Lautt

• Team: St. James Academy, KS
• Previous Rank: 6

Sr.7Nate Schon

• Team: Selinsgrove, PA
• Previous Rank: 8

Jr.8Kolby Franklin

• Team: Wyoming Seminary, PA
• Previous Rank: 9

So.
9 Kyle Jacob

• Team: Paramus, NJ
• Previous Rank: 10

Sr.
10Grady Griess

• Team: Grand Island Northwest, NE
• College: Navy
• Previous Rank: 11

Sr.11Noah Pettigrew

• Team: Blair Academy, NJ
• Previous Rank: 12

So.12Kale Schrader

• Team: Carthage, MO
• Previous Rank: 7

Sr.13Cody Fisher

• Team: Woodward-Granger, IA
• College: Iowa State
• Previous Rank: 13

Sr.14Evan Bates

• Team: Chesterton, IN
• Previous Rank: 14

Jr.15Chase Horne

• Team: West Laurens, GA
• Previous Rank: 15

So.16Chad Nix

• Team: Fleming Island, FL
• College: Campbell
• Previous Rank: 16

Sr.17Bennett Tabor

• Team: Simley, MN
• College: Minnesota
• Previous Rank: 17

Jr.18Dorian Crosby

• Team: Erie Cathedral Prep, PA
• College: Bucknell
• Previous Rank: 18

Sr.19Danny Striggow

• Team: Orono, MN
• College: Minnesota
• Previous Rank: 19

Sr.20Cabe Dickerson

• Team: Altus, OK
• College: Oklahoma
• Previous Rank: 20

Sr.

New No. 1s among 27 post-district changes to individual wrestler rankings
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/27-changes-to-njcom-individual-wrestler-rankings-after-district-tourneys.html
Updated 7:47 AM; Today 6:50 AM
220 POUNDS
Ranking, wrestler, school, year, Last week, Key wins, Key lossesTHIS WEEK: Moorestown’s Robert Demerjian enters the ranking after pinning the previous No. 8, Toms River North’s Michael Nakano on the way to the MOW.

152 POUNDS
Ranking, wrestler, school, yearLast weekKey winsKey lossesTHIS WEEK: Collingswood’s Andy Clark dropped down to 145, so all the other wrestlers in the bracket moved up with Toms River North’s Nick Boggiano taking the No. 1 spot. Shore’s Michael McGhee comes in at No. 8.



District 5 wrestling recap: 3 wrestlers 3-peat - 2/23/2022
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/district-5-wrestling-recap-5-champs-lead-mount-olive-to-team-title-3-wrestlers-3-peat.html
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/wrestling-live-video-results-links-and-featured-coverage-for-district-saturday.html

• Paramus’ Aaron Ayzerov was one of the most dominant wrestlers in the state Saturday, cruising to a District 4 title at 152 pound with three wins by fall in a grand total of 3:28, including a pin of Joey DelleMonac in 1:48 in the final bout. It was Ayzerov’s third straight District title - and he’s just a junior. Ayzerov’s teammate, Kyle Jacob, was equally as impressive in his third District title, too, winning by forfeit in the quarters before pinning in the semis and final.

District 5 at West Essex
Brackets:
106 | 113 | 120 | 126 | 132 | 138 | 145
152 | 160 | 170 | 182 | 195 | 220 | 285
CHAMPIONS AGAIN

• Four-time champions: None
• Three-peats: Nick Babin, Emerson/Park Ridge, Sr. (120); Aaron Ayzerov, Paramus, Jr. (152); Kyle Jacob, Paramus, Sr. (220)
• Two for the show: Adam Albino, Bogota/Ridgefield Park, So. (106); Andre Ruiz, Bogota/Ridgefield Park (126); Anthony Spera, Mount Olive, Sr. (160); Hunter Perez, Mount Olive, So. (170)

TRACK WRESTLING NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 220-POUND RANKINGS - 2/18/2020

https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?postId=1797674132
10 Kyle Jacob Sr.

• Team: Paramus, NJ
• Previous Rank: 11

Survival of the fittest: Rating N.J.'s 10 toughest wrestling districts - 2/20/2020
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/survival-of-the-fittest-rating-njs-10-toughest-wrestling-districts.html

By Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
It is the first step on the road to Atlantic City.
The top three finishers in all 32 of the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics District Wrestling Tournament will advance to next week’s eight regional tournament.
While the NJSIAA has gone to great efforts to balance the power in each district, some are still better than others.
The NJ.com wrestling staff ranked the 10 toughest districts in New Jersey.
Share the list with your wrestling-loving friends.

4-District 5 at West Essex
Teams: Bogota/Ridgefield Park, Dover, Emerson/Park Ridge, Morris Knolls, Mount Olive, Paramus, Paterson Kennedy, Teaneck, West Essex
He enters as an undefeated senior and returning state finalist, but Bardhyl Gashi of West Essex wasn’t even the best heavyweight in his own district a season ago. Gashi’s emergence in the postseason in 2019 sums up what makes District 5 one of the toughest. While there may not be any juggernaut programs, West Essex, Mount Olive, Paramus and Emerson/Park Ridge all bring some highly ranked individual talent and perennially turn in some sleepers - like Gashi -- capable of putting together spectacular postseason runs. This year alone, District 5 will feature three returning state finalists: Gashi, Emerson/Park Ridge’s Nick Babin and Kyle Jacob of Paramus.
Returning champions: 113: Nick Babin, Emerson, Sr.; 120: Logan Mazzeo, Emerson, Sr.; 138: Aaron Ayzerov, Paramus, Jr.; 145: Hunter Perez, Mount Olive, So.; 195: Kyle Jacob, Paramus, Sr.

What district is my team in? Everything to know for the NJ wrestling tournament - 2/19/2020
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/02/19/nj-wrestling-districts-what-district-my-team-in-everything-know/4793100002/

Sean Farrell, NorthJerseyPublished 3:10 p.m. ET Feb. 19, 2020 | Updated 11:00 a.m. ET Feb. 20, 2020
District 5
at West Essex
Schedule: Saturday 9 a.m. start, consolations at 4 p.m. with finals to follow.
Teams: Bogota/Ridgefield Park, Dover, Emerson/Park Ridge, Kennedy, Morris Knolls, Mount Olive, Paramus, Teaneck and West Essex.
North Jersey returning champions (2019 weight): Bogota/Ridgefield Park's Adam Albino (106), Emerson/Park Ridge's Nick Babin (113) and Logan Mazzeo (120), Paramus' Aaron Ayzerov (138) and Kyle Jacob (195).
What to watch: The redemption tour begins for two Bergen County wrestlers who made the state final last year: seniors Nick Babin and Kyle Jacob.
Babin is a three-time Bergen County champion and his most recent title came with three pins in 38 seconds. Jacob, the star running back from Paramus, is a freakishly-gifted wrestler who earned respect in defeat to national No. 1 Jacob Cardenas.

InterMat Wrestling High School National Rankings-2/19/2020

https://intermatwrestle.com/rankings/high_school/220

Rankings updated Feb. 19

Photo/Sam Janicki, SJanickiPhoto.com

RANK	WRESTLER	SCHOOL	CLASS
1	Braxton Amos	Parkersburg South	Senior
2	Kyle Haas	Maize	Junior
3	Kyonte Hamilton	Georgetown Prep	Junior
4	Ethan Hatcher	Brecksville	Senior
5	Konner Doucet	Comanche	Senior
6	Cade Lautt	St. James Academy	Senior
7	Kale Schrader	Carthage	Senior
8	Grady Griess	Northwest	Senior
9	Kolby Franklin	Wyoming Seminary	Sophomore
10	Kyle Jacob	Paramus	Senior
11	Noah Pettigrew	Blair Academy	Sophomore
12	Chase Horne	West Laurens	Sophomore
13	Chad Nix	Fleming Island	Senior
14	Dorian Crosby	Erie Cathedral Prep	Senior
15	Nate Schon	Selinsgrove	Junior
16	Danny Striggow	Orono	Senior
17	Evan Bates	Chesterton	Junior
18	Cody Fisher	Woodward-Granger	Senior
19	Chase Stegall	Northwest Cedar Hill	Senior
20	Bennett Tabor	Simley	Junior

Wrestling individual rankings for Feb. 18: Changes coming with districts looming
Updated Feb 18, 2020; Posted Feb 18, 2020
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/wrestling-individual-rankings-for-feb-18-changes-coming-with-districts-looming.html

By Patrick Lanni | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
All last week, we saw some exciting action during the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics team tournament, but now our rankings really get put to the test.
The three-week march to Atlantic City starts right now.
District, regions, states ... the individual postseason has arrived.
Check out all of the rankings below and get ready for plenty of changes in the final three weeks of the season.

152 POUNDS
Ranking, wrestler, school, yearLast weekKey winsKey lossesTHIS WEEK: No changes

220 POUNDS

Ranking, wrestler, school, yearLast weekKey winsKey lossesTHIS WEEK: Toms River North’s Michael Nakano joined the rankings after a win over Southern’s J.T. Cornelius, who dropped out.

FloWrestling High School National Rankings-2/12/2020
220

https://www.flowrestling.org/rankings/6448067-2019-20-high-school-rankings/35474-220

Wrestling P4P rankings: 6 new names with districts on the horizon - 2/12/2020
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/wrestling-p4p-rankings-6-new-names-with-districts-on-the-horizon.html

By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com 

Paramus over Pascack Valley - Wrestling - NJSIAA N1G3 1st round 

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/paramus-over-pascack-valley-wrestling-njsiaa-n1g3-quarterfinals.html

Updated Feb 10, 11:50 PM; Posted Feb 10, 10:24 PM

By Ryan Patti | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Fifth-seeded Paramus defeated fourth-seeded Pascack Valley 43-27 in Hillsdale in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 Wrestling Tournament.
Paramus (12-13) will visit top-seeded Montville, No. 18 in the NJ.com Top 20, in the semifinal round on Wednesday in Montville.
Pascack Valley is now 13-15.

HOW PARAMUS WRESTLING IMPROVES WITH AARON AYZEROV'S RETURN

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/02/10/paramus-nj-wrestling-avenges-early-season-loss-advances-state-tournament/4677986002/
Sean Farrell, NorthJersey.comPublished 7:16 p.m. ET Feb. 10, 2020 | Updated 11:59 p.m. ET Feb. 10, 2020

HILLSDALE – When it first happened, Aaron Ayzerov knew it was bad.
The Paramus wrestler felt a snap in his leg and the pain overwhelmed him on the mat. He tore his right meniscus in December and it threatened to end his season just days after it began. It was a crushing blow for a Spartan team with state title ambitions.
"We were very concerned," coach Chris Falato said. "We thought we were going to lose him for the year."
Ayzerov managed to save his season and keep the Spartans alive for at least another round. The 152-pounder chose the quicker route back and was rewarded again on Monday night. His pin in the opening match helped the Spartans roll to a 43-27 win over Pascack Valley in the North 1, Group 3 quarterfinals.
"Aaron brings energy back to the room," Falato said. "He's the unquestioned leader of the team and having him on the bench is huge for us. It's not just his physical ability to win wrestling matches."

Aaron Ayzerov of Paramus, left, faces Kyle Tino of Phillipsburg in a 138-pound wrestle-back match on Day 2 of the NJSIAA state wrestling tournament on Friday, March 1, 2019, in Atlantic City. (Photo: Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com)
Paramus is a different team with Ayzerov back and this match showed its potential. The Spartans lost to the Indians by nine points in the regular season, but that came without three starters: Daniel Casey (elbow), Eric Freeman (concussion) and Ayzerov.
All three Spartans returned for the rematch and each factored into the victory. Casey saved bonus points in the 285-pound bout and the others both pinned their opponent.
Paramus also received pins from Daniel Hong (106), Anthony Egbert (113), Brandon Myack (160) and Kyle Jacob (220).
"I want to wrestle," said Ayzerov, whose team will face defending-champion Montville. "I did everything to get back as fast as I could."
SCOREBOARD: Wrestling scores from state quarterfinal duals across New Jersey
Ayzerov came into the season with high expectations after qualifying for the state championships as a sophomore. He was dealing with a minor meniscus injury at the Beast of the East, but that didn't keep him from reaching the blood round. His fate suddenly changed in the third period of a 3-3 match when the injury went from bad to worse.
Doctors told him he could either get a full repair on the meniscus or try a less invasive surgery with a shorter recovery time.
"Aaron chose instead of repairing the meniscus to get it taken out," Falato said. "It basically guarantees that he'll have arthritis when he gets older, but he doesn't care. He wants to wrestle because wrestling is his life. He gives everything into wrestling."
Aaron Ayzerov of Paramus wins a decision over Brandon Teresa of Montville in the 138 lb. semi final match at the Region 2 wrestling tournament at Mt. Olive HS on February 23, 2019. (Photo: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com-USA Today Network)
Within a month, Ayzerov went from crutches to the starting lineup. He returned more than two weeks ahead of schedule and now hopes to put Paramus on the state podium for the 10th straight season. No other public school in North Jersey has a streak of more than three years.
"I feel it in the practice room every day," Freeman said. "He pushes me to the limit and helps me get better. It's good to have a guy like him on the team. He's a really good role model to me and to the rest of the team."
Ayzerov said he is excited to go up against Montville after facing them every year in youth wrestling. The Spartans almost had that opportunity in last year's sectional championship, but were knocked out a round early on criteria.
"We really wanted Montville last year," Falato said. "We matched up well with them."
"All the kids coming back from that team last year were just angry," Ayzerov said. "We took that over the summer and trained hard. That was what we were thinking about and talking about on the bus. We're not letting that happen again."

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/02/10/wrestling-athletes-committed-college-other-sports-keep-going/4677910002/

'I love the sport.' Why athletes committed to college in other sports keep wrestling

Sean Farrell, NorthJersey.comPublished 5:01 a.m. ET Feb. 10, 2020 | Updated 9:22 a.m. ET Feb. 10, 2020

One of the most well-known crossovers is Paramus senior Kyle Jacob. The 220-pounder received interest from Big Ten wrestling schools including Rutgers and Maryland, but chose to sign with Fordham for football. He's one of eight nationally-ranked wrestlers committed to college for another sport.

Kyle Jacob of Paramus wrestled in the 195-pound final at the 2019 NJSIAA wrestling tournament. (Photo: Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com)

"I think he could be an amazing heavyweight wrestler," Paramus wrestling coach Chris Falato said. "I can't imagine there are many other kids who focus on another sport and still succeed in this sport to the level that Kyle has."
Jacob is ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 11 in the country, despite wrestling a total of three times this past summer. He never allowed a point in the Bergen County tournament and accepted his gold medal while wearing a white football sweatshirt. The senior expects his work on the mat will come in handy next year, as a safety or lineman.
"Wrestling, honestly, throughout my whole life has helped me with football with tackling," Jacob said. "It made me more aggressive and made me a better player. I just love the sport."
The college perspective
"I think he could be an amazing heavyweight wrestler," Paramus wrestling coach Chris Falato said. "I can't imagine there are many other kids who focus on another sport and still succeed in this sport to the level that Kyle has."
Jacob is ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 11 in the country, despite wrestling a total of three times this past summer. He never allowed a point in the Bergen County tournament and accepted his gold medal while wearing a white football sweatshirt. The senior expects his work on the mat will come in handy next year, as a safety or lineman.
"Wrestling, honestly, throughout my whole life has helped me with football with tackling," Jacob said. "It made me more aggressive and made me a better player. I just love the sport."
The college perspective

Wrestling community honors 2-time state medalist one year after his tragic death

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/02/he-was-paramusstrong-and-gone-too-soon-but-legacy-lives-on-night-of-remembrance.html

Updated Feb 08, 2020; Posted Feb 08, 2020
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By JJ Conrad | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
For much of Friday night, Issa Sebahie sat in the same spot – front row of the bleachers, just to the right of the scorer’s table – watching the same Paramus wrestling team compete on the same mat that his son, Alex, once dominated on.
Except on this night, the affable and elder Sebahie was not there cheering on his gone far-too-soon son, but rather for a night of honor and remembrance celebrating the life of one of the most decorated wrestlers in Paramus history – and that’s saying something in a program as storied as Paramus’ has been.
The Class of 2016 Spartans graduate died tragically in an auto accident early on New Year’s Day 2019 at the age of 21. He would have celebrated his 23rd birthday last Monday.
Instead, on Friday, Sebahie’s legacy and memory were honored by friends, family and former teammates, coaches and classmates – a tight-knit Bergen County community still in mourning after the fatal Paramus bus crash in May 2018.
But few in town personified #ParamusStrong more than Alex Sebahie.
To honor him Friday, a 52-second moment of silence was taken with his parents and three brothers in the center of the mat just prior to the 152-pound bout – a tribute to the weight class Alex wrestled at his senior year – and the Never Back Down Foundation took centerstage.
Both teams sported new Never Back Down memorial T-shirts and all proceeds from the night will be split evenly to create two scholarships for one Paramus and Paramus Catholic wrestler and awarded later this year.
The foundation itself was created in Alex’s name last year – in short time after his passing, too, thanks to the tireless work and effort put in by his mother, Rosie – to help turn tragedy into opportunity for local wrestlers and teams in need of financial assistance.
It’s exactly the kind of foundation Alex would have wanted.
He was a young man described by many as kind-hearted, caring and selfless – the type of person who, his father said, once had his car towed after leaving it unattended, only briefly, to walk around the corner to buy a homeless man in Paterson a sandwich.
That’s who Alex Sebahie was and this is a foundation those closest to him know he would be proud of.
“If there’s a kid out there in need, a family out there in need, really anyone in the wrestling community in need, send us an e-mail and we’re going to do what we can,” his mother said. “That’s what we want to do with this.”
In the last year alone, thanks to the work of Never Back Down, nine scholarships were awarded in Sebahie’s name and, additionally, singlets were donated to the Bogota/Ridgefield Park wrestling program.
It is all being done to keep the the proud memory of Sebahie alive.
“Alex had this never back down attitude about everything,” his mother said, holding back tears, just outside the Paramus gymnasium prior to the ceremony.
"He didn’t care if you were a state champ or if you were a senior and he was a freshman. He didn’t care how strong you were or what your record was. He just kept going. And that’s what we’re trying to keep going. We want kids to follow that mentality, for all kids to be strong, no matter what.
"We want Alex's memory to live on in this kind of positive light. That's what gives me, and our family, strength at the end of the day. Having people remember him for everything he's done."
Sebahie, who went on the wrestle at Rider University briefly his freshman year, was among the state's best during his high school days. His father is the first to admit Sebahie was never the most gifted wrestler technique-wise.
But what he lacked in technical skill, he more than made up for with his strength, his heart, his will and his undeniable refusal to quit. He truly was the ultimate competitor.
“He was the toughest kid I ever met in my life,” Paramus coach Chris Falato said. “And I’ve been around a lot of tough ones. Just the toughest, fiercest wrestler I’ve been around, but such a team-oriented kid, too.”
It all led to four state qualifying seasons, two Paramus sectional titles and a 121-14 career record as he became a member of the prestigious Paramus 100-win club, joining fellow former Spartan greats like Joe Trovato (158), Nick Alpher (139) and former state champion, good friend and former workout partner Kyle Cochran (143), currently a sophomore wrestler at Maryland.
“And he should’ve had even more, too,” his father said with a smile, looking up at the banner in the gymnasium honoring the program’s all-time wins leaders. “If he wasn’t getting hurt all the time.”

Alex Sebahie's name stands hung up on the banner that represents all former Paramus wrestlers with 100 wins or more on Alex Sebahie Night at Paramus High School on 2/7/20.Tom Horak | For NJ Advance MediaDespite battling multiple injuries, Sebahie still made four trips to Boardwalk Hall and twice reached the podium, taking eighth at 132 pounds in 2014 and sixth at 138 pounds in 2015. A late-season shoulder injury during a Region semifinal win his senior year almost certainly cost him a potential third podium visit.At far less than 100 percent, Sebahie – the No. 1 seed at 152 that year – withdrew after a second-round loss in Atlantic City, a 1-0 decision against an opponent he had beaten, 11-0, earlier that season.
"He just wanted to try," his mother said of her son, who very well may have attended Navy had it not been for that shoulder injury. "He had to try, in his mind."
Ironically, two of the four bouts Paramus won Friday against Paramus Catholic came at the only two weights Sebahie placed in Atlantic City at – 132 and 138 pounds, courtesy of Ardan Amora and Eric Freeman, respectively.
Another came courtesy of current state No. 1 220-pounder Kyle Jacob, who was never teammates with Sebahie, but the two knew each other well and, in fact, wrestled against each other during a Paramus practice shortly before Sebahie’s passing just over a year ago.
Keep in mind, Jacob had roughly 60 pounds on Sebahie at the time.
“[Alex’s] dad was telling this story of how Alex came home after they wrestled that day and just started eating and working out,” Falato said. “His dad was like, ‘What’s going on?’ And Alex just goes, ‘I just wrestled Jacob and he’s the strongest kid I ever wrestled. But I’m going to go back and beat him tomorrow.’ He was all motivated to get him the next day.”
True to his foundation’s motto, Sebahie never backed down – not well after his graduation and not to an eventual state runner-up opponent who had 60 pounds on him.
That was Alex Sebahie.
Now, it’s memories like those that the Sebahie family cherishes.
Even Friday, his mother walked the Paramus halls intermittently throughout the night looking back at commemorative plaques honoring her son’s past accomplishments, such as his individual state finishes and All-American honors.
“That’s all we’ve got now,” she said. “The photos and the memories.”
Gone but never forgotten, the memory of Sebahie will undoubtedly live on.
“I believe everything happens for a reason,” Issa Sebahie said. "And wherever he is now, I know he’s helping someone somewhere. People over the past year keep asking how I stay so strong through all this. I say it’s because I want to be as strong as he was. We all grow up trying to teach our kids something; he’s the one teaching me something.
“I want to live through him. Treat everyone with respect. Stay positive. Pay it back – like he would want. That’s what we’re all doing. That’s what this is all about.”
How can you get involved? For more information on the Never Back Down Foundation, please visit www.AlexSebahie.org to inquire further regarding scholarship applications, possible donations and contact info.
JJ Conrad focuses on the Super Football Conference and North Jersey Interscholastic Conference. He may be reached at jconrad@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter, @JJ_Conrad.

WRESTLING: National wrestling rankings: SCT champ moves in at 106 pounds-2/7/2020

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/01/wrestling-nj-wrestlers-in-the-national-rankings.html
Posted February 7, 2020
By Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Following are the national sites which have New Jersey wrestlers in their national rankings. Listed are the most recent updates and dates of those updates.

• Flowrestling: Jan. 28
• Intermat: Feb. 5
• Openmat: Jan. 30
• Trackwrestling: Feb. 4

220 POUNDS
Kyle Jacob, Paramus, Sr.

• Flowrestling: No. 11
• Intermat: No. 11
• Trackwrestling: No. 11

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/01/28/vote-north-jersey-wrestler-week-jan-20-26/4589766002/

Aaron Ayzerov of Paramus voted North Jersey Wrestler of the Week for Jan. 20-26
Sean Farrell, NorthJersey.comPublished 5:30 a.m. ET Jan. 28, 2020 | Updated 7:07 p.m. ET Jan. 30, 2020
After three days of voting, Paramus junior Aaron Ayzerov has been selected as the North Jersey Wrestler of the Week for Jan. 20-2.
Ayzerov, a 2019 state qualifier, returned to the mat last week after recovering from a torn meniscus. He won all five of his matches and pinned Bergen County champion Greg Schlett of Glen Rock.

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/01/29/nj-wrestling-north-jersey-individual-rankings-jan-29/4589793002/
Wrestling: North Jersey individual rankings for Jan. 29
Sean Farrell, NorthJersey.com / The RECORD / Published 5:02 a.m. ET Jan. 29, 2020

138

1. Mike Cetta, St. Joseph 18-6
2. Eric Freeman, Paramus 13-3
3. Will Grater, Bergen Catholic 4-4
4. Carlos Triana, Secaucus 20-3
5. Damian Weaver, Lyndhurst 18-4

160

1. Nate Camiscoli, Bergen Catholic 20-6
2. Aaron Ayzerov, Paramus 8-2
3. Greg Schlett, Glen Rock 19-4
4. Luke Petaccia, Pascack Valley 21-2
5. Luke Ceneri, Clifton 16-6

220

1. Kyle Jacob, Paramus 24-1
2. Mike Toranzo, St. Joseph 18-6
3. Max Acciardi, Paramus Catholic 17-5
4. Jonas Hyman, Ramsey 20-2
5. Danny Hasbani, Passaic Valley, 20-1

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/01/individual-wrestler-rankings-for-jan-28-welcome-back-champ-and-others.html
Individual wrestler rankings for Jan. 28: Welcome back, champ ... and others
By Patrick Lanni | NJ Advance Media, for NJ.com
There are only a few weeks left in the dual-meet season and then it will be time for wrestlers to compete for district, region and state titles.
Each week we have ranked the top wrestlers in the 14 weight classes one through eight. This week there are significant changes, including a state champion returning from injury and others changing weights.
Check below as we rank the weight classes from 106 to 285.
220 POUNDS
Ranking, wrestler, school, gradeKey winsKey losses
Notes: No Changes.

VOTE for the North Jersey Wrestler of the Week for Jan. 20-26

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/01/28/vote-north-jersey-wrestler-week-jan-20-26/4589766002/
Aaron Ayzerov
Paramus junior
Ayzerov, a 2019 state qualifier, returned to the mat last week after recovering from a torn meniscus. He won all five of his matches and pinned Bergen County champion Greg Schlett of Glen Rock.

WRESTLING: PARAMUS SENIOR AND DIVISON I FOOTBALL COMMIT REACHES 100 WINS

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/01/07/nj-wrestling-best-2019-20-season-north-jersey/2680094001/
Wrestling: Paramus senior and Divison I football commit reaches 100 wins
Kyle Jacob has tackled another one of his biggest goals.
The Paramus senior and star safety hit the 100-win mark on Friday night – even while taking the road less traveled to get there.
Jacob is a returning state finalist and one of the nation's best wrestlers at 220 pounds, but he's dedicated most of his time to football. It's hard to tell that he wrestled just three times this past summer.
"I had a lot of accomplishments (on my mind) coming into the season: winning the districts, regions, states, counties and definitely getting my 100th win," said Jacob, a Fordham football commit. "It definitely means a lot to me."
If Jacob is not the most dominant wrestler in the state right now, he's at least in the conversation. He rolled through the Bergen County Tournament this season without giving up a point and hasn't been scored on in over a month.

The BCCA Holiday Wrestling Tournament at Hackensack High School on Saturday December 28, 2019. Kyle Jacob of Paramus High School beat Mike Toranzo of St. Joseph in the 220 lb. match to become the champion. (Photo: Anne-Marie Caruso/NorthJersey.com)Jacob missed some time a year ago with scar tissue in his right knee, but nothing is slowing him down this winter. He's put together a 20-1 record as a senior, which includes 13 pins and a win over the state's No. 3 heavyweight."I feel a lot better," Jacob said. "I feel more confident. I feel stronger, bigger and faster."Jacob put it all together last season with a run to the state finals at 195 pounds and now ranks 11th at his weight on InterMat. Eight of the ten wrestlers above him are committed to Division I wrestling schools and the other two are uncommitted.
"He's probably the most physically gifted wrestler that we've ever had," Paramus coach Chris Falato said. "The fact that he doesn't have to focus that much on wrestling and still has the success that he has is a tribute to the outstanding athlete that he is."
While other wrestlers came into the season refreshed and ready to go, Jacob had about a week to recuperate between seasons. He paid the price as the Spartans' all-time leading rusher and took a few days off before resuming his lifting program.
Jacob said it took some time to get back in the swing of things on the mat, but his opponents might disagree.
"I had to wrestle him so I know," Falato said. "He's obviously gotten better, but he didn't feel rusty to me. He gets better every day."


https://www.flowrestling.org/rankings/6448067-2019-20-high-school-rankings/34764-220
2019-20 High School NATIONAL Rankings
Apr 15, 2019 Brock Hite
220



Wrestling pound-for pound rankings: Shakeups and 7 additions make list 30 deep - 1/22/2020
By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/01/wrestling-pound-for-pound-rankings-shakeups-and-7-additions-make-list-30-deep.html

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2020/01/21/record-male-athlete-week-kyle-jacob-paramus/4514553002/

Male Athlete of the Week: Kyle Jacob, Paramus

NorthJersey.com  Published 7:07 p.m. ET Jan. 21, 2020 

Class: Senior. Age: 18
Accomplishment: Jacob, who competes in the 220-pound weight class, went 3-0 during the week, all first-period pins, including earning his 100th career victory. He raised his season record to 20-1 with 13 pins and has not allowed a point since the semifinals of the prestigious Beast of the East tournament last month.

Kyle Jacob, Paramus wrestling
(Photo: Charlie McGill/NorthJersey.com)
"He's been an an amazing athlete for us for four years. He's arguably the best athlete in Paramus High School history, with his wrestling and football accomplishments. With his blend of power and speed, he is such an amazing athlete. He is so quick and nimble on his feet and so powerful and explosive on his attacks."— Coach Chris Falato

WRESTLING: NORTH JERSEY INDIVIDUAL RANKINGS FOR JAN. 15, 2020

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/01/15/nj-wrestling-north-jersey-individual-rankings-jan-15/4460543002/

Wrestling: North Jersey individual rankings for Jan. 15
Sean Farrell, NorthJersey.comPublished 5:02 a.m. ET Jan. 15, 2020
Here are the latest individual wrestling rankings for North Jersey, with records updated through Jan. 13.
138

1. Mike Cetta, St. Joseph 12-4
2. Eric Freeman, Paramus 12-3
3. Damian Weaver, Lyndhurst 12-1
4. Paul DiMarco, New Milford 9-3
5. Nick Motta, Fair Lawn 12-3

152

1. Dylan Weaver, Lyndhurst 12-1
2. Alex Strashinsky, Bergen Catholic 7-0
3. Stefano Sgambellone, St. Joseph 10-0
4. Aaron Ayzerov, Paramus 4-2
5. Elijah Lugo, Wayne Valley 13-1

220

1. Kyle Jacob, Paramus 17-1
2. Mike Toranzo, St. Joseph 12-3
3. Yosue Gomez, Passaic Tech 17-0
4. Max Acciardi, Paramus Catholic 13-3
5. Jonas Hyman, Ramsey 13-2

POUND-FOR-POUND WRESTLING RANKINGS START WITH BEST OF THE BEST. WHO’S NO. 1? 1/15/2020

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/01/wrestling-5-more-tough-guys-added-to-njcoms-pound-for-pound-list.html

Updated Jan 15, 2020;Posted Jan 15, 2020

By Joe Zedalis | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
What constitutes toughness?
Ask 100 people and you’ll likely receive 100 different answers.
It’s the subjectivity of a question like: “Who’s the toughest of them all?” that makes the discussion worth having.
The three members of the NJ.com wrestling staff asked that question. Together, they attempted to formulate an answer. The result? The NJ.com Pound-for-Pound Wrestler Rankings.
In March, we get to find out who’s the best in each of the state’s 14 weight classes, we can only speculate and argue about who are the best wrestlers in New Jersey regardless of size.
That’s where the pound-for-pound rankings come in.
This is our annual feature on the guys who aren’t afraid to tough it out against anyone. They welcome challenges and live up to the hype week in and week out. They win with big offense or tough defense and somehow leave us amazed every time they strap on their headgear.
So check out the rankings below and let us know what you think in the comments section.
RULES AND GUIDELINES

• P4P rankings are chosen and updated by NJ.com’s wrestling reporters Pat Lanni, Joe Zedalis and Bill Evans and posted every Wednesday for the next six weeks. The rankings are based on matches and results reported through Jan. 11.
• We will add five new wrestlers every week until we get to a final 50. Wrestlers will move up and down the rankings accordingly based on performance.
• Wrestlers are ranked at their lowest weights or where they’re expected to compete in the postseason.
• We will not rank wrestlers who are injured or have not competed recently.

INDIVIDUAL WRESTLER RANKINGS: MAJOR SHIFTS AS WRESTLERS CHANGE WEIGHT CLASSES-1/14/2020

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/01/individual-wrestler-rankings-as-wrestlers-change-weight-classes-large-shifts-occur.html
Individual wrestler rankings: Major shifts as wrestlers change weight classes
Updated Jan 14, 2020;Posted Jan 14, 2020
By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
The 2019-2020 wrestling season is several weeks old and wrestlers are starting to drop down to their postseason weights.
Wrestlers dropping down a class caused some significant shifts in the rankings this week, including new No. 1s and key wins and upsets led to further changes.
Check out NJ.com’s top eight rankings at all 14 weight classes with explanations of all the changes.

220 POUNDS
Ranking, wrestler, school / Key wins / Key losses1-Kyle Jacob, ParamusNoah Pettigrew, Blair; JT Cornelius, SouthernEthan Hatcher, Brecksville-Broadview Heights2-P.J. Casale, DelbartonNick Lisco, St. Edward (Ohio)Noah Pettigrew, Blair3-Hunter Suter, Camden CatholicBrad Galassi, Jackson; Gage Armijo, West MorrisUndefeated4-Gage Armijo, West MorrisJohn Dusza, Watchung HillsHunter Suter, Camden Catholic5-Jackson Crawn, KittatinnyGage Horvath, Phillipsburg; Ian Gaburo, North HunterdonGage Armijo, West Morris6-Michael Toranzo, St. Joseph (Mont.)Max Acciardi, Paramus CatholicKyle Jacob, Paramus7-Max Acciardi, Paramus CatholicCharles Davis, GarfieldMichael Toranzo, St. Joseph (Mont.)8-Josh Darisme, RahwayGerome Abad, ElizanethUndefeatedChanges: Toranzo, who has a win over Acciardi, enters the rankings, replacing Gateway’s Tom Goetz, who lost to Pitman’s Zane Coles.

NORTH JERSEY WRESTLER OF THE WEEK FOR JAN. 6-12, 2020

Here were the rest of the nominees:

Kyle Jacob
Paramus senior
Jacob came through with a last-round pin to lift Paramus to a 37-36 win over NV/Old Tappan on Friday. The Spartan 220-pounder bumped up a weight class and defeated county fifth Simon Yung in 50 seconds.
RESULTS: Wrestling results for Friday, Jan. 10
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/01/14/vote-north-jersey-wrestler-week-jan-6-12/4460365002/

WRESTLING: 34 N.J. WRESTLERS - IN THE NATIONAL RANKINGS-1/9/2020

https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/01/wrestling-nj-wrestlers-in-the-national-rankings.html
Wrestling: 34 N.J. wrestlers - 10 from Blair - in the national rankings
Updated Jan 09, 2020;Posted Jan 09, 2020
By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Following are the national sites which have New Jersey wrestlers in their national rankings. Listed are the most recent updates and dates of those updates.
220 POUNDS
Kyle Jacob, Paramus, Sr.

• Flowrestling: No. 12
• Intermat: No. 11
• Trackwrestling: No. 11

KYLE JACOB OF PARAMUS STARTS RUN TO A.C. WITH GOAL NO. 1 AT BERGEN TOURNEY
Kyle Jacob of Paramus starts run to A.C. with goal No. 1 at Bergen Tourney
https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2019/12/kyle-jacob-of-paramus-starts-run-to-ac-with-goal-no-1-at-bergen-tourney.html

2019 BCCA Holiday Tournament Results:
PARAMUS, 2nd Place Group B, 11th Place Overall
Kyle Jacob, 220, 4-0, 1st Place
Eric Freeman, 138, 4-1, 2nd Place
Steven Ciambrone, 126, 2-3, 8th Place
Daniel Hong, 113, 1-2
Tyler Falen, 120, 1-2
Jonathon Cherba, 132, 1-2
Kevin Carmichael, 145, 1-2
Daniel Ibrahim, 160, 1-2
Brandon Myack, 170, 0-1
Dennis Wanis, 285, 0-1

Daniel Ibrahim:
2019 Beast of the East Results:
Kyle Jacob, 220, 6-1, 3rd Place
Eric Freeman, 138, 3-2
Aaron Ayzerov, 152, 3-2
Steven Ciambrone, 120, 0-2
Tyler Falen, 126, 0-2
Daniel Ibrahim, 160, 0-2